Course Syllabus
Course Description
Welcome to Physics 11
Physics is the study of matter and energy. In this course we will take an introductory look at non-relativistic forces and motion as well as an exploration of energy and waves. We aim to develop your critical thinking skills as well as your ability to interpret and manipulate data.
Topic Outline for 2020 / 2021
Unit 1 – Introductory Skills
- Use significant figures and dimensional analysis to give numbers more meaning
- Use and interpret graphs to convey information
- Use scalars and vectors appropriately to solve problems in 1 or 2 dimensions
Unit 2 – Kinematics
An objects motion can be predicted, analyzed and described
- Introduction – significant figures, vectors and scalars
- Uniform and accelerated motion in 1-Dimension
- Uniform and accelerated motion in 2- Dimension
Unit 3 - Forces
Forces influence the motion of an object
- Differentiate between types of forces, and draw accurate representations of forces on objects
- Apply Newton's Laws to physical situations
- Apply an understanding of forces in more complex systems (ie. simple machines, multiple forces, multiple objects)
Unit 4A - Energy
Energy is found in different forms, is conserved, and has the ability to do work
- Apply the Work-Energy Theorem to real life situations
- Describe conservation of energy and apply it to real world situations
- Relate work to power, and discuss efficiency in mechanical or electrical examples.
- Use energy and efficiency to discuss the application of simple machines, including First People's early technologies.
- Use the concepts of thermal equilibrium and specific heat capacity to apply conservation of energy to systems involving exchanges of thermal energy.
Unit 4B - Circuits
- Draw schematic diagrams to represent a variety of circuits
- Apply Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws to analyze circuits
- Differentiate between EMF and terminal voltage, and explain the effects of internal resistance in a circuit.
- Apply an understanding of circuits to explain the necessity of devices such as fuses or transformers.
Unit 5 - Waves
Mechanical waves transfer energy but not matter
- Distinguish between different types of waves based on properties relating to their generation and propagation.
- Describe the behaviors of waves under different conditions, such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference
- Describe the characteristics and behaviors of different sound phenomena (including but not limited to the Doppler Effect, beats, and harmonics)
Common Syllabus
A more detailed syllabus including the Big Ideas, Assessment and Evaluation, First People's Principles, Literacy and Course Expectations can be found on the following link
Learning Resources
You will be issued a text Book: Giancoli Physics. 7th Edition
As the teacher for this course, I can be contacted in the following ways:
- Name: Anthony Mercer
- Office: 216A
- Email: tmercer@stgeorges.bc.ca
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