Physics

Course summary

Initial topics cover fundamental areas of Physics, such as motion, waves and electricity. Later topics include cutting edge Physics such as Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. These build on what has come before to give students a broad knowledge base, and allows progression to further study and the workplace, whether that involves Physics, Engineering, Maths or other related subjects. Paper 1: Working as a Physicist, Mechanics, Electric Circuits, Further Mechanics, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Nuclear and Particle Physics. Paper 2: Working as a Physicist, Materials, Waves and the Particle Nature of Light, Thermodynamics, Space, Nuclear Radiation, Gravitational Fields, Oscillations. (Note: the topics in bold are assessed in our internal summer exams in Year 12) Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Physics – All topics across the full A level specification. Half of the paper will also focus on testing students’ knowledge and understanding of practical skills and techniques. Core practicals: The above exam papers will feature questions allowing students to demonstrate investigative skills in the context of 16 core practicals carried out through the two years. Students’ skills and technical competency when completing practical work will be assessed by teachers. Note: we have always and will continue to carry out way