Topic 1 - Special Relativity
The two Postulates: Video 1
Special Relativity Explained: Video 2
Theory of Relativity Video 3
GPS and Relativity: Video 4
TBC New link for #4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7mWlAauLPs
Sem 1 Note: Mon Jan 5 2026
Topic 2 - Time Dilation
Topic 3 - Length Contraction
11.3 pg 597 1-8 Solns
Simultaneity?
Sem 1 Note: Wed Jan 7 2026
OLD Video Lesson: Tu Jan 9
Length Contraction Video 1
Impossible Muons
Simultaneity Video 2
Speed of light discussed Video 3
Topic 4 -Relativistic Momentum and Chapter 11 Review
Topic 5 - Quantum Theory
Sem 1 Note: Thurs Jan 8 2026
Sem 1 Note: Fri Jan 9 2026
Photoelectric Effect Worksheet
Photoelectric Effect Solutions
Photoelectric Effect Simulation
Challenge of Quantum - Video 1
Challenge of Quantum - Video 2
Challenge of Quantum - Video 3
Topic 6 - Wave Theory of Classical Particles
Modern Physics Review
Topics on test
- Special Relativity
- Time Dilation and Length Contraction, Relativistic mass/momentum, blackbody radiation
- Max Planck and Wave Particle Duality
- The Photoelectric Effect
- Threshold Frequency, Work Function
- NOT testable
, simultaneity, Compton scattering, Rutherford's gold foil, hydrogen energy levels, Heisenberg's uncertainty,
Chapters 11 and 12 (just 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3).
Chapter 12 - Self-Quiz, p 659 #1-5, 8-15 Solns
Chap 12 Review, p 660 #1-23, 52, 54-55, 57,59-63,67 Solutions