Physics - Te Mātai Ahupūngao
Course Description
Various everyday contexts are used to study the physical phenomena that govern our world. Students will investigate the behaviour of light and waves and how they are involved in our everyday lives, and the physics behind circular motion, springs, and projectiles. They will be introduced to nuclear reactions and radioactivity and their applications in medicine and industry. Students can also elect to study the nature of electricity and magnetism and their applications to technology, or the applications of physics to current technology.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
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Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves
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Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
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Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
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Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism