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Physics is the study of matter, energy and their interactions.

The topics of motion, force, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism, and atomic structure are studied in high school.

PHYSICS 20 (5 credits) Semestered
Through the study of physics, students are given an opportunity to explore and understand the natural world and to become aware of the profound influence of physics in their lives. Physics is experimental, creative and imaginative. The focus is on helping students understand the scientific principles behind the natural events they experience and the technology they use in their daily lives. The course will include hands-on laboratory work as well as theoretical work. Energy is the science theme common to all units in Physics 20. The four units of study are:

Unit 1: Kinematics and Dynamics

Unit 2: Circular Motion and Gravitation

Unit 3: Mechanical Waves

Unit 4: Light
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in Science 10 and either 60% in Math 10 P or credit in Math 20 A.

PHYSICS 30 (5 credits) Semestered
The major units of the Physics 30 course are the Conservation Laws, Electric forces and Field, Magnetic Forces and Fields, Nature of the Atom and Wave and Particles. The course includes a major lab component. The focus of this course is to help students understand the physics behind the natural events they experience and the technology they use in their daily lives. Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in Physics 20 and either 60% in Math 20 P or credit in Math 30 A.


Did you know...

Holy Trinity High School is now a Cosmic Ray Research Station. A Cosmic Ray Lab which detects and measures the Cosmic Rays that bombard the Earth’s surface daily has been installed on the roof of the school. Students have the opportunity to participate directly in the calibration of equipment, and the collection, analysis and interpretation of the data collected. Students share this information with other lab sites at other Edmonton Catholic Schools as well as the U of A Center for Subatomic Research. The Alberta Cosmic Ray Project involves leading edge research, and the extra physics opportunities available to students are extensive.