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12PHY - Physics - NCEA Level 2
12PHY Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Dr I. Thomas.
Course prerequisites12 Physics - NCEA Level 2
| Course Statement: | Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and how they are intricately linked. Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation. It also generates potential technological solutions. |
| Topics Covered: | The course covers experimental methods, mechanics, dynamics, circular motion, energy, electricity, electromagnetism, light, waves, atomic and nuclear physics. Skills of planning, measuring techniques, numerical and graphical analysis, evaluation of practicals. Understanding wave behaviour including refraction, superposition and interference. Light waves and optics. Understanding accelerated motion, the effects of forces on motion in one & two dimensions, the idea of momentum and conservation, work energy and power. Understanding the atomic nucleus and radioactivity. Understanding static electricity and electric fields, series and parallel DC circuits, interaction of electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetism. |
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1 - NCEA Courses Level 2 and 3, Science Courses
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