Physics 11

Questions from motion problems

I can identify investigable questions arising from practical motion problems.

Frame of reference

I can identify the frame of reference for a described motion.

Vectors for motion

I can represent force, velocity, and acceleration as vectors with magnitude and direction.

Displacement, velocity, and time

I can analyse displacement-velocity-time relationships graphically and mathematically.

Designing a motion experiment

I can design a controlled experiment to investigate motion.

Selecting instruments and processes

I can select suitable instruments and processes for measuring motion.

Carrying out procedures

I can carry out a motion procedure, controlling variables and adapting as needed.

Using instruments accurately

I can use motion instruments accurately to collect data.

Displaying motion data

I can display motion data clearly using tables, graphs, and diagrams.

Interpreting patterns in data

I can interpret patterns in motion data and infer the relationship among variables.

Theoretical vs empirical values

I can compare theoretical and measured values and explain any discrepancy.

Displaying evidence (second investigation)

I can compile and display evidence from a second, extended motion investigation.

Interpreting patterns (extended)

I can interpret trends and calculate relationships from an extended motion data set.

Representing forces as vectors

I can represent forces as vectors and combine them to find a net force.

Newton's laws of motion

I can apply Newton's three laws to explain inertia, F=ma, and interacting objects.

Impulse and momentum

I can relate impulse to change in momentum using Newton's second law.

Using instruments accurately (forces)

I can use instruments accurately to collect force and motion data.

Displaying force data

I can display force-and-acceleration data clearly.

Interpreting force-data patterns

I can interpret a force-data trend and infer the F = ma relationship.

Stating a conclusion

I can state a conclusion that links the evidence to the original question.

Work: force and distance

I can calculate work from force and distance.

Power: work and time

I can calculate power from work and time.

Conservation of energy

I can apply the law of conservation of energy to mass, height, speed, and heat.

Mechanical energy

I can calculate mechanical energy as the sum of kinetic and potential energy.

Energy in kinematics and dynamics

I can solve kinematics and dynamics problems using the mechanical energy concept.

The work-energy theorem

I can apply the work-energy theorem to energy transformations.

Efficiency of energy transformations

I can calculate the percentage efficiency of an energy transformation.

Longitudinal and transverse waves

I can describe transverse and longitudinal waves as carriers of energy.

The wave equation

I can apply the wave equation v = f lambda to predict wave behaviour.

Reflection and refraction

I can apply the laws of reflection and refraction to predict wave paths.

Interference and diffraction

I can explain wave interference and diffraction qualitatively and quantitatively.

EM radiation and sound properties

I can compare the properties of electromagnetic radiation and sound.

Producing and transmitting wave energy

I can describe how sound and EM radiation are produced and transmitted as energy.

Designing an energy experiment

I can design a controlled experiment to investigate energy.

Operational definitions

I can write operational definitions of the variables in an energy investigation.

Sampling procedures

I can implement appropriate sampling procedures in an energy investigation.

Selecting and integrating information

I can select and integrate information from multiple sources on an energy topic.

Evaluating data quality

I can evaluate the relevance, reliability, and adequacy of energy data.

Building and testing a prototype

I can build, test, and troubleshoot a prototype device that transforms energy.

Mechanical waves

I can describe how mechanical waves are produced and how they behave.

The universal wave equation

I can apply the universal wave equation to predict and explain wave behaviour.

Reflection and refraction of waves

I can apply the laws of reflection and refraction to predict how waves redirect.

Interference and diffraction of waves

I can explain interference and diffraction of waves qualitatively and quantitatively.

Interference and diffraction applications

I can apply interference and diffraction to real wave technologies.

EM radiation and sound as waves

I can compare electromagnetic radiation and sound as waves.

Producing and transmitting wave energy

I can describe how sound and EM radiation are produced and transmitted as energy transfer.

Operational definitions (waves)

I can write operational definitions of variables in a wave investigation.

Selecting and integrating information (waves)

I can select and integrate information from multiple sources on waves.

Sampling and evaluating wave data

I can sample wave data appropriately and evaluate its quality.

Building and testing a wave device

I can build, test, and troubleshoot a wave device.

Predicting and hypothesizing about waves

I can state a prediction and hypothesis about wave behaviour from prior evidence.