SMC Physics Y12

The questions YOU'VE asked for:

2011-10-05T04:09:00.000-07:00

Mock Exam Picks:
Mechanics Q1d - what do you need to write to get "E"
Mechanics Q3a - what do you need to write to get "E"
Mechanics Q3f - what do you need to write to get "E"
Mechanics Q3g - How do you calculate the distance for the projectile?
Mechanics Q3g2 - Part i & Part ii - How do you calculate the horizontal distance?
Electricity Q4f - How do you calculate the "r"?

Previous Tests and Exams:
Mechanics Part One Test Q3 - hanging from the goal posts

Textbook Questions:

General Questions:

Email me your other problems!

Friday 29 October - in the Library!

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YOU decide what is the best use of your time in the library today - but it MUST be devoted to PHYSICS.

Timelines to consider:

- Wed 3 Nov - 2.7 Assessment written in class time

- Physics is All Around you Posters due Mon 8 Nov

- Atomic Physics "test" finished for Mon 8 Nov

Recommended Options:

- view screencasts of the exam questions solutions (see below)

- complete the PRACTICE 2.7 paper (handout - see Ms C)

- use the reference physics books (see Ms C if you didn't know we had any!)

- research your Physics is All Around You Posters

- make mind maps, cross-classification tables, summary notes, glossary flashcards, or record audio summaries for your ipod.

- watch video lessons from youtube: See "Useful Links" in the menu on the right or go to our wiki site

Troublesome Exam Questions Solutions:

(Some can be viewed now - the others will come on line shortly as they get made)

Waves Paper Woes:

Q1e - Calculating Angle

Q3a - Correcting the dispersion diagram

Q3b - Conditions for TIR (yep I said "smaller" but I meant "bigger")

Q3c - Critical Angle

Mechanics Paper Woes:

Q1a - Components

Q1b - Vertical Forces Discussion

Q2a - Fence Height

Q2b - Distance to landing

Q3b- Torques

Q4b,c - Spring Constant & Assumptions

Q5b - net force

Q5c- speed

Electricity Paper Woes:

Q1b - field strength

Q1c,d - forces on the sphere

Q1d- kinetic energy

Q1e excess electrons

Q2a,b,c graph discussion

Q3a label meanings

Q3d - resistance R2

Q3e - resistance R1

Q3f - resistance total

Q4d - total R

Q4e

Q4f

Q4g

Happy Revising Girls!

TERM FOUR 2010 - Fasten Your Seat Belts!

2010-09-23T00:05:00.000-07:00

Exam Results Survey is here.
Term 4 Reflection and Goal Setting Survey is here.

Term 4 promises fast and furious physics as we wrap up some loose ends and head full steam into exam preparation!

The Atomic Physics topic is mostly a self-paced, self-study unit. You are advised to get a head start NOW with the resources linked to below.

Think YOU know the Atom?

Atomic Physics Assignment help is here.

For ALL the Y12 Resources click here to go to the main wiki page.

More will be added each week.

Know of any other useful items?

email the file and/or link to Ms. Calver and she'll add them to the wiki.

Welcome to Y12 Physics 2010!

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What is physics?

Physics is the study of the fundamental laws that govern the universe and all things with in it. It investigates the interaction of energy and matter in order to explain how things around us work.

This includes:

forces, energy, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, radation, waves, the composition of matter, solid-state systems, fluid systems, astronomy, astro-physics, cosmology ...

... so in other words pretty much EVERYTHING!

What does high school physics lead to?

A few physics students will go on to study physics at university. Physicists research (both practical and theoretically) how matter and energy interact to deepen our understanding of how things around us work. Physicists WRITE the equations.

A few more physics students will go on to study engineering at university. Engineers take the known laws of physics and apply them creatively to solve problems and develop new products and processes. Engineers APPLY the equations that the physicists write.

Some students will take physics as a requirement for architecture (building buildings), optometry (eye doctor), and as background for sport and/or medical training.

but EVERYONE should take physics! Here's why:

Consider the following:

Physics teaches the essential skills needed in the global market place. Physics is about problem-solving, thinking critically, analytically, and creatively. You must also work well in a group and manage your time wisely.

We don't know what job you'll have in the future. We don't know what specific knowledge you'll need - but Physics will teach you the skills to find and use the knowledge you need. Physics is a good foundation for any career path.

So what does all this globalisation mean for the over 2 billion people who do not have access to electricity?

Physics Empowers

Physics Heals

The knowledge is out there what are YOU going to do with it?