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Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Physics Units 3 & 4Physics Units 3 & 4

2016 Revision Lecture

Presented by:

Alwin Wang

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Welcome!

Physics is an amazing subject and can lead to many unexpectedand exciting opportunities!

Figure: Aerodynamics Example

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Schedule

Morning Session

8:45AM Registration Begins9:05AM Content Block 1 Begins9:50AM Break10:05AM Content Block 2 Begins10:50AM Break11:05AM Content Block 3 Begins11:50AM Lecture Ends

Table: Plan of Action

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Overview:

1 Introduction

Introductory Thoughts

2 Unit 3

3 Unit 4

4 Exam Tips and Tricks

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Difficulty of VCE Physics

How hard is it to get a high study score if I...

Spend every waking minute doing physics exams andevery sleeping minute dreaming of physics textbooks

Do a unit 3 and unit 4 exam for revision every week

Try a practice exams every week or so but nothing else

Only read the textbook and try textbook questions

Just attend a VCE Physics revision lecture

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 5 / 63

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Difficulty of VCE Physics

How hard is it to get a high study score if I...

Spend every waking minute doing physics exams andevery sleeping minute dreaming of physics textbooks

Do a unit 3 and unit 4 exam for revision every week

Try a practice exams every week or so but nothing else

Only read the textbook and try textbook questions

Just attend a VCE Physics revision lecture

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 5 / 63

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Difficulty of VCE Physics

How hard is it to get a high study score if I...

Spend every waking minute doing physics exams andevery sleeping minute dreaming of physics textbooks

Do a unit 3 and unit 4 exam for revision every week

Try a practice exams every week or so but nothing else

Only read the textbook and try textbook questions

Just attend a VCE Physics revision lecture

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 5 / 63

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Difficulty of VCE Physics

How hard is it to get a high study score if I...

Spend every waking minute doing physics exams andevery sleeping minute dreaming of physics textbooks

Do a unit 3 and unit 4 exam for revision every week

Try a practice exams every week or so but nothing else

Only read the textbook and try textbook questions

Just attend a VCE Physics revision lecture

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 5 / 63

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Difficulty of VCE Physics

How hard is it to get a high study score if I...

Spend every waking minute doing physics exams andevery sleeping minute dreaming of physics textbooks

Do a unit 3 and unit 4 exam for revision every week

Try a practice exams every week or so but nothing else

Only read the textbook and try textbook questions

Just attend a VCE Physics revision lecture

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 5 / 63

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My Thoughts on VCE Physics

Figure: How to achieve in VCE Physics?

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This Lecture

So then what can I provide in this lecture?

Detailed look at VCAA Exam structures and styles

Help you identify any weaknesses you have

Explain hard “separator” questions from VCAA

Strategies to tackle hard questions

General advice from a past student

If what you’re after is content and revision summaries, have alook at the printed notes.

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 7 / 63

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This Lecture

So then what can I provide in this lecture?

Detailed look at VCAA Exam structures and styles

Help you identify any weaknesses you have

Explain hard “separator” questions from VCAA

Strategies to tackle hard questions

General advice from a past student

If what you’re after is content and revision summaries, have alook at the printed notes.

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 7 / 63

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

This Lecture

So then what can I provide in this lecture?

Detailed look at VCAA Exam structures and styles

Help you identify any weaknesses you have

Explain hard “separator” questions from VCAA

Strategies to tackle hard questions

General advice from a past student

If what you’re after is content and revision summaries, have alook at the printed notes.

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 7 / 63

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

This Lecture

So then what can I provide in this lecture?

Detailed look at VCAA Exam structures and styles

Help you identify any weaknesses you have

Explain hard “separator” questions from VCAA

Strategies to tackle hard questions

General advice from a past student

If what you’re after is content and revision summaries, have alook at the printed notes.

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 7 / 63

Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

This Lecture

So then what can I provide in this lecture?

Detailed look at VCAA Exam structures and styles

Help you identify any weaknesses you have

Explain hard “separator” questions from VCAA

Strategies to tackle hard questions

General advice from a past student

If what you’re after is content and revision summaries, have alook at the printed notes.

