Description
This Grade 11 university preparation physics course develops understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students study kinematics, forces, energy, waves and electricity, while building quantitative problem-solving skills and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of technological applications.
What You’ll Learn
- Analyze uniform and non-uniform linear motion using equations, graphs and vector reasoning.
- Investigate forces, dynamics and Newton’s laws.
- Analyze work, energy, power, efficiency and energy transformations.
- Investigate the properties of mechanical waves and sound.
- Study electric circuits, magnetic fields, current and electromagnetism.
- Evaluate technological applications of physics and their social, economic and environmental impacts.
Skills You’ll Develop
- Quantitative physics problem solving
- Graphing, vectors and mathematical modelling
- Scientific investigation and data analysis
- Circuit and free-body diagram interpretation
- Evidence-based evaluation of technology and sustainability
Learning Outcomes
- Apply scientific investigation skills and identify physics-related careers and contributions.
- Investigate and solve problems involving linear motion and kinematics.
- Analyze forces, acceleration, mass and Newton’s laws.
- Investigate energy transformations and apply conservation of energy.
- Investigate and explain mechanical waves and sound.
- Investigate electric circuits, magnetic fields and electromagnetism.
- Analyze technological applications of physics and assess their social and environmental impacts.
