BAY HOUSE SIXTH FORM A AND AS LEVEL PHYSICS (Edexcel specification) This course is an excellent preparation for physics

and engineering degrees. However, the knowledge and understanding developed is helpful in a wide range of careers, from medicine to architecture, music technology or creative design. Intending students should have at least a grade B at GCSE in Mathematics and Science. A good grasp of mathematics, in particular an aptitude for algebra, is an important pre-requisite for success. Some practical sessions may need to be completed after normal school hours. AS Level modules 1 2 3 Physics on the go - Mechanics and Materials. Rectilinear motion, forces, energy, power, fluid flow, stress, strain and material properties. Physics at Work - Waves, DC Electricity and the Nature of Light . Wave properties, optics, wave particle duality. Circuit laws, power and conductivity. Exploring Physics This unit requires that students undertake either a case study involving an application of physics and a related practical, or a physicsbased visit and a related practical.

A2 Level modules 4 Physics on the Move - Further Mechanics, Particle physics, Electric and Magnetic Fields. Circular motion and momentum. Coulombs law, capacitors, magnetic flux and electromagnetic induction. Particle accelerators, atomic structure and the quark-lepton model. Physics from Creation to Collapse - Thermal energy, Nuclear decay, Oscillations, Astrophysics and cosmology. Specific heat capacity, internal energy and the ideal gas equation. Radioactive decay, simple harmonic motion and damping. Astronomical observations, the formation and evolution of stars, and the history and future of the universe. Experimental Physics - This unit requires that students plan an experiment, carry out an experiment, record measurements, analyse their own results and draw conclusions.

Assessment scheme Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Physics on the go Physics at Work Exploring Physics Physics on the Move Physics from Creation to Collapse Experimental Physics Assessment A/S and A A/S and A A/S and A A only A only A only When taken June : Year 1 June : Year 1 June : Year 1 June : Year 2 June : Year 2 June : Year 2 Weighting A/S Level 40% 40% 20% Weighting A Level 20% 20% 10% 20% 20% 10%

GCSE requirements:Double Science (Core and Additional) BB or a B grade in GCSE Physics. English Language C Mathematics B