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AQA Physics - Learning Checklist - Module 6

The document outlines the AQA Physics A-level Module 6, covering Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics, focusing on periodic motion, simple harmonic motion, and thermal energy concepts. Key topics include centripetal force, oscillations, energy transfer, gas laws, and the ideal gas equation. It emphasizes understanding the relationships between physical quantities and the theoretical foundations of these principles.

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AQA Physics - Learning Checklist - Module 6

The document outlines the AQA Physics A-level Module 6, covering Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics, focusing on periodic motion, simple harmonic motion, and thermal energy concepts. Key topics include centripetal force, oscillations, energy transfer, gas laws, and the ideal gas equation. It emphasizes understanding the relationships between physical quantities and the theoretical foundations of these principles.

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AQA Physics - 7408

Module 6: Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics (A-level only)

Progress and
You should be able to demonstrate and show your understanding of: understanding:
1 2 3 4
6.1 Periodic Motion (A-level only)
Motion in a circular path at constant speed implies there is an acceleration
and requires a centripetal force. Estimate the acceleration and centripetal
force in situations that involve rotation.

Magnitude of angular speed ω = v / r = 2πf

Radian as the measure of angle.


Direction of angular velocity will not be considered.

Centripetal acceleration a = v2 / r = ω2r


The derivation of the centripetal acceleration formula will not be examined.

Centripetal force F = mv2 / r = mω2r

Analysis of characteristics of simple harmonic motion (SHM).

Condition for SHM: a ∝ − x

Defining equation: a = − ω2x

x = A cos 𝜔t and v = ±ω √(A2 − x2)


Graphical representations linking the variations of x, v and a with time
(including sketching these).
Appreciation that the v − t graph is derived from the gradient of the x − t
graph and that the a − t graph is derived from the gradient of the v − t graph.

Maximum speed = ωA

Maximum acceleration = ω2A

Study of mass-spring systems: T = 2π √(m/k)

Study of simple pendulums: T = 2π √(l/g)

For more resources and video tutorials please visit: www.alevelphysicsonline.com


Progress and
You should be able to demonstrate and show your understanding of: understanding:
1 2 3 4
You should recognise the use of the small angle approximation (θ = sin θ) in
the derivation of the time period for these examples of SHM.

Questions may involve other harmonic oscillators (eg liquid in U-tube) but
full information will be provided in questions where necessary.

Variation of Ek, Ep and total energy with both displacement and time.

Effects of damping on oscillations.

Qualitative treatment of free and forced vibrations.

Resonance and the effects of damping on the sharpness of resonance.

Examples of these effects in mechanical systems and situations involving


stationary waves.

6.2 Thermal Physics (A-level only)

Internal energy is the sum of the randomly distributed kinetic energies and
potential energies of the particles in a body.
The internal energy of a system is increased when energy is transferred to it
by heating or when work is done on it (and vice versa), eg a qualitative
treatment of the first law of thermodynamics.

Appreciation that during a change of state the potential energies of the


particle ensemble are changing but not the kinetic energies. Calculations
involving transfer of energy.

For a change of temperature: Q = mc Δ θ where c is specific heat capacity.

Calculations including continuous flow.

For a change of state Q = ml where l is the specific latent heat.

Gas laws as experimental relationships between p, V, T and the mass of the


gas.

Concept of absolute zero of temperature.

Ideal gas equation: pV = nRT for n moles and pV = NkT for N molecules.

Work done = pΔV

Avogadro constant NA, molar gas constant R, Boltzmann constant k

Molar mass and molecular mass.

Brownian motion as evidence for existence of atoms.

For more resources and video tutorials please visit: www.alevelphysicsonline.com


Progress and
You should be able to demonstrate and show your understanding of: understanding:
1 2 3 4
Explanation of relationships between p, V and T in terms of a simple
molecular model.

Students should understand that the gas laws are empirical in nature
whereas the kinetic theory model arises from theory.
Assumptions leading to pV = ⅓Nm (crms)2 including derivation of the equation
and calculations.
A simple algebraic approach involving conservation of momentum is
required.
Appreciation that for an ideal gas internal energy is kinetic energy of the
atoms.

Use of average molecular kinetic energy =

½ m (crms)2 = 3/2 kT = 3RT / 2NA

Appreciation of how knowledge and understanding of the behaviour of a gas


has changed over time.

For more resources and video tutorials please visit: www.alevelphysicsonline.com

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