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AS Level Physics
89 topics across 7 chapters
Chapter 1
Mathematical & Measurement Foundations
1
SI base units, prefixes, and unit conversions
2
Scalars and vectors (components, resultant, direction)
3
Uncertainty, error types, significant figures, and confidence in results
4
Graph skills: gradients/areas, proportionality, logs, and linearising relationships
Chapter 2
Mechanics
5
Kinematics (1D & 2D)
3 subtopics
6
Displacement/velocity/acceleration graphs (interpretation and calculation)
7
SUVAT equations and constant-acceleration problem solving
8
Projectile motion (components, time of flight, range)
9
Forces and Newton’s laws
3 subtopics
10
Free-body diagrams and resolving forces correctly
11
Friction/drag and terminal velocity reasoning
12
Connected particles and pulley problems
13
Momentum and impulse
2 subtopics
14
Conservation of momentum in 1D and 2D situations
15
Collisions/explosions and interpreting momentum questions
16
Work, energy and power
2 subtopics
17
Work done, energy transfers, and energy conservation
18
Power, efficiency, and energy-per-time calculations
19
Circular motion (intro)
2 subtopics
20
Centripetal acceleration and centripetal force calculations
21
Applying circular motion to banked/vertical motion examples
Chapter 3
Waves & Optics
22
Wave properties and behaviour
3 subtopics
23
Wave equation, phase, and phase difference
24
Reflection and refraction of waves (basic behaviour and speed changes)
25
Diffraction and qualitative resolution limits
26
Superposition and stationary waves
2 subtopics
27
Interference ideas: coherence and path difference (conceptual)
28
Standing waves on strings and in air columns (nodes/antinodes)
29
Sound waves and Doppler effect
2 subtopics
30
Intensity, decibels, and inverse-square reasoning for sound
31
Doppler effect calculations and direction reasoning
32
Geometric optics
2 subtopics
33
Snell’s law, refractive index, and total internal reflection
34
Thin lens equation, magnification, and ray diagrams
Chapter 4
Electricity & Circuits
35
Charge, current and potential difference
2 subtopics
36
Using Q = It and current/charge interpretation in circuits
37
Electrical power and energy: P = IV and related forms
38
Resistance and I–V characteristics
2 subtopics
39
Ohm’s law, resistivity, and geometry dependence of resistance
40
Non-ohmic devices (diode, filament lamp, thermistor/LDR basics)
41
Circuit analysis techniques
2 subtopics
42
Series and parallel rules for current, p.d., and resistance
43
Kirchhoff’s laws and potential divider problem solving
44
EMF and internal resistance
1 subtopics
45
Terminal p.d. vs EMF and internal resistance calculations/graphs
46
Capacitance and RC circuits (if in your syllabus)
2 subtopics
47
Capacitance basics: Q = CV and energy stored in a capacitor
48
RC charging/discharging curves and time constant interpretation
Chapter 5
Materials & Properties of Matter
49
Density and pressure
2 subtopics
50
Density calculations and experimental determination
51
Pressure in fluids: p = ρgh and applications
52
Deformation of solids
2 subtopics
53
Stress, strain, Young modulus, and interpreting stress–strain graphs
54
Elastic potential energy and work done in stretching
55
Thermal physics basics
2 subtopics
56
Temperature scales and specific heat capacity calculations
57
Latent heat and heating/cooling curve interpretation
Chapter 6
Particles, Radiation & Quantum Physics
58
Particle physics basics
2 subtopics
59
Matter particles: quarks, leptons, hadrons, and antiparticles
60
Interactions and conservation laws (charge, baryon, lepton)
61
Radioactivity and nuclear physics
2 subtopics
62
Types of radiation, ionising properties, and detection methods
63
Decay equations, activity, half-life, and exponential reasoning
64
Quantum physics (photons)
3 subtopics
65
Photoelectric effect: threshold frequency and stopping potential ideas
66
Energy levels and line spectra (qualitative + basic calculations)
67
de Broglie wavelength and wave–particle duality (intro)
Chapter 7
Practical Skills, Data Analysis & Exam Technique
68
Experiment design and safety
2 subtopics
69
Planning methods: variables, controls, repeats, and fair tests
70
Risk assessment and safe lab practice for common AS experiments
71
Data processing and presentation
4 subtopics
↗ Uncertainty, error types, significant figures, and confidence in results (see Chapter 1)
↗ Graph skills: gradients/areas, proportionality, logs, and linearising relationships (see Chapter 1)
72
Uncertainty propagation (percentage/absolute) and combining uncertainties
73
Best-fit lines, worst-fit lines, and extracting constants from graphs
74
Core practical techniques
3 subtopics
75
Using multimeters, power supplies, and sensors correctly
76
Accurate measurement of time/length/diameter (calipers, micrometer, timing methods)
77
Common wave/optics and mechanics practical set-ups and pitfalls
78
Exam technique and past-paper practice
3 subtopics
79
Command words, showing working, and using mark schemes effectively
80
Common question patterns (multi-step problems) and checking answers
81
Revision system: spaced practice, formula recall, and timed sets

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