Download Course Plan: Unit 4

Course Plan: Unit 4
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Activity
4
Explain Young’s Double Slit Experiment
 Path length difference
 Deduction of wavelength
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Interactions of
Light and Matter
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Interactions of
Light and Matter
Interactions of
Light and Matter
4
Interactions of
Light and Matter
Interactions of
Light and Matter
3
Interactions of
Light and Matter
4
Interactions of
Light and Matter
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Interactions of
Light and Matter
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Interpret the pattern produced by
light when it passes through a gap or
past an obstacle in terms of diffraction
wavelength/aperture width ratio.
Interpret Photoelectric Effect
 Kinetic energy of
photoelectrons
 Intensity of incident
irradiation
Electron diffraction pattern, wave
nature of matter
Distinguish between momentum of
photons p= h/ and momentum as
applied to wavelike nature of matter de
Broglie wavelength = h/p
Interpret atomic absorption and
emission spectra in terms of quantised
energy levels
E = hf
Interpret emission and absorption
spectra of hydrogen in terms of
electrons found in states similar to
standing waves on string with both
fixed ends
Use information sources to assess risk
in the use of light sources lasers and
related equipment
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Practical Activity
Simulation Senior Physics CD
Think Pair share activity
Predict observe explain teacher
demonstration
Advancing Physics CD Activity 320S
Advancing Physics CD Activity 330S
Advancing Physics CD Activity 30E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 90E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 100E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 210E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 230E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 240E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 70 S
Practical Activity
Simulation on Web
Predict observe explain teacher
demonstration
Advancing Physics CD Activity 220E
Simulation Senior Physics CD
Think pair share
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Simulation Senior Physics CD
Probe of prior knowledge
Simulation Senior Physics CD
Advancing Physics CD Activity 240D
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Simulation Senior Physics CD
Role play
Advancing Physics CD Activity 10E
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Simulation Senior Physics CD
Vapour lamps and spectroscopes
Internet Assignment make up of
stars
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Class discussion using “Fishbowl”
technique.
Internet assignment
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Electric Power
2
Apply field model to magnetic
phenomena including shapes and
directions produced by bar magnets,
and current in wires, coils and solenoids
Electric Power
1
Electric Power
5
Electric Power
2
Apply a field model to define magnetic
flux
Explain generation of voltage including
AC voltage, in terms of rate of change
of magnetic flux, Lenz’s Law and the
number of loops through which the flux
passes.
 Induced emf=t for
one loop
 Lenz’s Law represented by
negative sign
 Effect of number of loops
Quantify magnetic forces on current
carrying wires,
F= BIL
Electric Power
2
Describing the operation of simple DC
motors
Electric Power
2
Describe Generation of voltage in
generators and alternators, including
the use of split rings and commutators
Electric Power
1
Electric Power
1
Electric Power
2
Compare sinusoidal AC voltages
produced as a result of the uniform
rotation of a loop in a constant
magnetic flux in terms of frequency,
period etc.
Use RMS values and interpret rms in
terms of DC supply
Compare and contrast DC motors
generators and alternators.
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Practical Activity
Predict observe explain activity
Probe of Prior Knowledge Activity
Advancing Physics CD Activity 40 E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 70S
Advancing Physics CD Activity 60 E
Simulation Senior Physics CD
Practical activity
Teacher Demonstration
Advancing Physics CD Activity 30 E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 20 E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 70 E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 80 E
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Teacher Demonstration
Display material Advancing Physics
CD 150 O
Predict observe explain
Advancing Physics CD Activity 290E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 300E
Probe of Prior Knowledge
Advancing Physics CD Activity 10E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 270E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 340E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 350E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 70 S
Advancing Physics CD Activity 290S
Simulation
Teacher Demonstration/Practical
Activity
Predict observe explain (a motor as
a generator)
Data logging activity
Data logging activity
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Practical activity
Advancing Physics CD Activity 190E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 200E
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Electric Power
2
Explain transformer action.
Electric Power
1
Electric Power
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Model mathematically transmission
losses and explain use of transformers
in electrical distribution system
Use information sources to assess risk
in the use of electricity.
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Synchrotron and
Applications
2
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Describe and design particle
accelerators such as CR tube and
linac including ½ mv2 =eV .
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Synchrotron and
Applications
2
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Describe basic synchrotron design
including electron linac etc.
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Synchrotron and
Applications
2
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F= q v B
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Synchrotron and
Applications
2
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R= p/qB
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Synchrotron and
Applications
Synchrotron and
Applications
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Describe qualitatively the
characteristics of synchrotron
radiation including brightness,
spectrum and divergence
Describe the operation of a typical
beamline as a tuneable source of
radiation.
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Advancing Physics CD Activity 20 E
Advancing Physics CD Activity 80 E
Practical activity
Simulation Senior Physics CD
Practical Transmission Wire model
Internet Assignment/Power point
presentation/Poster
Internet Assignment/Power point
presentation/Poster
Class discussion using “Fishbowl”
technique.
