A level Physics: How difficult?

You also need to be strong at maths, and with the new specifications, problem solving. Often instead of regurgitating material, especially in the new spec, they want you to use your theoretical knowledge of Physics to answer mathematical questions for example. In my exam, there was a very tough density question, that very few people got, in which you had to use your knowledge of Archimedes principle, in order to solve the mathematical problem.

Insanely. Went from an A* at GCSE to an E at AS (got a U in one module and D in the other). good luck!

Thanks, yeah maths is my weak point at the moment so I plan to practise.
I enjoy physics currently and enjoy learning more about it.



Ehhhh, Thanks.

If you're keen to do some extra practice, using your GCSE knowledge, that will prepare you nicely for A-level, PM me, and I'll send you some questions that I can mark for you if you wish

Thanks a lot. Is it okay if I delay that until the end of june?

Aye, it is. I will be doing my A2 Maths modules on the 21st and 24th and June, so will be busy then, but after that, sure

I've picked A-level physics for my course next year and lots of people say 'oooh, it's so difficult, blah blah. Do something you're good at etc'.

So, in all honesty, how difficult is A level Physics? Is it a real brain overload?
Could you give details on how to prepare for it?

I did cie for a levels so I don't know how much it will differ but for preperation just start early, I left it till the end at AS and had to resit.

Wouldn't say the maths was difficult there was just plenty of it, especially if you're doing it at AS along with physics (I recommend that with any science btw). Do loads of practice questions from past papers along the way.

Good luck!

It is very mentally challenging, however very rewarding and interesting once you can get your head around the content

Insanely. Went from an A* at GCSE to an E at AS (got a U in one module and D in the other). good luck!

I've picked A-level physics for my course next year and lots of people say 'oooh, it's so difficult, blah blah. Do something you're good at etc'.

So, in all honesty, how difficult is A level Physics? Is it a real brain overload?
Could you give details on how to prepare for it?

Hi

Do you learn about the Universe in A level Physics?

How can you go from a A to and E? Come on man Gcse physics isn't that easy, or are you just stupid?

Lol. GCSE physics is ridiculously easy.

You clearly didn't work hard enough then did you!
You thought you were so clever after GCSE so didn't put in enough effort!

Well, getting consistent A's in my physics A level mocks says otherwise (understanding content is harder than regurgitating it), and getting full marks in my A level maths exams suggest otherwise, try again.

Hi

Do you learn about the Universe in A level Physics?

Find out what exam board you'll be doing at your school and have a look at the specification for the course.
I can speak for the new AQA physics spec though, and no you don't. You do particle physics and a small amount on quantum mechanics but that's about as close as you'll get in AS (I mention these because obviously particles make up everything so in a way you are learning about the universe - moreso than in electricity - but not about space specifically).
In the second year of the course there's nuclear physics and one of the options (of which there are four or five and you pick one) is astrophysics. Now that, that part of the course looks super fascinating. But trust me on this, don't take physics just for that. One of the big reasons I chose physics is because of it, but I didn't really think it through that much because I've really struggled with a lot of the AS course and will likely be dropping it at the end of this year so I won't get to do it anyway, because I find it too hard. Tragic I know. Think it through, if you find enough of the rest of the course interesting, go for it. As long as you're sure and you work hard
Apologies for the huge word vom, hope it's a lil helpful