Physics
Shenley Brook End School
Course summary
The general topic areas for the course are: Motion; Forces in action; Work, energy and power; Behaviour of materials; Newton’s laws of motion and momentum; Charge, current and electrical circuits; Energy, power and resistance; Waves; Quantum physics; Thermal physics; Circular motion and Oscillations; Gravitational fields; Astrophysics; Capacitors; Electric fields and Electromagnetism; Nuclear and particle physics; Medical imaging The A level Physics course should encourage students to: Understand the role that Physics plays in our lives; Develop analytical approaches and problem solving skills; Have a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws that govern the universe; Collect data then analyse it accurately and critically.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Combined Science | Grade 7-6 in Combined Science | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in Physics and one other science subject, Grade 6-7 from Combined Science with minimum Grade 5 in Maths
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Assessment
3 external exams and a practical endorsement
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