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GCE Physics
Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Physics (8PH01)First examination 2009
Edexcel Advanced GCE in Physics (9PH01)First examination 2010
Specification September 2007
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Edexcel GCE in Physics — Foreword
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Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Introduction 1
About this specification
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Contents © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics2
Contents
A Specification at a glance 4
B Specification overview 7
Summary of assessment requirements 7
Assessment objectives and weightings 8
Relationship of assessment objectives to units 9
Qualification summary 9
C Physics unit content 11
Course structure 12
Administration of internal assessment 12
Concept approach
Unit 1 Physics on the go 17
Unit 2 Physics at Work 23
Unit 3 Exploring Physics 33
Unit 4 Physics on the Move 41
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse 49
Unit 6 Experimental Physics 57
Context approach based on the Salters Horners Advanced Physics project
Unit 1 Physics on the go 65
Unit 2 Physics at Work 73
Unit 3 Exploring Physics 83
Unit 4 Physics on the Move 91
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse 101
Unit 6 Experimental Physics 109
Contents
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Contents 3
D Assessment and additional information 117
Assessment information 117
Additional information 120
E Resources, support and training 123
Resources to support the specification 123
Edexcel’s own published resources 123
Edexcel publications 124
Additional resources endorsed by Edexcel 124
Support from the University of York 125
Support 126
Training 127
F Appendices 129
Appendix 1 Performance descriptions 131
Appendix 2 Key skills mapping 137
Appendix 3 Key skills development 139
Appendix 4 Wider curriculum 161
Appendix 5 Codes 163
Appendix 6 How Science Works 165
Appendix 7 Data 167
Appendix 8 Formulae 169
Appendix 9 Glossary 173
Appendix 10 Further resources and support 175
Appendix 11 Disability Discrimination Act 177
Section A © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics4
A Specification at a glance
AS Unit 1: Physics on the go *Unit code 6PH01
40%of the total AS marks
20% of the total GCEmarks
Content summary
Assessment
AS Unit 2: Physics at Work *Unit code 6PH02
40%of the total AS marks
20% of the total GCEmarks
Content summary
Assessment
Specification at a glance A
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section A 5
AS Unit 3: Exploring Physics *Unit code 6PH03
20%of the total AS marks
10% of the total GCEmarks
Content summary
or
Assessment
or
A2 Unit 4: Physics on the Move *Unit code 6PH04
40%of the total A2 marks
20% of the total GCEmarks
Content summary
Assessment
A Specification at a glance
Section A © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics6
A2 Unit 5: Physics from Creation to Collapse *Unit code 6PH05
40%of the total A2 marks
20% of the total GCEmarks
Content summary
Assessment
A2 Unit 6: Experimental Physics *Unit code 6PH06
20%of the total A2 marks
10% of the total GCEmarks
Content summary
Assessment
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section B 7
B Specification overview
Summary of assessment requirements
Unit number and unit title Level Assessment information Number of marks allocated in the unit
AS
Appendix 8 Formulae
AS
Appendix 8 Formulae
AS
or
Appendix 8 Formulae
B Specification overview
Section B © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics8
Unit number and unit title Level Assessment information Number of marks allocated in the unit
Appendix 8 Formulae
Information for international centres
ONLY to
This option is not
Assessment objectives and weightings
% in AS % in A2% in GCE
A01How
Science Works’
A02How Science Works’
A03 How Science Works’
TOTAL
Specification overview B
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section B 9
Relationship of assessment objectives to units
Unit number Assessment objective
AO1 AO2 AO3 Total for AO1,AO2 and AO3
Total for Advanced GCE
35% 45% 20% 100%
Qualification summary
Subject Criteria
How Science Works
B Specification overview
Section B © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics10
Aims
AS/A2 knowledge and understanding
AS/A2 skills
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 11
C Physics unit content
Concept-led approach
Unit 1 Physics on the go 17
Unit 2 Physics at Work 23
Unit 3 Exploring Physics 33
Unit 4 Physics on the Move 41
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse 49
Unit 6 Experimental Physics 57
Context-led approach based on the Salters Horners Advanced Physics project
Unit 1 Physics on the go 65
Unit 2 Physics at Work 73
Unit 3 Exploring Physics 83
Unit 4 Physics on the Move 91
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse 101
Unit 6 Experimental Physics 109
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics12
Course structure
Administration of internal assessment
Internal standardisation
Authentication
Physics unit content C
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 13
Further information
Edexcel AS and GCE in Physics: Instructions and administrative documentation for internally assessed units
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics14
Physics unit content C
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 15
CONCEPT-LED APPROACH
taught using the concept-led approach
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics16
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 17
Unit 1 Physics on the goAS compulsory unit Externally assessed
1.1 Introduction
Concept approach
Context approach
How Science Works
How Science WorksAppendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
cept
app
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hUnit 1 Physics on the go
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics18
1.2 Assessment information
Examination paper
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Concept approachPhysics on the go Unit 1
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 19
1.3 Mechanics
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
v = u + ats = ut + ½atv = u as
Con
cept
app
roac
hUnit 1 Physics on the go
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics20
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
of centre of gravity
F = ma m is
a
g = F/m W = mg
Ek = ½ mv for the
Egrav = mg h for the
W = F s
Concept approachPhysics on the go Unit 1
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 21
