WHY STUDY PHYSICS?

What will I study?

A Level Physics - AQA Course

Year 12 – AS Level Physics

• Particles and radiation – constituents of the atom, stable and unstable nuclei
• Progressive and stationary waves
• Force, energy and momentum
• Current electricity

Year 13 – A Level Physics

• Circular motion and simple harmonic motion
• Force fields, gravitational physics
• Radioactivity and radiation
• Optional – astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics

The AS and A Level grades are based on written exams, however, the course also includes compulsory practical activities.