Physics 11 (BC) BC 物理 11
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Course outline
Unit 3 · Vectors & Scalars (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
3.1 — Scalars vs Vectors Scalars vs Vectors
· Scalars have magnitude only · Vectors have magnitude and direction · Representing vectors with arrows
3.2 — Vector Components & Right-Angle Trig Vector Components & Right-Angle Trig
· Resolving a vector into x and y components · Using sine, cosine, tangent · Magnitude and direction from components
3.3 — Adding & Subtracting Vectors Adding & Subtracting Vectors
· Tip-to-tail and component methods · Resultant vectors · Vector subtraction
Unit 4 · Kinematics (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
4.1 — Distance, Displacement, Speed & Velocity Distance, Displacement, Speed & Velocity
· Distance vs displacement · Speed vs velocity · Average vs instantaneous
4.2 — Acceleration & the Kinematics Equations Acceleration & the Kinematics Equations
· Acceleration as rate of change of velocity · The five kinematics equations · Choosing the right equation
4.3 — Position-Time & Velocity-Time Graphs Position-Time & Velocity-Time Graphs
· Slope of position-time = velocity · Slope of velocity-time = acceleration · Area under velocity-time = displacement
4.4 — Free Fall Free Fall
· Acceleration due to gravity g · Objects in free fall · Up-and-down motion
4.5 — Graphical Analysis & Lab Skills 图象分析与实验技能
· Line of best fit and slope (with units) · Significant figures and uncertainty · Interpolation and extrapolation · Area under a curve
Unit 5 · Projectile Motion (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
5.1 — Horizontal Projectile Launch Horizontal Projectile Launch
· Independence of horizontal and vertical motion · Constant horizontal velocity · Vertical free fall
5.2 — Angled Projectile Launch Angled Projectile Launch
· Resolving the launch velocity · Time of flight, range, max height · Symmetry of the trajectory
5.3 — Solving Projectile Problems Solving Projectile Problems
· Separating x and y equations · Common problem types · Checking reasonableness
Unit 6 · Dynamics: Forces & Newton's Laws (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
6.1 — Types of Forces & Free-Body Diagrams Types of Forces & Free-Body Diagrams
· Normal, tension, spring, friction, gravity · Drawing free-body diagrams · Net force
6.2 — Newton's First Law (Inertia) Newton's First Law (Inertia)
· Inertia and equilibrium · Objects at rest or constant velocity · Balanced forces
6.3 — Newton's Second Law (F = ma) Newton's Second Law (F = ma)
· Net force causes acceleration · F = ma calculations · Direction of acceleration
6.4 — Newton's Third Law Newton's Third Law
· Action–reaction pairs · Equal and opposite forces · Identifying the pair
6.5 — Mass, Weight & Apparent Weight Mass, Weight & Apparent Weight
· Mass vs weight (W = mg) · Apparent weight · Normal force and scales
Unit 7 · Forces in Systems (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
7.1 — Friction Friction
· Static vs kinetic friction · Coefficient of friction · f = μN
7.2 — Inclined Planes Inclined Planes
· Components of gravity on a ramp · Normal force on an incline · Acceleration down a ramp
7.3 — Connected Objects & Multi-Body Systems Connected Objects & Multi-Body Systems
· Tension in connecting ropes · Treating a system as one mass · Atwood machines
7.4 — Elevators & Apparent Weight Elevators & Apparent Weight
· Apparent weight while accelerating · Normal force in an elevator · Free-body analysis
Unit 8 · Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
8.1 — Work and the Work-Energy Theorem Work and the Work-Energy Theorem
· Work W = Fd cosθ · Work–energy theorem · Positive and negative work
8.2 — Mechanical Energy & Conservation Mechanical Energy & Conservation
· Kinetic and potential energy · Conservation of mechanical energy · Energy with friction
8.3 — Power & Efficiency Power & Efficiency
· Power P = · Mechanical and electrical power · Efficiency
8.4 — Simple Machines & Mechanical Advantage Simple Machines & Mechanical Advantage
· Lever, ramp, pulley, wheel and axle · Mechanical advantage · Trade-off of force and distance
8.5 — First Peoples Applications of Simple Machines 原住民对简单机械的应用
· Traditional technologies as simple machines · Mechanical advantage in First Peoples tools · Levers, wedges, and inclined planes in practice · Sustainable Indigenous engineering
Unit 9 · DC Circuits (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
9.1 — Current, Voltage & Resistance (Ohm's Law) Current, Voltage & Resistance (Ohm's Law)
· Current, voltage, resistance · Ohm's law V = IR · Conventional current
9.2 — Series & Parallel Circuits Series & Parallel Circuits
· Series resistance adds · Parallel resistance combines reciprocally · Current and voltage rules
9.3 — Kirchhoff's Laws Kirchhoff's Laws
· Junction (current) rule · Loop (voltage) rule · EMF vs terminal voltage
9.4 — Electrical Power & Safety Electrical Power & Safety
· Power P = IV = I²R · Fuses, breakers, short circuits · Household safety
Unit 10 · Thermal Energy & Specific Heat (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
10.1 — Temperature, Heat & Thermal Equilibrium Temperature, Heat & Thermal Equilibrium
· Temperature vs heat · Thermal equilibrium · Conservation of energy in heat exchange
10.2 — Specific Heat Capacity (Q = mcΔT) Specific Heat Capacity (Q = mcΔT)
· Specific heat capacity · Q = mcΔT · Calorimetry
10.3 — Heat Transfer Heat Transfer
· Conduction, convection, radiation · Heat flow direction · Insulation
Unit 11 · Waves (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
11.1 — Wave Types & Properties Wave Types & Properties
· Transverse vs longitudinal · Amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period · Pulse vs periodic waves
11.2 — The Wave Equation (v = fλ) The Wave Equation (v = fλ)
· Relating speed, frequency, wavelength · v = fλ · Period and frequency
11.3 — Wave Behaviour Wave Behaviour
· Reflection and refraction · Diffraction · Interference and superposition
11.4 — Standing Waves Standing Waves
· Nodes and antinodes · Resonant frequencies · Waves on strings
Unit 12 · Sound (Physics 11)
Exam weight: Gr 11 · Core
12.1 — Characteristics of Sound Characteristics of Sound
· Pitch and frequency · Loudness and amplitude · Speed of sound
12.2 — The Doppler Effect The Doppler Effect
· Apparent frequency shift · Source/observer motion · Sonic boom
12.3 — Resonance & Beats Resonance & Beats
· Natural and resonant frequency · Harmonics · Beat frequency