Stage 2 Physics

Stage 2 Physics

Students in Stage 2 Physics will initially study Motion in 2D, focusing on forces and motion. They will then study Light & Atoms, exploring atomic interactions with light, and Electricity & Magnetism, examining electric and magnetic fields. Lastly, students will complete external SACE examination.

 

Subject Type: Elective

Length: Full Year

SACE Credits: 20 credits

Prerequisites: B for 2 Semesters 11 Physics

Contact Person: andrew.harris@stcolumba.sa.edu.au | oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au

Further Reading:  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/physics

Topic Overview

  • Motion in 2D
  • Light & Atoms
  • Electricity & Magnetism

 

Assessment Overview

Skills and Application Task (40%)

  • Motion and Relativity Test
  • Electricity and Magnetism Test
  • Light and Atoms test
  • Emission Spectroscopy Task

Investigations Folio (30%)

  • Science as Human Endeavor Task (Student choice of topic)
  • Photoelectric Effect Experiment (Design)

Examination (30%)

  • External Examination