Stage 2 Physics
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Successful completion of Stage 1 Physics A and B with a minimum of a B grade.
Subject Description
The study of Physics ranges from the study of the microscopic world of elementary particles, to the scale of the universe. Physics is a subject for students who are interested in understanding not only the world around us, but also how things work in our everyday lives. Mathematics is used constantly to solve Physics problems, so students who enjoy Mathematics, often also enjoy Physics. It is the science behind many modern technologies and devices that influence us daily, such as communication, information technologies, and engineering.
Required: Essentials Education Stage 2 Workbook (approx. $65.00) Physics SASTA Revision Guide (approx. $32.00). These are available to purchase in Term 1. They may also optionally purchase the SASTA Workbook (approx $65.00).
In this course, students will undertake three compulsory topics of study in line with the Stage 2 Physics Subject Outline as prescribed by the SACE Board. The topics are:
- Motion and Relativity – requires students to investigate the properties of projectile motion, uniform circular motion, and relativity.
- Electricity and Magnetism - students explore electric fields and magnetic fields and the motions of particles within these fields.
- Light and Atoms – students investigate the wave behaviour of light including interference, wave-particle duality including the concepts of photons and how these relate to x-rays, and the structure of the atom and nucleus.
70% of the final assessment is from course work, and 30% is from an external examination. The course work consists of seven tasks, each weighted at 10%. These are four tests, a science as a human endeavour essay, and two practical written reports.
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