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Copy of HP_-_Physics_Sixth_Form_Open_Day_1080p.mp4Welcome to Physics in the Sixth Form at CHS
Welcome to Physics in the Sixth Form at CHS
My name is Michael Winslow and I am the Head of Physics at Cheadle Hulme School. Welcome our Department page. In the Sixth Form we study the 7408 Physics syllabus of the AQA exam board .
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Why study Physics?
Why study Physics?
Physicists find the rules of nature. Physics facts are always true and they help us to predict the future & innovate.
"Physics at CHS is informative, engaging and fun! You get to complete exciting experiments and the teachers are really supportive. There is always a positive atmosphere. I think that Physics is a great choice at A' level"
"Physics at CHS is informative, engaging and fun! You get to complete exciting experiments and the teachers are really supportive. There is always a positive atmosphere. I think that Physics is a great choice at A' level"
CHS Physics Lower Sixth Student
Trips to CERN
Lower Sixth
Lower Sixth
There are 9 periods a fortnight split 5/4 between two teachers. Teacher one (5 periods) covers the following topics:
Progressive & stationary waves
Refraction, diffraction, interference and superposition
Force, energy & momentum
Newton's laws & projectile motion
Conservation laws including energy & momentum
Bulk properties of solids
The young's modulus
Whilst teacher two (4 periods) covers the following:
Particle interactions & application of conservation laws
Four fundamental interactions: gravity, electromagnetic,weak nuclear, strong nuclear forces
Quarks, leptons, hadrons and photons
Advanced electricity
The Photoelectric effect
There is no coursework but students do have to keep a lab book to record experiments that cover the required practicals and the overall practical competencies.
Upper Sixth
Upper Sixth
In the Upper Sixth there are 10 periods per fortnight, 5 for each teacher. Your teachers will combine to teach you the following topics:
Circular motion
Simple harmonic motion
Gravitational fields & advanced mechanics
Coulomb's law and electric fields
Magnetic fields and their effects
Electromagnetic induction
Thermal physics & molecular kinetic theory
Nuclear physics; Rutherford scattering, nuclear instability and mathematical models of radioactive decay
A final Physics option from these choices:
Astrophysics
Engineering
Medical physics
Turning points
More practical work is completed and competencies are recorded and ticked off as understood so that a student can be awarded a practical "pass".
Experimental Physics at CHS
Physics beyond A Level
Physics beyond A Level
If you're interested in delving further into the world of Physics and are considering studying the subject at university, here's a list of Recommended Reads which could help to bridge the gap between A-Level and degree; simply to provide some inspiration and a general overview of worthy titles.
FAQ: Do I have to be really good at Maths to study Physics?
FAQ: Do I have to be really good at Maths to study Physics?
A. To be truthful - Yes. Maths is the language of physics and you will, ideally, be taking a full maths A' level as well. Initially, you will need to be good at using and rearranging formulas with powers and roots, be good at graph plotting and able to use standard form. If you have a good maths GCSE grade and continue to enjoy maths you should be able to cope with this aspect of the course.
FAQ: What are the GCSE requirements for entry to the Physics course?
FAQ: What are the GCSE requirements for entry to the Physics course?
For Single Physics GCSE students a grade 8 or higher is ideal. Physics A-Level is a very challenging course so if a student achieves a grade 7 then there would be a consultation involving the student's teacher to allow a judgement to be made on the suitability of the student for the course.
For Dual Science Physics students an 8,8 grade is ideal with the Physics part of that also being a grade 8. Likewise for Single GCSE students, if the grade is 8,7 or 7,7 then once again there would be a consultation about the suitability of the student for the course.
FAQ: How is A' Level different from GCSE?
FAQ: How is A' Level different from GCSE?
A. A' Level physics is really challenging. You will learn how to answer questions based on real evidence and understanding. It will not be good enough to write an approximate explanation for any question. Answers will require the application of stepped logic in which each accurate statement builds upon the previous one. For example, the explanation of why objects have terminal velocities when falling through air could easily have 10 or more steps!
FAQ: Is there any Coursework?
FAQ: Is there any Coursework?
No.
FAQ: What other A Level subjects are recommended for Physics?
FAQ: What other A Level subjects are recommended for Physics?
We recommend that Physics should be taken in conjunction with maths and another Science, ideally
Experience has shown us that Students who take Physics with Maths A' Level tend to perform better.
Experience has shown us that the Core Maths course is not sufficiently detailed for Physics A' level students.
Those students who take Physics without another Science or Maths have, in our experience, performed less well than their counterparts.
The Physics Team.
The Physics Team.
Mr Michael Winslow | Head of Department - michaelwinslow@chschool.co.uk
Elizabeth Byrne | also teaches Chemistry
Simon Fletcher
Dr Jade Johnstone
Kim Purchase
John Smallwood
Lisa Cartlitch | Technician
Kirsty Kambites | Technician
Please contact our Head of Department if you have any further questions .
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