The West Bridgford School

Physics

Physics is the study of the Universe, its laws and properties. Students will explore concepts in mechanics, electricity, energy, materials, fields, quantum theory, waves, nuclear and particle physics during the two-year course. Concepts are explored both theoretically using mathematics and experimentally through numerous practicals and demonstrations.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS:

  • Engineering
  • Space Technology
  • Astrophysics
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Finance

Course Content

In Year 12 students will study: In Year 13 Students will study:
Mechanics Further Mechanics
Elertric Circuits Electromagnetic Fields
Materials Particle Physics
Waves and the Nature of light Nuclear Physics
  Space
Gravitational Fields
Thermodynamics
Oscilliations