Physics
Grade 12 General Physics 2
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Grade 12 General Physics 2
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Table of Contents
MELC (Most Essential Learning Competency): Describe using a diagram charging by rubbing and charging by induction
A reading about charging by induction
Charging by Induction. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/estatics/Lesson-2/Charging-by-Induction
MELC: Explain the role of electron transfer in electrostatic charging by rubbing
A reading about triboelectric charging, or charging by friction
Triboelectric Charging. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/estatics/Lesson-2/Charging-by-Friction
MELC: Describe experiments to show electrostatic charging by induction
A video lecture about charging by induction
QuantumBoffin. (2009, November 4). Electrostatics: Charging by Induction [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffOd7nP5dEw
MELC: Calculate the net electric force on a point charge exerted by a system of point charges
A video lecture about Coulomb's Law and calculating electric force between point charges
The Organic Chemistry Tutor. (2021, January 21). Coulomb's Law - Net Electric Force & Point Charges [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCp5yYjo9zE
MELC: Describe an electric field as a region in which an electric charge experiences a force
A virtual textbook lesson on the electric field with practice problems
Electric Field: Concept of a Field Revisited. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/18-4-electric-field-concept-of-a-field-revisited/
MELC: Calculate the electric field due to a system of point charges using Coulomb’s law and the superposition principle
A virtual textbook lesson on Coulomb's Law
Coulomb’s Law. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/coulombs-law/
MELC: Calculate electric flux
A video lecture about electric flux
7activestudio. (2015, March 9). ELECTRIC FLUX [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqP1_EPfrow
MELC: Use Gauss’s law to infer electric field due to uniformly distributed charges on long wires, spheres, and large plates
A virtual textbook lesson on Gauss's Law
Ling, S. J., Moebs, W., & Sanny, J. (2016, October 6). 6.2 Explaining Gauss’s Law. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/6-2-explaining-gausss-law
MELC: Solve problems involving electric charges, dipoles, forces, fields, and flux in contexts such as, but not limited to, systems of point charges, electrical breakdown of air, charged pendulums, electrostatic ink-jet printers
A virtual textbook lesson on the applications of electrostatics
Applications of Electrostatics. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/18-8-applications-of-electrostatics/
MELC: Relate the electric potential with work, potential energy, and electric field
A reading about electric potential
Electric Potential. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circuits/Lesson-1/Electric-Potential
MELC: Determine the electric potential function at any point due to highly symmetric continuous-charge distributions
A video lecture about an example on calculating electric potential
Montreal Math and Physics Tutoring. (2017, September 12). Calculating electric potential due to continuous charge distribution [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SycCNuyvpz0
MELC: Solve problems involving electric potential energy and electric potentials in contexts such as, but not limited to, electron guns in CRT TV picture tubes and Van de Graaff generators
A virtual textbook lesson on the electric potential of a point charge
Electrical Potential Due to a Point Charge. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/19-3-electrical-potential-due-to-a-point-charge/
MELC: Infer the direction and strength of electric field vector, nature of the electric field sources, and electrostatic potential surfaces given the equipotential lines
A reading about electric field lines
Electric Field Lines. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/estatics/Lesson-4/Electric-Field-Lines
MELC: Calculate the electric field in the region given a mathematical function describing its potential in a region of space
A virtual textbook lesson on electric potential and potential difference
Ling, S. J., Moebs, W., & Sanny, J. (2016, October 6). 7.2 Electric Potential and Potential Difference. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/7-2-electric-potential-and-potential-difference
MELC: Deduce the effects of simple capacitors (e.g., parallel- plate, spherical, cylindrical) on the capacitance, charge, and potential difference when the size, potential difference, or charge is changed
A virtual textbook lesson on capacitors and dielectrics
Capacitors and Dielectrics. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/austincc-physics2/chapter/19-5-capacitors-and-dielectrics/
MELC: Calculate the equivalent capacitance of a network of capacitors connected in series/parallel
A virtual textbook lesson on capacitors in series and parallel circuits
Capacitors in Series and Parallel. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/19-6-capacitors-in-series-and-parallel/
MELC: Determine the total charge, the charge on, and the potential difference across each capacitor in the network given the capacitors connected in series/parallel
A review on electric circuits with multiple choice questions
Electric Circuits Review. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/reviews/Electric-Circuits/Electric-Circuits-Review-Answers-2
MELC: Determine the potential energy stored inside the capacitor given the geometry and the potential difference across the capacitor
A virtual textbook lesson on energy stored in capacitors with practice problems
Energy Stored in Capacitors. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/19-7-energy-stored-in-capacitors/
MELC: Describe the effects of inserting dielectric materials on the capacitance, charge, and electric field of a capacitor
A virtual textbook lesson on dielectrics in capacitors
Tatum, J. (2020, August 12). Inserting a Dielectric into a Capacitor. Physics LibreTexts. Retrieved from phys.libretexts.org/@go/page/6024
MELC: Solve problems involving capacitors and dielectrics in contexts such as, but not limited to, charged plates, batteries, and camera flashlamps.
