The Physics Book Units 1 & 2 supports the development and application of key knowledge and skills for students studying science in both Queensland and greater Australia. The consistent approach used in the text promotes familiarity for students, supporting practice and revision of the content learnt in class and in preparation for assessment and exams. The workbook revises content introduced in the classroom and provides comprehensive sets of questions to give students valuable exam preparation and reinforce their learning.
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Unit 1: Thermal, Nuclear and Electrical Physics
Topic 1: HEATING PROCESS
1. Kinetic particle model and heat flow
2. Temperature and specific heat capacity
3. Phase changes and latent heat
4. Energy conservation in calorimetry
5. Energy in systems – mechanical work and efficiency
Topic 2: IONISING RADIATION AND NUCLEAR REACTIONS
6. Nuclear model and stability
7. Spontaneous decay and half-life
8. Nuclear energy and mass defect
Topic 3: ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
9. Current, potential difference and energy flow
10. Resistance
11. Circuit analysis and design
Unit 2: Linear Motion and Waves
Topic 1: LINEAR MOTION AND FORCE
12. Vectors
13. Linear motion
14. Forces
15. Newton’s laws of motion
Topic 2: WAVES
16. Wave properties
17. Sound
18. Light
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