Subject · Physics

Physics Courses

Connect measurable change, force, energy, fields and waves through models and experiments.
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Choose one coherent pathway

Each Course will open into Volumes, Chapters, six-Concept Arcs and numbered Questions.

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Measurement and Motion

Build physical reasoning from units, vectors and changing position.

  1. Units and measurements
  2. Motion in a straight line
  3. Motion in a plane
  4. Projectile motion
  5. Circular motion
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Mechanics

Explain motion using forces, energy, momentum, rotation and gravitation.

  1. Laws of motion
  2. Work, energy and power
  3. Systems of particles
  4. Rotational motion
  5. Gravitation
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Matter and Fluids

Connect microscopic interactions to elasticity, pressure and flow.

  1. Mechanical properties of solids
  2. Stress and strain
  3. Mechanical properties of fluids
  4. Bernoulli's principle
  5. Viscosity and surface tension
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Thermal Physics

Distinguish heat, temperature, energy transfer and statistical particle behaviour.

  1. Thermal properties of matter
  2. Calorimetry and heat transfer
  3. Thermodynamics
  4. Thermodynamic processes
  5. Kinetic theory
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Oscillations and Waves

Recognise how local repetition produces travelling information and interference.

  1. Simple harmonic motion
  2. Energy in oscillation
  3. Wave motion
  4. Superposition
  5. Reflection and beats
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Electricity and Magnetism

Build fields, circuits and induction from charge, force and energy conservation.

  1. Electrostatics
  2. Potential and capacitance
  3. Current electricity
  4. Magnetism
  5. Induction, AC and electromagnetic waves
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Optics

Use ray and wave models where each model explains different evidence.

  1. Reflection
  2. Refraction and lenses
  3. Optical instruments
  4. Interference and diffraction
  5. Polarisation
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Modern Physics and Electronics

Follow the evidence that forces classical models to change.

  1. Dual nature of radiation and matter
  2. Atoms
  3. Nuclei
  4. Radioactivity and nuclear energy
  5. Semiconductor electronics
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