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SACE Physics Program 2 – Exemplar
This program articulates with learning and assessment plan 2
Term 1
Week 1
Science Understanding
1.1 Projectile Motion
Review of motion concepts
 Vectors, scalars, significant figures
 Terminology
 Conditions for projectile motion
 Equations of motion
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1.2 Forces and Momentum
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Air resistance and drag force
 Projectile Launcher
 Angle of projection and
range relationship
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 Dropping a ball bearing
through a viscous liquid
 Terminal velocity
 Error analysis in
experiments
 Swimming in
syrup
discussion
 Factors
affecting
aerodynamics
 Using
momentum to
predict
neutrinos
 Simple collisions (formative
experiment)
Review of force concepts
Momentum and Newton’s Second Law
Conservation of momentum and Newton’s
third law
Momentum using vectors
 Momentum using multiimage diagrams
 Applications of momentum
 Rockets, solar sails
1.3 Circular motion and gravitation
Ref: A503165, 0.4
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Science as a
Human
Endeavour
Science Inquiry
 Rocket demonstration
 Air tracks
 Centripetal force with glass
tube and stopper (formative
Assessment
Investigations folio
task 1: Design
Experiment
 Analysis of
scenes from
movies
 Black holes,
dark matter,
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Circular motion concepts
Applications (including banked curves)
Gravitational field strength
Law of Universal Gravitation
Satellites
Kepler’s Laws of planetary Motion
Satellites and their applications
Review / Catch up time
1.4 Einstein’s relativity
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Frames of reference
Lorentz factor
Time dilation
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Length contraction
Relativistic momentum
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2.1 Electric Fields
Ref: A503165, 0.4
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Science as a
Human
Endeavour
other celestial
bodies
Science Inquiry
experiment)
 Predicting appearance of
comets
 Predicting the mass of stars
and planets, using their
natural satellites
 Satellite tracking
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 Hubble Space
Telescope
 Evidence supporting time
dilation
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 Evidence for
Einstein’s
postulates
 Evidence
against
Einstein’s
postulates
 Twin paradox
 Difficulties
obtaining
evidence for
length
contraction
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 Use of application/detector
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 Use and
 Relativity and GPS
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Assessment
SAT1: (Subtopics1.1,
1.2, 1.3)
Formative Test on
Subtopic 1.4
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Review of concepts
Coulomb’s Law
Vector addition and Coulomb’s Law
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Science as a
Human
Endeavour
application of
electric fields
Science Inquiry
to measure electric field
strength and test
relationship
(formative experiment)
Assessment
1 Qq
4 0 r 2
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Representations of electric fields
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Use of E  F q and E 
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Principle of superposition (electric fields)
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Hollow conductors
Fields near sharp points
Corona discharge
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4 0 r 2
 Corona discharges
 van de Graaf generator
 Different units of energy
 Strong electric
fields
 Particle
accelerators
 Teltron tube (formative
experiment)
 Cathode ray
tubes
2.2 Motion of charged particles in electric
fields
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Work done and electric fields
Using W  qV and E  V d
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Acceleration of charged particles in electric
fields
Use of equations of motion
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2.3 Magnetic fields
Ref: A503165, 0.4
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 Comparison between
Subtopic 1.1 and sub-topic
2.2
 Use mobile
application/detector to
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Investigations Folio:
Charge to mass ratio
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Representations of magnetic fields
Magnetic fields in current carrying wires
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2 r
2.4 Motion of charged particles in magnetic
fields
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Review / Catch up time
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2.5 Electromagnetic Induction
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Concept of magnetic force
Magnetic force acting on moving, charged
particles
Use of F  IlB sin  and
F  qvB sin 
Centripetal acceleration of charged particles
at right angles to magnetic field
Use of r  mv qB
Function and operation of a cyclotron
Use of T  2 m qB and K  q2 B2r 2 2m
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Concept of magnetic flux
Electromagnetic induction
Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s law
Solving problems using Faraday’s law and
Lenz’s law
Generators
Transformers
Ref: A503165, 0.4
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Science as a
Human
Endeavour
Science Inquiry
Assessment
of an electron
measure magnetic field
strength to verify
relationship (formative
experiment)
 Realistic values of magnetic
field strength
 Solenoids, electromagnets
 Current balance (formative
experiment)
 Building a motor
 Teltron tube
 Charge to mass ratio of an
electron (formative
experiment)
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 Simulations
 Use and
application of
electromagnetic
induction
 Output of generators
 Transformers in
everyday life
 AC, DC, Edison
Loudspeakers
Motors
Generators
Magnetic fields
in electron
microscopes
 Maglev trains
SAT2: (sub-topics 2.1,
2.2, 2.3, 2.4)
Formative Test on subtopic 2.5
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Solving problems with
Vp
Vs
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np
Trial examinations
3.1 Wave behaviour of light
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Generation of electromagnetic radiation
from oscillating charges
Use of antennas/polarisation
Coherent, monochromatic, and
incandescent light sources
Constructive and destructive interference
Principle of superposition
Young’s double slit experiment
Calculations, graphs, problem-solving
Use of d sin   m and y   L d .
Transmission diffraction grating
3.2 Wave-particle duality
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Photon model of light
Use of E  hf and p  h 
Ref: A503165, 0.4
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Assessment
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Science as a
Human
Endeavour
and Tesla
Science Inquiry
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 Polarisation paradox
 Speckle effect
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 Radio, WiFi,
antenna
 Data storage
 Lasers and double slit
 Microwaves and double slit
(formative experiment)
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 Use of white light on
transmission diffraction
grating (formative
experiment)
 Vapour lamps and spectra
 Element identification
 Transmission
diffraction
gratings and
disks
 Solar sails
 Use of LEDs to measure
Planck’s constant
(formative experiment)
 ‘ultraviolet
catastrophe’
 Use and
application of
the
SAT3: SIS and
extended response
Formative trial exam
Investigations Folio:
SHE task
Investigations Folio:
Photoelectric effect
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Photoelectric effect
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3.3 The structure of the atom
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X-rays
Generating –X-rays
Use of f max  eV h
Wave behaviour of particles
Davisson-Germer experiment
Line emission spectra
Energy level diagrams
Line emission spectrum of hydrogen
Line absorption spectrum
Fraunhofer lines
Flourescence
Incandescence
Population inversion, metastable states,
stimulated emission lasers
Review
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Nuclear fission
Use of and calculating energy emitted in
nuclear reactions
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Uranium enrichment
Nuclear reactors
Ref: A503165, 0.4
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 Electron microscopes
 X-rays in medicine
 Flame tests
 Spectroscopes
 Simulations
 Analysis of solar spectra
 Analysis of different
absorption spectra
 Laser safety
Science as a
Human
Endeavour
photoelectric
effect
 Use and
application of
X-rays
 Significance of
DavissonGermer
experiment
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 Identification of
elements in
stars
 Applications of
lasers
 Relationship
between
spectra and
temperature
 Chain reactions
 Forces and energy at an
atomic level
 Function of reactors
 Challenges of fusion
Assessment
SAT4: (Subtopics 3.1,
3.2, 3.3)
 Manhattan
project
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Nuclear fusion
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Revision
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Revision
Science Inquiry
reactors
 Gravity and fusion reactions
in the sun
 Product of isotopes
Science as a
Human
Endeavour
Assessment
 Nuclear
weapons
 Nuclear power
safety/dangers
 Star cycles
 Ethics of
nuclear energy
Revision
Revision
Ref: A503165, 0.4
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