Physics (IB

IB

Physics

Everything begins with Physics. Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. Moreover, it is the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science).

COURSE AIMS • To extend your interest and enjoyment of Physics • To improve your knowledge of how things in the physical world work • To apply your mind to solving problems • To carry out investigations by the application of imaginative, logical thinking • To use Physics to support other qualifications or progress on to further studies or employment

ADVICE • Have an interest in, and enjoyment in Physics • Have good mathematical skills, enabling them to conduct multi-step calculations • Want to find out how things in the physical world work. • Enjoy applying their mind to solving problems. • Enjoy carrying out investigations using imaginative, logical thinking • Want to use Physics to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment

ENTRY CRITERIA Students will be expected to have a grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Combined Science (or equivalent) in order to take HL Physics.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The internally-assessed component in this course is an exploration into Physics. This is a short report written by the student based on a topic chosen by him or her and is worth 20%.

Syllabus Component Core

1. Measurements and uncertainties 2. Mechanics 3. Thermal physics 4. Waves 5. Electricity and magnetism 6. Circular motion and gravitation 7. Atomic, nuclear and particle physics 8. Energy production

Option (One topic from below) A. Relativity B. Engineering physics C. Imaging D. Astrophysics

Additional higher level (AHL)

9. Wave phenomena 10. Fields 11. Electromagnetic induction 12. Quantum and nuclear physics

Standard Level

Paper 1 (45 misn), Weighting 20% Paper 2 (75 mins), Weighting 40% Paper 3 (60 mins), Weighting 20%

Higher Level

Paper 1 (60 mins), Weighting 20% Paper 2 (135 mins), Weighting 36% Paper 3 (75 mins), Weighting 24%

The IA (Internal Assessment) is worth 20%.

A-LEVEL & IB PHYSICS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Pure Physics, Engineering, Communications, Space Physics, Nuclear Physics, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Radiography, Biotechnology, Nuclear Medicine, Sports Medicine, Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Education, Dentistry

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