Physics Grades 11-12
Physics is an important subject for students who are interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and other fields that rely on a strong understanding of matter and energy and the ways in which they interact. A strong foundation in physics can also help students better understand the world around them, and make informed decisions about issues related to energy and the environment. AP Physics Tutor
Physics 11
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Dynamics: This unit covers the study of motion and the forces that cause motion, including Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, and power.
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Electricity and magnetism: This unit covers the study of electric charges, electric fields, and electric potential, as well as the study of magnetism and electromagnetic induction.
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Waves and optics: This unit covers the study of waves, including transverse and longitudinal waves, and the study of light, including reflection, refraction, and optical instruments.
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Modern Physics: This unit covers the study of the nature of light and the structure of atoms, as well as an introduction to nuclear Physics and quantum mechanics.
Physics 12
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Thermodynamics: This unit covers the study of heat and temperature, including the laws of thermodynamics and the behavior of gases.
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Electromagnetic waves: This unit covers the study of electromagnetic waves, including their properties and applications in communication and medical imaging.
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Quantum mechanics: This unit covers the study of the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level, including the principles of wave-particle duality and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
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Relativity: This unit covers the study of the theory of relativity and its implications for the nature of space and time.