1. Physical quantities and measurement
5 pointsPhysical quantities and units
Scalars and vectors
Measurement techniques
Errors and uncertainties
Graphical analysis
UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / A Level Year 12
Physics
Physics A Level Year 12: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.
How it works
Link each topic to equations, units, data handling, and required practical thinking.
Status
Cambridge-focused map - verify against the current syllabus code
Physics A Level Year 12: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.
UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBA Level Year 12Physics
Detailed curriculum
The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.
Unit 1Curriculum7 chapters+
Theory, examples, and practice
2. Mechanics
6 pointsKinematics
Dynamics
Forces
Density and pressure
Work, energy and power
Momentum where included at AS depth
3. Materials
3 pointsDeformation of solids
Stress and strain
Young modulus
4. Waves
6 pointsProgressive waves
Wave intensity
Superposition
Stationary waves
Diffraction
Interference
5. Electricity
6 pointsCurrent and charge
Potential difference
Resistance
I-V characteristics
DC circuits
Kirchhoff laws in AS scope
6. Particle and nuclear physics
4 pointsAtomic structure
Nuclei and isotopes
Fundamental particles in AS scope
Radioactive decay basics
7. Practical skills
5 pointsPlanning
Data collection
Graph analysis
Uncertainty
Evaluation
What you must know
These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.
1Physical quantities and measurement
2Mechanics
Recommended practice
Common mistakes
Worked examples
Homework and practice
Related daily material
NEXT STEP
Sources and verification
Based on Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabus structures.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-15