1.4 Materials
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
density,, streamline , terminal
velocity, turbulent , upthrustviscous drag
F rv
limit of proportionality, elastic limit yield point
Con
cept
app
roac
hUnit 1 Physics on the go
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics22
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = k x,
tensile/compressive stress, tensile/compressive strain, strength, breaking stress, stiffness Young Modulus
brittle, ductile, hard, malleable, stifftough
Eel in
expression Eel = ½ Fx
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 23
Unit 2 Physics at WorkAS compulsory unit Externally assessed
2.1 Introduction
Concept approach
Context approach
How Science Works
How Science WorksAppendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
cept
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics24
Unit 2 Physics at Work
2.2 Assessment information
Examination paper
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 25
Physics at Work Unit 2
2.3 Waves
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
amplitude,frequency, period, speed wavelength
v = f
standing(stationary) wave
Con
cept
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics26
Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
1 2 = sin i sin r = v1 v2,
plane polarised light
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 27
Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Con
cept
app
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Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics28
Unit 2 Physics at Work
2.4 DC Electricity
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
I = Q t
V = W Q
circuits
P = VI, W = VItP = I2R P = V2/R
R = V II V
I-V
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 29
Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
R = l Apolythene
divider
sensor
I = nqvA
Con
cept
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Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics30
Unit 2 Physics at Work
2.5 Nature of Light
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
hf = + ½ mv2max
E = hf to
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 31
Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics32
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 33
Unit 3 Exploring PhysicsAS compulsory unit Internally assessed
3.1 Unit description
Introduction eitheror
Case study
Visit
Con
cept
app
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Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics34
Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
Use of ICT
Draft work
not
not
How Science Works
how science workslisted in Appendix 6: How science works
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 35
Exploring Physics Unit 3
3.2 Assessment information
Summary of visit or case study
Plan
Con
cept
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics36
Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
results
Assessing work
Coursework Guide
Guidance to students
Important oncenot
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 37
Exploring Physics Unit 3
3.3 Assessment criteria
A: Summary of case study or physics-based visit
Ref Criterion Mark
OR minimum of three different sources of
OR provides full
OR
S4 all
S7
Maximum marks for this section 9
B: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
all other relevant
Maximum marks for this section 8
Con
cept
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics38
Unit 3 Exploring Physics
C: Implementation and Measurements
Ref Criterion Mark
all
all
procedure
M4
throughout
M7
Maximum marks for this section 7
D: Analysis
Ref Criterion Mark
A4
A7
Maximum marks for this section 11
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 39
Exploring Physics Unit 3
E: Support
Ref Criterion Mark
Maximum marks for this section 3
F: Report
Ref Criterion Mark
Maximum marks for this section 2
Total marks for this unit 40
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics40
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 41
Unit 4 Physics on the MoveA2 compulsory unit Externally assessed
4.1 Introduction
Concept approach
Context approach
How Science Works
How Science WorksAppendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
cept
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics42
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
4.2 Assessment information
Examination paper
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 43
Physics on the Move Unit 4
4.3 Further Mechanics
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
p = mv
Ek = p2/2m for
v = rT = 2 /
Con
cept
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics44
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = ma = mv2/r
a = v2/r a = r 2
m, vr
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 45
Physics on the Move Unit 4
4.4 Electric and Magnetic Fields
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = F/Q
F = kQ1Q2/r2
expression E = kQ/r2
E = V d
C = Q V
W = ½ QV
W = ½ CV
RC
Con
cept
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics46
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Q = Q e-t RC
I = Io e-t RC
density B N
expression F = BIl sin effect of I l on force
F = Bqv sin
= - N t
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 47
Physics on the Move Unit 4
4.5 Particle physics
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
r = p BQ
Con
cept
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Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics48
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = c m
+, e-
= h p
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 49
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to CollapseA2 compulsory unit Externally assessed
5.1 Introduction
Concept approach
Context approach
How Science Works
How Science WorksAppendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
cept
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics50
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
5.2 Assessment information
Examination paper
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 51
Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
5.3 Thermal energy
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = mc
½ m<c kT
pV = NkT
p T
p V
Con
cept
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Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics52
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
5.4 Nuclear decay
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
present
dN - N, t½ N = N0 e- t
