Physics

Course summary

Physics is a fascinating subject which opens the door to a world of exploration. Through the study of Physics you will discover the inner workings of the universe from Classical Newtonian Mechanics to Quantum Physics & Cosmology. Physics will engage, inspire and challenge you, stretching your mind and expanding your capacity to think. You will develop a vast array of analytical problem solving skills that will serve you well whatever path you decide to follow in the future. Year 12: kinematics, force, nonlinear motion, work, energy, power and the behaviour of materials, Electricity, Waves, Quantum Mechanics. Year 13: Newton's laws, circular motion, gravitational fields, simple harmonic motion, thermal physics, quarks in particle physics, cosmological mysteries, contributions physics has made to our modern world. From nuclear to medical Physics learning how our understanding of the atom has advanced our ability to harness the great potential locked inside matter, study the function of the body and diagnose illness.