Physics

Assessment

Measurements and their errors Particles and radiation Waves Mechanics and materials Electricity Further mechanics and thermal physics Fields and their consequences Nuclear physics Astrophysics Assessment: Paper 1 – 2 hour written exam based on sections 1-5 and 6.1 worth 34% of the final grade. Paper 2 – 2 hour written exam based on Sections 6.2, 7 and 8 with assumed knowledge from previous sections worth 34% of the final grade. Paper 3 – 2 hour written exam based on practical skills and astrophysics worth 32% of the final grade.