Unlike other sciences, Physics has no limits - everything in your life, on this planet, other planets, to the far reaches of the Universe and beyond is in Physics’ job description. The A Level Physics course is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of Physics. As you progress through the course you will build on your knowledge of the laws of Physics, applying your understanding to solve problems on topics ranging from sub-atomic particles to the entire Universe. The Practical Endorsement will also support the development of your practical skills.
Name: Physics A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment There are three written examination papers, ‘Modelling physics’, ‘Exploring physics’ and ‘Unified physics’. The first two papers are 2 hours 15 minutes each and the third paper 1 hour 30 minutes. There is also an internally assessed practical endorsement. The course is divided into six modules. ‘Modelling physics’ assesses modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. ‘Exploring physics’ assesses modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. ‘Unified physics’ assesses all six modules. All examination papers will also include synoptic assessment. Module 1 - Development of practical skills in physics Practical skills that are assessed in the written examination papers Practical skills that are assessed in the practical endorsement (internally assessed but does not contribute to overall qualification grade) Module 2 - Foundations of physics Physical quantities and units Making measurements and analysing data Nature of quantities Module 3 - Forces and motion Motion Forces in action Work, energy and power Materials Newton’s laws of motion and momentum Module 4 - Electrons, waves and photons Charge and current Energy, power and resistance Electrical circuits Waves Quantum physics Module 5 - Newtonian world and astrophysics Thermal physics Circular motion Oscillations Gravitational fields Astrophysics and cosmology Module 6 - Particles and medical physics Capacitors Electric fields Electromagnetism Nuclear and particle physics Medical imaging At AS Level there are two written examination papers, ‘Breadth in physics’ and ‘Depth in physics’, each of 90 minutes in length. The course is divided into four modules and all four modules are examined in both of the examination papers. Both examination papers will also include synoptic assessment. Awarding OCR Created 20160201 14:13:00 Updated 20161206 12:25:48
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