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Tertiary Foundation Certificate Physics
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Tertiary Foundation Certificate Physics
Foundation Courses
Foundation Physics
An introductory course for students who have not previously studied physics. Topics include the nature of light; wave motion; basic mechanics of motion in a straight line, including the concepts of momentum and energy; an introduction to heat.
Restriction: PHYSICS 91F, 91P
Foundation Physics 2
A second foundation course for students who understand the basic mechanics of motion in a straight line. Further mechanics, including equilibrium, projectile motion, rotational motion and gravitation. Electromagnetism, including electrostatics, elementary circuits and the effects of magnetic fields.
Restriction: PHYSICS 92F