A Level Physics

Cambridge Assessment International Examination’s goals for its Physics courses include:

To enable students to:

• acquire scientific knowledge and understanding of scientific theories and practice
• develop a range of experimental skills, including handling variables and working safely
• use scientific data and evidence to solve problems and discuss the limitations of scientific methods
• communicate effectively and clearly, using scientific terminology, notation and conventions
• understand that the application of scientific knowledge can benefit people and the environment
• enjoy science and develop an informed interest in scientific matters which support further study.

A Level candidates study the following additional topics:

• Motion in a circle
• Gravitational fields
• Temperature
• Ideal gases
• Thermodynamics
• Oscillations
• Electric fields
• Capacitance
• Magnetic fields
• Alternating currents
• Quantum physics
• Nuclear physics
• Medical physics
• Astronomy and cosmology