A virtual textbook lesson on DC circuits with resistors and capacitors
DC Circuits Containing Resistors and Capacitors. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/21-6-dc-circuits-containing-resistors-and-capacitors/
MELC: Distinguish between conventional current and electron flow
A reading on electric current
Electric Current. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circuits/Lesson-2/Electric-Current
MELC: Apply the relationship charge = current x time to new situations or to solve related problems
A virtual textbook lesson on currents
Current. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/20-1-current/
MELC: Describe the effect of temperature increase on the resistance of a metallic conductor
A video lecture about how temperature affects resistance
Electrical4U. (2016, September 3). Effect of Temperature on Resistance [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaXggeH-dEo
MELC: Describe the ability of a material to conduct current in terms of resistivity and conductivity
A virtual textbook lesson on resistivity and resistance
Ling, S. J., Moebs, W., & Sanny, J. (2016, October 6). 9.3 Resistivity and Resistance. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/9-3-resistivity-and-resistance
MELC: Apply the relationship of the proportionality between resistance and the length and cross-sectional area of a wire to solve problems
A reading on resistance
Resistance. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circuits/Lesson-3/Resistance
MELC: Differentiate ohmic and non-ohmic materials in terms of their I-V curves
A virtual textbook lesson on resistance and resistors
Resistance and Resistors. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/resistance-and-resistors/
MELC: Differentiate emf of a source and potential difference (PD) across a circuit
A virtual textbook lesson on terminal voltage with practice problems
Electromotive Force: Terminal Voltage. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/21-2-electromotive-force-terminal-voltage/
MELC: Given an emf source connected to a resistor, determine the power supplied or dissipated by each element in a circuit
A virtual textbook lesson on electromotive force
cnxuniphysics. (n.d.). 62. Electromotive Force [E-book]. In University Physics Volume 2 (Vol. 2). opentextbc.ca/universityphysicsv2openstax/chapter/electromotive-force/
MELC: Solve problems involving current, resistivity, resistance, and Ohm’s law in contexts such as, but not limited to, batteries and bulbs, household wiring, and selection of fuses
A virtual textbook lesson on Ohm's Law
Ohm’s Law: Resistance and Simple Circuits. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/20-2-ohms-law-resistance-and-simple-circuits/
MELC: Operate devices for measuring currents and voltages
A virtual textbook lesson on voltmeters and anmeters
Voltmeters and Ammeters. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/voltmeters-and-ammeters
MELC: Draw circuit diagrams with power sources (cell or battery), switches, lamps, resistors (fixed and variable) fuses, ammeters and voltmeters
A video lecture about drawing circuit diagrams
Learn with James Salig. (2021, May 6). General Physics 2 47 Circuit Diagrams STEM GP12EM IIIf 47 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrGiAZXKO5s
MELC: Evaluate the equivalent resistance, current, and voltage in a given network of resistors connected in series and/or parallel
A virtual textbook lesson on resistors in circuits
Resistors in Series and Parallel. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/resistors-in-series-and-parallel/
MELC: Calculate the current and voltage through and across circuit elements using Kirchhoff’s loop and junction rules (at most 2 loops only)
A virtual textbook lesson on Kirchhoff's rules
Kirchhoff’s Rules. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/21-3-kirchhoffs-rules/
MELC: Solve problems involving the calculation of currents and potential difference in circuits consisting of batteries, resistors and capacitors
A reading on electric circuits
Electricity: Electric Circuits. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/calcpad/circuits
MELC: Differentiate electric interactions from magnetic interactions
A video lecture about electric and magnetic fields
Learning Engineering. (2018, January 17). Electric Field vs Magnetic Field - Differences between Electric and Magnetic Fields [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJPO297vsQA
MELC: Evaluate the total magnetic flux through an open surface
A virtual textbook lesson on magnetic flux, induction, and Faraday's Law
Magnetic Flux, Induction, and Faraday’s Law. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/magnetic-flux-induction-and-faradays-law/
MELC: Describe the motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field in terms of its speed, acceleration, cyclotron radius, cyclotron frequency, and kinetic energy
A virtual textbook lesson on the motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field
Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/motion-of-a-charged-particle-in-a-magnetic-field/
MELC: Evaluate the magnetic force on an arbitrary wire segment placed in a uniform magnetic field
A virtual textbook lesson on force and torque in currents
Ling, S. J., Moebs, W., & Sanny, J. (2016, October 6). 11.5 Force and Torque on a Current Loop. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/11-5-force-and-torque-on-a-current-loop
MELC: Evaluate the magnetic field vector at a given point in space due to a moving point charge, an infinitesimal current element, or a straight current-carrying conductor
A virtual textbook lesson on magnetic fields, magnetic forces, and conductors
Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Forces, and Conductors. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/magnetic-fields-magnetic-forces-and-conductors/
MELC: Calculate the magnetic field due to one or more straight wire conductors using the superposition principle
A virtual textbook lesson on magnetism
Magnetism and Magnetic Fields. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/magnetism-and-magnetic-fields/
MELC: Calculate the force per unit length on a current carrying wire due to the magnetic field produced by other current-carrying wires
A virtual textbook lesson on the magnetic force between parallel conductors
Magnetic Force between Two Parallel Conductors. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/22-10-magnetic-force-between-two-parallel-conductors/
MELC: Evaluate the magnetic field vector at any point along the axis of a circular current loop
A virtual textbook lesson on the magnetic field pattern due to current-carrying circular loop with a video
CK-12. (2016, February 18). 4.6 Magnetic Field due to Current Carrying Circular Loop. CK-12 Foundation. Retrieved from www.ck12.org/book/cbse-physics-book-class-x/section/4.6/
MELC: Solve problems involving magnetic fields, forces due to magnetic fields and the motion of charges and current-carrying wires in contexts such as, but not limited to, determining the strength of Earth’s magnetic field, mass spectrometers, and solenoids
A virtual textbook lesson on examples about force and magnetic fields
Force on a Moving Charge in a Magnetic Field: Examples and Applications. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/22-5-force-on-a-moving-charge-in-a-magnetic-field-examples-and-applications/
MELC: Identify the factors that affect the magnitude of the induced emf and the magnitude and direction of the induced current (Faraday’s Law)
A virtual textbook lesson on Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law
Faraday’s Law of Induction: Lenz’s Law. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/23-2-faradays-law-of-induction-lenzs-law/
MELC: Compare and contrast electrostatic electric field and non-electrostatic/induced electric field
A virtual textbook lesson on induced electric fields
Ling, S. J., Moebs, W., & Sanny, J. (2016, October 6). 13.4 Induced Electric Fields. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/13-4-induced-electric-fields
MELC: Calculate the induced emf in a closed loop due to a time-varying magnetic flux using Faraday’s Law
A video lecture about Faraday's Law
The Organic Chemistry Tutor. (2017, December 22). Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction, Magnetic Flux & Induced EMF - Physics & Electromagnetism [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDOa7UdfcMQ
MELC: Describe the direction of the induced electric field, magnetic field, and current on a conducting/non conducting loop using Lenz’s Law
A virtual textbook lesson on electromagnetic induction and Lenz's Law
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26). 20.3 Electromagnetic Induction. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/20-3-electromagnetic-induction
MELC: Compare and contrast alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)
A virtual textbook lesson on alternating and direct currents
Alternating Current versus Direct Current. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/20-5-alternating-current-versus-direct-current/
MELC: Characterize the properties (stored energy and time-dependence of charges, currents, and voltages) of an LC circuit
A virtual textbook lesson on AC circuits
AC Circuits. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/ac-circuits/
MELC: Relate the properties of EM wave (wavelength, frequency, speed) and the properties of vacuum and optical medium (permittivity, permeability, and index of refraction)
A virtual textbook lesson on electromagnetic waves
Electromagnetic Waves and their Properties. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/electromagnetic-waves-and-their-properties/
MELC: Explain the conditions for total internal reflection
A virtual textbook lesson on total internal reflection
Total Internal Reflection. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-3/Total-Internal-Reflection
MELC: Explain the phenomenon of dispersion by relating to Snell’s Law
