Physics (AQA)
Duke of York's Royal Military School, The
Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
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Course Summary
Physics is a science which seeks to explain the phenomena we observe all around us in the physical world.
Course Details
AS Unit 1: Matter & Radiation, Quarks & Leptons, Quantum Phenomena, Electric current, Direct Current, Alternating Current. Unit 2: Forces in Equilibrium, Acceleration & Projectile Motion, Motion and Force, Work, Energy & Power, Material Analysis, Waves, Optics. Unit 3: Practical Skills Assessment Full A Level The above 3 units and: Unit 4: Force & Momentum, Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic Motion, Gravitational Fields, Electric Fields, Capacitors, Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetic Induction. Unit 5: Radioactivity, Nuclear Energy, Thermal Physics, Gases. Students choose to study one of the following optional units: Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Electronics or Turning Points in Physics Unit 6: Practical Skills Assessment
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The course is taught using a variety of methods and theoretical concepts are linked, wherever possible, to practical investigation and problem solving exercises.
Entry requirements
A Grade 7 in GCSE Physics or 7-7 in combined Science GCSE. A Grade 6 in Mathematics would be an advantage in order to cope with the equations used throughout the course.
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