A-LevelAQA7408

AQA A-level Physics (7408)

Browse the **7408 A-level** core and optional topics. Study the optional topic selected by your school alongside the compulsory physics content.

3.1.1Use of SI units and their prefixes

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3.1.2Limitation of physical measurements

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3.1.3Estimation of physical quantities

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3.2.1 Particles

3.2.1.1Constituents of the atom

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3.2.1.2Stable and unstable nuclei

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3.2.1.3Particles, antiparticles and photons

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3.2.1.4Particle interactions

3.3.1 Progressive and stationary waves

3.3.1.1Progressive waves

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3.3.1.2Longitudinal and transverse waves

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3.3.1.3Principle of superposition of waves and formation of stationary waves

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3.3.2 Refraction, diffraction and interference

3.4.1 Force, energy and momentum

3.4.1.1Scalars and vectors

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3.4.1.2Moments

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3.4.1.3Motion along a straight line

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3.4.1.4Projectile motion

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3.5.1 Current electricity

3.5.1.1Basics of electricity

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3.5.1.2Current–voltage characteristics

3.6.1 Periodic motion (A-level only)

3.6.1.1Circular motion (A-level only)

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3.6.1.2Simple harmonic motion (SHM) (A-level only)

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3.6.1.3Simple harmonic systems (A-level only)

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3.6.1.4

3.7.1Fields (A-level only)

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3.7.2 Gravitational fields (A-level only)

3.7.2.1Newton's law (A-level only)

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3.7.2.2Gravitational field strength (A-level only)

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3.7.2.3Gravitational potential (A-level only)

3.8.1 Radioactivity (A-level only)

3.8.1.1Rutherford scattering (A-level only)

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3.8.1.2α, β and γ radiation (A-level only)

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3.8.1.3Radioactive decay (A-level only)

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3.8.1.4Nuclear instability (A-level only)

3.9.1 Telescopes (A-level only)

3.9.1.1Astronomical telescope consisting of two converging lenses (A-level only)

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3.9.1.2Reflecting telescopes (A-level only)

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3.9.1.3Single dish radio telescopes, I-R, U-V and X-ray telescopes (A-level only)

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3.10.1 Physics of the eye (A-level only)

3.10.1.1Physics of vision (A-level only)

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3.10.1.2Defects of vision and their correction using lenses (A-level only)

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3.10.2 Physics of the ear (A-level only)

3.10.2.1Ear as a sound detection system (A-level only)

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3.11.1 Rotational dynamics (A-level only)

3.11.1.1Concept of moment of inertia (A-level only)

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3.11.1.2Rotational kinetic energy (A-level only)

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3.11.1.3Rotational motion (A-level only)

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3.12.1 The discovery of the electron (A-level only)

3.12.1.1Cathode rays (A-level only)

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3.12.1.2Thermionic emission of electrons (A-level only)

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3.12.1.3Specific charge of the electron (A-level only)

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3.13.1 Discrete semiconductor devices (A-level only)

3.13.1.1MOSFET (metal-oxide semiconducting field-effect transistor) (A-level only)

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3.13.1.2Zener diode (A-level only)

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3.13.1.3Photodiode (A-level only)

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