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AQA | Resources | Past Papers & AQA Mark Schemes

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Prepare for your exams with the help of AQA Past Papers as revision aids and teachings resources.

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'A quite delightful book on the joys, and universality, of physics. Czerski's enthusiasm is infectious because she brings our humdrum everyday world to life, showing us that it is just as fascinating as anything that can be seen by the Hubble Telescope or created at the Large Hadron Collider.' - Jim Al-Khalili

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Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life

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Buy Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life 1 by Czerski, Helen (ISBN: 9781784160753) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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When exactly did life begin? What really happened during the big bang - and before it?

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When exactly did life begin? What really happened during the big bang - and before it? Is the universe expanding? Is dark matter real? Do we live in one of many worlds? What's more, how can we prove any of this?

This book is all about how we - any of us - can gain an understanding of the Universe in all its awe-inspiring glory. Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw take us on an epic journey of scientific exploration, revealing how the biggest questions - from the size of the earth to the distance to the stars - are answerable from our own back gardens.

You don't need a Large Hadron Collider or a Hubble Space Telescope to explore the cosmos. You just need this book.

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Buy Universal: A Journey Through the Cosmos 1 by Cox, Brian, Forshaw, Jeff (ISBN: 9780241953174) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Regular use of Up Learn is hugely beneficial

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Regular use of Up Learn is hugely beneficial

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Up Learn

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Case Study 1: Grade U to C – Significant Improvement Through Independent Study.

At the end of Year 12, Student A was on a U grade and at risk of being removed from the A-level science course. Committing to at least four hours a week of Uplearn and related deliberate exam questions practice, they showed rapid progress — improving from a U in July to a D in the autumn and a C by the January mocks. This demonstrates the power of consistent effort and independent study.

Case Study 2: Grade D to B - If only they'd started earlier.

Student B began A-level sciences with A-grade targets after strong GCSEs (mostly 7+). A disappointing Year 12 mock (grade D) triggered a surge in effort and Uplearn usage. By Year 13, they achieved two B grades — just one below target. This begs the question: what could they have achieved if they’d started sooner?

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Why Does E=mc2?: (And Why Should We Care?)

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Why Does E=mc2?: (And Why Should We Care?)

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Brian Cox (Author), Jeff Forshaw (Author)

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Why Does E=mc2?: (And Why Should We Care?)

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Buy Why Does E=mc2?: (And Why Should We Care?) Special Edition by Cox, Brian, Forshaw, Jeff (ISBN: 9780306819117) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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AQA Physics Revision - Physics & Maths Tutor

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Revision for AQA Physics AS and A-Level, including summary notes, worksheets and past exam questions for each section and paper.

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University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences, Marc Airhart

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Podcast · University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences, Marc Airhart · Behind every scientific discovery is a scientist (or 12) and a story. “Point of Discovery” takes you on a journey beyond WHAT we know to HOW we know it. Along the way, listeners will meet the sometimes quirky, always passionate people whose curiosity unlocks hidden worlds. Music by: Podington Bear. Learn more at: http://pointofdiscovery.org DISCLAIMER Point of Discovery is part of the Texas Podcast Network, which is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin.

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Climate science and astronomy have much in common, and this has inspired the astrophysicist Travis Rector to call on astronomers to educate themselves, their students and the wider public about climate change. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Rector explains why astronomers should listen to the concerns of the public when engaging about the science of global warming. And, he says the positive outlook of some of his students at the University of Alaska Anchorage makes him believe that a climate solution is possible.

Rector says that some astronomers are reluctant to talk to the public about climate change because they have not mastered the intricacies of the science. Indeed, one aspect of atmospheric physics that has challenged scientists is the role that clouds play in global warming. My second guest this week is the science journalist Michael Allen, who has written a feature article for Physics World called " Cloudy with a chance of warming: how physicists are studying the dynamical impact of clouds on climate change ". He talks about climate feedback mechanisms that involve clouds and how aerosols affect clouds and the climate.

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Astronomers can play an important role in explaining the causes and consequences of climate change, says astrophysicist - Physics World

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This podcast also looks at the connections between clouds and global warming

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Demonstrates variables affecting resistance – practical physics skill.

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Observe changes to the equation and wire as you play with the resistivity, length, and area sliders.

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Electromagnetism: Testing Coulomb’s Law

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Electromagnetism: Testing Coulomb’s Law

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Strong overlap with electric fields and forces topics.

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This free course explores Coulomb’s law, the physical law that governs the force between electric charges, and shows how it can be verified experimentally. As a prerequisite you will need some…

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Introduces fundamental particles and forces.

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This free course, Particle physics, will give you an overview of current concepts and theories in the field. You will learn about the fundamental components of matter - known as leptons and quarks ...

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Challenging interactive questions—ideal for maths and problem-solving practice.

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Join Isaac Science - free physics, chemistry, biology and maths learning resources for years 7 to 13 designed by Cambridge University subject specialists.

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Lets students build and test virtual electric circuits.

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Experiment with an electronics kit! Build circuits with batteries, resistors, ideal and non-Ohmic light bulbs, fuses, and switches. Determine if everyday objects are conductors or insulators, and take measurements with an ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view.

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OpenLearn – Galaxies, Stars and Planets

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OpenLearn – Galaxies, Stars and Planets

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Space and astrophysics overview.

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This free course, Galaxies, stars and planets, is a general introduction, including scale of the universe from the very large to the very small; orbits and gravity; the Solar System; the Sun and…

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Interactive tool for exploring motion and forces.

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Blast a car out of a cannon, and challenge yourself to hit a target! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set parameters such as angle, initial speed, and mass. Explore vector representations, and add air resistance to investigate the factors that influence drag.

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Free electronic physics textbook blending theory with engaging narrative; great for self-study.

