13PHY

Year 13 Physics (Level 3)

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Mrs S. Boasman.

Physics is the study of the physical universe. It provides curious students with the opportunity to think about how the world works and how to explain observed phenomena in a mathematical way. Within this course you will develop the skills to break down a problem into its component parts and apply mathematics, data analysis, and experimental techniques to arrive at a solution.  In this course the students will cover the following topics:

  • Mechanics,
  • Electricity
  • Waves
  • Atomic and Nuclear Physics
  • Practical Investigation

 

Subject Overview

Term 1
Wave systems,
Standing waves, Beats, Doppler effect, multi-source interference, diffraction gratings.

Term 2
Mechanical systems.
Centre of mass, momentum, circular motion, rotational motion, angular momentum, rotational inertia, rotational energy, simple harmonic motion.
Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship.
Atomic and nuclear physics.

Term 3
Research atomic or nuclear physics in a selected context.
Electrical systems - D,C and AC circuits and concepts

Term 4
Exams and Revision

Prerequisites

Students need to have passed two of the three external standards in Level 2 Physics and one of the two internal standards. A good level of mathematics is recommended for this course. 

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 16
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91521 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91522 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91523 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91524 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91526 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.