PHYSICS

Specification: Edexcel Physics (1PH0) 

Physics is an optional subject to be taken by boys with an interest in the sciences and is an excellent introduction to ‘A’ level as well as a prerequisite for most engineering and medical degree courses.

“No one undertakes research in physics with the intention of winning a prize. It is the joy of discovering something no one knew before.”

Stephen Hawking

Physics follows the assessment criteria below: 

External assessment - 100%

• There are two examinations for Physics, each 1 hour and 45 minutes.  Practical work will be assessed as part of the examinations with a minimum of 15% based on practical tasks. A minimum of 20% of the examinations will also comprise mathematical content.

• There are a minimum of 9 core practical tasks which have to be completed and a record kept by the school of the practical work for inspection by the examination board.

• The examinations have the option of two tiers Foundation tier levels 1-5 and Higher tier levels 4 – 9

Topics covered include:

Topics covered in paper 1 – 1PH0 / 1F, 1PH0 / 1H

• Overarching concepts of physics

• Waves

• Light and the electromagnetic spectrum

• Particle model – 1

• Radioactivity 

• Astronomy

Topics covered in paper 2 – 1PH0 / 2F, 1PH0 / 2H

• Overarching concepts in physics

• Energy – forces doing work

• Electricity and circuits

• Static electricity

• Magnetism and motor effect

• Electromagnetic induction

• Particle model – 2

• Forces and matter