Physics

Course summary

Course content: Paper 1: Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, Electricity, Circular Motion and SHM. Paper 2: Thermal Physics, Fields and their consequences and Nuclear Physics Paper 3: Astrophysics and Practical skills Why choose this course? Anyone who: • Has an interest in, and enjoys physics • Wants to find out about how things work in the physical world • Enjoys solving problems • Is taking A-levels in Mathematics or other relevant courses such as Design and Technology and want to take another course that will support your studies. • Enjoys carrying out investigations by the application of imaginative, logical thinking • Wants to use physics to move on to further studies in Higher Education, support other qualifications or enter physics-based employment.