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1. Specification September 2007
GCE Physics
Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Physics (8PH01)
First examination 2009
Edexcel Advanced GCE in Physics (9PH01)
First examination 2010

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3. Edexcel GCE in Physics — Foreword
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5. About this specification
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Edexcel GCE in Physics © Edexcel Limited 2007 Introduction 1

6. 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
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7. Contents
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
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8. A Specification at a glance
AS Unit 1: Physics on the go *Unit code 6PH01
40% 20% of
of the the total
total AS GCE
marks marks
Content summary
Assessment
AS Unit 2: Physics at Work *Unit code 6PH02
40% 20% of
of the the total
total AS GCE
marks marks
Content summary
Assessment
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9. Specification at a glance A
AS Unit 3: Exploring Physics *Unit code 6PH03
20% 10% of
of the the total
total AS GCE
marks marks
Content summary
or
Assessment
or
A2 Unit 4: Physics on the Move *Unit code 6PH04
40% 20% of
of the the total
total A2 GCE
marks marks
Content summary
Assessment
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10. A Specification at a glance
A2 Unit 5: Physics from Creation to Collapse *Unit code 6PH05
40% 20% of
of the the total
total A2 GCE
marks marks
Content summary
Assessment
A2 Unit 6: Experimental Physics *Unit code 6PH06
20% 10% of
of the the total
total A2 GCE
marks marks
Content summary
Assessment
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11. 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
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12. B Specification overview
Unit number and unit title Level Assessment information Number
of marks
allocated in
the unit
Appendix 8 Formulae
Information for ONLY to
international
centres
This option is not
Assessment objectives and weightings
% in
% in AS % in A2
GCE
How
A01
Science Works’
A02
How Science Works’
A03 How Science Works’
TOTAL
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13. Specification overview B
Relationship of assessment objectives to units
Unit number Assessment objective
AO1 AO2 AO3 Total for AO1,
AO2 and AO3
Total for
35% 45% 20% 100%
Advanced GCE
Qualification summary
Subject Criteria
How Science Works
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14. B Specification overview
Aims
AS/A2 knowledge
and understanding
AS/A2 skills
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15. 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
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16. C Physics unit content
Course structure
Administration of internal assessment
Internal
standardisation
Authentication
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17. Physics unit content C
Further
information
Edexcel AS and GCE in Physics: Instructions and administrative
documentation for internally assessed units
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18. C Physics unit content
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19. Physics unit content C
CONCEPT-LED APPROACH
taught using the concept-led approach
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20. C Physics unit content
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21. Unit 1 Physics on unit go
AS compulsory
the
Externally assessed
1.1 Introduction
Concept approach
Context approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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22. Unit 1 Physics on the go
1.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Concept approach
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23. Physics on the go Unit 1
1.3 Mechanics
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
v = u + at
s = ut + ½at
v =u as
Concept approach
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24. Unit 1 Physics on the go
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
of centre of gravity
F = ma m is
a
g = F/m W = mg
Concept approach
Ek = ½ mv for the
Egrav = mg h for the
W=F s
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25. Physics on the go Unit 1
1.4 Materials
Concept approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
density,
, streamline , terminal
velocity, turbulent , upthrust
viscous drag
F rv
limit of
proportionality, elastic limit yield point
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26. Unit 1 Physics on the go
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, stiff
Concept approach
tough
Eel in
expression Eel = ½ Fx
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27. Unit 2 Physics at Work
AS compulsory unit Externally assessed
2.1 Introduction
Concept approach
Context approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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28. Unit 2 Physics at Work
2.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Concept approach
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29. Physics at Work Unit 2
2.3 Waves
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
amplitude,
frequency, period, speed wavelength
Concept approach
v=f
standing
(stationary) wave
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30. 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
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31. Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Concept approach
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32. Unit 2 Physics at Work
2.4 DC Electricity
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
I= Q t
Concept approach
V=W Q
circuits
P = VI, W = VIt
P = I2R P = V2/R
R=V I
I V
I-V
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33. Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
R= l A
polythene
divider
sensor
Concept approach
I = nqvA
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34. Unit 2 Physics at Work
2.5 Nature of Light
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Concept approach
hf = + ½ mv2max
E = hf to
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35. Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Concept approach
