Physics

Course summary

Physics is a science which seeks to explain the phenomena we observe all around us in the physical world. Unit 1: Matter and radiation, quarks and leptons, quantum phenomena, electric current, direct current, and alternating current. Unit 2: Forces in equilibrium, acceleration and projectile motion, motion and force, work, energy and power, material analysis, waves, and optics. Unit 3: Practical skills assessment. Unit 4: Force and momentum, circular motion, simple harmonic motion, gravitational fields, electric fields, capacitors, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. Unit 5: Radioactivity, nuclear energy, thermal Physics, and gases. The optional topic we will be studying is the Astrophysics unit. In this topic we cover how different types of telescopes work and are used in modern space observations, classification of star types, black holes and how new planets are discovered. Unit 6: Practical skills assessment.