AS & A Level Physics (9702)

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About Course

Embark on an in-depth scientific exploration with Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702). This course builds upon Cambridge IGCSE foundations and guides students through fundamental and advanced concepts in physics—from mechanics and electricity to quantum and astrophysics. With strong emphasis on practical investigations and real-world applications, learners develop critical thinking, experimental skills, and quantitative reasoning. It’s ideal preparation for STEM university programs and careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Head over to the official Cambridge International website to explore the syllabus for 2025–2027.

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Mastery of core curriculum topics
Unique question-specific strategies
Exam techniques practised through extensive question practice and personalised feedback
Mastery of key physical concepts: motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity, particles, and fields
Ability to apply physics principles to novel and complex scenarios
Proficiency in practical skills: designing experiments, collecting data, analyzing and evaluating results
Data interpretation, graphical analysis, and mathematical modelling
A foundational understanding of frontier topics: quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, medical imaging, and cosmology
Critical thinking in a scientific context—understanding limitations of models and exploring ethical and technological implications

Course Content

AS Level (Topics 1–11)

Physical quantities, units, errors, and uncertainties
Kinematics
Dynamics, including momentum and Newton’s laws
Forces, density, and pressure
Work, energy, and power
Deformation of solids (stress, strain, Hooke’s law)
Waves (properties, Doppler effect, electromagnetic spectrum)
Superposition: interference, diffraction, and stationary waves
Electricity (current, potential difference, resistance)
D.C. circuits (resistors, LDRs, thermistors, potential dividers)
Particle physics (atomic structure and radiation)

A Level Additional Topics (12–25)

Motion in a circle (angular speed, centripetal force)
Gravitational fields (Newton’s law, gravitational potential)
Temperature, ideal gases
Thermodynamics (kinetic theory, internal energy)
Oscillations: SHM principles, energy relationships
Electric fields and capacitance
Magnetic fields, force on charges, Hall effect
Alternating currents (AC characteristics)
Quantum physics: photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality, spectra, atomic models
Nuclear physics: radioactivity, binding energy, fission, fusion, decay
Medical physics: ultrasound, imaging, PET/CT scans
Astronomy and cosmology: expansion of the universe, Hubble’s law, Big Bang theory