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Each video explores a concept in the context of an examination question.

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Kinematics: video analysis

Physics

M1

Demonstrates video motion analysis using smartphone and explains a complex acceleration question, but applying M1 physics knowledge.

Train down a Slope

Physics

M2

Applies and explores the concepts of Newton's law, action-reaction force pairs and net force on a train down a slope by exploring two physics questions

Torque applied and explained

Physics

M2

Explains how an understanding of torque can be applied to a complex real situation. Modelled and measured in this video

Truck arrestor

Physics

M2

Applies force and acceleration to a truck stopping in an emergency arrestor bed.

Ray tracing diagrams

Physics

M3

Explains how to make/use ray diagrams to find images and their properties. Demonstrates a "compare" style question

Modelling a Pandemic

Investigating Science

M3

Explores a model - looking at a physical, functional model of pandemic spread.

Beat Frequencies

Physics

M3

Explains beat frequencies, the physics of how they arise and how we use them to tune instruments. Demonstrates in the context of an examination question.

Electromagnetism

Physics

M4

Focussed on Working Scientifically Skills - in the context of designing an experiment, the graphing results and using the gradient to infer a value. Discusses exam technique to maximise marks per minute

Models: Gas law

Investigating Science

M4

Explores and explains gas laws in the context of a challenging question, synthesising Avogadro's law with the effect of temperature on pressure.

Electric Circuit behaviour

Physics

M4

Explores series and parallel circuits and the understanding needed to make predictions about circuit behaviour.

Models in Science: Ohm's law

Investigating Science

M4

How to interrogate a model, such as Ohm's law, to predict outcomes in new situations

Projectile motion common misconceptions

Physics

M5

Digs deep into common misconceptions - especially around Newton's revolution. Untangles velocity and acceleration and show how at v=0, there can be acceleration. Applied to a question about a basketball shot.

Interpreting graphical data

Investigating Science

M5

Explores interpreting data and features of graphing

Choosing an appropriate sample for experiments involving humans

Investigating Science

M5

Explore the issues when choosing appropriate samples of humans for a scientific study

Orbital Mechanics , understanding satellites' motion

Physics

M5

Helps with the confusion about centripetal force and gravitational force, applying these to find properties of a satellite's orbit.

Earthquakes & Newton's laws

Investigating Science

M6

Explains how to apply Newton's laws to designing Earthquake resistant buildings

Transformers (why transmission lines are such high voltage)

Physics

M6

Demonstrates typical grid transmission towers large and street level and explains the physics of the energy loss and savings from high voltages.

Electromagnetic braking of a drop saw

Physics

M6

Demonstrates how electromagnetic braking is applied in a real context, explains how to synthesise Yr11 circuits with a Yr 12 application

Doppler Shift

Investigating Science

M6

Demonstrates the Doppler shift with an indigenous instrument

Electromagnetic braking - can it bring a falling object to rest?

Physics

M6

Explains how EM braking arises and the consequences for an object falling under g. Applied to carnival ride. Applies right hand push rule

Reliability and accuracy misconceptions

Investigating Science

M6

Explores reliability and accuracy and addresses the common misconception that "more readings makes you experiment more reliable"

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