Category:A level Physics
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Forces and Motion
Scalars and Vectors
Scalars and vectors, Combination and resolution of vectors,
Kinematics
Rectilinear motion, Non-linear motion,
Dynamics
Mass, density and weight, Force, mass and acceleration,
Force, Work and Power
Centre of gravity, Turning effects of forces, Equilibrium of forces, Pressure, Work and Energy, Power,
Deformation of Solids
Tensile stress and strain, Elastic and plastic behaviour,
Forces on vehicles
Car Safety
Electrons and Photons
Electric Current
Electric current, Potential difference, Ohm’s law, Resistance and resistivity, Electrical energy and power,
D.C. Circuits
Practical circuits, Electromotive force and internal resistance, Kirchhoff’s laws, Series and parallel arrangements, Potential divider,
Magnetic effects of current
Magnetic fields caused by electric currents, Forces acting on current-carrying conductors,
Quantum Physics
Energy of a photon, Photoelectric emission, Wave-particle duality,
Electromagnetic Waves
Wave properties
Reflection and Refraction
Refraction of light, Total internal reflection,
Waves
Progressive waves, Transverse waves, Longitudinal waves, Polarisation,
Superposition
Interference, Standing waves, Diffraction, Two-source interference,
Forces, Fields and Energy
Dynamics
Newton’s law of motion, Linear momentum and its conservation,
Work and Energy
Energy conversion and conservation, Work done, Gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy,
Motion in a Circle
Kinematics of uniform circular motion, Centripetal acceleration,
Oscillations
Simple harmonic motion, Energy in simple harmonic motion, Damped and forced oscillations, Resonance,
Gravitational Fields
Concept of gravitational field, Force between point masses, Gravitational field of a point mass,
Electric fields
Concept of an electric field, Force between point charges, Electric field of a point charge, Uniform electric fields,
Capacitors
Capacitors and capacitance, Capacitors in series and parallel, Energy stored in a charged capacitor, Discharge of a capacitor,
Electromagnetism
Force on a current-carrying conductor, Force on a moving charge, Circular orbits,
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic flux, Magnetic flux linkage, Laws of electromagnetic induction,
Thermal Physics
Internal energy, Temperature scales, Specific heat capacity, The ideal gas equation, Kinetic energy of a molecule,
The Nuclear Atom
Probing matter, The nucleus, Isotopes, Mass difference and nuclear binding energy, Nuclear processes,
Radioactivity
Types of ionising radiation, Hazards and safety precautions, Radioactive decay,
Cosmology
Models of the Known Universe
Early models of the universe, Newton’s law of Gravitation, Scale of the Universe,
Stars and Galaxies
Magnitude of stars and galaxies, Temperature of stars, Evolution of stars, Structure of galaxies,
Structure of the Universe
Olbers’ paradox, The Cosmological Principle, Age of the Universe, Hubble’s law,
Information from Stellar Observation
Line spectra, Effect of the Earth’s atmosphere, Observation platforms, Doppler shift,
How the Universe may evolve
Evolution of the Universe, Possible fate of the Universe, Relativity, Theory of special relativity, Theory of general relativity,
Health Physics
Body Mechanics
The body in equilibrium, Walking and running,
The Eye and Sight
The eye, Defects of the eye and their correction, Response of the eye,
The Ear and Hearing
The ear, Sensitivity and frequency response of the ear,
Medical Imaging
Diagnostic techniques used in medicine, Production and use of X-rays, Production and use of ultrasound, Magnetic resonance imaging, Endoscopes,
Medical Treatment
Biological effects of ionising radiation, Radiotherapy, Lasers,
Materials
Mechanical properties and microstructure
Microstructure, Defects in crystals, Elastic and plastic deformation,
Electrical Properties of Materials
Resistivity and conductivity, Conductors, semiconductors and insulators, Superconductors, The Hall effect,
Magnetic Properties of Materials
Domain theory, Hard and soft ferromagnetic materials, Transformer cores,
Optical Properties of Materials
Absorption and emission of light in solid materials, Scattering of light, Transmission of light in optical fibres, The behaviour of light-emitting diodes,
Nuclear and Particle Physics
The Nucleus
Nuclear radii, Nuclear density, The strong nuclear interaction,
Neutrons and Nuclear Fission
Neutron-induced fission, Uranium-235 as an energy source, Uranium-238 and the absorption of neutrons,
Nuclear Fusion
Fusion and nucleons, Fusion in the Sun, Plasma confinement, Fusion reactors,
Matter and Antimatter
Particle accelerators, Antimatter,
Fundamental Particles
Hadrons and baryons, The quark model of hadrons, The weak interaction and β decay,
Telecommunications
Electronic Signals
Analogue signals, Digital signals, Monitoring signals, Noise,
Communication Principles
Waveforms, Principles of modulation, Sidebands and bandwidth, Transmission of information by digital means, Transmission media,
Digital Systems
Digital encoding, Time-division multiplexing,
Amplifier Circuits
The ideal operational amplifier (op-amp), The op-amp as an amplifier,
Radio Communication
Amplitude-modulated radio reception, Propagation of radio waves,
Optic Fibre Communication
Optic fibres, Optic fibre communication system,
Telecommunications Systems and Networks
Modern telecommunications systems, Communication networks, Communications and society,
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