Unit 3: Gravity and electromagnetism Physics
Field theories have enabled physicists to explain a vast array of natural phenomena and have contributed to the development of technologies that have changed the world, including electrical power generation and distribution systems, artificial satellites …
Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH081
Represent data in meaningful and useful ways, including using appropriate SI units, symbols and significant figures; organise and analyse data to identify trends, patterns and relationships; identify sources of uncertainty and techniques to minimise these …
ACSPH081 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH084
Select, use and interpret appropriate mathematical representations, including linear and non-linear graphs and algebraic relationships representing physical systems, to solve problems and make predictions
ACSPH084 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH082
Interpret a range of scientific and media texts, and evaluate processes, claims and conclusions by considering the accuracy and precision of available evidence; and use reasoning to construct scientific arguments Interpret a range of scientific and media …
ACSPH082 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH083
Select, construct and use appropriate representations, including text and graphic representations of empirical and theoretical relationships, vector diagrams, free body/force diagrams, field diagrams and circuit diagrams, to communicate conceptual understanding, …
ACSPH083 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH090
Science can be limited in its ability to provide definitive answers to public debate; there may be insufficient reliable data available, or interpretation of the data may be open to question
ACSPH090 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH087
Models and theories are contested and refined or replaced when new evidence challenges them, or when a new model or theory has greater explanatory power
ACSPH087 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH080
Conduct investigations, including the manipulation of force measurers and electromagnetic devices, safely, competently and methodically for the collection of valid and reliable data
ACSPH080 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH079
Design investigations, including the procedure to be followed, the materials required, and the type and amount of primary and/or secondary data to be collected; conduct risk assessments; and consider research ethics
ACSPH079 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH089
People can use scientific knowledge to inform the monitoring, assessment and evaluation of risk
ACSPH089 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum