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Physics

Physics. Atkinson. Good reasons to pick a subject. Personal Interest Aptitude – High Achievement Possible Course requirement Career prospects. 1. Personal Interest. Liking the course content is half the battle . Subject Content.

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Physics

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  1. Physics Atkinson

  2. Good reasons to pick a subject • Personal Interest • Aptitude – High Achievement Possible • Course requirement • Career prospects

  3. 1. Personal Interest • Liking the course content is half the battle

  4. Subject Content The study of Physics for Leaving Certificate is broken down into eight sections or topic areas:  • (a) Six compulsory sections(b) Two option sections (Higher paper only, one to be done)

  5. 1. Optics / Waves: the study of light and sound 2. Mechanics: time, space, distance, speed and acceleration.3. Heat: changes of state, energy conversions and mathematical problems.4. Electricity: develops on from simple circuits to more detailed concepts.5. Electricity and Magnetism: gravity, relationship between electricity and magnetism, study of how a motor works, ac. and dc. circuits and phenomena with real world applications.6. Atomic Physics: cathode rays, x-rays, radioactive decay, fission and fusion, nuclear reactors and real world applications.

  6. Option sections 1. Particle Physics: recent type of physics, delving into the new discoveries leading to a better understanding of the formation of the universe and where we came from.2. Applied Electricity: detailed study of electricity and the working of a motor developing from electricity already studied.

  7. 2. Aptitude • Honours Junior Cert Maths required • Honours Maths L Cert advisable • Students should have an eye for detail, enjoy problem-solving & understanding how things work • Formulae to be studied, memorized and applied to experiments • Demanding subject

  8. Don’t close the door on opportunities

  9. 3. Course requirement • Subject requirement for your chosen course/career

  10. 4. Career opportunities Students considering a career in any mathematical or scientific discipline, such as finance, statistics, engineering, physics, astronomy or computer science.

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