Advanced Higher Physics

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A pass at Higher Physics A or B is essential to enable progression to Advanced Higher

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Physicists play a key role in meeting society’s needs in areas such as renewable sustainable energy and its environmental impact, new technology developments in transport, engineering, computing and gaming, leisure and industry. As the importance and application of Physics continues to grow and develop, more awareness of the influence and impact of Physics will be required.

The Course provides an opportunity for reinforcing and extending the knowledge and understanding of the concepts of physics and developing the skills in investigative practical work.

Rotational Motion and Astrophysics - includes kinematic relationships, angular motion, rotational dynamics, angular momentum, relativity and stellar physics.

Quanta and Waves  - includes quantum theory, particles from space, simple harmonic motion, waves, interference and polarisation.

Electromagnetism  - includes electric and magnetic fields, capacitors and inductors used in d.c. and a.c. circuits, electromagnetic radiation.

Investigating Physics –includes development of key investigative skills through identifying, researching, planning and carrying out a chosen physics investigation.

Assessment

An internally assessed prelim exam will be undertaken at the end of January. An investigation project, from a chosen physics topic, will be completed by early April and an external exam sat in May. The externally marked investigation project and external exam will be used to award a final grade for the course.

WHAT WILL MY HOME COMMITMENT BE FOR THIS COURSE?

 Students can expect to be doing at least 2 hours of study per week. This will comprise the   following-tasks: Past paper question practice ,  Research activities , Data handling practice, Assessment preparation .

Is PHYSICS for me? 

You will enjoy this subject if: 

· You ask questions about what the world around us is really like, for example, what is light made of?

· You wonder where the evidence is that supports the claims made by physicists, for example how do we know the Universe is expanding?

· You like to communicate in a concise and logical way.  

· You would like a deeper understanding of how technology can be used to solve the many problems that exist in our world, for example, reducing energy poverty.