This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.2 Stable and unstable nuclei The strong nuclear force; its role in keeping the nucleus stable. Unstable nuclei; alpha and beta decay and their equations. The existence of the neutrino was hypothesised to account for conservation of energy in beta decay. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice and long answer exam questions as part of the lesson to embed exam technique.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.1 Constituents of the atom Simple model of the atom, including the proton, neutron and electron. Charge and mass of the proton, neutron and electron in SI units and relative units. Specific charge of the proton and the electron, and of nuclei and ions. Proton number Z, nucleon number A, nuclide notation. Meaning of isotopes and the use of isotopic data. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.5 Classification of particles Hadrons are subject to the strong interaction. The two classes of hadrons: baryons (proton, neutron) and antibaryons (antiproton and antineutron) mesons (pion, kaon). Baryon number as a quantum number. The proton is the only stable baryon into which other baryons eventually decay. The pion as the exchange particle of the strong nuclear force. The kaon as a particle that can decay into pions. Strange particles as particles that are produced through the strong interaction and decay through the weak interaction (eg kaons). Strangeness (symbol s) as a quantum number to reflect the fact that strange particles are always created in pairs. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.3 Particles and antiparticles For every type of particle, there is a corresponding antiparticle. Comparison of particle and antiparticle masses, charge and rest energy in MeV. Students should know that the positron, antiproton, antineutron and antineutrino are the antiparticles of the electron, proton, neutron and neutrino respectively. Knowledge of annihilation and pair production and the energies involved. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.3 Photons Photon model of electromagnetic radiation, the Planck constant. Calculation of the energy of a photon. Definition of an electron volt. Conversion between Joules and electron volts. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.4 Particle interactions Four fundamental interactions: gravity, electromagnetic, weak nuclear, strong nuclear. The concept of exchange particles to explain forces between elementary particles. The electromagnetic force; virtual photons as the exchange particle. The weak interaction limited to Beta decays, electron capture and electron–proton collisions; W bosons as the exchange particles. Simple diagrams to represent the above reactions or interactions in terms of incoming and outgoing particles and exchange particles. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to embed exam practice.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.5 Classification of particles Lepton number as a quantum number; conservation of lepton number for muon leptons and for electron leptons. Baryon number as a quantum number; Conservation of baryon number. Conservation of strangeness in strong interactions. Strangeness can change by 0, +1 or -1 in weak interactions. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to embed exam practice in lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.1.5 Classification of particles Leptons: electron, muon, neutrino (electron and muon types only) and their antiparticles. Lepton number as a quantum number. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to embed exam practice. Recap of Hadrons and 6 mark question practice.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.2.3 Energy levels and photon emission Line spectra (eg of atomic hydrogen) as evidence for transitions between discrete energy levels in atoms. The application of energy levels to fluorescent tubes. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.2.2 Collisions of electrons with atoms Ionisation and excitation; understanding of ionisation and excitation in the fluorescent tube. The electron volt. Conversion between electron volts and Joules. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.2 Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena Threshold frequency; photon explanation of threshold frequency. Work function and Photoelectric equation. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.2.1 The photoelectric effect The graph of kinetic energy against frequency. Stopping potential. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This lesson covers the following specification points from the AQA A level Physics specification: 3.2.2.4 Wave-particle duality Students should know that electron diffraction suggests that particles possess wave properties and the photoelectric effect suggests that electromagnetic waves have a particulate nature. de Broglie wavelength Students should be able to explain how and why the amount of diffraction changes when the momentum of the particle is changed. The lesson also includes AQA multiple choice exam questions to help embed exam practice into lessons.

This is a complete set of PowerPoints to aid you in teaching the Quantum Phenomena topic for AQA A level (New specification from 2017) I have included multiple choice questions and exam questions as appropriate in lessons to ensure students are consolidating their understanding. As well as discussion activities and informative videos where relevant. I have also included 6 mark exam style questions where relevant to ensure students are practicing their long written answers.

This is a complete set of PowerPoints to aid you in teaching the Particle Physics topic for AQA A level (New specification from 2017) I have included multiple choice quizzes in each lesson to ensure students are consolidating their understanding. As well as discussion activities and informative videos where relevant. I have also included 6 mark exam style questions where relevant to ensure students are practicing their long written answers. I have included a revision mat for the particles topic which helps students organise their knowledge. I have also included a tarsia puzzle which my year 12’s enjoyed as part of their revision for the topic.

This is a comprehensive guide to the practical skills students must master to successfully complete the practical skills section of the AQA A level physics exam. The guide gives clear examples with common pitfalls students make in the exam. Contents include: Reading micrometre and vernier scales Sources of random and systematic error and how to practically reduce them Absolute and percentage uncertainties Combining uncertainties Graphs, gradients and error bars Planning an investigation (focussing on how to tackle these style of exam questions)