Physics

Students develop a working knowledge of vital units, skills and numerical treatments that underpin the course and their practical work.

Extends the students knowledge of atoms, nuclei and electromagnetic radiation and then introduces them to the more recent developments and discoveries in the cutting edge field of particle Physics.

Gives a deeper understanding of phenomena such as refraction, diffraction and interference waves. 

Students explore forces, energy and momentum in more details and are introduced to materials technology. They learn to apply their skills and understanding in a range of everyday as well as scientific and engineering contexts.

Builds on the understanding of current electricity students developed at GCSE and introduces new concepts such as potential dividers and internal resistance.

This section applies the mechanics techniques and applies them to more complex oscillating systems. Students them look into the fundamental laws of the thermodynamics and how we can explain the behaviour of matter as temperature changes.

Students study gravitations, electric and magnetic fields and look at how they are applied in important contexts such as satellite motion, capacitor circuits and electrical generators. 

Students study unstable nuclei and their behaviour gaining hands-on practical experience of using radioactive sources and the safety considerations that must be made.

This section gives students an insight into the vital role of Physics in the field of medicine. This includes looking at the Physics of the body as well as its application in diagnostic and treatment techniques. Mechanics – scalars and vectors; moments; motion along a straight line; projectile motion; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy and power; conservation of energy.