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SPH3U Physics

Program: Science

Course: SPH3U, Physics

Grade: 11

Level: University Preparation

Semester: 1, 2020-2021

Teacher Name: Mr. Hamilton

Contact: ahamilton@rchs.on.ca

Teaching Assistant: Ms. Pollex

This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic

Course Documents

Units Of Study

  • Unit 1 – Sound and Waves
  • Unit 2 – Kinematics
  • Unit 3 – Forces
  • Unit 4 – Energy
  • Unit 5 – Electricity and Magnetism

Unit 5 (Electromagnetism) Resources

Unit Outline Here

Class Notes HERE

Musical Device Project due on Thursday, January 7th

Test on Tuesday, January 19th

Musical Device Project HERE          Details about calculations HERE

Musical Device Project due on Thursday, January 7th

Unit 4 (Sound and Waves) Resources

Unit Outline Here

Class Notes HERE

Test on Thursday, December 17

Unit 3 (Energy) Resources

Unit Outline Here

Class Notes HERE

Ch 5 Quiz         Ch 6 Quiz       Ch 7 Quiz     If you are working from home, please complete and send me your quiz to look over.

Roller Coaster Assignment Due Tuesday, November 24

Specific Heat Capacity Lab due Thursday, November 26

Test on Tuesday, December 1 (90 min class!)

Unit 2 (Forces) Resources

Unit Outline Here

Class Notes HERE

Ch 3 Quiz         Ch 4 Quiz       If you are working from home, please complete and send me your quiz to look over.

Newton’s 2nd Law Lab due on Tuesday, November 3

Test on Tuesday, November 10 (90 min class!)

Unit 1 (Kinematics) Resources

Unit Outline Here

Test on Thursday, October 8

Some Notes from Class HERE

Projectile Assignment – extended to Thurs., Oct. 15

Video Resources

Starting with a d-t Graph, Creating a v-t and a-t Graph

Working Backwards - Starting with a v-t Graph, Creating a d-t Graph

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Class ID: 26247129

Enrollment Key: physics11

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