Glencoe Physics

" Physics is the art of throwing things in the air and 
explaining why they come down, " - Mr. C.

Requirements : You should have good mathematical skills and have successfully passed  Physical Science.

A course studying matter, energy and mathematical relationships in nature. Physics presents concepts in distance, velocity and acceleration, Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws of Motion, vectors, momentum, work, power and energy, waves, sound, light and electricity. This will be accomplished through written work, experiments, films, tests and computer labs. 

Describe and explain the effects of multiple forces acting on an object.
Recognize that gravity is a universal force.
Describe differences and similarities between kinds of waves, including sound and electromagnetic, as a means of transmitting energy.
Describe and analyze examples of conservation of energy.
Formulate and express scientific questions or hypotheses to be investigated.
Design safe and ethical scientific investigation or address questions or hypotheses.
Conduct procedures to collect, organize, and display scientific data.
Analyze scientific information to develop and present conclusions.

Understand and apply the relationship F = ma. Recognize that equal and opposite forces occur when one object exerts a force on another. Describe the forces acting on an object, based on the motion of that object.
Describe the relationship of mass and distance to gravitational force.
Recognize that waves all kinds have energy that can be transferred when the waves interact with matter. Apply the concepts of frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and energy to electromagnetic and mechanical waves.
Explain the difference between potential and kinetic energy.
Based on observations and scientific concepts, ask questions that can be answered or tested through scientific investigations.
Design an investigation that provides sufficient data to answer a question.
Collect, organize and display sufficient data to facilitate scientific analysis and interpretation.
Summarize and analyze data, evaluating sources of error or bias. Propose explanations that are supported by data and knowledge of scientific terminology.

Table of contents

1. The Science of Matter and Energy

2. Mechanics

3. States of Matter

4.Waves and Light

5.Electricity

6. Modern Physics

   Online Resources

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/physics/index2.php

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