Exploring the Fundamentals of Physics

In this course, you’ll delve into the fascinating world of physics, exploring the principles that govern the natural world.

You’ll discover:

Kinematics: the study of motion, with a focus on linear motion
Forces: understanding the different types of forces that shape our universe
Energy transformations: how energy changes from one form to another
Mechanical waves and sound: the properties and behaviours of waves and sound
Electricity and magnetism: the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism

Through hands-on scientific investigations, you’ll develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills as you test the laws of physics.

You’ll also explore the connections between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on our society and the environment.

Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic

Unit 1: Kinematics

This unit will introduce uniform and non-uniform linear motion, in one and two dimensions. Students will learn how to draw position-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs and develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by working on the simulation labs.

Unit 2: Forces

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of different force types, Newton’s law of motion, net force, friction, and the physics of cars. Students will learn how to solve problems by drawing free-body diagrams, working on the simulation labs, developing problem-solving skills, and applying Newton’s law of motion to various contexts.

Unit 3: Energy and Society

This unit will analyze technologies that apply principles and concepts related to energy transformations, and assess the technologies’ social and environmental impact. Students will investigate energy transformation and the law of energy conservation and solve related problems while understanding work, efficiency, power, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, nuclear energy, and thermal energy and its transfer.

Unit 4: Waves and Sound

This unit will develop an understanding of the properties of mechanical waves, sound, and the principles underlying their behavior. Students will learn the properties of mechanical waves and sound, solve related problems, and work on the simulation lab of waves on a string, wave interference, and sound.

Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism

In this unit, students will study magnetic fields, the principles of current and electron flow, and the operation of selected technologies that use these properties and principles to produce and transmit electrical energy. Further, students will investigate Ohm’s law, the relation between electricity and magnetism, and apply their learning to simulations while developing problem-solving skills with electric circuits.