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Enjoy an Entertaining and Free Pdf Book on Physics, the Science of Motion:

Explore the motion of plants, animals, lightning, satellites, charges, light and empty space itself! Be fascinated by molecular motors, black holes, the beauty of nature and the simplicity of how it works: Explore the principle of cosmic laziness - least action -, the maximum speed, the largest distance, the highest power, and gauge symmetry, the symmetry that explains electric motors, radioactivity and quarks!

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Find out what fireworks, mobile phones and butterflies have in common, how muscles work, how colours appear, how levitation is possible, why we can see the stars, and which problems in physics are still unsolved. Enjoy many wonderful puzzles about nature. Read about the great advances in our understanding of the processes that surround us. Learn how the story of the universe shapes our night sky, the Sun, our landscape, our bodies and all the atoms that make it up. Find interesting experiments to repeat. Explore the power of the concepts that are used in physics. If you are between the age of 16 and 106, you will enjoy reading this physics book. These videos show why. If you want even more motivation and an even longer overview of the wonderful stories and adventures that await you, read this section.

The volumes of the 2019 edition tell about the new SI unit definitions, show how to rotate a ball glued into a soft mattress for ever and ever - and challenge you to be the first to film this feat; they also show how to create floating images with a simple toy, explain that usual light bulbs produce speeds faster than light when switched on, tell about why it is correct to say that the sun has already set when we see it just touching the horizon in the evening, challenge you to build a high-precision ball-chain (`Newton's cradle'), show that a formula for pi is hidden in the hydrogen spectrum, provide more fun with quantum physics and colours, tell about noise-producing plants, ask about the Spanish burton and the fool's tackle, present the measurement unit for the spiciness of chili peppers, and present many other stunning images, facts and stories about motion of things, shadows, light, stars, planets, black holes and quantum particles.

Download the files separately here:

Motion Mountain is written for pupils, students, teachers and anybody curious about nature: the text is full of telling anecdotes, captivating riddles, unusual tables, astonishing photographs and beautiful films. It has been downloaded over 400 000 times.

Entertaining and surprising on every page, the five pdf files tell about

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4. Colours and the quantum of change: quantum physics and light quanta.

5. Pleasure and the stars: biophysics, nuclear physics and radioactivity.

Prizes and rewards are offered for solving a number of challenges and for helping to improve the text.

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Motion Mountain - The Adventure of Physics

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Explore the motion of plants, animals, lightning, satellites, charges, light and empty space itself! Be fascinated by molecular motors, black holes, the beauty of nature and the simplicity of how it works: Explore the principle of cosmic laziness - least action -, the maximum speed, the largest distance, the highest power, and gauge symmetry, the symmetry that explains electric motors, radioactivity and quarks!

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Accessible physics articles on current discoveries.

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Accessible physics articles on current discoveries.

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Physics articles on current discoveries.

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An international team of researchers has developed a new theoretical framework that bridges physics and biology to provide a unified approach for understanding how complexity and evolution emerge in ...

Researchers created nanoribbons made of phosphorus and tiny amounts of arsenic, which they found were able to conduct electricity at temperatures above -140 degrees Celsius, while retaining the ...

Materials are often considered to be one phase, but many engineering materials contain two or more phases, improving their properties and performance. These two-phase materials have inclusions, ...

A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of a hybrid silicon ...

Researchers have determined how to build reliable machine learning models that can understand complex equations in real-world situations while using far less training data than is normally ...

Researchers have grown a high-performing 2D semiconductor to a full-size, industrial-scale wafer. In addition, the semiconductor material, indium selenide (InSe), can be deposited at temperatures low ...

A study showing how electrons flow around sharp bends, such as those found in integrated circuits, has the potential to improve how these circuits, commonly used in electronic and optoelectronic ...

Achieving photochemical upconversion in a solid state is a step closer to reality, thanks to a new technique that could unlock vital innovations in renewable energy, water purification and advanced ...

A team of international researchers has uncovered further clues in the quest for insights into the nature of dark matter. The key to understanding this mystery could lie with the dark photon, a ...

New research is challenging the scientific status quo on the limits of the nuclear chart in hot stellar environments where temperatures reach billions of degrees ...

Lab-based studies reveal how carbon atoms diffuse on the surface of interstellar ice grains to form complex organic compounds, crucial to reveal the chemical complexity in the ...

Physicists begin to shed light on one of the most important questions regarding quantum spin liquids, and they do so by introducing a new phase of ...

A research team has created an aluminum-nitride device that can convert visible light into deep-ultraviolet light through the process of second harmonic generation. This work can lead to the ...

Using laser light, researchers have developed the most robust method currently known to control individual qubits made of the chemical element barium. The ability to reliably control a qubit is an ...

Researchers have found a way to maintain valley polarization at room temperature using novel materials and ...

Researchers have used machine learning to perform error correction for quantum computers -- a crucial step for making these devices practical -- using an autonomous correction system that despite ...

Researchers have mathematically derived the fundamental limit of heat current flowing into a quantum system comprising numerous quantum mechanical particles in relation to the particle count. ...

Researchers have pushed the limits of the possible in the field of atomic-scale spin-optics, creating a spin-optical laser from monolayer-integrated spin-valley microcavities without requiring ...

Beyond-silicon technology demands ultra-high-performance field-effect transistors (FETs). Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) provide an ideal material platform, but the device performances such ...

Scientists demonstrated a conceptual breakthrough by fabricating atomically precise quantum antidots using self-assembled single vacancies in a two-dimensional transition metal ...

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Physics News and Research. Why is the universe more partial to matter than antimatter? How could fuel cells be more efficient? Read current science articles on physics.

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University of Nottingham physicists explain advanced concepts simply.

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Cool videos about physics and astronomy.