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36. C Physics unit content
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37. Unit 3 Exploring Physics
AS compulsory unit Internally assessed
3.1 Unit description
Introduction either
or
Case study
Visit
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38. Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
Concept approach
Use of ICT
Draft work
not
not
How Science how science works
Works listed in Appendix 6: How science works
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39. Exploring Physics Unit 3
3.2 Assessment information
Summary of
visit or case
study
Plan
Concept approach
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40. Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
results
Assessing work
Concept approach
Coursework Guide
Guidance to
students
Important once
not
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41. 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
Concept approach
Maximum marks for this section 9
B: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
all other relevant
Maximum marks for this section 8
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42. Unit 3 Exploring Physics
C: Implementation and Measurements
Ref Criterion Mark
all
all
procedure
M4
throughout
M7
Maximum marks for this section 7
Concept approach
D: Analysis
Ref Criterion Mark
A4
A7
Maximum marks for this section 11
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43. 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
Concept approach
Total marks for this unit 40
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44. C Physics unit content
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45. Unit 4 Physics on unit Move
A2 compulsory
the
Externally assessed
4.1 Introduction
Concept approach
Context approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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46. Unit 4 Physics on the Move
4.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Concept approach
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47. Physics on the Move Unit 4
4.3 Further Mechanics
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
p = mv
Concept approach
Ek = p2/2m for
v= r
T=2 /
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48. Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
m, v
F = ma = mv2/r r
a = v2/r a=r 2
Concept approach
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49. 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
Concept approach
F = kQ1Q2/r2
expression E = kQ/r2
E=V d
C=Q V
W = ½ QV
W = ½ CV
RC
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50. 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
Concept approach
=- N t
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51. Physics on the Move Unit 4
4.5 Particle physics
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Concept approach
r = p BQ
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52. Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E=c m
Concept approach
+
, e-
=h p
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53. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
A2 compulsory unit Externally assessed
5.1 Introduction
Concept
approach
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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54. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
5.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Concept approach
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55. 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
Concept approach
pV = NkT
p T
p V
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56. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
5.4 Nuclear decay
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
present
Concept approach
dN - N, t½ N = N0 e- t
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57. 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 ,
Concept approach
x = Acos T f
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58. 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
Concept approach
F=L d
L = T4
L = 4 r T4
max
T
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59. 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
Concept approach
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60. C Physics unit content
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61. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
A2 compulsory unit Internally assessed
6.1 Unit description
Introduction
2
Planning
component
Experiment and
analysis of results
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62. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
Use of ICT
Draft work
Concept approach
How science
works listed in Appendix 6: How science works
6.2 Assessment information
Introduction
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63. Experimental Physics Unit 6
Plan
Concept approach
Practical work
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64. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
Assessing work
Supervision
Assistance for
Concept approach
students
Important once only
reminder Neither nor
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65. Experimental Physics Unit 6
6.3 Assessment criteria
A: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
all other relevant
all
Concept approach
Maximum marks for this section 12
B: Implementation and measurements
Ref Criterion Mark
all
all
procedure
M4
M7
Maximum marks for this section 8
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66. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
C: Analysis
Ref Criterion Mark
A4
A7
precision, accuracy sensitivity
Concept approach
Maximum marks for this section 17
D: Support
Ref Criterion Mark
Maximum marks for this section 3
Total marks for this unit 40
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67. Physics unit content C
CONTEXT-LED APPROACH
BASED ON THE SALTERS
HORNERS ADVANCED
PHYSICS PROJECT
taught using the context-led approach
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68. C Physics unit content
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69. Unit 1 Physics on unit go
AS compulsory
the
Externally assessed
7.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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70. Unit 1 Physics on the go
