12PYC

12PYC - Physics - 9702 AS Level

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr I. Thomas.

12 Physics - 9702 AS Level

Course Statement:

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and how they are intricately linked. Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation.  It also generates potential technological solutions.

The intention of the AS syllabus is to complete the first part of the full A Level course.

The course objectives are:

Knowledge with understanding. 

Handling applying and evaluating information. 

Experimental skills and investigations.

Topics Covered:
  • Physical quantities and units
  • Kinematics
  • Dynamics
  • Forces, density and pressure
  • Work, energy and power
  • Deformation of solids
  • Waves
  • Superposition
  • Electricity
  • D.C. circuits
  • Particle physics

Student Voice:



Recommended Prior Learning

Prerequisites:
B+ or better in 11PHY: MCERT Physics.

Pathway

Course Skills

Assessment Information

Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper 13 Multi Choice External 31.00%
Paper 23 Structured Questions External 46.00%
Paper 35 or 36 Practical External 23.00%

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2024 are subject to numbers and staff.