Physics

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Physics A-Level opens the door to a wide range of possible careers in areas such as medical imaging, meteorology, finance, engineering and astronomy. It is a suitable choice for anyone who has enjoyed Physics at GCSE and wishes to expand their knowledge further as well as those who wish to study science or engineering at university. The AS and A-Level Physics courses are separate qualifications which have separate exam structures. However, the first half of the A-Level content is the same as the AS content and therefore the two are taught together during year 12. AS – Year 1  Measurements and their errors  Particles and radiation (Particle Physics and Quantum Mechanics)  Waves  Mechanics and materials (Motion and properties of solids)  Electricity A2 – Year 2  Further mechanics and thermal physics (Circular motion and oscillations)  Fields and their consequences (Gravity, electric fields and electromagnetism)  Nuclear physics  Turning points in physics (including special relativity)

Course information

Name: Physics Qualification title: Physics Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Exam Structure  Paper 1 (50%) – 1 hour 30 minutes: All topics covered with short and long answer questions  Paper 2 (50%) – 1 hour 30 minutes All topics covered as well as questions on practical skills and data analysis. Multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions A2 Exam Structure  Paper 1 (34%) – 2 hours: Topics 1 to 5 and the further mechanics part of topic 6 Multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions  Paper 2 (34%) – 2 hours All topics covered but with main focus on the thermal physics part of topic 6, topic 7 and topic 8. Multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions  Paper 3 (32%) – 2 hours Practical skills and data analysis (with assumed knowledge of all topics) Turning Points in Physics Short answer and long answer questions Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151119 14:49:26 Updated 20161103 15:36:59

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Dame Alice Owen's School
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