12 MĀTAI AHUPŪNGAO / PHYSICS
Subject Description
Physics is about how ‘stuff’ works – from the charger for your mobile to the nuclear reactions that keep our sun burning. You will need to have a reasonable level of confidence in mathematics and an interest in combining theory and practical. This course covers the following topics: measurement, mechanics, light and waves, electricity and electromagnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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