WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? In AS year, you will develop your mathematical problem-solving skills and learn to analyse physics problems in a more detailed way. You will learn about several fundamental areas of physics in more depth than at GCSE, including forces, motion and energy, electricity and waves. Additionally, you will learn in detail about some of the most important and ground-breaking developments in physics in the last century, such as quantum physics and particle physics. In A2 you take it further, studying topics such as thermal physics, advanced mechanics, nuclear physics and fields. Additionally, you will choose an options module, to pick which focus on exciting, applied areas of study such as astrophysics. Interwoven within the lesson sequences are core required practical’s that give lots of lab time to develop laboratory skills and will allow you to enjoy investigating the principles you have studied. You are given much more independence during practicals at A Level. Some of the practical topics covered include radioactive materials, investigating magnetic and gravitational fields, investigating wave behaviour using lasers, and many more. COURSE DESCRIPTION The AS and A-level courses core content are: 1. Measurements and their errors - Content in this section is a continuing study for a student of physics. 2. Particles and radiation - This section introduces students both to the fundamental properties of matter and to electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena. 3. Waves - Topics treated include refraction, diffraction, superposition and interference. 4. Mechanics and materials - vectors and their treatment are introduced followed by development of the student’s knowledge and understanding of forces, energy and momentum. The section continues with a study of materials considered in terms of their bulk properties and tensile strength. 5. Electricity - This section builds on and develops earlier study of these phenomena from GCSE. It provides opportunities for the development of practical skills at an early stage in the course and lays the groundwork for later study of the many electrical applications that are important to society. 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) - the earlier study of mechanics is further advanced through a consideration of circular motion and simple harmonic motion (the harmonic oscillator). A further section allows the thermal properties of materials, the properties and nature of ideal gases, and the molecular kinetic theory to be studied in depth. 7. Fields and their consequences (A-level only) - the concept of field is one of the great unifying ideas in physics. The ideas of gravitation, electrostatics and magnetic field theory are developed within the topic to emphasise this unification. 8. Nuclear physics (A-level only) - this section builds on the work of particles and radiation to link the properties of the nucleus to the production of nuclear power through the characteristics of the nucleus, the properties of unstable nuclei, and the link between energy and mass. Students should become aware of the physics that underpins nuclear energy production and also of the impact that it can have on society. Options · Astrophysics (A-level only) · Medical physics (A-level only) · Engineering physics (A-level only) · Turning points in physics (A-level only) · Electronics (A-level only) Physics is fundamentally an experimental subject. The course provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and equip students with the essential practical skills they need.
GCSE in Physics Grade 7+, or Combined GCSE Science Grade 7+ (specifically Physics papers), and GCSE Maths Grade 7+
Physics is the study of how things work and how the Universe functions. KS5 physics begins studying matter at a very small scale, building on acquired GCSE knowledge of fundamental particles, to modules concerning gravitational fields and mechanics. Throughout all the topics pupils will learn problem solving skills that will help you in many future careers. Physics at our school has become increasingly popular, with each year pupils applying to Russel Group universities to study engineering, architecture or physics based subjects. During the course of their studies, pupils can attend the Sussex Study Experience designed to enrich the pupil’s knowledge of physics or engineering at an undergraduate level. Pupils study AQA syllabus, specification for which can be found at: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/physics/specifications/AQA-7407-7408-SP-2015.PDF In year 12, pupils study the following topics: Particles and radiation – the fundamental properties of matter, radiation and energy. Waves – understanding everyday applications to fundamental discoveries. Mechanics and materials – A starting point for many future careers i.e. engineering, transport and technology. Electricity – from basic principles to calculations. In year 13, pupils study the following topics: Further mechanics and thermal physics – building on AS topics with circular motion and material properties. Fields and their consequences – The similarities and differences between gravitational, electric and magnetic fields. Nuclear physics – developing the understanding of the nucleus. An option of: o Astrophysics o Medical physics o Engineering physics o Turning points in physics o Electronics
