Optional Studies

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 12 Options:• What are stars? • Is there life beyond Earth’s Solar System? • How do forces act on the human body? • How can AC electricity charge a DC device? • How do heavy things fly? • How do fusion and fission compare as viable nuclear energy power sources? • How is radiation used to maintain human health? • How do particle accelerators work? • How can human vision be enhanced? • How do instruments make music? • How can performance in ball sports be improved? • How does the human body use electricity?

Assessment