7.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Context approach
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71. Physics on the go Unit 1
7.3 Higher, faster, stronger (HFS)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
v = u + at
s = ut + ½at
v =u as
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72. Unit 1 Physics on the go
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
of centre of gravity
F = ma m is
Context approach
a
g = F/m W = mg
Ek = ½ mv for the
Egrav = mg h for the
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73. Physics on the go Unit 1
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
W=F s
Context approach
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74. Unit 1 Physics on the go
7.4 Good enough to eat (EAT)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
density,
, streamline , terminal
velocity, turbulent , upthrust
Context approach
viscous drag
F rv
brittle, ductile, hard, malleable, stiff
tough
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75. Physics on the go Unit 1
7.5 Spare part surgery (SUR)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Context approach
limit of
proportionality, elastic limit yield point
F = k x,
tensile/compressive stress, tensile/
compressive strain, strength, breaking
stress, stiffness Young Modulus
Eel in
expression Eel = ½ Fx
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76. C Physics unit content
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77. Unit 2 Physics at Work
AS compulsory unit Externally assessed
8.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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78. Unit 2 Physics at Work
8.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper 1 hour 20
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Context approach
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79. Physics at Work Unit 2
8.3 The Sound of Music (MUS)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
amplitude,
frequency, period, speed wavelength
v=f
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80. Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
standing
stationary) wave
1 2
= sin i sin r = v1 v2,
Context approach
plane polarised light
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81. Physics at Work Unit 2
8.4 Technology in Space (SPC)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = hf to
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82. Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
hf = + ½ mv2max
Context approach
I= Q t
V=W Q
circuits
P = VI, W = VIt
P=IR
P= V R
R=V I
I V
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83. Physics at Work Unit 2
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
I-V
Context approach
sensor
I = nqvA
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84. Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Context approach
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85. Physics at Work Unit 2
8.5 Digging up the Past (DIG)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
R= l A
polythene
divider
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86. Unit 2 Physics at Work
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Context approach
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87. Unit 3 Exploring Physics
AS compulsory unit Internally assessed
9.1 Unit description
Introduction either
or
Case study
Visit
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88. Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
Context approach
Use of ICT
Draft work
How Science how science works
Works listed in Appendix 6: How science works
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89. Exploring Physics Unit 3
9.2 Assessment information
Summary of
visit or case
study
Plan
Context approach
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90. Unit 3 Exploring Physics
Practical
results
Assessing work
Context approach
Coursework Guide
Guidance to
students
Important once
not
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91. 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
Context approach
Maximum marks for this section 9
B: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
all other relevant
Maximum marks for this section 8
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92. 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
Context approach
Ref Criterion Mark
A4
A7
Maximum marks for this section 11
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93. 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
Context approach
Total marks for this unit 40
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94. C Physics unit content
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95. Unit 4 Physics on unit Move
A2 compulsory
the
Externally assessed
10.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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96. Unit 4 Physics on the Move
10.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Context approach
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97. Physics on the Move Unit 4
10.3 Transport on Track (TRA)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
p = mv
C=Q V
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98. 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
Context approach
= d N t
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99. Physics on the Move Unit 4
10.4 The Medium is the Message (MDM)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
E = F/Q
E=V d
C=Q V
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100. 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
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101. Physics on the Move Unit 4
10.5 Probing the Heart of Matter (PRO)
Probing the
Heart of Matter
(PRO)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Ek = p2/2m
v= r
T=2 /
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102. Unit 4 Physics on the Move
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
m, v
F = ma = mv2/r r
a = v2/r a=r 2
F = kQ1Q2/r2
expression E = kQ/r2
Context approach
r = p BQ
E=c m
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103. Physics on the Move Unit 4
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
+
, e-
Context approach
=h p
