IFYPH002 Physics
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IFYPH002 Physics
Coursework 1 - Essay
2016-17
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
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This coursework is a take-home assessment.
There are 100 marks in total.
The essay should be written up using word processing software e.g. Microsoft
Word.
Number of Words: 1,500 ± 10% words. Diagrams, Tables, Bibliography and
references at the end of the essay are not counted in the final word total.
The report should contain:
a. Introduction
b. Main Body of Essay
c. Conclusion
d. References
The essay must be original and must be produced independently
The focus of the essay is literature retrieval, analysis and communication of
Physics data in a relevant, creative and up-to-date context
Diagrams and figures should be used
Referencing should use the NCUK Harvard style format. A minimum of six
sources should be used. These must be good academic sources i.e. books or
journals
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IFYPH002 Physics
COURSEWORK 1
Essay Titles - Choose ONE of the following titles:
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The Physics of Jet and Rocket Engines
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The Behaviour of Electrical Conductors at Very Low Temperatures
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Resonance in Simple Harmonic Motion
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The Energy Efficiency of Light Sources
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Batteries For Use in Electric Vehicles
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