Physics

Course Description:

03151 Physics One Credit

Physics course involves the study of classical mechanics. dynamics, properties of waves, electricity & magnetism. The Following units will be study in this course; 1 & 2 Dimensional Kinematics, 1 & 2 dimensional dynamics, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, circular motion & universal law of gravitation, fluid dynamics, waves, optics, electricity & magnetism, thermodynamics, and nuclear fusion & fission.

Prerequisite: Algebra II or current enrollment in Algebra II

Length: Year Will be offered every year Level: 10, 11,12

Current Unit: Circular Motion

Topics: Centripetal Acceleration, Centripetal Force, Flat Circle, and Banked Curves

Simulation Activity (Java): https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/rotation

Simulation Activity (Flash): http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/0073512141/299128/Interactives_ch05_BankedCurve.html

Google Classroom Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzaQe-ujHgwGflo1dUVaUXlxdmdTZDlQd0xVUnpjcERHRmRMY2JfY3V6V290ZEFvS1YwMG8

Next Unit: Universal Law of Gravitation

Topics: Gravity (Law's of attraction), Center of Mass, and Kepler's Law's