Heat, Electricity and Magnetism

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the concept of the state of a substance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the state of a substance in relation to its melting point and boiling point.

2.

Understand conduction, convection and radiation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain the mechanisms of conduction, convection and radiation.

3.

Know about specific heat capacity and latent heat.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Differentiate between temperature and heat including references to specific heat capacity and latent heat.

  • 3.2.

    Accurately perform calculations involving heat transfer

4.

Understand the concepts of electro-magnetic fields.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Describe the properties of permanent magnets and sketch the lines of force around:

    • a) a wire carrying a current
    • b) a solenoid.
5.

Be able to perform calculations related to electricity in terms of current, voltage and resistance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Calculate voltage, currents and power for a network of resistors.