A virtual textbook lesson on reflection, refraction, dispersion
Reflection, Refraction, and Dispersion. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/reflection-refraction-and-dispersion/
MELC: Calculate the intensity of the transmitted light after passing through a series of polarizers applying Malus’s Law
A video lecture on Malus's Law
The Organic Chemistry Tutor. (2018, June 14). Polarization of light Problems, Malus Law - Intensity & Amplitude - Physics [Video]. Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=guqs0uXFpiU
MELC: Solve problems involving reflection, refraction, dispersion, and polarization in contexts such as, but not limited to, (polarizing) sunglasses, atmospheric haloes, and rainbows
A virtual textbook lesson on dispersion
Ling, S. J., Sanny, J., & Moebs, W. (2016, September 29). 1.5 Dispersion. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-3/pages/1-5-dispersion
MELC: Explain image formation as an application of reflection, refraction, and paraxial approximation
A virtual textbook lesson on polarization
Reflection of Light and Image Formation. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-3/Reflection-of-Light-and-Image-Formation
MELC: Relate properties of mirrors and lenses (radii of curvature, focal length, index of refraction [for lenses]) to image and object distance and sizes
A virtual textbook lesson on mirrors and lenses
Lenses. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/lenses/
MELC: Determine graphically and mathematically the type (virtual/real), magnification, location/ apparent depth, and orientation of image of a point and extended object produced by a lens or series of lenses
A virtual textbook lesson on concave mirrors
Ray Diagrams - Concave Mirrors. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-3/Ray-Diagrams-Concave-Mirrors
MELC: Apply the principles of geometric optics to discuss image formation by the eye, and correction of common vision defects
A virtual textbook lesson on image formation by the eye
Physics of the Eye. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/austincc-physics2/chapter/26-1-physics-of-the-eye/
MELC: Determine the conditions (superposition, path and phase difference, polarization, amplitude) for interference to occur emphasizing the properties of a laser as a monochromatic and coherent light source
A virtual textbook lesson on superposition and interference
Superposition and Interference. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/superposition-and-interference/
MELC: Relate the geometry of the two-slit experiment set up (slit separation, and screen-to-slit distance) and properties of light (wavelength) to the properties of the interference pattern (width, location, and intensity)
A virtual textbook lesson on double slit experiment
Young’s Double Slit Experiment. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/27-3-youngs-double-slit-experiment/
MELC: Relate the geometry of the diffraction experiment setup (slit size, and screen-to-slit distance) and properties of light (wavelength) to the properties of the diffraction pattern (width, location, and intensity of the fringes)
A virtual textbook lesson on double-slit diffraction
Ling, S. J., Sanny, J., & Moebs, W. (2016, September 29). 4.3 Double-Slit Diffraction. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-3/pages/4-3-double-slit-diffraction
MELC: State the postulates of Special Relativity and their consequences
A virtual textbook lesson on special relativity
Implications of Special Relativity. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/implications-of-special-relativity/
MELC: Apply the time dilation, length contraction and relativistic velocity addition to worded problems
A virtual textbook lesson on time dilation and length contraction
CK-12. (2016, September 28). Time Dilation and Length Contraction. CK-12 Foundation. Retrieved from www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-physics---intermediate/section/22.2/
MELC: Calculate kinetic energy, rest energy, momentum, and speed of objects moving with speeds comparable to the speed of light
A virtual textbook lesson on relativistic quantities.
Relativistic Quantities. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/relativistic-quantities/.
MELC: Explain the photoelectric effect using the idea of light quanta or photons
A virtual textbook lesson on photoelectric effect
Photoelectric Effect. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/cheminter/chapter/photoelectric-effect/
MELC: Explain qualitatively the properties of atomic emission and absorption spectra using the concept of energy levels
A virtual textbook lesson on photon momentum
Photon Momentum. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/29-4-photon-momentum/
MELC: Calculating radioisotope activity using the concept of half-life
A virtual textbook lesson on radioisotope activity
Half-Life and Activity. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/31-5-half-life-and-activity/