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| Unit.2 What do experiments reveal about the physical world? |
| 1. How can motion be described and explained? |
Analysing Motion |
Notes 2.1.1 |
Land speed record |
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Distance V Displacement |
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Motion Graphs |
Notes 2.1.2 |
Motion graphs |
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oPhysics: Kinematics in 1D: Velocity vs. Time Graphs sim |
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oPhysics: Position, Velocity, and Acceleration vs. Time Graphs sim |
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oPhyiscs: Kinematics in One Dimension: Two Object System sim |
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oPhysics: Uniform Acceleration in One Dimension: Motion Graphs sim |
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PhET – Running Man |
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Moving Man Activity |
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Derivatives of displacement |
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Equations of constant acceleration |
Notes 2.1.3 |
Can you perceive acceleration? |
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Equations of constant acceleration |
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Prac SAC 1 Solutions |
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Forces in action |
Notes 2.1.4 |
Gravity is more than a name |
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What is gravity? |
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Gravitational field strength across Australia |
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Newton’s Laws |
Notes 2.1.5 |
PhET Motion Simulation |
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Juddy productions: Newton’s 2nd Law |
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Rotational Equilibrium |
Notes 2.1.6 |
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Momentum & Impulse |
Notes 2.1.7 |
Video Impulse and Momentum |
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Work & Energy |
Notes 2.1.8 |
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| Option |
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Marking rubric |
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| 2. Option.1 How can human vision be enhanced? |
Reflection of Light |
Notes 2.2.9.1 |
Reflection – plane mirrors |
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Curved Mirrors |
Notes 2.2.9.2 |
Ray Diagrams – Bozeman Science |
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Refraction of Light |
Notes 2.2.9.3 |
PhET Refraction |
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Lenses |
Notes 2.2.9.4 |
PhET Lenses |
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Concave lenses |
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Convex lenses |
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Khan Academy |
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Pin hole camera |
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Thin Lens Equation |
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| 2. Option.2 How can AC electricity charge a DC device |
Measuring Electricity |
Notes 2.2.4.1 |
Virtual Oscilloscope |
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CRO & Sound Source |
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Transformers |
Notes 2.2.4.2 |
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Rectification & Smoothing |
Notes 2.2.4.3 |
Rectification Video |
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Voltage Regulation |
Notes 2.2.4.4 |
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Transducers |
Notes 2.2.4.5 |
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Diodes |
Notes 2.2.4.6 |
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| 3. Practical Investigation |
Introduction to the practical investigation |
Notes 2.3.1 |
Student Proposal Form |
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Sample Practical Topics |
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Measuring Data |
Notes 2.3.2 |
Khan Academy – Significant Figures |
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Absolute uncertainty |
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Percentage uncertainty |
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Combining Uncertainties |
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Recording & presenting data |
Notes 2.3.3 |
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Line of best fit percentage error |
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The Scientific Poster |
Notes 2.3.4 |
Designing Scientific Posters |
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Free PowerPoint Templates |
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Sample Template 1 |
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Sample Template 2 |
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Sample Poster |
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Marking Ruberic |
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