Display material Advancing Physics
CD 150O
Display material Advancing Physics
CD 160O
Advancing Physics CD Activity 120D
Internet Assignment
Display material Advancing Physics
CD 110 O
Launchable file Advancing Physics
CD 40L
Think Pair Share activity
Internet Activity Power Point
Presentation, Think, pair share
activity
Simulation
Advancing Physics CD Activity 160D
Advancing Physics CD Activity 170D
Advancing Physics CD Activity 150S
Advancing Physics CD Activity 170S
Launchable File Advancing Physics
CD 50L
Advancing Physics CD Activity 140S
Display material Advancing Physics
CD 120O
Display material Advancing Physics
CD 140 O
Internet Assignment Power Point
presentation/Poster
Display material Advancing Physics
CD 160 O
Synchrotron and
Applications
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Synchrotron and
Applications
5
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Synchrotron and
Applications
Synchrotron and
Applications
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Synchrotron and
Applications
Synchrotron and
Applications
2
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Interpret interactions with target
including,
 Effects of properties of x
rays
 X ray Bragg diffraction
 Emission of photons
Use data to identify and describe
types of x-ray scattering including
elastic (Thompson), inelastic
(Compton) scattering and diffuse
scattering
Use data to identify and describe X
ray scattering
Use diffraction patterns to
compare and contrast atom spacing
in crystalline structures
Analyse synchrotron-generated
data
Use information sources to assess
risk in the conduct of synchrotron
experiments
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Advancing Physics CD Activity 70P
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Role play as Scientist presenting
papers, Thompson and Bragg
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Photonics
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Photonics
3
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Explain production of light in terms
of
 Thermal motion
 Transition between
quantised energy states
Explain light emission from LED
Photonics
3
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Describe laser light
Photonics
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Photonics
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Photonics
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Explain production of light by
coherent source
Describe the operation of fibre
optic wave guides, including:
 Light gathering ability using
Snell’s Law
 Attenuation by Rayleigh
scattering and absorption
 Single and multimode optical
fibres
 Modal patterns
 Material dispersion
 Modal dispersion
Compare optical fibre uses over
short distances and long distance
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Internet Assignment/Power point
presentation/Poster
Class discussion using “Fishbowl”
technique.
Practical using vapour lamps
Simulation using CD
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Practical
Advancing Physics CD Activity 10E
Think pair share
Probe of prior knowledge
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Advancing Physics CD Activity 170S
Advancing Physics CD Activity 20D
Advancing Physics CD Activity 30D
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Photonics
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Photonics
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Photonics
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Explain fibre optic imaging in fibre
optic imaging bundles
Explain qualitatively the operation
of simple intensity based fibre
optic sensors
Use information sources to assess
risk in the use of photonics
equipment
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Internet Assignment/Power point
presentation/Poster
Class discussion using “Fishbowl”
technique.
Advancing Physics CD Activity 50P
Concept Cartoons
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
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Explain sound as transmission of
energy via pressure differences
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Practical activity dB level/Intensity
level of every day sounds
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Practical Activity
Advancing Physics CD Activity 60P
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Advancing Physics CD Activity 150D
Advancing Physics CD Activity 110P
Advancing Physics CD Activity 120P
Practical
Probe of prior knowledge
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
2
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Internet Assignment
Practical for hearing
Advancing Physics CD Activity 190S
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
3
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Advancing Physics CD Activity 160S
Advancing Physics CD Activity180S
Advancing Physics CD Activity 210S
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
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Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
Recording and
Reproducing
Sound
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Distinguish between sound intensity
and sound intensity level and
loudness (units)
Explain resonance in terms of
superposition of a travelling wave
and reflection
Explain for strings and resonant
cavities the fundamental and first
harmonic and subsequent harmonics
Explain qualitatively, in terms of
electrical and electromagnetic
effects, the operation of
 Microphones
 Loudspeakers
Interpret frequency response
curves of microphones, speakers
and simple sound systems and
hearing
Evaluate fidelity of microphones
and loudspeakers in terms of
purpose, frequency response and
qualitatively construction.
Interpret qualitatively the
directional spread of various
frequencies in terms of different
gap widths, diffraction of sound
waves to first minimum and
importance of /w ratio
Explain qualitatively the effects of
loudspeakers of baffles and
enclosures
Use information sources to assess
risk in use of sound sources and
equipment
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Practical Activity
Advancing Physics CD Activity 10D
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Internet Assignment/Power point
presentation/Poster
Class discussion using “Fishbowl”
technique.
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SAC’s
Light and Matter
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Multi-media presentation: Composition of stars and galaxies using spectral analysis
Multi-media presentation: Modeling emission of photons using Microworlds
Data analysis of sources using spectral analysis
Annotated folio of practical activities
Written Report: Risk Assessment
Electric Power
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Data analysis: Efficiency of Various Generators
Annotated folio of practical activities
Written Report: Risk Assessment
Student Designed extended practical investigation
Synchrotron
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Data Analysis: Data provided by Synchrotron
Multimedia presentation: Power point presentation on development of Synchrotron
Multimedia presentation: Microworlds presentation for action of Synchrotron
Written Report: Risk Assessment
Photonics
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Data analysis: Attenuation by Rayleigh scattering and absorption
Multimedia presentation: Description of laser light on Power Point
Written Report: Risk Assessment
Recording and Reproducing Sound
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Annotated folio of practical activities
Data analysis of frequency response curves for a variety of microphones or speakers
Written report on fidelity and frequency response of a sound system.
Multimedia presentation: Microworlds presentation for action of microphone or loudspeaker
Resources
Lawrence, I & Whitehouse, M (2000) Advancing Physics AS 2000. Institute of Physics: UK
Lawrence, I & Whitehouse, M (2001) Advancing Physics A2 2001. Institute of Physics: UK
Dicker, J (2002) Senior Physics Interactive Tutorial CD. Access Education: Aus.
Naylor, S & Keogh B. Concept Cartoon in Science Education
Possible Excursions
Alfred Brash’s Sound House
Swinburne University (Photonics)
Synchrotron