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Subjects: Physics

  • Circular Motion & Momentum

    Topics covered: Accelerated circular motion, tangential acceleration, rotational motion, angular velocity, the principle of
    conservation of linear momentum.

  • The Three Laws of Motion

    Topics covered: Newton’s First Law of Motion, force & inertia, Newton’s Second Law of Motion, equilibrium, static & kinetic friction, normal force.

  • Work & Energy

    Topics covered: Work & joules, power, kinetic energy, the work-kinetic energy principle, gravity & the gravitational constant, the law of universal gravitation.

  • Planetary Motion & Harmonic Motion

    Topics covered: Kepler’s First Law, ellipse, Kelpler’s Second Law, Kepler’s Third Law, simple harmonic motion, Hooke’s Law, gravitational potential energy, frequency, amplitude.

  • Heat

    Topics covered: Heat, specific heat capacity, calorie, phase change, latent heat, heat of fusion, heat of vaporization.

  • Thermodynamics

    Topics covered: The first law of thermodynamics; internal energy; isovolumetric, isobaric & adiabatic processes; the second law of thermodynamics; heat engine; efficiency; entropy.

  • Physics – Teaching Systems – Super Pack

    Contains Modules 1-9. Includes: The Basics, Vectors & Velocity, Kinematics, Circular Motion and Momentum, The Three Laws of Motion, Work & Energy, Planetary Motion and Harmonic Motion, Heat, Thermodynamics.

  • The Basics

    Topics covered: Scientific notation, scalars, vectors, kinematics.

  • Catching The Sun: The Physics of Solar Energy

    Two forms of energy that we use every day are electrical energy and heat. During the 20th century we came to rely on fossil fuels as the ultimate source of these energy forms but now, energy from renewable sources is becoming more commonly used. This program investigates the three main ways in which we currently use solar energy to power our homes: solar hot water, solar photovoltaic – solar panels to generate electricity directly, and solar thermal arrays that use heat from sunlight to generate electricity in large commercial plants. We explain the science involved in each type in straightforward terms, look at practical considerations and take a look at new developments in this exciting area of renewable energy generation.

  • The Physics of Medical Imaging

    Technological advances developed from our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, has provided medical technologists sophisticated tools with which to analyze and interpret bodily process for diagnostic purposes. These methods are usually non-invasive processes for identifying and monitoring diseases or injuries of the body by using images representing internal anatomical structures and organs of the body. Ultrasound, compute axial tomography, positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, are methods that can often provide clear diagnostic pictures without surgery. A magnetic resonance image (MRI) scan provides a view of bone, nerves and other soft tissues. The medical practitioner can view the MRI films and diagnose ailments such as a pinched nerve, a degenerative disc or a tumor. Perhaps the greatest advantage of each of these techniques is their ability to allow diagnosis without the need for surgery. Diagnostic imaging expands the knowledge of practitioners and the practice of medicine.