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A Level Physics
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For a selection of shots from the recent visit to the CERN research labs please click here.
For a report on the visit please click here.

AS and A OCR Syllabus A  
This is a traditional style syllabus, which is broken down into modules of an easily accessible size.
 
Key features include:
• Regular practical work
• Comprehensive student textbooks
• Task-based internally assessed practical skills
 
The AS units contain the following topics:
• Explaining motion
• Vectors
• Mechanical properties
• Electricity
• Quantum physics
• Waves
 
The A2 units contain:
• Electric and Magnetic Fields
• Nuclear Physics
• Cosmology
• Medical Physics
• Newtons Laws and Momentum
• Oscillations
• Thermal Physics
 
Studying A level physics at Battle Abbey should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and provide an opportunity for the student to improve practical skills, self-expression, and creativity.
 
Successful completion of the course opens the way for further study in pure science, engineering, medicine, or more practical courses like pilot training.
 

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