1. Physics 9702

2. Aims of the syllabus
1. provide, through well-designed studies of experimental and practical science, a worthwhile educational experience for all learners, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level and, in particular, to enable them to acquire sufficient understanding and knowledge to:
become confident citizens in a technological world and be able to take or develop an informed interest in scientific matters
recognise the usefulness, and limitations, of scientific method and appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life
be suitably prepared for studies beyond Cambridge International A Level in Physics, in engineering or in physics-dependent vocational courses.
2. develop abilities and skills that:
are relevant to the study and practice of science
are useful in everyday life
encourage efficient and safe practice
encourage effective communication.
3. develop attitudes relevant to science such as:
a concern for accuracy and precision
objectivity
integrity
a spirit of enquiry
initiative
inventiveness.
4. stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment in relation to the environmental impact of physics and its applications.
5. promote an awareness:
that the study and practice of physics are co-operative and cumulative activities, and are subject to social, economic, technological, ethical and cultural influences and limitations
that the applications of physics may be both beneficial and detrimental to the individual, the community and the environment
of the importance of the use of IT for communication, as an aid to experiments and as a tool for the interpretation of experimental and theoretical results.
6. stimulate learners and create a sustained interest in physics so that the study of the subject is enjoyable and satisfying.

3. Curriculum content Physical quantities and units
Measurement techniques
Kinematics
Dynamics
Forces, density and pressure
Work, energy and power
Motion in a circle
Gravitational fields
Deformation of solids
Ideal gases
Temperature
Thermal properties of materials
Oscillations
Waves
Superposition
Communication
Electric fields
Capacitance
Current of electricity
D.C. circuits
Electronics
Magnetic fields
Electromagnetic induction
Alternating currents
Quantum physics
Particle and nuclear physics

4. Assessment at a glance Paper Weighting AS Level A Level
Paper 1 Multiple choice hour 15 min
31 %
15.5 %
Paper 2 Structured Questions hour 15 min
46 %
23%
Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills hours
23 %
11.5%
Paper 4 Structured Questions hours -
38.5%
Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
1 hour 15 min

5. Assessment objectives
AO1 Knowledge with understanding
AO2 Handling, applying and evaluating information
AO3 Experimental skills and investigations