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Course name: Physics Course code: (SPH4U)

Grade: 12
Type: University Preparation
Course description: This resource enables Learners to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Learners will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Learners will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Learners will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
Grade: 12
Type: University Preparation
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This resource enables Learners to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Learners will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Learners will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Learners will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

26 Lessons

6 Lessons

1.1   Investigating vectors

1.2   Exploring relative motion

1.3   Examining kinematics

1.4   Self-check and reflect as you learn

1.5   Discovering forces

1.6   Uniform circular motion

5 Lessons

2.1   Discovering work and energy

2.2   Exploring elastic potential energy

2.3   Self-check and reflect as you learn

2.4   Investigating impulse and momentum in one dimension

2.5   Understanding momentum in two dimensions

5 Lessons

3.1   Gravitational fields

3.2   Exploring electric fields

3.3   Self-check and reflect as you learn

3.4   Examining electric potential and electric potential difference

3.5   Discovering magnetic fields

5 Lessons

4.1   Understanding properties of waves

4.2   Investigating interference of light

4.3   Self-check and reflect as you learn

4.4   Other light behaviour

4.5   Examining polarization, electromagnetic radiation, and light

5 Lessons

5.1   Understanding special relativity

5.2   Theory of special relativity

5.3   Self-check and reflect as you learn

5.4   Inquiring into quantum theory

5.5   Discovering wave-particle duality