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Physics

We hope you are looking forward to joining us in September to study A level Physics.

We follow the OCR specification, which can be found here

https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171726-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-physics-a-h556.pdf

Mrs E Seed

  1. Physics KS5 Wider Reading
    PDF File
  2. Physics Pre Induction work
    PDF File

 

Recommended textbooks: These books are NOT essential but useful if you would like to purchase.

https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/as-and-a-level/science/physics/pratbb71-a-level-physics-for-ocr-a-student-book

https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/as-and-a-level/science/physics/pbr71-head-start-to-a-level-physics Useful for bridging the gap between GCSE and A Level.

 

http://www.physbot.co.uk/a2-physics.html This is not OCR specific

https://www.alevelphysicsonline.com/ocr-spec-a There is no necessity to subscribe or make a payment – there are some free resources.

https://isaacphysics.org/ Use your current log in – you can access A Level questions.

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/outreach/journalclub/ Useful for learning skills relating to scientific reading.

Wider reading:

Our wider reading list is attached as a separate document in the Related Documents Section below

Mini projects:

National Grid Mini Project

We would like you to make a mini project on the National Grid. In this project you should cover the following as a minimum:

  • What is the National Grid?
  • How does an electromagnet work?
  • What is a transformer used for and how does it work?
  • How do we transfer electricity to homes and businesses across the network safely and efficiently?