Unit 1 05 Graphs of Motion 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Interpret Displacement-time () graphs: Gradient = Velocity. Interpret Velocity-time () graphs: Gradient = Acceleration; Area = Displacement. Interpret Acceleration-time () graphs: Area = Change in velocity. Translate between different types of graphs (e.g., sketch from ). Language Goals: Use descriptive verbs: “Accelerating”, “Decelerating”, “Stationary”, … Read more
Unit 1 04 Scalars, Vectors, and Linear Motion 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Distinguish between Scalar and Vector quantities. Understand the differences between Distance vs. Displacement and Speed vs. Velocity. Define speed, velocity, and acceleration using the Ratio Method (Rate of change). Language Goals: Correctly use terms like “Magnitude” and “Direction”. Express rates of change … Read more
Unit 1 03 Errors and Uncertainties 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Distinguish between Precision and Accuracy. Identify Random and Systematic errors. Calculate absolute, fractional, and percentage Uncertainties. Combine uncertainties in calculations (addition, multiplication, powers). Language Goals: Describe data sets using “precise but not accurate” etc. Explain the “source of error” in experiments. 2. Key Terminology … Read more
Unit 1 02 Estimation of Physical Quantities 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Estimate the approximate order of magnitude for length, time, and mass. Develop a “mental scale” for common physical entities. Language Goals: Use phrases like “in the order of…” and “approximately…” to describe scales. Understand the meaning of “Order of Magnitude”. 2. Key Terminology … Read more
Unit 1 01 Physical Quantities and SI Units 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Recall the seven base quantities and their SI units. Understand how to derive units for other physical quantities. Memorize and apply standard prefixes (pico to tera). Language Goals: Master the terminology for “Base Units” and “Derived Units”. Accurately describe the relationship between … Read more