GRADE TWELVE PHYSICS
SPH 4U(G)
MR. MOORS
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Physics is the original science that studies the physical world.
It used to be known as natural philosophy.
Today it is mostly concerned with the behaviour and structure of matter.
The study of physics often leads to mathematical relationships. These relationships are useful because they describe the nature of matter and they allow the accurate prediction of future events.

PHYSICS IS MATHEMATICAL.
PHYSICS CAN BE ABSTRACT,
YOU MUST THINK.
PHYSICS DEMANDS HARD
WORK.

SAY THE F-WORD OR ABOVE??????
(I decide what is above or below, e.g. the sword is below)
THREE CHOICES
1. DO TEN PUSH-UPS
2. DO TWENTY CRUNCHES
3.
SING I’M A LITTLE TEAPOT (with proper actions) IN FRONT OF CLASS
(this could also be foisted upon you in the halls!!)

SPH 4U(G) IS ONLINE!!
All notes, assignments, labs, test dates, assignment dates etc. can be found at: moorsscience.wikispaces.com

Bell High School
Course Information
This final high school physics course reviews and extends the concepts of physics learned in Grade
12, kinematics, dynamics, energy, light, and electricity.
The course is primarily intended for university or college bound students who are considering further studies in any science program or related area.

Unit One – Kinematics
Proportionality Statements, Motion in Two
Dimensions
Unit Two - Dynamics
Newton’s Laws of Motion, Forces in Two
Dimensions, Frictional Forces, Centripetal Force
Unit Three - Energy
Work, Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy,
Conservation of Energy
Unit Four – Momentum
Momentum, Impulse, Conservation of Momentum

Unit Five - Waves and Light
Diffraction, Interference, The Wave Model of
Light, Young’s Double Slit Experiment,
Polarization, Single Slit Diffraction,
Diffraction Gratings
Unit Six - Electrostatics
Electric Forces, Electric Fields, Electric
Potential, Motion of Charged Particles in
Electric Fields.

Assessment and Evaluation
Tests, quizzes, lab reports, lab skills, group work, presentations, assignments and research projects.
Mark Breakdown
Knowledge
Thinking
Application
Communication
Summative Task
Final Exam
30%
20%
10%
10%
10%
20%
Late assignments, missed tests, absences, assessment and evaluation document.