This honors course is designed to give an understanding of classical physics. Physics is the science of the natural laws of the physical universe, which, like the natural moral law, flow through creation, having as their origin the goodness of God. “The beauty of creation reflects the infinite beauty of the Creator and ought to inspire the respect and submission of man’s intellect and will” (New Catechism of the Catholic Church 342). The honors course of study is designed for students who may have an interest in science, math, or engineering or for students who might prefer a more mathematical approach to physics in their high school course of study. This course is appropriate for students preparing to take the AP® Physics 1 exam.
The Physics Core (K) course includes the following topics: measurement, motion in one direction, vectors, motion in two and three dimensions, forces, Newton’s Laws, work, energy, power, momentum circular motion, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, static equilibrium and elasticity, gravity and orbitals, oscillations and harmonic motion, wave motion, sound, wave superposition and interference, electric charge and Coulomb’s Law, electric current and resistance, capacitors, and direct current circuits. In addition to the topics covered in the Core (K) course, the Honors (H) course also includes the following topics, which will prepare students for the AP® Physics 1 exam: statics, fluids, thermodynamics, and relativity.
Kolbe Academy recommends that Physics be taken by the high school student in 11th or 12th grade after the successful completion of Intro to Physics and Chemistry in 8th or 9th, Biology in 9th or 10th, and Chemistry in 10th or 11th. Physics students need to have completed Geometry and Algebra 2 at a minimum. While it is a more rigorous course than the Kolbe Core (K) course of study, the Honors (H) course does not require the use of Calculus to solve problems.
The following resources are only available and included with Kolbe Academy course registration:
- Physics Solutions Manual (available to course teacher via Kolbe Portal)
- Physics Lab Demonstration Videos (optional)
- Physics Lab Demonstrations Booklet (optional)
- Physics Lab Demonstrations Key (optional, available to course teacher via Kolbe Portal)
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