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AQA A-Level Physics

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1.1.1 Fundamental Units
1.1.2 SI Units and Prefixes
1.2.1 Types of Errors in Physical Measurements
1.2.2 Measurement Accuracy
1.2.3 Uncertainty in Physics Measurements
1.2.4 Significant Figures and Uncertainty
1.2.5 Combining Uncertainties
1.3.1 Orders of Magnitude
1.3.2 Estimation Skills in Physics
2.1.1 Constituents of the Atom
2.1.2 Stable and Unstable Nuclei
2.1.3 Particles, Antiparticles, and Photons
2.1.4 Particle Interactions in Physics
2.1.5 Classification of Particles in Physics
2.1.6 Quarks and Antiquarks
2.1.7 Applications of Conservation Laws in Particle Physics
2.2.1 The Photoelectric Effect
2.2.2 Collisions of Electrons with Atoms
2.2.3 Energy Levels and Photon Emission
2.2.4 Wave-Particle Duality
3.1.1 Progressive Waves in Physics
3.1.2 Longitudinal and Transverse Waves
3.1.3 Superposition Principle and Stationary Waves
3.2.1 Interference
3.2.2 Diffraction
3.2.3 Refraction at a Plane Surface
4.1.1 Scalars and Vectors in Physics
4.1.2 Moments
4.1.3 Motion Along a Straight Line
4.1.4 Projectile Motion in Physics
4.1.5 Newton's Laws of Motion
4.1.6 Momentum in Physics
4.1.7 Work, Energy, and Power
4.1.8 Conservation of Energy
4.2.1 Material Properties and Hooke’s Law
4.2.2 Stress, Strain, and Elastic Behaviour
4.2.3 Energy in Materials
4.2.4 Material Strength and Failure
4.2.5 The Young Modulus
5.1.1 Basics of Electricity
5.1.2 Current–Voltage Characteristics
5.1.3 Resistivity
5.1.4 Circuits in AQA A-Level Physics
5.1.5 Potential Divider in Electric Circuits
5.1.6 Electromotive Force and Internal Resistance
6.1.1 Circular Motion in Physics
6.1.2 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) in A-level Physics
6.1.3 Simple Harmonic Systems
6.1.4 Forced Vibrations and Resonance
6.2.1 Understanding Internal Energy
6.2.2 Heat Transfer and Energy Calculations
6.2.3 Gas Laws and Ideal Gas Behaviour
6.2.4 Molecular Kinetic Theory and Real Gases
7.1.1 Concept of a Force Field
7.1.2 Gravitational and Electrostatic Forces: Similarities and Differences
7.2.1 Newton's Law of Gravitation
7.2.2 Gravitational Field Strength
7.2.3 Gravitational Potential
7.2.4 Gravitational Fields: Orbits of Planets and Satellites
7.3.1 Coulomb's Law
7.3.2 Electric Field Strength
7.3.3 Electric Potential in Physics
7.4.1 Capacitance in Physics
7.4.2 Parallel Plate Capacitor
7.4.3 Energy Stored by a Capacitor
7.4.4 Capacitor Charge and Discharge
7.5.1 Magnetic Flux Density
7.5.2 Moving Charges in a Magnetic Field
7.5.3 Magnetic Flux and Flux Linkage
7.5.4 Electromagnetic Induction
7.5.5 Alternating Currents
7.5.6 The Operation of a Transformer
8.1.1 Historical Development of Nuclear Theory
8.1.2 Characteristics and Identification of Radiation
8.1.3 Decay Processes and Probability
8.1.4 Nuclear Stability and Decay Patterns
8.1.5 Investigating Nuclear Dimensions
8.1.6 Mass and Energy in Nuclear Physics
8.1.7 Principles of Nuclear Reactors
8.1.8 Safety and Ethics in Nuclear Technology
9.1.1 Optical Telescopes: Design and Function
9.1.2 Comparative Analysis of Reflecting and Refracting Telescopes
9.1.3 Radio and Other Non-Optical Telescopes
9.1.4 Large Diameter Telescopes: Advantages and Limitations
9.2.1 Stellar Magnitudes and Brightness
9.2.2 Absolute Magnitude and Distance
9.2.3 Temperature Classification and Black-Body Radiation in Stars
9.2.4 Stellar Spectral Classification
