Physics 12
Physics 12
Physics 12 consists of 13 areas of study:
Unit 1: Projectile Motion: motion in two dimensions;
Unit 2: Static Equilibrium: mathematical analysis of static systems;
Unit 3: Relative Motion: use vector analysis to solve problems involving relative motion in two dimensions;
Unit 4: Circular Motion: horizontal and vertical circular motion;
Unit 5: Universal Gravitation: gravitational attraction between two or more objects;
Unit 6: Collisions: collisions and explosions in two dimensions;
Unit 7: Simple Harmonic Motion: mathematical analysis of simple harmonic motion to describe wave motion;
Unit 8: Field Theory: gravitational, electric and magnetic fields;
Unit 9: Electric Circuits: series, parallel and combination circuits;
Unit 10: Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction;
Unit 11: Generators and Motors: compare and contrast the way generators and motors function using the principle of electro-magnetism;
Unit 12: Waves and Modern Physics: history of quantum physics;
Unit 13: Radioactivity: natural and artificial source of radiation, radioactive decay, fission and fusion.