Physics
Units 3 & 4
Year 12
What is this subject about?
Physics seeks to understand and explain the physical world. It examines models and ideas used to make sense of the world and which are sometimes challenged as new knowledge develops. By looking at the way matter and energy interact through observations, measurements and experiments, physicists gain a better understanding of the underlying laws of nature. In Physics, we explore concepts related to electromagnetism, motion, relativity and quantum mechanics, with the aim of understanding the physical rules that govern the universe.
Units
Unit 3: How do fields explain motion and electricity?
Unit 4: How can two contradictory models explain both light and matter?
Skills you will develop
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Experimental design and analysis
- Working with mathematical equations
Assessment
- Practical reports and poster
- Data analyses
- Tests
Pathways
Studying Physics can lead to the following careers
- Engineering
- Technician
- Medical imaging
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Sports Science
- Scientist
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for entry into Unit 3, but Physics Unit 1 and Unit 2 and Maths Methods are strongly recommended
If you are interested in this subject please see Mr Bayard.