Level 2 Physics
12PHY Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Francis Vithayathil.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is a requirement that students have competent Mathematical skills and have passed both Year 11 Science and Year 11 Mathematics in order to study Level 2 Physics.
Physics is the study of nature and the properties of matter, forces and energy.
In Physics students apply skills learnt in Mathematics to real world examples.
In this course, students will:
Investigate physical phenomena (in the areas of mechanics, electricity, electromagnetism, light and waves, and atomic and nuclear physics)
Analyse data to deduce trends and relationships in physical phenomena.
Use physics ideas to explain an application of physics in the real world.
Subject Overview
Term 1
91171 - External - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics.
91168 - Internal - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship.
Term 2
91173 - External - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism.
Term 3
91170 - External - Demonstrate understanding of waves.
Term 4
Revision and preparation for external examination.
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Assessment Information
Assessment is a combination of one internal assessment in each of terms 1, 2 and 3 and an external examination in Term 4.
Studying physics and learning the specific skills to solve problems demostrates your ability to grasp complex phenomena and techniques. Achieving in this subject will be a good basis for fulfilling tasks in a variety of roles in your career.
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