Physics SPH3U

Physics SPH3U (Grade 11)

How do electric motors and musical instruments work? How does gravity make objects fall? Students who are curious about the world and plan to study engineering, medicine, architecture or science in university will benefit from this course. Through inquiry-based activities, group discussion and problem-solving, students will explore how objects move, why they move and how energy can change from one form to another. They will study how waves move and how to harness the power of electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test the laws of physics. Students will also have an opportunity to work in the Design Technology Lab to build and analyse a number of devices, including a projectile launcher and electric motor.

In order to take this course, it is recommended that you have earned a mark of at least 80% in both Principles of Mathematics MPM2D and Science SNC2D (Grade 10).

Prerequisite: SNC2D