Course Guide 2008
Welcome to Year 12 Physics. This course is an introduction to the science of physics, which includes the investigative method, motion, forces, momentum and energy, electricity and electromagnetism, waves, light, atoms, and radioactivity.
In line with the national change towards achievement standards, the Year 12 Physics course offered by Hamilton’s Fraser High School is NCEA level 2. This course is made up of the following components:
| TOPICS |
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NCEA Level 2 |
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| Title |
Code |
Description |
Credits |
| Physics 2.1 |
AS 90252  |
Take measurements of physical quantities and analyse data graphically to determine a relationship. |
4 credits - (internal) |
| Physics 2.3 |
AS 90254 |
Demonstrate understanding of waves. |
4 credits - (external) |
| Physics 2.4 |
AS 90255 |
Demonstrate understanding of mechanics. |
6 credits - (external) |
| Physics 2.5 |
AS 90256 |
Demonstrate understanding of atoms and radioactivity. |
2 credits - (external) |
| Physics 2.6 |
AS 90257 |
Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism. |
5 credits - (external) |
| Physics 2.7 |
AS 90258 |
Demonstrate understanding of physics in an integrated context. |
2 credits - (internal) |
| TOTAL |
23 |
"I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it" - Albert Einstein
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