Physics 20
Physics 20 Core Units
Unit I: The Physics of Everyday Things
(15 hours)
Introduction to Physics
Discovering Physics
Measurement and Data Analysis
Unit II: Waves
(15 hours)
Properties of Waves
Wave Terminology
Universal Wave Equation
Principle of Superposition
Wave Phenomena
Transmission, Reflection, and Refraction
Diffraction and other Wave Phenomena
Unit III: Light
(25 hours)
Characteristics of Light
Sources and Transmission of Light
The Speed of Light
Reflection
Laws of Reflection
Plane Mirrors
Curved Mirrors
Refraction
Snell's Law
Total Internal Reflection
Unit IV: Heat
(15 hours)
Heat and Temperature
Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat
Thermodynamics
Physics 20 Optional Units
(Select one of the following Optional Units.)
Unit V: Sound
Applications
The Human Ear
Other Applications
Transmission of Sound
Production of Sound
Speed of Sound
Characteristics of Sound
Intensity
Pitch
The Doppler Effect
Harmonics, Resonance, and Interference
Unit VI: Optics
Applications
Human Vision
Other Applications
Lenses
Physical Optics
Important Phenomena
Electromagnetic Radiation
Colour