A-Level Physics Required Practicals
Physics Practicals
Physics Practicals
The practical element of the A-Level Physics course consists of 12 practicals that must be completed over the 2 years and 5 practical competencies that must be mastered.
Investigation into varying frequency and stationary waves
Investigation into varying frequency and stationary waves
Investigation into interference using Young's double slit experiment and diffraction grating
Investigation into interference using Young's double slit experiment and diffraction grating
Approximating g by using a free fall method
Approximating g by using a free fall method
Determination of the Young's modulus of a material
Determination of the Young's modulus of a material
Determination of the resistivity of a wire
Determination of the resistivity of a wire
Investigation into the EMF and internal resistance of cells and batteries
Investigation into the EMF and internal resistance of cells and batteries
Investigation into simple harmonic motion
Investigation into simple harmonic motion
Investigation of Charles' Law
Investigation of Charles' Law
Investigation of Boyle's Law
Investigation of Boyle's Law
Capacitance
Capacitance
Investigation into how the force on a wire varies with flux density, current and length of wire
Investigation into how the force on a wire varies with flux density, current and length of wire
Investigate the effect of varying the angle between a search coil and magnetic field direction on magnetic flux linkage
Investigate the effect of varying the angle between a search coil and magnetic field direction on magnetic flux linkage
Investigation of the inverse-square law for Gamma radiation
Investigation of the inverse-square law for Gamma radiation