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Choose a topic 3.1 Measurements and their errors 3.1.1 Use of SI units and their prefixes · 3.1.2 Limitation of physical measurements · 3.1.3 Estimation of physical quantities
3.2 Particles and radiation 3.2.1.1 Constituents of the atom · 3.2.1.2 Stable and unstable nuclei · 3.2.1.3 Particles, antiparticles and photons
3.3 Waves 3.3.1.1 Progressive waves · 3.3.1.2 Longitudinal and transverse waves · 3.3.1.3 Principle of superposition of waves and formation of stationary waves
3.4 Mechanics and materials 3.4.1.1 Scalars and vectors · 3.4.1.2 Moments · 3.4.1.3 Motion along a straight line
3.5 Electricity 3.5.1.1 Basics of electricity · 3.5.1.2 Current–voltage characteristics · 3.5.1.3 Resistivity
3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) 3.6.1.1 Circular motion (A-level only) · 3.6.1.2 Simple harmonic motion (SHM) (A-level only) · 3.6.1.3 Simple harmonic systems (A-level only)
3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only) 3.7.1 Fields (A-level only) · 3.7.2.1 Newton's law (A-level only) · 3.7.2.2 Gravitational field strength (A-level only)
3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only) 3.8.1.1 Rutherford scattering (A-level only) · 3.8.1.2 α, β and γ radiation (A-level only) · 3.8.1.3 Radioactive decay (A-level only)
3.9 Astrophysics (A-level only) 3.9.1.1 Astronomical telescope consisting of two converging lenses (A-level only) · 3.9.1.2 Reflecting telescopes (A-level only) · 3.9.1.3 Single dish radio telescopes, I-R, U-V and X-ray telescopes (A-level only)
3.10 Medical physics (A-level only) 3.10.1.1 Physics of vision (A-level only) · 3.10.1.2 Defects of vision and their correction using lenses (A-level only) · 3.10.2.1 Ear as a sound detection system (A-level only)
3.11 Engineering physics (A-level only) 3.11.1.1 Concept of moment of inertia (A-level only) · 3.11.1.2 Rotational kinetic energy (A-level only) · 3.11.1.3 Rotational motion (A-level only)
3.12 Turning points in physics (A-level only) 3.12.1.1 Cathode rays (A-level only) · 3.12.1.2 Thermionic emission of electrons (A-level only) · 3.12.1.3 Specific charge of the electron (A-level only)
3.13 Electronics (A-level only) 3.13.1.1 MOSFET (metal-oxide semiconducting field-effect transistor) (A-level only) · 3.13.1.2 Zener diode (A-level only) · 3.13.1.3 Photodiode (A-level only)
Experimental design Variables and controls · Sampling and repeats · Risk assessment
Data analysis Tables and graphs · Processing measurements · Interpreting evidence
Uncertainty and evaluation Random and systematic errors · Absolute and percentage uncertainty · Precision and validity
AS practicals (1–6) RP1: Stationary waves on strings · RP2: Double-slit and diffraction-grating interference · RP3: Free-fall measurement of g
A-Level practicals (7–12) RP7: Spring and pendulum oscillations · RP8: Boyle and Charles gas laws · RP9: Capacitor discharge and time constant
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