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104. C Physics unit content
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105. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
A2 compulsory unit Externally assessed
11.1 Introduction
Context approach
Concept approach
How Science How Science Works
Works Appendix 6
How Science Works
in Appendix 6
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106. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
11.2 Assessment information
Examination
paper
Calculator
Formulae sheet
Appendix 8 Formulae
Context approach
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107. Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
11.3 Reach for the Stars (STA)
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments Context approach
E = mc
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108. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
½ m<c kT
p T
present
Context approach
dN t = - N, t½ N = N0 e- t
E=c m
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109. Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = Gm m r
g = -Gm r
Context approach
F=L d
L = T4
L = 4 r T4
max
T
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110. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
/ f f v c
v = Ho
Context approach
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111. Physics from Creation to Collapse Unit 5
11.4 Build or Bust? (BLD)
Context approach
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
F = -kx
a = - x, a = - cos ,v= sin ,
x = Acos T f
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112. Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
Students will be assessed on their ability to: Suggested experiments
Context approach
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113. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
A2 compulsory unit Internally assessed
12.1 Unit description
Introduction
2
Planning
component
Experiment and
analysis of results
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114. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
Use of ICT
Draft work
How Science
Context approach
Works listed in Appendix 6: How science works
12.2 Assessment information
Introduction
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115. Experimental Physics Unit 6
Plan
Context approach
Practical work
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116. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
Assessing work
Supervision
Assistance for
students
Context approach
Important once only
reminder Neither nor
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117. Experimental Physics Unit 6
12.3 Assessment criteria
A: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
all other relevant
all
Context approach
Maximum marks for this section 12
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118. Unit 6 Experimental Physics
B: Implementation and measurements
Ref Criterion Mark
all
all
procedure
M4
M7
Maximum marks for this section 8
Context approach
C: Analysis
Ref Criterion Mark
A4
A7
precision, accuracy sensitivity
Maximum marks for this section 17
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119. Experimental Physics Unit 6
D: Support
Ref Criterion Mark
Maximum marks for this section 3
Total marks for this unit 40
Context approach
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120. C Physics unit content
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121. 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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122. D Assessment and additional information
Unit results
Unit 1
A B C D E
96 84 72 60 48
Unit 2
A B C D E
96 84 72 60 48
Unit 3
A B C D E
48 42 36 30 24
Unit 4
A B C D E
96 84 72 60 48
Unit 5
A B C D E
96 84 72 60 48
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Unit 6
A B C D E
48 42 36 30 24
Qualification
results
Advanced Subsidiary Cash-in code 8PH01
A B C D E
240 210 180 150 120
Advanced GCE Cash-in code 9PH01
A B C D E
480 420 360 300 240
Language of
assessment
Quality of written
communication
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124. D Assessment and additional information
Assessment objectives and weighting
% in
% in AS % in A2
GCE
How
A01
Science Works’
A02
How Science Works’
A03 How Science Works’
TOTAL
Synoptic
assessment
Stretch and
challenge
Additional information
Malpractice and
plagiarism
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125. Assessment and additional information D
Access
arrangements
and special
requirements
Edexcel
London
Disability Appendix 11
Discrimination Act
Prior learning and Prior learning
progression
Progression
Combinations of
entry
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126. D Assessment and additional information
Student
recruitment
Key skills
Appendices 2 and 3
The wider
curriculum
Appendix 4 Wider curriculum
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127. E Resources, support and training
Resources to support the specification
Edexcel’s own published resources
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128. E Resources, support and training
Edexcel publications
Additional resources endorsed by Edexcel
d
Appendix 10 Further resources and support
e
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129. Resources, support and training E
Support from the University of York
s
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130. E Resources, support and training
Support
Edexcel support
services
ResultsPlus
Ask the Expert
t
Ask Edexcel
Examzone
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131. Resources, support and training E
Training
Edexcel
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132. E Resources, support and training
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133. 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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134. F Appendices
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135. Appendix 1 Performance descriptions
Introduction
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136. Assessment objective 1 Assessment objective 2 Assessment objective 3
132
Assessment Knowledge and Application of knowledge and understanding How science works
objectives understanding of science of science and of How science works
and of How science works
Section F
Appendix 1
to issues
.
