Physics A

Content

The study of Physics involves using models, laws, and theories to understand matter, forces, energy, and their interactions better. Physics is based on evidence obtained from observations, measurements, and active experimentation.

Topics may include:

• Linear motion and forces
• Energy and momentum
• Heat

Assessment

Skills and application tasks  40%

• Linear motion and force test
• Energy, heat and momentum test

Investigations folio  30% 

• Design investigation - 1000 words or equivalent multimodal
• Science as a human endeavour task - 1000 words or equivalent multimodal

Examination  30%

• 90-minute end-of-semester examination

Additional Information

Students must select Physics A and B to study year 12 Physics.