Physics - Higher
The most mathematical science, questions revolve around problem-solving & learnt formulas.
It is important that you go over these experiments before the exam as Section A examines you on your knowledge of these practicals.
Higher Level Course Content
- Acceleration
- Applied Electricity
- Circular Motion
- Current & Charge
- Electric Circuits
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Exp. Qs (all)
- Exp. Qs. - Electricity
- Exp. Qs. - Heat
- Exp. Qs. - Light
- Exp. Qs. - Mechanics
- Exp. Qs. - Sound
- Force, Mass & Momentum
- Heat & Heat Transfer
- Light
- Magnets & Magnetic Fields
- Nuclear Energy
- Particle Physics
- Potential Difference & Capacitance
- Pressure, Gravity & Moments
- Reflection & Mirrors
- Refraction & Lenses
- Resistance
- Semiconductors
- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Speed, Displacement, Velocity
- Static Electricity
- Temperature & Thermometers
- The Atom, Nucleus & Radioactivity
- The Electron
- Vectors & Scalars
- Vibration & Sound
- Waves & Wave Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
Ordinary Level Course Content
- Acceleration
- Current & Charge
- Electric Circuits
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Experiment Questions
- Force, Mass & Momentum
- Heat & Heat Transfer
- Lenses
- Light
- Magnetics
- Nuclear Energy
- Potential Difference & Capacitance
- Pressure, Gravity & Moments
- Reflection & Mirrors
- Refraction
- Resistance
- Semiconductors
- Speed, Displacement, Velocity
- Static Electricity
- Temperature
- The Atom, Nucleus & Radioactivity
- The Electron
- Vectors & Scalars
- Vibrations & Sound
- Waves & Wave Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
For both levels, 100% of your mark goes for a one paper 3-hour exam but you are required to keep a record of your practical work over the two years of the course.
Answer 3 out of 4 questions (40 marks per question) based on experimental procedures and use of results.
- Answer 5 out of 8 questions (56 marks per question)
- Questions are broader and theory based
Future Careers with Leaving Certificate Physics
Physics can be a really helpful subject to have for a number of third-level options, and in many cases counts as a science subject requirement for certain courses. It is useful for careers including Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Physics and Computer Science.
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