A/B
boundary
performance
descriptions
Performance descriptions
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137. Assessment objective 1 Assessment objective 2 Assessment objective 3
E/U
boundary
performance
descriptions
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© Edexcel Limited 2007
Performance descriptions
Section F
Appendix 1
133

138. Assessment objective 1 Assessment objective 2 Assessment objective 3
134
Assessment Knowledge and Application of knowledge and How science works
objectives understanding of science understanding of science and of How
and of How science works science works
Section F
Appendix 1
A/B
boundary
a
performance
descriptions principles, concepts
Performance descriptions
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A2 performance descriptions for Physics
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139. Assessment objective 1 Assessment objective 2 Assessment objective 3
E/U
boundary
performance
descriptions
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© Edexcel Limited 2007
Performance descriptions
Section F
Appendix 1
135

140. F Appendices
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141. 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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142. F Appendices
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143. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Application of number — Level 3
Overall, through one or more activities students must
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
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144. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
4 m, r
N B
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145. Key skills development Appendix 3
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
g
RvT
4 m, r
N
of B
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146. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
Interpret the results of your
RvT
4 m, r
N B
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147. Key skills development Appendix 3
Communication — Level 3
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4 m, r
N B
r
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Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
r
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149. Key skills development Appendix 3
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
4 m, r
N B
N B
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150. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4 m, r
N B
r
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151. Key skills development Appendix 3
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4 m, r
N B
r
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152. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
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153. Key skills development Appendix 3
Information and communication technology — Level 3
plan
Overall, through at least two activities students must
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
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154. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4
N B
r
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155. Key skills development Appendix 3
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
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156. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
4
N B
r
x0 f
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157. Key skills development Appendix 3
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4 m, r
N B
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158. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Improving own learning and performance — Level 3
one
two different
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
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159. Key skills development Appendix 3
Problem solving — Level 3
one
three
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4 m, r
N B
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160. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4 m, r
N B
RvT
4 m, r
N B
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161. Key skills development Appendix 3
Working with others — Level 3
one
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
4 m, r
N B
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162. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
RvT
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163. Key skills development Appendix 3
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
4 m, r
N B
RvT
4 m, r
N B
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164. Appendix 3 Key skills development
Key skills portfolio evidence AS/A2 Opportunities for development or internal
requirement unit assessment
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165. 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
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166. F Appendices
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167. Appendix 5 Codes
Type of code Use of code Code number
codes
Entry codes
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168. F Appendices
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169. Appendix 6 How Science Works
How Science Works
How Science Works
How Science
Works How Science
Works
How science works statement in the How it may be applied to GCE Physics
QCA’s GCE Science Criteria
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170. Appendix 6 How Science Works
How science works statement in the How it may be applied to GCE Physics
QCA’s GCE Science Criteria
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171. Appendix 7 Data
g
k JK
k= o
e=
me
Electronvolt J
G
g
o
h Js
mp
c
K-4
u
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172. F Appendices
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173. Appendix 8 Formulae
Unit 1
Mechanics
Kinematic equations of motion v = u + at
s = ut + ½at
v =u as
Forces F = ma
g = F/m
W = mg
Work and energy W=F s
E = ½ mv
Egrav = 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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174. Appendix 8 Formulae
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 P = VI
efficiency P = I2R
P = V2/R
W = VIt
Resistivity R = l A
Current I= Q t
I = nqvA
Quantum physics
Photon model E = hf
Einstein’s photoelectric hf = + ½ mv2max
equation
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175. Formulae Appendix 8
Unit 4
Mechanics
Momentum p = mv
Kinetic energy of a non- Ek = p2/2m
relativistic particle
Motion in a circle v = r
T
F = ma = mv2/r
a = v2/r
a =r 2
Fields
Coulomb’s law F = kQ1Q2/r2 k
Electric field E = F/Q
E = 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 sin
r = 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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