Unlike other sciences, physics has no limits – everything in your life, on this planet, other planets, to the far reaches of universe and beyond is in physics’ job description. We’d be lost without physics. All the gadgets we take for granted: laptops, mobile phones, would not be here. Nor would the electricity that powers so many things that we use and ‘couldn’t live without’ every day. Physics is about how everything around you works. The Physics course introduces a variety of ideas that provide a foundation to studying Physics at a higher level. These include particle and quantum physics, electrical circuits, projectile motion waves and the properties of materials. There are a lot of opportunities of practical investigation and compounding your application of mathematical skills to real life concepts. These include gravitational, electric and magnetic fields, re-interpreting Newton’s Laws of motion. Nuclear Physics has a larger role at A Level and delves into the greater detail of the fundamental forces involved in nuclear stability. An option topic is also available and will be decided annually based on each cohort of students: Medical Physics, Turning Points in Physics, Engineering Physics, Astrophysics or Electronics.
Name: GCE Physics (A Level) Qualification title: GCE AS level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment A-Level Physics: 3 papers Paper 1 Written exam: 2 hours. 85 marks: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content 34% of A-level What's assessed 3.1-3.5 plus period motion (3.6) Paper 2 Written exam: 2 hours. 85 marks: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. 34% of A-level What's assessed Sections 3.6-3.8 and assumed knowledge from 3.1-3.5 (synoptic element) Paper 3 Written exam: 2 hours. 80 marks: 45 marks of questions on practical experiments and data analysis; 35 marks: short and long answer questions on optional topic (3.9-3.13). 32% of A-level What's assessed Section A: Practical skills and data analysis. Section B: optional topic. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160205 11:54:15 Updated 20161125 09:55:00
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