AQA • Physics

This is the topic: 3.3 Waves for the AQA A-Level (and AS-Level) Physics course (from 2017 onwards). I got 4 A*s in my A-Levels (Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science), so they are very detailed and cover all of the specification for this topic.

This is the topic:3.2 Particles and Radiation for the AQA A-Level (and AS-Level) Physics course (from 2017 onwards). I got 4 A*s in my A-Levels (Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science), so they are very detailed and cover all of the specification for this topic.

This is the topic: 3.1 Measurements and Their Errors for the AQA A-Level (and AS-Level) Physics course (from 2017 onwards). I got 4 A*s in my A-Levels (Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science), so they are very detailed and cover all of the specification for this topic.

Stars are classified based on their spectral characteristics and temperature. The main classification system is the Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram, which categorizes stars into several spectral types: O-Type: Very hot (over 30,000 K), blue stars. They are massive and have strong ionized helium lines. B-Type: Hot (10,000-30,000 K), blue to blue-white stars. They show neutral helium lines and strong hydrogen lines. A-Type: White to blue-white stars (7,500-10,000 K). They have strong hydrog...

In AQA A-Level Physics, telescopes are discussed primarily under the Astrophysics unit. Key points include: Optical Telescopes: Refracting Telescopes: Use lenses to focus light. They have an objective lens and an eyepiece lens. Limitations include chromatic aberration and practical size constraints. Reflecting Telescopes: Use mirrors to collect and focus light. They avoid chromatic aberration and can be larger, which is beneficial for observing faint objects. Radio Telescopes: Collect...

Cosmology is the scientific study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe. Key concepts in cosmology include: The Big Bang Theory: The leading explanation for the universe's origin, suggesting it began as a singularity and has been expanding ever since. Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB): Radiation left over from the early, hot phase of the universe, providing evidence for the Big Bang. Dark Matter: A mysterious form of matter that doesn't emit light but affects the univers...

AQA A-Level Physics Paper 3A is the practical endorsement paper, assessing students' experimental and investigative skills. It focuses on: Practical Techniques: Proficiency in handling equipment, conducting experiments, and collecting accurate data. Analysis and Evaluation: Ability to analyze results, interpret data, and evaluate the effectiveness of experimental methods. Experimental Design: Designing experiments to test hypotheses and investigating variables. Critical Thinking: Applying...

Thermal physics deals with the study of heat, temperature, and the transfer of energy between systems. Key concepts include: Temperature: A measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance. Heat: The energy transferred between systems due to a temperature difference. Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius. Latent Heat: The heat required for a substance to change state (e.g., from solid ...

Radioactivity is the spontaneous emission of particles or energy from the unstable nuclei of certain atoms as they decay to become more stable. This process occurs in three main forms: Alpha decay: Emission of alpha particles (2 protons and 2 neutrons), decreasing the atomic number by 2. Beta decay: Emission of beta particles (electrons or positrons), altering the number of protons or neutrons. Gamma decay: Emission of gamma rays (high-energy electromagnetic radiation), which often follows ...

Magnetic fields are regions around a magnet or a moving electric charge where magnetic forces can be observed. These fields are produced by magnets, electric currents, or changing electric fields. Magnetic field lines show the direction and strength of the field, going from the north to the south pole of a magnet. Magnetic fields exert a force on moving charged particles or current-carrying wires. The direction of the force on a moving charge is perpendicular to both the magnetic field and th...