Physics
Physics is a senior Authority subject that contributes to an Overall Position. This subject aims to develop in the student an appreciation and understanding of the physical concepts behind many of our everyday experiences and to provide an environment in which the students’ experimental skills and aptitude may develop.
It also aims to provide a working platform upon which further tertiary studies may be secured.
TOPICS
- Circuits and electronics, measurement and quantities, vectors and graphs, straight line motion, forces, projectile, circular and simple harmonic motion
- Equilibrium, planetary motion, gravity, static fluids, momentum, energy, atomic and nuclear Part 1
- Thermal physics, mirrors and speed of light, refraction and lenses, wave motion
- Sound and doppler, electrostatics, electromagnetism, electromagnetic induction, circuits and electronics 2, atomic and nuclear Part 2
HOMEWORK
It is expected that each student will spend at least 30 minutes each night on homework and other reading.
Experimental reports also have to be written approximately every fortnight.
PREREQUISITE SUBJECT
Students who wish to study Physics at a senior level should have obtained a “B” in both Junior Science and Maths, especially XSC672 and MAJ672. As Physics is the most mathematically based Science it is advisable that students studying Physics also study Mathematics B. Some concepts dealt with in Physics relate to material studied in this as well as Mathematics C.
ASSESSMENT
Mid and End of Semester tests, assessment of practical work and a project.
Queensland Certificate of Education - 4 points
