Edexcel A-Level Physics
Units 1β6 β Full A-Level. Master mechanics, electricity, waves, particle physics, thermodynamics, and nuclear physics.
π Specification Overview
Edexcel A-Level Physics (WPH11) β Units 1β6
Mechanics
- π Motion & Kinematics
- β‘ Forces & Newton's Laws
- π Momentum & Impulse
- β‘ Work, Energy & Power
- π Vectors & Scalars
Electricity & Waves
- β‘ Electric Circuits
- π Waves & Superposition
- π Sound & Interference
- π‘ Electromagnetic Waves
- π§ͺ Practical Skills I
Practical Skills in Physics I
- π§ͺ Core Practicals
- π Data Analysis
- π¬ Experimental Techniques
- π Report Writing
Thermodynamics & Nuclear Physics
- π₯ Thermal Physics
- βοΈ Atomic Structure
- β’οΈ Radioactivity & Nuclear Decay
- β‘ Particle Physics
- π¬ Astrophysics
Fields & Nuclear Energy
- π Gravitational Fields
- β‘ Electric Fields
- 𧲠Magnetic Fields
- βοΈ Nuclear Energy & Fission
- π Advanced Mechanics
Practical Skills in Physics II
- π§ͺ Advanced Practicals
- π Data Interpretation
- π¬ Independent Investigation
- π Synoptic Assessment
π Study Routine (5 PM β 6 PM)
Three days per week β structured, focused Physics sessions
Kinematics, forces, circuits & waves
Thermal, atomic, radioactivity & particle physics
Gravitational, electric, magnetic fields & practicals
π‘ Pro Tip: Physics demands both conceptual understanding and mathematical proficiency. Spend 20 minutes on theory, 20 minutes on problem solving, and 20 minutes reviewing past paper questions. Consistency is key to mastering A-Level Physics!
π Exam Style & Assessment
Understand the structure and format of your exams
Paper Format
Multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Marks: 90
Question Types
β’ Multiple Choice (20%)
β’ Short Answer (40%)
β’ Extended Response (40%)
Practical Skills
Units 3 & 6 focus on core practicals
β’ Experimental design
β’ Data analysis
β’ Practical techniques
Marking Scheme
β’ Clear mark allocation
β’ Method marks for calculations
β’ Quality of Written Communication (QWC)
π Grade Boundaries (2026)
Typical grade boundaries for Edexcel A-Level Physics
| Grade | Percentage | Marks (out of 90) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 90%+ | 81+ | Outstanding performance β top 10% of candidates |
| A | 80β89% | 72β80 | Excellent understanding of all topics |
| B | 70β79% | 63β71 | Good understanding with some areas of strength |
| C | 60β69% | 54β62 | Satisfactory understanding of core concepts |
| D | 50β59% | 45β53 | Basic understanding of fundamental topics |
| E | 40β49% | 36β44 | Minimum pass β meets basic requirements |
π Note: Grade boundaries vary slightly each session. These are typical boundaries β check the official Pearson Edexcel website for exact boundaries.
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