Ever wondered how planes stay in the air, how bridges are built to withstand earthquakes, or how solar panels create electricity?
Physics ATAR equips you to understand and shape the modern world by mastering the laws that govern it.
Study how forces cause motion, apply Newton’s laws, explore the concept of energy conservation, and investigate real-world applications like car crash safety designs.
Explore the properties of waves, sound, and light, understand electrical circuits, and examine the physics behind nuclear energy and radiation technologies.
Skills and Capabilities DevelopedA
pply mathematical and graphical techniques to predict outcomes, conduct experiments measuring motion and energy, model real-world systems using physics principles, use digital technologies to collect and analyse data, and evaluate the societal impacts of nuclear and energy technologies.
Potential Careers
Engineer, Astrophysicist, Renewable Energy Specialist, Medical Physicist, Data Scientist.
Post-School Study Options
Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Physics), Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Physics.
Pre-requisites
State Grade B in Year 10 Science + Mathematics
Ms Kerry-Anne Randall
Head of Science
Kerry.Randall@cewa.edu.au