Module 2: Dynamics

 

Module 2: Dynamics is the second module of Year 11 HSC Physics. This module introduces the concept of forces and builds on the kinematics topics from Module 1. 

Forces

Inquiry question: How are forces produced between objects and what effects do forces produce? 

• What is a Force? Types of Forces

• What is Net Force?

• Newton's Laws of Motion

• Everyday Examples of Newtonian Laws

• Equilibrium and Net Force

Forces, Acceleration and Energy

Inquiry question: How can the motion of objects be explained and analysed? 

• Motion with Constant Force

• Forces on an Inclined Plane

• Systems Involving Multiple Masses

• Masses Hanging From a Pulley

• Systems Involving an Inclined Surface and Pulley

• Work and Energy

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Conservation of Energy Calculation Problems

• Energy and Power

Momentum, Energy and Simple Systems

Inquiry question: How is the motion of objects in a simple system dependent on the interaction between the objects? 

• Momentum and Law of Conservation of Momentum

• Momentum Conservation in Two Dimensions

• Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

• Impulse and Change in Momentum

• Force versus Time Graphs, and Impulse