Physics

Introduction

Mr Jackson (Physics)

Physics is a wonderfully varied subject. You will embark on a voyage of discovery - from the very tiniest atoms to the BIG universe. What happens when I drop two bricks, different masses, identical shape, out of a window? Are my readings correct? What is the uncertainty? (if you want to answer, "Does anyone get hurt?" Health and Safety would perhaps be a more appropriate subject choice)

The subject comprises of six relatively large modules, taught in some kind of random rotational pattern by Mr Archer, Mr Jackson and Mrs Donnelly. These are:

• Mechanics and Radioactivity
• Thermal and Electical Physics
• Astrophysics
• Circular Motion; Photoelectric Effect and Waves
• Fields and Capacitors
• Synoptic and Particle Accelerators

The majority of these topics are also covered in GCSE physics, hence the expression "my GCSE students can do this" comes up a lot.

Room 9

The back of room 9

At A-Level, Physics lessons are usually delivered from room 9, a science lab in the corner of the balcony. This used to contain three 'comfy stools', much fought over and treasured. Now, only one remains, and the contest for said stool is so vicious that Channel 5 is investigating the television rights. The programme's chalked to come between the news and the porn.