Physics

Course summary

A Level Physics explores the fundamental nature of almost everything we know of. It probes the furthest reaches of the universe to the smallest pieces of matter. The content is divided into nine sections. Measurements and Errors, Particles and Radiation, Waves, Mechanics, Materials and Electricity are taught during AS while Further Mechanics, Thermal Energy, Fields (electric, magnetic and gravitational) and Nuclear Physics will be taught in Year 13. The optional section that we teach is 'Turning points in Physics' and provides depth on famous Physics experiments throughout the last century. You will learn about the discovery of the electron, the failure to detect the aether and Einstein's theory of special relativity.