Physics

STAGE 2 - 2026

Physics

Year 12

Length

Full Year (20 SACE Credits)

Pre-requisites

B in Stage 1 Physics
AND 
C in exam 

Additional Costs

Stage 2 Workbook - $70 
Stage 2 Revision Guide - $35 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

  • Motion in two dimensions
  • Special Relativity
  • Electric Fields
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Induction
  • Wave Behaviour
  • Structure of the Atom
  • Standard Model

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Folio (30%)

  • 1 Deconstruct Practical 
  • 1 Practical 
  • 1 Science as a Human Endeavour Assignment 

Assessment Type 2: Skills and Application Tasks (40%)

  • 3 Topic Tests 
  • 1 Practical skills and Science as a Human Endeavour test

Assessment Type 3: External Exam (30%) 

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Connected
  2. Driven
  3. Flexible Thinker

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