Produces, by experiment, measurements of speed and acceleration. By making accurate measurements of speed and Explains the motion of objects in situations involving constant acceleration, using acceleration, I can relate the Newton’s Second Law. motion of an object to the Applies knowledge of Newton’s Second Law to transport safety, for example, forces acting on it and apply braking distances, seatbelts, airbags and other design features. this knowledge to transport safety. SCN 4-07b Investigates a of factors affecting the strength of electromagnets, for example I can help to design and carry out investigations into the number of coils, size of current, core material or dimensions. strength of magnets and Compares model electromagnets with those used in real life applications looking electromagnets. From for similarities and differences. investigations, I can compare Discusses uses of supermagnets, for example, in MRI machines, computer hard the properties, uses and drives, electric and hybrid motors, audio speakers, electric guitars, and race car commercial applications of engines. electromagnets and supermagnets. SCN 4-08a Calculates the density of a range of materials using the relationship Through experimentation, I can explain floating and Density = mass / volume. sinking in terms of the Investigates the densities of materials to explain their ability to float or sink. relative densities of different materials. SCN 4-08b
By making accurate measurements of speed and acceleration, I can relate the motion of an object to the forces acting on it and apply this knowledge to transport safety. SCN 4-07b Produces, by experiment, measurements of speed and acceleration. Explains the motion of objects in situations involving constant acceleration, using Newton’s Second Law. Applies knowledge of Newton’s Second Law to transport safety, for example, braking distances, seatbelts, airbags and other design features. I can help to design and carry out investigations into the strength of magnets and electromagnets. From investigations, I can compare the properties, uses and commercial applications of electromagnets and supermagnets. SCN 4-08a Investigates a of factors affecting the strength of electromagnets, for example number of coils, size of current, core material or dimensions. Compares model electromagnets with those used in real life applications looking for similarities and differences. Discusses uses of supermagnets, for example, in MRI machines, computer hard drives, electric and hybrid motors, audio speakers, electric guitars, and race car engines. Through experimentation, I can explain floating and sinking in terms of the relative densities of different materials. SCN 4-08b Calculates the density of a range of materials using the relationship Density = mass / volume. Investigates the densities of materials to explain their ability to float or sink.
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