Category:A level Physics

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AQA 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

Motive forces, Motive power,

Car Safety

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

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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