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A-level physics
A-Level Physics complete content and assessment objectives
Physical quantities and units
Physical quantities
S.I. units
Making measurements and analysing data
Measurements and uncertainties
Natureof quantities
Scalarsand vectors
Forces and motion
Motion
Kinematics
Linear motion
Projectile motion
Forces in action
Dynamics
Motionwith non-uniform acceleration
Equilibrium
Densityand pressure
Work, energy and power
Work and conservationof energy
Kineticand potential energies
Power
Materials
Springs
Mechanical propertiesof matter
Newton’s laws of motion and momentum
Newton’s laws of motion
Collisions
Electrons, waves and photons
Chargeand current
Charge
Mean drift velocity
Energy,power and resistance
Circuit symbols
E.m.f. and p.d.
Resistance
Resistivity
Power
Electrical circuits
Series and parallel circuits
Internal resistance
Potential dividers
Waves
Wave motion
Electromagnetic waves
Superposition
Stationary waves
Quantum physics
Photons
The photoelectric effect
Wave–particle duality
Newtonian world and astrophysics
Thermal physics
Temperature
Solid, liquid and gas
Thermal properties of materials
Ideal gases
Circularmotion
Kinematics of circular motion
Centripetal force
Oscillations
Simpleharmonic oscillations
Energyof a simple harmonic oscillator
Damping
Gravitational fields
Point and spherical masses
Newton’s law of gravitation
Planetary motion
Gravitational potentialand energy
Astrophysics and cosmology
Stars
Electromagnetic radiation fromstars
Cosmology
Particles and medical physics
Capacitors
Energy
Charging and discharging capacitors
Electricfields
Point and spherical charges
Coulomb’s law
Uniform electric field
Electricpotential and energy
Electromagnetism
Magnetic fields
Motionof charged particles
Nuclear and particle physics
The nuclear atom
Fundamental particles
Radioactivity
Nuclearfission and fusion
Medical imaging
Using X-rays
Diagnostic methods in medicine
Using ultrasound
Assessment details
Assessment Objectives
- AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures
- AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures:
• in a theoretical context
• in a practical context
• whenhandling qualitative data
• whenhandling quantitative data - AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence, including in relation to issues, to:
• make judgements and reach conclusions
• develop and refine practical design and procedures