A Level Physics

AS modules

• Mechanics, including Motion, Forces in action, Work and energy
• Electrons, Waves and Photons, including Electric current, Resistance, DC Circuits, Waves, Quantum Physics

Practical Skills in Physics 1
Internal assessment of practical skills (based on completing OCR set tasks. Each task is marked by the teacher using specific, OCR mark schemes.)

A2 Modules

• Newtonian World including Newton’s laws and momentum, Circular motion and oscillations, Thermal Physics
• Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics, including Electric and magnetic fields, Capacitors and exponential decay, Nuclear Physics, Medical imaging, Modelling the Universe

Practical Skills in Physics 2
Internal assessment of practical skills (based on completing OCR set tasks. Each task is marked by the teacher using specific, OCR mark schemes.)

Assessment

AS: 2 Written exams and 1 practical assessment
A2: 2 Written exams and 1 practical assessment

The Future

Many careers depend on an understanding of Physics. Previous students have applied their skills and knowledge directly in areas such as engineering and music technology, while others have progressed through Higher Education on to careers as diverse as computing, medical technology, engineering, pilot training and materials research.

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