AQA: A-Level Physics Notes

3.1.1

Use of SI units and their prefixes

3.1.2

Limitations of physical measurements, random error, and uncertainty

3.2.1.1

Constituents of the atom

3.2.1.2

Stable and unstable nuclei

3.2.1.3

Particles, antiparticles, and photons

3.2.1.4

Particle Interactions

3.2.1.5

Classification of particles

3.2.2.1

The photoelectric effect

3.2.2.2

Collisions of electrons with atoms

3.2.2.3

Energy levels nad photon emission

3.2.2.4

Wave-particle duality

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

3.3.2.1

Interference

3.3.2.2

Diffraction

3.3.2.3

Refraction at a plane surface

3.4.1.1

Scalars and Vectors

3.4.1.2

Moments

3.4.1.3

Motion along a straight line

3.4.1.4

Projectile Motion

3.4.1.5

Newton's laws of motion

3.4.1.6

Momentum

3.4.1.7

Conservation of energy part 1

3.4.1.8

Conservation of energy part 2

3.4.2.1

Bulk properties of solids

3.4.2.2

The Young Modulus

3.5.1.1

Basics of electricity

3.5.1.2

Current-voltage characteristics

3.5.1.3

Resistivity

3.5.1.4

Circuits

3.5.1.5

Potential dividers

3.5.1.6

Electromotive force and internal resistance

3.6.1.1

Circular Motion

3.6.1.2

Simple Harmonic Motion

3.6.1.3

Simple harmonic systems

3.6.1.7

Forced vibrations and resonance

3.6.2.1

Thermal physics

3.6.2.2

Ideal gases

3.6.2.3

Molecular kinetic theory model

3.7.1

Fields

3.7.2.1

Newton's law

3.7.2.2

Gravitational field strength

3.7.2.3

Gravitational potential

3.7.2.4

Orbits of planets and satellites

3.7.3.1

Coulomb's law

3.7.3.2

Electric Field Strength

3.7.3.3

Electric potential

3.7.4.1

Capcitance

3.7.4.3

Energy stored by a capacitor

3.7.4.4

Capacitor charge and discharge

3.7.5.1

Magnetic flux density

3.7.5.2

Moving charges in a magnetic field

3.7.5.3

Magnetic flux and flux linkage

3.7.5.4

Electromagnetic induction

3.7.5.5

Alternating currents

3.7.5.6

The operation of a transformer

3.8.1.1

Rutherford scattering

3.8.1.3

Radioactive decay

3.8.1.4

Nuclear instability

3.8.1.5

Nuclear Radius

3.8.1.6

Mass and energy

3.8.1.7

Induced fission

3.8.1.8

Safety aspects