Physics

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Physics is a college preparatory course, in which students learn the fundamental concepts in physics. The course will emphasize the development of an intuitive understanding of physic principles, as well as problem-solving with the use of mathematics.

Semester One Topics:

1. Mechanics
2. Linear Motion
3. Projectile Motion
4. Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion
5. Momentum
6. Circular Motion
7. Rotational Mechanics
8. Universal Gravitation
9. Heat Transfer
10. Thermodynamics

Semester Two Topics:

1. Vibrations and Waves
2. Sound
3. Light
4. Color
5. Reflection and Refraction
6. Electrostatics
7. Electric Fields, Potential, and Current
8. Electric Circuits
9. Magnetism
10. Electromagnetic Induction

Textbook: Holt Physics. Serway, Faughn. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2009.

Prerequisites: Chemistry,  Algebra 2

Parents of public school students must print out a course description to give to their child’s counselor along with an off-campus permission form.