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13PHY - Physics - NCEA Level 3

13PHY
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr I. Thomas.

Recommended Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
12PHY: NCEA Level 2 Physics passed with 14 or more credits.  All level 2 Physics standards must be attempted OR grade D or better from the AS Physics course or else they will need to consult with the Head of Faculty about their likelihood of success.

13 Physics - NCEA Level 3

Course Statement:

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and the intricate links between them. 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.

In this Level 3 course, students will investigate a range of physical phenomena (in the areas of mechanics, electricity, electromagnetism, waves, and modern physics) and produce qualitative and quantitative explanations for a variety of complex situations.  They will apply formulae and graphical methods to find unknown quantities and predict behaviour of physical systems, and they will analyse and evaluate data to deduce trends and relationships in physical phenomena.  The course is assessed using two internal standards (worth 3 and 4 credits) and three external standards (worth 16 credits).

Topics Covered:
  • 3.1 Experimental methods, 

  • 3.4 Mechanics (Translation, Rotation, SHM)

  • 3.6 Electricity (DC, AC electromagnetism, induction)

  • 3.3 Waves (Interference, Doppler Effect, Standing Waves)

  • 3.5 Nuclear Physics (H Spectra, Nucleus, Photoelectric Effect)


Student Voice

Faculties:

Science



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