Physics

Course summary

Physics is the most fundamental science. You will learn about the entire Universe, from the sub-nuclear particles to the largest assembly of galaxies whilst being trained to think creatively and independently. Physics involves analysing and solving problems in novel situations; the same idea and theory can be used many times so you don’t need to remember as much as in some subjects. You will find out about topics such as how stars form, antimatter, dark matter, how generators work, what photons are and what is special about them, how radioactivity can be used to do medical diagnosis and how music is linked to physics and mathematics. On this course you will cover the following topics: – Waves and oscillations – Electricity – Motion and forces – Materials and energy – The quantum world – Gravitation and astrophysics – Electric and magnetic fields – Gases, nuclear and particle physics – Medical imaging The course highlights many of the ways Physics is used in our lives today.