Applied Physics/Technology is a high school course in 6- Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion

applied science for vocational-technical and college- 7- Terminal Velocity

bound students. The material studied shows how 8- Mass Vs Weight
technical concepts can be analyzed and applied to 9- Calculating Force due to Friction
equipment and devices in mechanical, fluid, electrical, 10- The Four Fundamental Forces
and thermal energy systems. The course is designed for 11- Gravitational Force
students to explore and apply the principles of technology
6- Kinematics in 2 Dimensions
in a classroom setting with hands-on laboratory activities.
1- What Do Vectors Represent?
Within each chapter are several pages that cover topics
2- Trig Ratios – Review
such as motion, forces, electricity, magnetism, waves,
3- Using Vector Addition
and quantum physics.
4- Type I – Adding Perpendicular Vectors
1- Introduction 5- Type II – Finding Perpendicular Components
6- Type III – Adding NON-Perpendicular Vectors
7- Type IV – Finding an Equilibrant
2- Math and Measurements
8- Intro to Projectile Motion
1- Making Measurements
9- Projectiles Launched Horizontally
2- Organizing Collected Data
10- Projectiles Launched at an Angle
3- Vector Vs Scalar Measurements
11- Describing Circular Motion
4- SI Units
12- Changing Circular Motion
5- Significant Figures
6- Using Significant Figures
7- Scientific Notation 7- Dynamics in 2 Dimensions
8- Converting Between Units 1- Equillibrium
2- Tension Force
3- What is Science?
3- Inclined Plane
1- The Nature of Science
2- Scientific Knowledge 8- Momentum
3- Investigating Science 1- Momentum and Impulse
4- Using Models to Explain 2- Conservation of Momentum
5- Science’s Impact on Society 3- Linear Collisions
6- What is Physics?

9- Energy, Work, & Power

4- Kinematics in 1 Dimension 1- Work Energy Theorem
1- Distance and Displacement 2- When Force is Applied at an Angle
2- Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration 3- Power
3- Using Graphs to Describe Motion 4- Types of Energy
4- Relative Velocity 5- Mechanical Energy
5- Constant Acceleration Problems 6- Conservation of Mechanical Energy

10- Mechanics Project

5- Dynamics in 1 Dimension
11- Mid-Term
1- What is a Force?
2- Types of Forces
3- Free Body Diagrams
4- Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
5- Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
12- Electricity 17- Atomic Physics
1- Electric Charge 1- Quantization of Energy
2- Electric Force 2- Dual Nature of Light
3- Electric Fields 3- The Four Fundamental Forces
4- Electric Potential 4- Fundamental Particles
5- Static Electricity
6- Current Electricity
18- Physics and Space
7- Measuring Electric Current
1- The Big Bang Theory
8- Electrical Circuits
2- How Planets Move
9- Circuit Diagrams
10- Kirchoff’s Circuit Laws
19- Modern Physics
13- Magnetism
1- Quantum Physics
1- Properties of Magnets
2- Theory of Special Relativity
2- Electromagnetism
3- Theory of General Relativity
3- Right-Hand Rules
4- Unification of Physics
4- Using Electromagnetism
5- Elecromagnetic Induction
6- Using Electromagnetic Induction 20- Theory of Everything Project
1- Theory of Everything
14- Waves
1- Types of Waves
2- Measuring Waves 21- Final Exam
3- Sound 22- Course Evaluation
4- Light
5- Wave Interactions
6- The Doppler Effect

15- Optics
1- Law of Reflection
2- Mirrors and Ray Diagrams
3- Mirror Equations
4- Snell’s Law and Refraction
5- Lenses and Ray Diagrams
6- Thin Lens Equation
7- Special Effects of Light

16- Thermodynamics
1- Temperature Vs. Heat
2- Laws of Thermodynamics
3- Methods of Heat Transfer
4- Kinetic Molecular Theory
5- Ideal Gases
6- Water’s Special Properties