Physics

Course summary

Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know. They probe the furthest reaches of the earth to study the smallest pieces of matter. In year 12 students study: - Mechanics - Electricity - Materials - Waves - Particle nature of light An experimental approach is present throughout the course with students learning key skills relating to measurement and the processing of data. Practical work includes work on resistance, interference, measurement of acceleration, magnetic fields, and the safe use of ionizing radiation. Year 13 builds upon the concepts from year 12, with ideas being developed and applied in new contexts. Additional topics are studied covering: - Further mechanics - Electric and magnetic fields - Nuclear and particle physics -Thermodynamics - Space - Nuclear radiation - Gravitational fields - Oscillations