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Introduction
Students who follow the specification will be introduced to a wide range of Physics principles and be led to an understanding of how nature operates
at both microscopic and macroscopic scales. They will understand how these principles are applied in tackling problems of human society.
Course Content
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Year 12
Unit 1 (20%)
Motion, energy and Matter
Basic physics, kinematics, dynamics, energy concepts, solids under stress, using radiation to study the stars, particles and nuclear structure.
1.5 hour written paper
Unit 2 (20%)
Electricity and light
Electric conduction, resistance, DC circuits, nature of waves, properties of waves, refraction of light, protons, laser.
1.5 hour written paper
Advanced Level (A2)
Year 13
Unit 3 (20%)
Oscillations and nuclei
Vibrations, circular motion, kinetic theory,
thermal physics, nuclear decay, nuclear energy,
comprehension question
2 hour written paper
Unit 4 (25%)
Fields and option module
Capacitance, electrostatic and gravitational %elds of
force, magnetic %elds, electromagnetic induction,
orbits and the wider universe
2 hour written paper
Unit 5 (10%)
Practical physics
Practical assessment. Practical task and data analysis task - 1.5 hours
Practical analysis task - 1 hour
Career Prospects
AS/A2 level Physics gives a firm foundation in Physics knowledge and understanding, together with mathematical competence for those wishing proceed to further studies in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine or the Natural Sciences.
Entry Requirements
The specification assumes that candidates will have previously completed the GCSE double Science course. A grade of A*- B is needed in both GCSE double Science and Mathematics.
Examination Board
School Contact
Mr Arwyn Lloyd
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