OVERVIEW

In this part of the course you are able to choose an area of physics in depth.  You can choose to look at an area independently or choose from the structured courses outlined below.

There are 18 Options:

• How does physics explain climate change? • How do fusion and fission compare as viable nuclear energy power sources? • How do heavy things fly?
• How do forces act on structures and materials? • How do forces act on the human body? • How is radiation used to maintain human health?
• How does the human body use electricity? • How can human vision be enhanced? • How is physics used in photography?
• How do instruments make music? • How can performance in ball sports be improved? • How can AC electricity charge a DC device?
• How do astrophysicists investigate stars and black holes? • How can we detect possible life beyond Earth’s Solar System?
• How can physics explain traditional artefacts, knowledge and techniques? • How do particle accelerators work?
• How does physics explain the origins of matter? • How is contemporary physics research being conducted in our region?