A: Mechanical Systems
A.1: explain the importance of force direction and magnitude
Coulomb Force (Static)
Pith Ball Lab
A.3: describe the relationship between force, lever arm, and torque
Torque and Moment of Inertia
A.5: analyse motion with constant acceleration (non uniform motion)
Atwood Machine
Feed the Monkey (Projectile Motion)
Free-Fall Laboratory
Golf Range
A.6: explain acceleration that occurs as a result of unbalanced force (Newton?s second law of motion)
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Free-Fall Laboratory
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
A.7: explain the basic difference between linear and rotational motion
Inclined Plane - Rolling Objects
Torque and Moment of Inertia
A.8: solve common problems involving work, force, and distance
Pulley Lab
A.9: analyse the nature and transformation of energy in a mechanical system
Energy Conversion in a System
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
A.10: analyse the efficiency of a mechanical system
Pulley Lab
B: Fluid Systems
B.4: explain buoyancy and fluid displacement (Archimedes? principle)
Archimedes' Principle
C: Thermal Systems
C.1: explain the significance of temperature and temperature differences in thermal systems
Calorimetry Lab
C.3: analyse the transfer of thermal energy
Energy Conversion in a System
C.4: analyse change of state in a thermal system
Calorimetry Lab
Phase Changes
C.6: explain the relationship between thermal resistance, temperature difference, and rate of heat flow in a thermal system
Calorimetry Lab
C.7: analyse the relationship between the transfer of thermal energy and the physical attributes of the material through which it is transferred
Energy Conversion in a System
D: Electrical Systems
D.4: analyse DC circuits
Advanced Circuits
Circuits
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020