A Level Physics Tuition
Whether you’ve opted to take A Level Business, Economics, Psychology, History, RE, or any other subject, we’ve got you covered.
From revision tips and tricks, to in-depth subject coverage, we’re on hand to help make your A Level studies as enjoyable and stress-free as possible!
WJEC A Level Physics Overview
A Level Physics is structured into five comprehensive units: two AS units taken in Year 12 and three A2 units in Year 13, including a hands-on practical unit. Students will have the opportunity to be assessed during the summer period annually, up until the specification is retired.
To explore the complete breakdown of course content, evaluation methods, and grading criteria, please access the detailed WJEC specification available for download below!
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Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
20% of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
- 1. Basic physics
- 2. Kinematics
- 3. Dynamics
- 4. Energy concepts
- 5. Solids under stress
- 6. Using radiation to investigate stars
- 7. Particles and nuclear structure
AS Unit 2: ELECTRICITY and LIGHT
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
20% of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
- 1. Conduction of electricity
- 2. Resistance
- 3. D.C. circuits
- 4. The nature of waves
- 5. Wave properties
- 6. Refraction of light
- 7. Photons 8. Lasers
A2 Unit 3: OSCILLATIONS and NUCLEI
Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes
25% of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
- 1. Circular motion
- 2. Vibrations
- 3. Kinetic theory
- 4. Thermal physics
- 5. Nuclear decay
- 6. Nuclear energy
A2 Unit 4: FIELDS and OPTIONS
Written examination: 2 hours
25% of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
- 1. Capacitance
- 2. Electrostatic and gravitational fields of force
- 3. Orbits and the wider universe
- 4. Magnetic fields
- 5. Electromagnetic induction
Choice of 1 option from 4:
- A: Alternating currents
- B: Medical physics
- C: The physics of sports
- D: Energy and the environment
A2 Unit 5: PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
10% of qualification
This unit gives learners the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to carry out an investigation and to analyse and evaluate experimental data. This will be carried out individually, under controlled conditions.
The practical examination comprises of two tasks:
Experimental Task (25 marks)
Practical Analysis Task (25 marks)
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