Physics
Course summary
In the first year we will study nuclear and particle physics, Quantum Theory and current electricity. Newton’s Laws of Motion, the energy conservation laws, properties of materials and waves will also be studied. The main themes of the second year work are advanced studies in mechanics such as conservation of momentum, Simple Harmonic Motion and Field Theory. We will also study radioactivity, and thermal physics. The option covered in this unit is “Turning points in physics”. Skills developed in both years include the selection and uses of various pieces of equipment, processing of data, making observations and measurements, analyzing and evaluation of results.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Biology | Grade 7 in Biology | — |
Physics | Grade 7 in Physics | — |
Chemistry | Grade 7 in Chemistry | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
GCSE Triple Science. 7 in Physics & Mathematics
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Assessment
Paper 1 What's assessed: Sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) Written exam: 2 hours (85 marks, 34% of A-level) 60 marks’ worth of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 2 What's assessed: Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8.Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 Written exam: 2 hours (85 marks, 34% of A-level) 60 marks’ worth of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 3 What's assessed: Section A Compulsory section on practical skills and data analysis; Section B students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 Written exam: 2 hours (80 marks, 32% of A-level) 45 marks’ worth of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis and 35 marks’ worth of short and long answer questions on optional topic.
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