Course Title: Physics 3
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Physics 3
Credit Points: 90.00
Important Information:
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS5645 |
City Campus |
Preparatory |
360T Education |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2020, Term 1 2021 |
Course Coordinator: Stephen Hammond
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4890
Course Coordinator Email: stephen.hammond@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 108.05.007
Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
VCE Physics units 1 & 2 are strongly recommended as a prerequisite.
A concurrent study of VCE 12 Math methods or Further Maths is also desirable.
Course Description
In Physics Units 3 there are three prescribed areas of study: 1. Forces & fields You will investigate electric, magnetic and gravitational fields and the motions of charges and masses within those fields. 2. Electromagnetic induction and transmission of electricity You will investigate, describe, compare and explain the operation of generators and analyse their use in making and transmitting electricity. 3. Newton’s laws, Relativity and energy transformations You will analyse and explain the motion of bodies moving slowly (Newtonian) and fast (Relativistic)
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Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Use knowledge of fields to solve problems involving energy and motion of masses and charges.
2. Apply AC theory to electricity transmission problems
3. Describe the differences between Newtonian and Relativistic motion.
4. Distinguish the similarities and differences between particle and wave theories of light.
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse gravitational, electric and magnetic elds, and use these to explain the operation of motors and particle accelerators and the orbits of satellites.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge outlined in Area of Study 1 and the related key science skills on pages 11 and 12 of the study design.
Key knowledge Fields and interactions
describe gravitation, magnetism and electricity using a field model
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investigate and compare theoretically and practically gravitational, magnetic and electric fields, including
directions and shapes of fields, attractive and repulsive fields, and the existence of dipoles and monopoles
investigate and compare theoretically and practically gravitational fields and electrical fields about a point mass or charge (positive or negative) with reference to:
– the direction of the field
– the shape of the field
– the use of the inverse square law to determine the magnitude of the field
– potential energy changes (qualitative) associated with a point mass or charge moving in the field
investigate and apply theoretically and practically a vector eld model to magnetic phenomena, including shapes and directions of fields produced by bar magnets, and by current-carrying wires, loops and solenoids
identify fields as static or changing, and as uniform or non-uniform.
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Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse and evaluate an electricity generation and distribution system.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge outlined in Area of Study 2 and the related key science skills on pages 11 and 12 of the study design.
• analyse the use of gravitational fields to accelerate mass,
potential energy changes in a uniform gravitational field: Eg = mgΔh
Key knowledge Generation of electricity
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calculate magnetic flux when the magnetic eld is perpendicular to the area, and describe the qualitative effect
of differing angles between the area and the field:ΦB = B⊥ A
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investigate and analyse theoretically and practically the generation of electromotive force (emf) including
AC voltage and calculations
explain the production of DC voltage in DC generators and AC voltage in alternators, including the use of split ring commutators and slip rings respectively.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will need to participate in all learning activities, including class discussions, answering questions, practical activities, tests and other SACTs.
Overview of Learning Resources
You will need to participate in all learning activities, including class discussions, answering questions, practical activities, tests and other SACTs. |
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities.
Assessment will include School Assessed Coursework tasks (SACTs) some done under supervision in class time and other assignments done outside class time.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more. You should discuss the possibility of special Provision with the Year level coordinator.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf ) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc .