

Advanced Higher Physics
#1
Posted 23 February 2004 - 11:07 PM
#2
Posted 25 February 2004 - 06:52 PM
Im always lookin so if i find 1 ill let u no.

P.S What is the advanced physics course like? Compared 2 higher, is it similar or much harder? As i was thinking of chosing, cuz i got my options form for S6.

#3
Posted 30 April 2004 - 08:25 PM
Why Physics?
This course is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the nature of Physics and its applications. It builds on the skills, attitudes and abilities that you have developed at Higher level and provides a challenging experience for those who wish to study the subject in greater depth. The study of Advanced Higher Physics encourages an interest in current developments and applications of physics.
Entry to the course
This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have attained the following
Higher Physics
and
Higher Mathematics
Course Outline
The course is made up of four compulsory units – two 40 hour units and two 20 hour units.
Mechanics (40hours)
Topics studied in this unit include
kinematic relationships and relatavistic motion
angular motion
rotational dynamics
gravitation
simple harmonic motion
wave - particle duality.
Electrical Phenomena (40 hours)
Topics studied in this unit include
electric fields
electromagnetism
motion in a magnetic field
self inductance
forces of nature.
Wave Phenomena (20 hours)
Topics studied in this unit include
waves
interference – division of amplitude
interference – division of wavefront
polarisation.
Physics Investigation (20 hours)
In this unit you are required to carry out an investigation and produce a report of your findings. This involves planning, organisation, designing experiments, collection and analysis of information.
Core Skills
H Problem Solving (Critical Thinking, Planning and Organising, Reviewing and Evaluating)
H Numeracy (Using Graphical Information, Using Numbers)
Assessment
Units are assessed internally by your teacher/lecturer in accordance with SQA guidelines.
The course is assessed by
a written examination, set and marked by the SQA
external assessment of the Investigation Report by the SQA.
This gives some information on it, I am also curious about what the course is like, as I was considering doing it, I doubt I will but it depends if I get my first choices on my options.
#4
Posted 21 May 2004 - 07:11 PM
#5
Posted 26 May 2004 - 01:00 PM
Virtual Higher Physics / Advanced Physics
This company produces intereactive software for Int1 -> Advanced Higher Physics which is very good quality.
Our school bought each pupil a copy of it for Higher / Advanced Higher. It really helps to illustrate the points.

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
But make allowance for their doubting too,
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
#6
Posted 26 May 2004 - 08:19 PM
Notes
Problems
Pen, Paper, Calculator
I just am not into this idea of looking at animations for a disc, although some of them were good.
#7
Posted 27 May 2004 - 03:19 PM
I like 2 use my own revision notes and books!


#8
Posted 19 September 2004 - 11:18 AM
#9
Posted 26 October 2004 - 04:42 PM
#10
Posted 26 October 2004 - 04:59 PM

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
But make allowance for their doubting too,
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
#11
Posted 01 November 2004 - 08:12 PM

#12
Posted 01 November 2004 - 10:05 PM
If i am not here i am somewhere else
#13
Posted 02 November 2004 - 10:29 PM
Angular acceleration is just like normal acceleration except in a circle.
Centripetal force is derived from the fact that there is a tangential velocity, v equal to rw. Supposing this velocity changes over an angle theta (will use x for the angle). The velocity vector will point towards the center of the circle. Differentiating to get the rate of change of velocity will give the centripetal acceleration.
If change in x is small, the change in velocity = v times the change in x if x is measured in radians, since:
2pi.v.dx/2pi = vdx
Thus we get vdx/dt. dx/dt = w so the centripetal acceleration is equal to vw.
Substituting in v=rw we get a = v^2 / r = rw^2.
Since there is an acceleration, there must be a centripetal force equal to ma.
Thus:
F = (mv^2)/r = mrw^2
Hope it helps.
I've been taking notes of scholar to learn all this since I'm not being taught the subject as a course (and the subject was on my Scholar account) - I just think it'd be useful to have notes and at least some knowledge of advanced higher if I'm going to do some physics at university.
#14
Posted 06 November 2004 - 11:36 PM
We are about to move onto unit 1 now, we did 3 first as it is supposed to be easier.

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
But make allowance for their doubting too,
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
#15
Posted 12 November 2004 - 04:44 PM

I used scholar for revision but then once I seen the NAB the questions were set at a much higher standard. Anyone got any tips for revising, resit is soon

#16
Posted 12 November 2004 - 11:00 PM

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
But make allowance for their doubting too,
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
#17
Posted 13 November 2004 - 03:01 PM

I'm totally terrified about it at the moment. I won't use Scholar if the standard is so low. I have PPQs in my class stuff I guess I'll use them...
#18
Posted 12 December 2004 - 03:33 PM
I've got my physics unit 2 nab soon. I was wondering if anyone had done it. My teacher was saying it was quite hard for C level. How has everyone else found it?
#19
Posted 12 December 2004 - 03:39 PM
If i am not here i am somewhere else
#20
Posted 13 December 2004 - 12:42 PM
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