The Applications of Physics 11 Curriculum

Applications of Physics 11 is an introductory course that focusses on the basic concepts and theories of physics, how they are applied in various technologies, and how they are linked to everyday life. Relationships between concepts are clearly demonstrated through the use of one or more of four basic systems: mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal. In some instances, the nature of the topic does not permit ready separation into four systems. In these cases, the systems have been grouped or considered as a single topic.

To help them understand the relationships between the four systems, students should be given opportunities to compare and contrast them. For example, when the learning activities for the force, pressure, voltage, and temperature organizers are completed, students should be given an opportunity to explore the similarities and differences among these systems.

The prescribed learning outcomes for Applications of Physics 11 are grouped under the following curriculum organizers and suborganizers:

• Force
  • Linear Mechanical Systems
  • Rotational Mechanical Systems
• Pressure in a Fluid System
  • General
  • Density
• Voltage in an Electrical System
• Temperature in a Thermal System
• Rate
  • Linear Mechanical Systems
  • Rotational Mechanical Systems
  • Fluid Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Thermal Systems
• Work in Mechanical and Fluid Systems
• Energy
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Fluid Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Thermal Systems
• Resistance
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Fluid Systems
  • Electrical Systems­Resistivity
  • Electrical Systems­Circuits
  • Thermal Systems

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Last Modified: April 1, 1998.
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