Level 2 Physics

PURPOSE: This course is for students who enjoy Physics and would like to continue to study key Physics topics in Year 12 that will prepare them for Physics study at a higher level.

COURSE OUTLINE: Standards are both externally and internally assessed achievement standards. This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course comprises 3 Standards. All of the standards covered require good algebraic skills.

The Mechanics standard introduces students to the Physics of motion, in particular the use of Kinematic equations to solve 1-d and 2-d motion problems and rudimentary circular motion problems. This course also introduces students to the basics of solving problems to do with Forces and the use of Momentum to understand Collisions and Explosions. Another aspect covered is the Conservation of Energy and students learn how they can resolve these Energy problems mathematically.

The Electricity Standard covers 3 aspects of Electricity. We begin by studying Static Electricity and look into Van de Graf Generators and Lightning. We also learn to do basic DC circuit analysis using combinations of resistors and finally we learn about how electricity and magnetism combine in electric motors and speakers.

The Practical Physics Standard is an Internally Assessed Standard where students conduct an experiment and use the data to draw graphs that can be analysed to show the connection between the variables studied in the experiment.