Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Unit Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand forces in action.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1.
Explain types of forces acting in given situations.
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1.2.
Find the position of centre and gravity of a uniform body, justifying the answer.
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1.3.
Analyse and identify key forces acting on the human body in a given situation.
2.
Understand static and hydrostatic pressure.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1.
Explain situations in which different combinations of forces and areas create different pressures.
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2.2.
Analyse the movement of gases in relation to atmosphere pressure.
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2.3.
Explain how pressure changes are accommodated by biological systems.
3.
Understand the fundamental concepts of electricity.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1.
Explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance.
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3.2.
Calculate the electrical resistance of various components.
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3.3.
Explain how electricity is generated.
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3.4.
Calculate the electrical resistance of various components (see diploma guide).
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3.5.
Solve problems involving the lens formula (see diploma guide).
4.
Understand the fundamental concepts of radiation.
Assessment Criteria
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4.1.
Distinguish between the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
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4.2.
Explain sources of environmental radiation:
a) natural sources
b) Distinguish between the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.-made sources.
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4.3.
Analyse health effects of environmental radiation.