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 53
Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
5.5 Oscillations
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = -kx
a = - x, a = - cos , v = sin ,x = Acos T f
Con
cept
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics54
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
5.6 Astrophysics and cosmology
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = Gm m r
g = -Gm r
F = L d
L = T4
L = 4 r T4
maxT
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 55
Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
/ f f v c
v = Ho
E = c m
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics56
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 57
Unit 6 Experimental PhysicsA2 compulsory unit Internally assessed
6.1 Unit description
Introduction
2
Planning component
Experiment and analysis of results
Con
cept
app
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Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics58
Unit 6 Experimental Physics
Use of ICT
Draft work
How science works listed in Appendix 6: How science works
6.2 Assessment information
Introduction
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 59
Experimental Physics Unit 6
Plan
Practical work
Con
cept
app
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Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics60
Unit 6 Experimental Physics
Assessing work
Supervision
Assistance for students
Important reminder
once onlyNeither nor
Concept approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 61
Experimental Physics Unit 6
6.3 Assessment criteria
A: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
all other relevant
all
Maximum marks for this section 12
B: Implementation and measurements
Ref Criterion Mark
all
all
procedure
M4
M7
Maximum marks for this section 8
Con
cept
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics62
Unit 6 Experimental Physics
C: Analysis
Ref Criterion Mark
A4
A7
precision, accuracy sensitivity
Maximum marks for this section 17
D: Support
Ref Criterion Mark
Maximum marks for this section 3
Total marks for this unit 40
Physics unit content C
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 63
CONTEXT-LED APPROACH BASED ON THE SALTERS
HORNERS ADVANCED PHYSICS PROJECT
taught using the context-led approach
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics64
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 65
Unit 1 Physics on the goAS compulsory unit Externally assessed
7.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science Works
How Science Works Appendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
text
app
roac
hUnit 1 Physics on the go
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics66
7.2 Assessment information
Examination paper
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Context approachPhysics on the go Unit 1
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 67
7.3 Higher, faster, stronger (HFS)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
v = u + ats = ut + ½atv = u as
Con
text
app
roac
hUnit 1 Physics on the go
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics68
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
of centre of gravity
F = ma m is
a
g = F/m W = mg
Ek = ½ mv for the
Egrav = mg h for the
Context approachPhysics on the go Unit 1
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 69
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
W = F s
Con
text
app
roac
hUnit 1 Physics on the go
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics70
7.4 Good enough to eat (EAT)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
density,, streamline , terminal
velocity, turbulent , upthrustviscous drag
F rv
brittle, ductile, hard, malleable, stifftough
Context approachPhysics on the go Unit 1
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 71
7.5 Spare part surgery (SUR)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
limit of proportionality, elastic limit yield point
F = k x,
tensile/compressive stress, tensile/compressive strain, strength, breakingstress, stiffness Young Modulus
Eel in
expression Eel = ½ Fx
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics72
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 73
Unit 2 Physics at WorkAS compulsory unit Externally assessed
8.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science Works
How Science Works Appendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics74
8.2 Assessment information
Examination paper 1 hour 20
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Unit 2 Physics at Work
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 75
Physics at Work Unit 2
8.3 The Sound of Music (MUS)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
amplitude,frequency, period, speed wavelength
v = f
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics76
Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
standingstationary) wave
1 2 = sin i sin r = v1 v2,
plane polarised light
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 77
Physics at Work Unit 2
8.4 Technology in Space (SPC)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = hf to
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics78
Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
hf = + ½ mv2max
I = Q t
V = W Q
circuits
P = VI, W = VItP = I R
P = V R
R = V II V
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 79
Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
I-V
sensor
I = nqvA
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics80
Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 81
Physics at Work Unit 2
8.5 Digging up the Past (DIG)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
R = l Apolythene
divider
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics82
Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 83
Unit 3 Exploring PhysicsAS compulsory unit Internally assessed
9.1 Unit description
Introduction eitheror
Case study
Visit
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics84
Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
Use of ICT
Draft work
How Science Works
how science workslisted in Appendix 6: How science works
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 85
Exploring Physics Unit 3
9.2 Assessment information
Summary of visit or case study
Plan
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics86
Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
results
Assessing work
Coursework Guide
Guidance to students
Important oncenot
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 87
Exploring Physics Unit 3