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 7 / 63

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Overview:

1 Introduction

2 Unit 3

Motion in One and Two Dimensions

Electronics and Photonics

3 Unit 4

4 Exam Tips and Tricks

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Process for Calculation Questions

Figure: Process for Calculation Questions

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Use of Constant Acceleration Formulae

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Pulleys

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Projectile Motion Speed

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Projectile Motion Range

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Centripetal Force

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Banked Circular Motion

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Simple Harmonic Motion*

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Simple Harmonic Motion*

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Simple Harmonic Motion*

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Kepler’s Law

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Explanation Questions

Newton’s Third Law

Inelastic Collisions

Normal Force/Tension in Vertical Circular Motion

Apparent Weight

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Explanation Questions

Newton’s Third Law

Inelastic Collisions

Normal Force/Tension in Vertical Circular Motion

Apparent Weight

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Explanation Questions

Newton’s Third Law

Inelastic Collisions

Normal Force/Tension in Vertical Circular Motion

Apparent Weight

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Explanation Questions

Newton’s Third Law

Inelastic Collisions

Normal Force/Tension in Vertical Circular Motion

Apparent Weight

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Contact Forces

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Momentum

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Circular Motion

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Apparent Weight

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Analysis of Circuits

Figure: Process for Explanation Questions

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Diodes in Parallel Circuits

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Diodes in Parallel Circuits

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Voltage Divider Circuits

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Amplifiers

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Modulation and Demodulation

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Common Explanation Questions

Earlier/later switch on for voltage dividers

Amplifier definition

Modulation and Demodulation

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Common Explanation Questions

Earlier/later switch on for voltage dividers

Amplifier definition

Modulation and Demodulation

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Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Common Explanation Questions

Earlier/later switch on for voltage dividers

Amplifier definition

Modulation and Demodulation

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Voltage Dividers

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Amplifiers

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Modulation and Demodulation

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Overview:

1 Introduction

2 Unit 3

3 Unit 4

Electric Power

Interactions of Light and Matter

4 Exam Tips and Tricks

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Interactions of Magnets

Draw a magnetic field

Force and rotation of a DC motor

Split ring commutator vs. slip ring alternator

Induction

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Interactions of Magnets

Draw a magnetic field

Force and rotation of a DC motor

Split ring commutator vs. slip ring alternator

Induction

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Introduction Unit 3 Unit 4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Interactions of Magnets

Draw a magnetic field

Force and rotation of a DC motor

Split ring commutator vs. slip ring alternator

Induction

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Interactions of Magnets

Draw a magnetic field

Force and rotation of a DC motor

Split ring commutator vs. slip ring alternator

Induction

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Solenoid Magnetic Field

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DC Motor

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Commutator vs. Alternator

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Commutator vs. Alternator

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Faraday’s Law

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Faraday’s Law

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Faraday’s Law

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Lenz’s Law

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Transmission of Electricity

Operation of Transformers

Power Loss during Transmission

Figure: Example Multi-part Question

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Transmission of Electricity

Operation of Transformers

Power Loss during Transmission

Figure: Example Multi-part Question

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Operation of Transformers

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Power Loss

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Calculation Questions

Path Difference

Estimate Plank’s Constant

Energy of Electrons

Atomic Spectra

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Calculation Questions

Path Difference

Estimate Plank’s Constant

Energy of Electrons

Atomic Spectra

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Calculation Questions

Path Difference

Estimate Plank’s Constant

Energy of Electrons

Atomic Spectra

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Calculation Questions

Path Difference

Estimate Plank’s Constant

Energy of Electrons

Atomic Spectra

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Path Difference

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Plank’s Constant

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Energy of Electrons

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Atomic Spectra

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Theory Questions

Figure: Process for Explanation Questions

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Young’s Double Split Experiment

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The Photoelectric Effect

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The Photoelectric Effect

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Electron Standing Waves

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Overview:

1 Introduction

2 Unit 3

3 Unit 4

4 Exam Tips and Tricks

Exam Preparation

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Lead up to the Exam

Figure: How to achieve in VCE Physics?

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Cheat Sheet

My only advise: Personalise it.

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Tackling the Final Exam

Short answer: Write your solution in the box provided

Long answer: Show all working clearly

Explanation: Clear logical flow that is not a generic definition

Multiple Choice: Write your working for double checking later

Make sure to keep track of the time!!

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VCAA Grade Distribution

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Good Luck!

If you have any questions from today, or you feel like I didn’tcover a topic in enough detail for you, don’t hesitate to ask me!

Alwin Wangalwin@atarnotes.com

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Good Luck!

If you have any questions from today, or you feel like I didn’tcover a topic in enough detail for you, don’t hesitate to ask me!

Alwin Wangalwin@atarnotes.com

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 63 / 63

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Good Luck!

If you have any questions from today, or you feel like I didn’tcover a topic in enough detail for you, don’t hesitate to ask me!

Alwin Wangalwin@atarnotes.com

c© 2016 Alwin Wang 63 / 63