OCR A-Level Physics

< A-level Physics This A-level physics book is designed to follow the OCR GCE Physics A specification. For the OCR B 'Advancing Physics' specification, see A-level Physics (Advancing Physics). You can use this book as a revision guide, or as another explanation of concepts that you may not fully understand. Before you begin this course, it is recommended that you understand some of the basic concepts covered in GCSE Science, and have an understanding of the SI unit system (Appendix A). If you find any mistakes, errors, broken links, or if you are able to make the content easier to understand, please do not hesitate to edit and expand on existing content. Current Specification - H556 - First teaching 2015, with first assessment 2017 AS/A-level Year 1 Modules Module 3: Forces and Motion 3.1: Motion 3.2: Forces in Motion 3.3: Work, Energy and Power 3.4: Materials 3.5: Newton's Laws of Motion and Momentum Module 4: Electrons, Waves and Photons 4.1: Electricity 4.2: Waves 4.3: Quantum Physics A-level Year 2 Modules Module 5: Newtonian World and Astrophysics 5.1: Thermal Physics 5.2: Circular Motion and Oscillations 5.3: Gravitational Fields 5.4: Astrophysics & Cosmology Module 6: Particles and Medical Physics 6.1: Capacitors 6.2: Electric Fields 6.3: Electromagnetism 6.4: Nuclear Physics 6.5: Medical Imaging Useful resources Course information: https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/ Data sheet: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/536433-data-sheet.pdf Exam hints for students: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/598164-exam-hints-for-students.pdf Revision checklist: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/590403-student-revision-checklist.docx __NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__ Old Specification - H558 - for teaching from September 2013 This section follows the OCR Advanced GCE in Physics A (H558) The new specification contains the following modules. This course is split into 6 units. There are 4 exams and 2 practical assessments which are counted as coursework. The AS and A2 modules add up to make the course. AS makes up 50% of the course and A2 makes up the other 50%. Each year, candidates will be assessed on their practical skills. each practical assessment counts towards 10% of the A level and the first assessment counts towards 20% of the AS grade. AS Modules 00% May 31, 2014/Mechanics/ 50% May 31, 2014Electrons, Waves and Photons A2 New Specification Modules 25% May 31, 2014/The Newtonian World/ 75% June 18, 2014/Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics/ Old Specification Modules The old syllabus for Physics A had the following modules: AS Modules Force(s) and Motion 25% Aug 30, 2011 /Electrons, Waves and Photons/ 25% Aug 30, 2005 Wave Properties 00% Aug 30, 2005 A2 Core Modules /Forces, Fields and Energy/ 25% Aug 30, 2005 /Unifying Concepts in Physics/ 00% Aug 30, 2005 A2 Option Modules You are only required to complete one of the optional modules. /Cosmology/ 00% Aug 30, 2005 Health Physics 00% Aug 30, 2005 /Materials/ 00% Aug 30, 2005 Nuclear and Particle Physics 00% Aug 30, 2005 Telecommunications 00% Aug 30, 2005 In both AS and A2, practical modules have to be completed, consisting of qualitative, quantitative and evaluative sections. At A2 level, in the second year of study, you must take the two core A2 modules along with one of the option modules. Appendices Appendix A 100% Aug 30, 2005/The SI System of Units/ Appendix B 50% May 31, 2014/Equation Sheet/ Appendix C 00% Aug 30, 2005/Glossary of Terms/ Physics study guides GCE Advanced Level 50%