Measurements and their errors, including use of SI units and their prefixes, limitations of physical measurements and estimation of physical quantities. Particles and radiation, including constituents of the atom, particle interactions, collisions of electrons with atoms. Waves, including progressive, interference, diffraction. Mechanics and energy, including projectile motion, Newton's laws of motion. Electricity, including current/voltage characteristics, circuits, electromotive force and internal resistance.Physics A level is a requirement for any Physics based course such as Physics, Astrophysics, Material Science or Medical Physics. There are also many career paths that stem from the study of Physics, including Engineering, Forensics, Robotics and Music Technology. Note that most Physics degree courses require Maths A level as well as Physics.
Name: Physics Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Physics Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS exams will be taken at the end of the first year, with two, 1 ½ hour exams. A level exams will include three 2 hour papers taken at the end of Y13. Note that there is no coursework in this A level Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161116 11:05:52 Updated 20161116 11:05:52
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