9.3 Assessment criteria
A: Summary of case study or physics-based visit
Ref Criterion Mark
OR minimum of three different sources
OR provides full
OR
S4 all
S7
Maximum marks for this section 9
B: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
all other relevant
Maximum marks for this section 8
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics88
Unit 3 Exploring Physics
C: Implementation and measurements
Ref Criterion Mark
all
all
procedure
M4
throughout
M7
Maximum marks for this section 7
D: Analysis
Ref Criterion Mark
A4
A7
Maximum marks for this section 11
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 89
Exploring Physics Unit 3
E: Support
Ref Criterion Mark
Maximum marks for this section 3
F: Report
Ref Criterion Mark
Maximum marks for this section 2
Total marks for this unit 40
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics90
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 91
Unit 4 Physics on the MoveA2 compulsory unit Externally assessed
10.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science Works
How Science WorksAppendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics92
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
10.2 Assessment information
Examination paper
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 93
Physics on the Move Unit 4
10.3 Transport on Track (TRA)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
p = mv
C = Q V
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics94
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
RC
Q = Q e-t RC
I = Io e-t RC
density B
expression F = BIl sin effect of I l on force
= d N t
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 95
Physics on the Move Unit 4
10.4 The Medium is the Message (MDM)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = F/Q
E = V d
C = Q V
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics96
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
W = ½ QV
W = ½ CV
density B
F = Bqv sin
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 97
Physics on the Move Unit 4
10.5 Probing the Heart of Matter (PRO)
Probing the Heart of Matter (PRO)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Ek = p2/2m
v = rT = 2 /
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics98
Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = ma = mv2/r
a = v2/r a = r 2
m, vr
F = kQ1Q2/r2
expression E = kQ/r2
r = p BQ
E = c m
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 99
Physics on the Move Unit 4
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
+, e-
= h p
C Physics unit content
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics100
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 101
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to CollapseA2 compulsory unit Externally assessed
11.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science Works
How Science WorksAppendix 6
How Science Worksin Appendix 6
Con
text
app
roac
h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics102
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
11.2 Assessment information
Examination paper
Calculator
Formulae sheetAppendix 8 Formulae
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 103
Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
11.3 Reach for the Stars (STA)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = mc
Con
text
app
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h
Section C © Edexcel Limited 2007 Edexcel GCE in Physics104
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
½ m<c kT
p T
present
dN t = - N, t½ N = N0 e- t
E = c m
Context approach
Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Section C 105
Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = Gm m r
g = -Gm r
F = L d
L = T4
L = 4 r T4
maxT
Con
text
app
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Introduction
Context approach
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once onlyNeither nor
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D: Support
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C Physics unit content
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D Assessment and additional information
Assessment information
Assessment requirements Section B,
Entering candidates for the examinations for this qualification
Resitting of units
Awarding and reporting
Performance descriptions Appendix 1
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Unit results
Unit 1
A B C D E
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Unit 3
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Unit 6
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Qualification results
Advanced Subsidiary Cash-in code 8PH01
A B C D E
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Advanced GCE Cash-in code 9PH01
A B C D E
480 420 360 300 240
Language of assessment
Quality of written communication
D Assessment and additional information
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Assessment objectives and weighting
% in AS % in A2% in GCE
A01How
Science Works’
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A03 How Science Works’
TOTAL
Synoptic assessment
Stretch and challenge
Additional information
Malpractice and plagiarism
Assessment and additional information D
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Access arrangements and special requirements
Edexcel
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Disability Discrimination Act
Appendix 11
Prior learning and progression
Prior learning
Progression
Combinations of entry
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Student recruitment
Key skills
Appendices 2 and 3
The wider curriculum
Appendix 4 Wider curriculum
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E Resources, support and training
Resources to support the specification
Edexcel’s own published resources
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Edexcel publications
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Support from the University of York
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Support
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Training
Edexcel
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F Appendices
Appendix 1 Performance descriptions 131
Appendix 2 Key skills mapping 137
Appendix 3 Key skills development 139
Appendix 4 Wider curriculum 161
Appendix 5 Codes 163
Appendix 6 How Science Works 165
Appendix 7 Data 167
Appendix 8 Formulae 169
Appendix 9 Glossary 173
Appendix 10 Further resources and support 175
Appendix 11 Disability Discrimination Act 177
