A set of videos to help you write up your advanced higher project report.
In this section I’ll add information about how to write up your AH Project. Here is the first installment. Nothing great, but just to set up your document so that you gain the Structure mark
Being edited!
If you’ve time this is a great little document from Queen’s University Belfast,
Welcome to the 2021-22 AH Physics course. Another year, another journey together. I hope you feel that this site meets your requirements and that you can find the materials that you need.
Check out MrStewart’s YouTube channel for some great clear explanations from this course.
1b Mechanics Learning Outcomes 1 Questions
1b Mechanics Learning Outcomes 1 Answers
1c homework on differentiation
RMA-726390 A set of Problem Solving Questions based on the original HSDU material by Andrew McGuigan, in pdf format
RMA 726390 A set of Problem Solving Questions based on the original HSDU material by Andrew McGuigan, in word format
Gravity Wells in infographics!
Gravitational Waves
Resources: Notes and video (flash learning AH CfE Virtual Physics)
Read the notes, watch the video and answer the questions below, in a way that makes them form a good note about the subject.
Here is a nice little video on Standing Waves. Standing waves are formed when a wave interferes with its reflection to produce nodes and antinodes.
…..and here is the explanation for the standing wave video
Below are some cracking resources from Sally Weatherly, find her here!
Below are some accumulated resources. Thanks to all of those who produced them.
ah-quanta-summary notes problems-2015 Thanks to RGC for these notes
quanta-and-waves-student-booklet-i-ror Thanks to Mr Orr for these.
Quanta and Waves Student booklet I ROR pdf version of the above
4.2 Energy changes during simple harmonic motion
ah waves summary notes and problems 2013 RGC notes thanks for these
PhysicsQuantaandWaves_tcm4-726389 Andrew McGuigan Numerical Questions
ah quanta summary notes and problems 2015 LA
ah quanta tutorial solutions 2015
ah uncertainties experiments 2013
ah waves summary notes and problems 2013
ah waves tutorial solutions 2013
stellar physics pdf stellar physics.doc
Properties_of_stars_and_stellar_evolution
cosmic-rays A quick research task on cosmic rays.
cosmic-rays-answers The answers to the sheet above.
solar-wind-magnetosphere-answers
Scientist think that the Earth is due a “Magnetic Flip” Research this starting at the link below and then answer the AH Revised question on this from the 2015 Paper Q11
Here is a Radio 4 programme talking about the consequences of a polar flip. If you want to view further programmes click on the link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/curious case of Rutherford and Fry
The number of sunspots is an indication of solar activity. Research this and then complete the AH Revised 2013 paper Q6.
Quantum Tunnelling – strange but true
Background
What is the Uncertainty Principle? Minute Physics
Quantum Tunnelling is the process by which a particle gets across a barrier that it cannot classically pass.
It is related to wave-particle duality in that it is a result of the wave nature of a particle.
The probability of the particles getting through the barrier drops exponentially with the thickness of the barrier.
“>What is Quantum Tunnelling? Minute Physics
How to walk through walls- Quantum Tunnelling
Is Quantum Tunnelling faster than the speed of light?
PhysicsQuantaandWaves_tcm4-726389
Tutorial AH Revised Booklet v2
December 2020
NB You do not have to do these in any particular order, although it would be easier to do some before the others!
http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ah_cphy_unit1.pdf
Some really important information before starting out on your project. Plus some references you might wish to consult.
An adaptation of Tom Balanowski’s notes by Mr Bailey. This is a useful guide to teachers preparing students for their AH Physics Project. PLANNING is the KEY.
If you are not familiar with Excel can I recommend you spending a bit of time looking over the post in the BGE section (link below). I’ll add a further advanced part for you below.
Other packages are available and some are more robust such as R but I am not sure whether I will introduce that to you now.
https://www.mrsphysics.co.uk/advanced/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hookes-Law-Table-in-Excel.mp4
Note Document 6772 IS NOT CURRENT. It is based on AH from 2000-2015, but it does contain some useful hints, tricks and examples. Caveat emptor!Episode 228 – The Young modulus_0
episode-229-1-analysis-of-tensile-testing-experiments
Here is a little document to start you on some revision. The answers are given at the end, but don’t cheat.
definitions RM&A pdf definitions RM&A word
I’ll add some more on other topics later.
Thanks to H Stark for her 10 week Revision Plan, you’ve just enough time if you start NOW!
But here is a great video to help you understand what is happening
Quantum Theory Full Documentary
The link below is to the brilliant video with Brian Greene- this should get you thinking.
https://youtu.be/CBrsWPCp_rs?t=207
this link is set up so you miss the blurb at the beginning.
Or closer to home check out this video
Here is a link to brief notes on the important discoveries leading to the Quantum Mechanics ideas we know today.
The Sectrets of Quantum Physics
Here is a link to a presentation that I gave for the IoP on AH Uncertainties.
The slides are 1GB, so you might want to ask me to share those some other way. Here is a pdf of the slides, including example SQA Uncertainty questions
Below is attached various useful documents to assist you in this vital part of the course. It is when you begin to use this material when going through your own experiments that it will become clear. Take time to read and understand it.
AH uncertainties summary notes 2013 These are a great set of notes produced by SSERC.
Here is a pdf of the talk I did for Physics teachers on Uncertainties in AH Physics. If you want the powerpoint you’ll need to get in touch as it is 1GB!
Below is the presentation. It was made for teachers, but there are quite a few bits suitable for students. Maybe I should edit it for students. Let me know..
UPSN Uncerts These are the content statements covering this topic from the May 2016 Course Support Notes.
AH physics graphical uncertainties
Uncertainties notes Mrs Physics’ AH Uncertainty Notes based on the pdf file by N Fancey and G Millar.
AH uncertainties experiments 2013 Experiment sheets produced by SSERC.
AH uncertainties tutorial 2013 Questions from Robert Gordon College.
AH uncertainties tutorial solutions 2013 The solutions from Robert Gordon College. Q1 updated. I’ll need to check through the rest.
Use this document very sparingly, it is not compatible with some of the AH mark scheme, especially in that it recommends you always round UP in an uncertainty. This is NOT what you should do at AH.- You’ve been warned! Contact me if you have concerns.
Reading the Vernier Scale on the Travelling Microscope
Hope these help you through your course. I suggest you read them through several times and quite carefully.
Here is a link to a presentation I gave for the IoP on AH Uncertainties. It is worth AH students checking it out.
December 2020
