Overview
About Physics
Physics provides opportunities for students to engage with classical and modern understandings of the universe.
Subject summary
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|
| General | Internal assessment (50%)
External assessment (50%) | Up to 4 | Yes |
What will students learn?
In studying Physics, students will learn about:
- thermal, nuclear and electrical physics
- linear motion and waves
- gravity and electromagnetism
- revolutions in modern physics.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- data test (10%)
- student experiment (20%)
- research investigation (20%)
- external examination (50%).
Where can Physics lead?
Studying Physics can lead to:
- science
- engineering
- medicine
- technology.
More information
Email Science@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0444.
