Physics
High School Course
Theoretical and practical physics, challenging the student to understand the realistic balance between theory and practical applications of key concepts. Prerequisite: MA08 Algebra I and MA17 Geometry. Physics is an College Prep Program requirement; General Program elective; scientific calculator needed
This High School Course is also offered as part of the College Prep Correspondence Diploma program and the General Correspondence Diploma program.
Credits: 1 Unit
Course ID: SC08
Course Area: Science
Course Type: College Prep, General
Study Method: Correspondence
Key Topics:
What is physics?; a mathematical toolkit; describing motion; vector addition; forces; forces and motion in two dimensions; universal gravitation; momentum and its conservation; energy, work, and simple machines; energy; thermal energy; states of matter; waves and energy transfer; sound; light; reflection and refraction; mirrors and lenses; diffraction and interference of light; static electricity; electric fields; current electricity; series and parallel circuits; magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction; electromagnetism; quantum theory; the atom; solid state electronics; the nucleus; nuclear applications.
Text:
Physics, Glencoe
