Module 4: Electricity and Magnetism

 

Module 4: Electricity and Magnetism is the fourth module of Year 11 HSC Physics. This module explores the concept of charges, electricity and magnetism, and will provide the fundamental knowledge for Module 6: Electromagnetism in Year 12 Physics.

Electrostatics

Inquiry question: How do charged objects interact with other charged objects and with neutral objects?

• Charges, Charged Objects and Electrostatic Force

• Introduction to Electric Fields

• Energy and Work Done in Electric Fields

Electric Circuits

Inquiry question: How do the processes of the transfer and the transformation of energy occur in electric circuits?

• Current, Voltage and Resistance

• Series and Parallel Circuits

• Electrical Energy and Power

• Power and Brightness of Light Bulbs in Series vs Parallel Circuits

• Analysing Complex Circuit Problems

Magnetism

Inquiry question: How do magnetised and magnetic objects interact?

• Magnetic and Magnetised Materials

• Current-carrying Wires and Solenoids