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Physics A Level (OCR)
Head of Department:
Mr I Canavan
Teaching Staff:
Mr I Canavan Mr R Hypher
Course Content
Classical - Motion; Forces; Work, Energy and Power; Materials; Momentum; Thermal Physics; Gas Laws; Circular Motion; Oscillations; Gravitational Fields; Stars and Cosmology.
Modern - Charge and Current; Energy, Power and Resistance; Electrical Circuits; Waves; Interference of Waves; Quantum Physics; Capacitance; Electric Fields; Magnetic Fields; Particle Physics; Radioactivity; Nuclear Physics and Medical Physics.
The course structure is:
Paper 1 Modelling Physics: 2hrs 15mins
Paper 2 Exploring Physics: 2hrs 15mins
Paper 3 Unified Physics: 1hr 30mins
Overview
A Level Physics gives you the tools to explain properly the world around you and gain an insight into the question “Why does that happen?”
Expectations
Physics is a demanding A Level subject that requires high levels of concentration, self-directed study and external research. Students are expected to read and digest material in their own time, as well as in class, and to bring an enquiring mind.
Future Pathway
An A Level qualification in Physics opens the door to a wealth of opportunities.
Physics is highly regarded by universities and, in addition to Engineering, Technology and Climatology courses, is often a pre-requisite for Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Veterinary Medicine. This is because students with a good A Level in Physics demonstrate high level analysis skills which are valued by employers.
Key Skills
Candidates will develop their observational and evaluation skills through the many experiments that we will undertake. They will also gain high level problem solving and decision making skills as they move through the course.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Grade 6-6 at GCSE (Physics or Combined Science) and at least Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
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