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Appendix 1 Performance descriptions
Introduction
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Appendix 2 Key skills mapping
Key skills (Level 3) Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6
Application of number
Communication
Information and communication technology
Improving own learning and performance
Problem solving
Working with others
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Appendix 3 Key skills development
Application of number — Level 3
Overall, through one or more activities students must
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AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
R v T
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AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
Interpret the results of your
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Key skills development Appendix 3
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Communication — Level 3
Key skills portfolio evidence requirement
AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
R v T
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N B
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AS/A2 unit
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Key skills development Appendix 3
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Information and communication technology — Level 3
plan
Overall, through at least two activities students must
Key skills portfolio evidence requirement
AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
Appendix 3 Key skills development
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AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
R v T
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Key skills development Appendix 3
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AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
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Appendix 3 Key skills development
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Improving own learning and performance — Level 3
one
two different
Key skills portfolio evidence requirement
AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
Key skills development Appendix 3
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Problem solving — Level 3
one
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Key skills portfolio evidence requirement
AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
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N B
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Opportunities for development or internal assessment
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one
Key skills portfolio evidence requirement
AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
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N B
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Key skills development Appendix 3
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AS/A2 unit
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
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Appendix 4 Wider curriculum
Signposting
Issue Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6
Development suggestions
Issue AS/A2 units Opportunities for development or internal assessment
F Appendices
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Appendix 5 Codes
Type of code Use of code Code number
codes
Entry codes
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Appendix 6 How Science Works
How Science Works
How Science Works
How Science Works How Science Works
How science works statement in the QCA’s GCE Science Criteria
How it may be applied to GCE Physics
Appendix 6 How Science Works
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How science works statement in the QCA’s GCE Science Criteria
How it may be applied to GCE Physics
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Appendix 7 Data
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Appendix 8 Formulae
Unit 1
Mechanics
Kinematic equations of motion v = u + ats = ut + ½atv = u as
Forces F = mag = F/mW = mg
Work and energy W = F sE = ½ mvEgrav = mg h
Materials
Stokes’ law F rv
Hooke’s law F = k x
Density m V
Pressure p = F A
Young’s modulus E= F/A
= x/x
Elastic strain energy Eel = ½ Fx
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Unit 2
Waves
Wave speed v = f
Refractive index 1 2 = sin i sin r = v1 v2
Electricity
Potential difference V = W Q
Resistance R = V I
Electrical power, energy and efficiency
P = VIP = I2RP = V2/RW = VIt
Resistivity R = l A
Current I = Q tI = nqvA
Quantum physics
Photon model E = hf
Einstein’s photoelectric equation
hf = + ½ mv2max
Formulae Appendix 8
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Unit 4
Mechanics
Momentum p = mv
Kinetic energy of a non-relativistic particle
Ek = p2/2m
Motion in a circle v = rTF = ma = mv2/ra = v2/ra = r 2
Fields
Coulomb’s law F = kQ1Q2/r2 k
Electric field E = F/QE = kQ/r2
E = V d
Capacitance C = Q V
Energy stored in capacitor W = ½ QV
Capacitor discharge Q = Q e- RC
In a magnetic field F = BIl sin F = Bqv sinr = p BQ
Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws = N t
Particle physics
Mass-energy E = c m
de Broglie wavelength = h p
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Unit 5
Energy and matter
Heating E = mc
Molecular kinetic theory ½ m<c > = kT
Ideal gas equation pV = NkT
Nuclear physics
Radioactive decay dN t N
t½
N = N0 e- t
Mechanics
Simple harmonic motion a = - xa = - cosv = sin x = AcosT f
Gravitational force F = Gm m r
Observing the universe
Radiant energy flux F = L d
Stefan-Boltzmann law L = T4AL = 4 r T4
Wien’s law maxT
Redshift of electromagnetic radiation
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Cosmological expansion v = Hod
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Appendix 9 Glossary
Section C Physics unit content
Keywords Possible applications in examinations
Discuss
Explore
Identify
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Appendix 10 Further resources and support
Books
Practice in Physics
New Understanding Physics for Advanced Level
Calculations for A-level Physics
Salters Horners Advanced Physics A2 Level Students Book
Salters Horners Advanced Physics AS Level Students Book
Useful websites
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Appendix 10 Further resources and support
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Multimedia
Other support
Focus
New Scientist
Physics Education
Physics Review
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Appendix 11 Disability Discrimination Act
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