Level 3 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Shafie.
Study mechanics, electricity, waves, and real-world physics with theme park experiments
Physics will help you to have a better understanding of the world around you and the technology that we all use on a daily basis. In L3 Physics you will study the following concepts: Mechanics (collisions, rotation, oscillations); Electricity (including AC, the type of electricity that comes from a wall socket); Wave energy* (speed cameras, music, interference). You will be able to go to Rainbow's End theme park to enhance your understanding of the physics of free fall, vertical circles, collisions and rotation.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Cost: - $27 (workbook)
Trip Cost: - $75
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
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Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.7 - Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Anaesthetist, Software Developer, Pathologist, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Electronics Engineer, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist,