Physics Unit 2A

This learning resource is composed of two unit organisers: Motion and forces and Nuclear Physics.

Motion and forces explores the world of motion, forces and energy in a sporting and leisure context.

Nuclear physics is a journey that begins with the atom, and traces the scientific development of radioactivity.

Please note: different content to the print resource

Please note: different content to the print resource

Book 1 - Use the Force

This book is about motion – velocity, acceleration and forces. It looks at forces involved in sport, car safety and other applications. One of a series comprising SCIENCE450, 451, 452, 453 and 457.

Book 2 - Powerful Stuff

This book is about energy transformations, power and efficiency of energy transfer. One of a series comprising SCIENCE450, 451, 452, 453 and 457.

Book 3 - Gone Fission

This book is about nuclear energy. It explores what radiation is, how nuclear energy is produced and how radioisotopes and used in medicine and industry. One of a series comprising SCIENCE450, 451, 425, 453 and 457.

Book 4 - Show Us What You’ve Got

This book contains a variety of tasks that allow students to gain a greater working understanding of physics principles and their application to practical situations. One of a series comprising SCIENCE450, 451, 452, 453 and 457.

Book 5 - Show Us What You’ve Got - Teaching Resource

This book contains alternative tasks for assessing Unit 2A of the Physics course. One of a series comprising SCIENCE450, 451, 452, 453 and 457.

Book 1 - How Cool is That

This book is about heat energy, what it is, how it moves and its implication for energy saving. One of a series comprising SCIENCE360, 361, 364 and 381.

Book 2 - Turn it On

This book is about charge and energy transfer, and the application of these concepts to situations involving both electrostatics and current electricity. One of a series comprising SCIENCE360, 361, 364 and 381.

Book 3 - Strut Your Stuff

This book contains assessment tasks. Tasks include investigations, extended response tasks and tests, with comprehensive coverage of the outcomes. One of a series comprising SCIENCE360, 361, 364 and 381.

Book 4 - Strut Your Stuff - Teaching Resource

This book is the teachers’ edition of assessment tasks. One of a series comprising SCIENCE360, 361, 364 and 381.