INTEGRATED PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY 1A
SYLLABUS
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Scientific method, Measurement &Safety | Class rules Lab safety. Safety contract Nature of science Measurements. Scientific method. Hypothesis. |
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Motion and Force | Acceleration and Momentum |
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Energy | Conservation of Energy during transformations. Conservation of Mass during changes. |
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Work and Simple Machines | Work, power, efficiency, mechanical advantage. |
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Thermal Energy | Heat and temperature. Heat transfer. Convection, conduction, radiation. Thermal conductivity. Heating and cooling. |
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Electrical Energy | Series and parallel circuits. Electrical conductivity. Electrical current, magnetic field. Electric generator. Batteries, incandescent bulbs and environment. |
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Waves | Electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic spectrum. Reflection, refraction and absorption of waves. Uses. Spectral analysis. |
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Sound Energy | Similarities between sound and light waves. Wave interactions, interference, reflection and resonance. Applications. |
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Light Energy | Visible light. White light, color. Reflection and refraction of waves. Polarization. |
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Energy sources | Hydroelectric, solar, nuclear, fossil fuels. Alternative sources, wind, geothermal. Environmental and economic impact. |
| Magnetism. Nuclear Physics. | Applications |