Physics – Weekly grind
5th Yr | Monday or Friday | 6pm
These grinds teach the new Leaving Certificate Higher Level Physics
course. All core topics are delivered within the framework of the new
course, with particular focus on depth of understanding, Science,
Technology and Society, and clear explanation of each required
experiment to develop the skills needed for the Physics in Practice
investigation. Strong emphasis is placed on the exam, including mock and
SEC sample paper questions, to give students a solid foundation for
progression into 6th year. Classes are taught in a clear and structured
manner that helps students understand the principles of physics. All
classes will be recorded, allowing students to revise at their own pace.
Topic covered:
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Mechanics 1 | – Linear motion – Newton’s laws |
| Mechanics 2 | – Moments – Circular motion – Planetary motion – Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.) |
| Sound and Waves | – Doppler Effect – Standing waves – Sound intensity |
| Light | – Reflection – Refraction – Diffraction |
| Electricity 1 | – Nature of charge – Coulomb’s law – Capacitance |
| Electricity 2 | – Resistivity – Resistance – Conductivity – Semiconductors |
| Heat and Temperature | – Thermometers – Specific heat capacity (S.H.C.) – Latent heat |
| Electromagnetism | – Magnets – Electromagnetic induction |
| Modern Physics | – Photoelectric effect – X-rays – Radioactivity |
| Nuclear Energy | – Particle Physics – Cockcroft and Walton |
| Mass-Energy | – Particle Physics – Cockcroft and Walton – Mass-energy |