Topics covered through Blen

This course covers eight core and four additional higher level topics as below.

01. Measurements and Uncertainties
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02. Mechanics
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03. Thermal Physics
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04. Waves
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05. Electricity and Magnetism
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06. Circular Motion and Gravitation
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07. Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
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08. Energy Production
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09. Wave Phenomena
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10. Fields
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11. Electromagnetic Induction
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12. Quantum and Nuclear Physics
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Assessment at a Glance

Identify and apply concepts, facts, and terminology. Demonstrate insight and understanding into methods and techniques for communicating scientific information.

Type of assessment
Format of assessment
Time (hours)
Weighting of
final grade (%)
External
Time (hours)
4.5
Weighting of final grade (%)
80
Type of assessment
Paper 1
Format of assessment

40 multiple-choice questions

Time (hours)
1
Weighting of final grade (%)
20
Type of assessment
Paper 2
Format of assessment

Short answer and extended response questions (Core and AHL)

Time (hours)
2.25
Weighting of final grade (%)
36
Type of assessment
Paper 3
Format of assessment

Data and practical based questions plus, short answer and extended response questions on the option

Time (hours)
1.25
Weighting of final grade (%)
24
Internal
Weighting of final grade (%)
20
Type of assessment
Individual investigation
Format of assessment

Investigation and write-up of 6 to 12 pages

Time (hours)
Weighting of final grade (%)
20