Have you ever wondered how the Hadron Collider in Switzerland increased our knowledge of what happened in the Big Bang? Or why did the Millennium Bridge wobble so much that it had to be closed for alterations two days after it was opened? Or what is the difference between X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound scans? In A-level Physics we study the underlying principles that allow us to answer these, and many other fascinating questions. The course aims for students to: • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of Physics • Develop the skills to use this knowledge and understanding in new and changing situations • Appreciate how Physics has developed and is used in present-day society • Understand how mathematical expressions relate to physical principles Year 12 Mechanics 1. Kinematics – describing motion 2. Accelerated motion 3. Dynamics – explaining motion 4. Working with vectors 5. Moments and pressure 6. Vehicle safety 7. Work, energy and power 8. Deforming solids Electrons, waves and photons 1. Electric current 2. Resistance and resistivity 3. Voltage, energy and power 4. DC circuits 5. Kirchhoff’s laws 6. Waves 7. Electromagnetic waves 8. Superposition of waves 9. Stationary waves 10. Quantum physics 11. Spectra Year 13 The Newtonian World 1. Momentum 2. Newton’s laws 3. Circular motion 4. Gravitational fields 5. Oscillations 6. Thermal physics 7. Ideal gases Fields, particles & frontiers of physics 1. Electric fields 2. Magnetic fields 3. Electromagnetic induction 4. Capacitors 5. Atomic structure 6. Nuclear physics 7. Radioactivity 8. X-rays 9. Medical physics 10. The nature of the Universe
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school. • Have gained a minimum of grade 7 in Physics and Maths or grade 88 in trilogy science
Physics A-level is a linear course; all external exams will take place in Year 13. All pupils will sit the GCiE paper at the end of year 12
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,330 - £20,460 |
| Address | Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW |
Have you ever wondered how the Hadron Collider in Switzerland increased our knowledge of what happened in the Big Bang? Or why did the Millennium Bridge wobble so much that it had to be closed for alterations two days after it was opened? Or what is the difference between X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound scans? In A-level Physics we study the underlying principles that allow us to answer these, and many other fascinating questions. The course aims for students to: • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of Physics • Develop the skills to use this knowledge and understanding in new and changing situations • Appreciate how Physics has developed and is used in present-day society • Understand how mathematical expressions relate to physical principles Year 12 Mechanics 1. Kinematics – describing motion 2. Accelerated motion 3. Dynamics – explaining motion 4. Working with vectors 5. Moments and pressure 6. Vehicle safety 7. Work, energy and power 8. Deforming solids Electrons, waves and photons 1. Electric current 2. Resistance and resistivity 3. Voltage, energy and power 4. DC circuits 5. Kirchhoff’s laws 6. Waves 7. Electromagnetic waves 8. Superposition of waves 9. Stationary waves 10. Quantum physics 11. Spectra Year 13 The Newtonian World 1. Momentum 2. Newton’s laws 3. Circular motion 4. Gravitational fields 5. Oscillations 6. Thermal physics 7. Ideal gases Fields, particles & frontiers of physics 1. Electric fields 2. Magnetic fields 3. Electromagnetic induction 4. Capacitors 5. Atomic structure 6. Nuclear physics 7. Radioactivity 8. X-rays 9. Medical physics 10. The nature of the Universe
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school. • Have gained a minimum of grade 7 in Physics and Maths or grade 88 in trilogy science
Physics A-level is a linear course; all external exams will take place in Year 13. All pupils will sit the GCiE paper at the end of year 12
