Physics

Course summary

Course content Year 1 Experimental methods and numerical methods for interpreting data, Waves, Mechanics, Electrical circuits, particle physics. Year 2 Electric fields, Capacitors, Electromagnetism, Gravitational fields, Circular Motion, Gas laws. Optional Modules (to be decided by students): Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics , Turning points in Physics. Course description Physics involves looking at the rules of the natural world and attempting to describe and explain them, especially mathematically. It is a subject in its own right and is a cornerstone for most forms of engineering and other relevant disciplines. You will be learning about a wide array of natural phenomena, including energy, forces, gravity, waves, resonance and electronics. You will learn and apply definitions, diagrams and formulas. You will also learn algebraic, statistical and practical skills. Students studying physics will be required to: ▪ Use scientific knowledge to describe and explain natural phenomena ▪ Apply mathematics to real-world situations ▪ Undertake laboratory work: setting up experiments, using lab equipment and other tools including ICT ▪ Analyse experiments mathematically and logically, including differences between theory and actual results