AS 92045 · 5 credits · Internal
Physical phenomenon investigation
Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
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You need to carry out a physics investigation and show you understand what you've investigated. This means describing the physics concepts involved, what you've measured or observed, and how your evidence supports your explanation. You'll be marked on how well you explain the connections between your results and the physics concepts you've learned about.
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What you actually do
- ·Plan and carry out an investigation into a real physical phenomenon (like a falling object, light through a prism, or electrical power).
- ·Gather numerical data and observations as evidence through hands-on experimentation.
- ·Process your raw data by doing calculations, creating tables, or drawing graphs to make the evidence more meaningful.
- ·Describe the physics concepts and relationships that are involved in your phenomenon using your processed evidence.
- ·Explain how your results connect to the physics ideas you've learned, showing the links between what happened and why it happened.
AAchieved
You describe the physics concepts and relationships involved in your phenomenon and use your processed evidence to support your description.
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