9.2.5 Stellar Evolution and the HR Diagram
9.2.6 Supernovae, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes
9.3.1 The Doppler Effect in Astronomy
9.3.2 Hubble's Law and the Expanding Universe
9.3.3 Understanding Quasars
9.3.4 Exoplanet Detection Methods
10.1.1 Physics of the Eye: The Eye as an Optical System
10.1.2 Understanding Vision Defects and Their Correction
10.2.1 Anatomy and Function of the Ear
10.2.2 Sound Perception and Measurement
10.2.3 Hearing Impairment and Its Effects
10.3.1 Understanding Electrocardiography (ECG)
10.4.1 Ultrasound Imaging in Medical Diagnostics
10.4.2 Fibre Optics and Endoscopy in Medical Physics
10.4.3 Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging
10.5.1 Production and Control of X-rays
10.5.2 Image Detection and Enhancement in X-ray Imaging
10.5.3 Absorption and Attenuation of X-rays
10.5.4 Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning
10.6.1 Radionuclide Imaging Techniques
10.6.2 Understanding Half-Lives in Medical Context
10.6.3 Gamma Camera Technology in Medical Imaging
10.6.4 High-Energy X-Ray Therapy
10.6.5 Radioactive Implant Therapy
10.6.6 Comparison of Imaging Techniques
11.1.1 Understanding Moment of Inertia
11.1.2 Rotational Kinetic Energy
11.1.3 Fundamentals of Rotational Motion
11.1.4 Relationship Between Torque and Angular Acceleration
11.1.5 Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
11.1.6 Work and Power in Rotational Systems
11.2.1 First Law of Thermodynamics
11.2.2 Non-flow Thermodynamic Processes
11.2.3 Understanding p–V Diagrams
11.2.4 Engine Cycles and Efficiency
11.2.5 Second Law of Thermodynamics in Engine Cycles
11.2.6 Reversed Heat Engines: Principles and Performance
12.1.1 Cathode Rays: Their Production and Properties
12.1.2 Thermionic Emission and Electron Acceleration
12.1.3 Determining the Specific Charge of the Electron
12.1.4 Millikan’s Oil Drop Experiment
12.2.1 Newton’s Corpuscular Theory vs. Huygens’ Wave Theory
12.2.2 Young's Double Slits Experiment
12.2.3 Electromagnetic Waves and Their Discovery
12.2.4 Photoelectricity and Quantum Theory
12.2.5 de Broglie's Hypothesis and Electron Diffraction
12.2.6 Electron Microscopes
12.3.1 The Michelson-Morley Experiment
12.3.2 Foundations of Einstein’s Special Relativity
12.3.3 Time Dilation in Special Relativity
12.3.4 Length Contraction in Special Relativity
12.3.5 Mass, Energy, and Their Interrelation in Special Relativity
13.1.1 MOSFET (Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor)
13.1.2 Zener Diode: In-Depth Study
13.1.3 Photodiode
13.1.4 Introduction to Hall Effect Sensors
13.2.1 Understanding Analogue and Digital Signals
13.2.2 Analogue-to-Digital Conversion
13.2.3 Recovery of Data and Noise Effects
13.2.4 Pulse Code Modulation in Electronic Communication
13.3.1 Analogue Signal Processing: LC Resonance Filters
13.3.2 Ideal Operational Amplifiers
13.4.1 Inverting Amplifier Configuration
13.4.2 Non-inverting Amplifier Configuration
13.4.3 Summing and Difference Amplifier Configuration
13.4.4 Characteristics of Real Operational Amplifiers
13.5.1 Digital Signal Processing: Combinational Logic
13.5.2 Sequential Logic in Counting Circuits
13.5.3 Astables
13.6.1 Principles of Communication Systems
13.6.2 Transmission Media in Data Communication Systems
13.6.3 Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM)
13.6.4 Amplitude (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM) Techniques

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