Welcome to Year 13 Physics. This course is for those students who wish to continue on with their study of physics.
In line with the national change towards achievement standards, the Year 13 Physics course offered by Hamilton’s Fraser High School is NCEA level 3.
This course is made up of the following components:
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NCEA Level 3 |
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| Title |
Code |
Description |
Credits |
| Physics 3.1 |
AS 90774  |
Carry out a practical physics experiment that leads to a mathematical relationship. |
5 credits - (internal) |
| Physics 3.3 |
AS 90520 |
Demonstrate understanding of wave systems. |
4 credits - (external) |
| Physics 3.4 |
AS 90521 |
Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems. |
6 credits - (external) |
| Physics 3.5 |
AS 90522 |
Demonstrate understanding of atoms, photons and the nuclei. |
3 credits - (external) |
| Physics 3.6 |
AS 90523 |
Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems. |
6 credits - (external) |
| TOTAL |
24 |
"It is the lone worker who makes the first advance in a subject; the details may be worked out by a team, but the prime idea is due to enterprise, thought, and perception of an individual." - Alexander Fleming
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