Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics
Topic 1: Heating processes
1 Kinetic particle model and heat flow
2 Temperature and specific heat capacity
3 Phase changes and latent heat
4 Energy conservation in calorimetry
5 Energy in systems – mechanical work and efficiency
Topic 2: Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions
6 Nuclear model and stability
7 Spontaneous decay and half-life
8 Energy and mass defect
Topic 3: Electrical circuits
9 Current, potential difference and energy flow
10 Resistance
11 Circuit analysis and design
Unit 2: Linear motion and waves
Topic 1: Linear motion and force
12 Vectors
13 Linear motion
14 Newton’s Laws of motion
15 Energy
Topic 2: Waves
16 Wave properties
17 Sound
18 Light
Neil Champion is a secondary physics teacher at Buckley Park College and has held numerous school leadership positions in State and Independent schools, including Principal. Neil has taught university level physics and physics teaching method for pre-service teachers, and was the VCAA Science Manager.
The ‘Learning’ section revises the key knowledge and skills introduced in the classroom.
The ‘Revision’ section contains a comprehensive set of questions to assist the development of key knowledge and skills.
The ‘Evaluation’ section includes a practice test to give students valuable examination preparation.
Fully worked solutions available in the back of each book promote independent learning.