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WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? In AS year, you will develop your mathematical problem-solving skills and learn to analyse physics problems in a more detailed way. You will learn about several fundamental areas of physics in more depth than at GCSE, including forces, motion and energy, electricity and waves. Additionally, you will learn in detail about some of the most important and ground-breaking developments in physics in the last century, such as quantum physics and particle physics. In A2 you take it further, studying topics such as thermal physics, advanced mechanics, nuclear physics and fields. Additionally, you will choose an options module, to pick which focus on exciting, applied areas of study such as astrophysics. Interwoven within the lesson sequences are core required practical’s that give lots of lab time to develop laboratory skills and will allow you to enjoy investigating the principles you have studied. You are given much more independence during practicals at A Level. Some of the practical topics covered include radioactive materials, investigating magnetic and gravitational fields, investigating wave behaviour using lasers, and many more. COURSE DESCRIPTION The AS and A-level courses core content are: 1. Measurements and their errors - Content in this section is a continuing study for a student of physics. 2. Particles and radiation - This section introduces students both to the fundamental properties of matter and to electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena. 3. Waves - Topics treated include refraction, diffraction, superposition and interference. 4. Mechanics and materials - vectors and their treatment are introduced followed by development of the student’s knowledge and understanding of forces, energy and momentum. The section continues with a study of materials considered in terms of their bulk properties and tensile strength. 5. Electricity - This section builds on and develops earlier study of these phenomena from GCSE. It provides opportunities for the development of practical skills at an early stage in the course and lays the groundwork for later study of the many electrical applications that are important to society. 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) - the earlier study of mechanics is further advanced through a consideration of circular motion and simple harmonic motion (the harmonic oscillator). A further section allows the thermal properties of materials, the properties and nature of ideal gases, and the molecular kinetic theory to be studied in depth. 7. Fields and their consequences (A-level only) - the concept of field is one of the great unifying ideas in physics. The ideas of gravitation, electrostatics and magnetic field theory are developed within the topic to emphasise this unification. 8. Nuclear physics (A-level only) - this section builds on the work of particles and radiation to link the properties of the nucleus to the production of nuclear power through the characteristics of the nucleus, the properties of unstable nuclei, and the link between energy and mass. Students should become aware of the physics that underpins nuclear energy production and also of the impact that it can have on society. Options · Astrophysics (A-level only) · Medical physics (A-level only) · Engineering physics (A-level only) · Turning points in physics (A-level only) · Electronics (A-level only) Physics is fundamentally an experimental subject. The course provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and equip students with the essential practical skills they need.
GCSE in Physics Grade 7+, or Combined GCSE Science Grade 7+ (specifically Physics papers), and GCSE Maths Grade 7+
Physics is the study of how things work and how the Universe functions. KS5 physics begins studying matter at a very small scale, building on acquired GCSE knowledge of fundamental particles, to modules concerning gravitational fields and mechanics. Throughout all the topics pupils will learn problem solving skills that will help you in many future careers. Physics at our school has become increasingly popular, with each year pupils applying to Russel Group universities to study engineering, architecture or physics based subjects. During the course of their studies, pupils can attend the Sussex Study Experience designed to enrich the pupil’s knowledge of physics or engineering at an undergraduate level. Pupils study AQA syllabus, specification for which can be found at: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/physics/specifications/AQA-7407-7408-SP-2015.PDF In year 12, pupils study the following topics: Particles and radiation – the fundamental properties of matter, radiation and energy. Waves – understanding everyday applications to fundamental discoveries. Mechanics and materials – A starting point for many future careers i.e. engineering, transport and technology. Electricity – from basic principles to calculations. In year 13, pupils study the following topics: Further mechanics and thermal physics – building on AS topics with circular motion and material properties. Fields and their consequences – The similarities and differences between gravitational, electric and magnetic fields. Nuclear physics – developing the understanding of the nucleus. An option of: o Astrophysics o Medical physics o Engineering physics o Turning points in physics o Electronics
