Year 12 Topics

Topic	subtopics	Length	Assessment
Skills in Physics	Measurement                            linear graphing Quadratic graphing Calculations Vectors	3 weeks	Internal P2.1 (AS90252) 4 credits
Motion	Graphing motion Constant acceleration Circular motion Projectile motion	5 weeks	Internal US6378 5 credits
Light	Reflection Mirrors Refraction / Snells Law Lenses	5 weeks	Internal US8768 4 credits
Waves	Reflection / refraction Superposition of waves Interference / diffraction	3 weeks	Internal US6382 4 credits
Forces and Equilibrium	Forces Pressure Torque / Equilibrium	3 weeks
Conservation laws	Momentum Energy Power / Work	5 weeks	Internal US6379 4 credits
Current Electricity	Electric field Electric current Resistance Ohm's Law Components	5 weeks	External P2.6 (AS90257) 5 credits
Electromagnetism	Magnetic fields Motor effects Induction AC generator	4 weeks	External P2.6 (AS90257) included above

 

Internal Assessments
Physics Level 2
AS90252     Take measurements of physical quantities and analyse data graphically
(4 credits)    to determine a relationship.
US6378    Demonstrate knowledge of motion in one and two dimensions.
(5 credits)
US6379    Demonstrate knowledge of energy, momentum and equilibrium
(4 Credits)
US8768    Demonstrate knowledge of reflection and refraction of light
(4 credits)
US6382      Demonstrate knowledge of waves
(4 credits)

Compulsory External Assessment
Physics 2.6  AS90257    Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism.
(5 credits)

Optional External Assessment
Opportunity will be given during the year to enter these after doing the unit standard assessments for 6378 & 6379 for 90255 and 6382 for 90254.
This will give students further opportunity to get “merit” and “excellence” credits for the endorsed certificates. The credits for these standards will also count for credit totals.
Physics Level 2
AS90254       Demonstrate understanding of waves   (4 Credits)
AS90255     Demonstrate understanding of mechanics (6 credits)