Physics A level

Physics is… Extremely interesting Challenging Great fun

Careers The obvious ones: Physicist Medicine Engineering But also: Finance Law Anything else

Physicists earn more cash! £££ According to a 2005 Pricewaterhouse Coopers report, a graduate in physics or chemistry earns around £187,000 more during their career than someone with A Levels but no degree.. A report, by Professor Geraint Johnes from the University of Lancaster Management School, found that the highest salaries are enjoyed by those who took physics, chemistry and biology together at A level.

From the very big to the very small

The Physics of travel

Medical imaging

What do these have in common?

AS Physics Unit 1MechanicsMotion Forces in Action Work and Energy 1 hour60 marks 30% Unit 2Electrons, Waves and Photons Electric Current Resistance DC Circuits Waves Quantum Physics 1 hour 45 mins 100 marks 50% Unit 3Practical Skills40 marks 20%

Unit 1MechanicsMotion Forces in Action Work and Energy 1 hour60 marks15% Unit 2Electrons, Waves and Photons Electric Current Resistance DC Circuits Waves Quantum Physics 1 hour 45 mins100 marks 25% Unit 3Practical Skills in Physics 1 40 marks10% Unit 4The Newtonian World Newton’s Laws and Momentum Circular Motion and Oscillations Thermal Physics 1 hour 15mins60 marks15% Unit 5Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics Electric and Magnetic Fields Capacitors and Exponential Decay Nuclear Physics Medical Imaging Modelling the Universe 2 hours100 marks 25% Unit 6Practical Skills in Physics 2 40 marks10% Full A Level

What we need from you An inquiring mind – a thirst for knowledge Commitment and a willingness to try your best Do homework every week to the best of your ability Find out about interesting aspects of physics in your own time Enjoy physics – it’s fun!