Archive for the ‘Leaving Cert Phyiscs’ Category
A short history of the term ‘Voltage’
Posted by: ozymandias1 on: March 13, 2012
Image created with wordle.net Potential difference (commonly known as ‘voltage’) is probably one of the least well understood concepts in Leaving Cert Physics. Not only is it difficult to understand such an abstract concept (it’s not like you can hold a bunch of voltage in your hand), but the meaning of the term ‘voltage’ has [...]
Physics subject plan online
Posted by: ozymandias1 on: January 12, 2012
We had a Physics inspection last year which involved putting together a Subject plan (not that it didn’t exist previously of course, but you know what I mean). It did take quite a bit of time and it occurred to me that, given that most schools in the country offer Physics as a subject, it [...]
Quantum Theory – why do we ignore the mystery?
Posted by: ozymandias1 on: April 16, 2011
Isn’t it crazy that one of the most wonderful concepts in Physics – the dual nature of light – doesn’t get a better deal from the leaving cert physics syllabus? Students are expected to know how to demonstrate that light is a wave, and also to be able to recall Einstein’s interpretation of the Photoelectric [...]
Nuclear Physics Resouces
Posted by: ozymandias1 on: March 19, 2011
For anyone out there interested in educating themselves on all things nuclear. I teach this as two seperate chapters for Leaving Cert Physics. I would like to think that by studying the notes on the two chapters plus watching the associated links you would actually be in a position to answer any leaving cert questions [...]
Leaving Cert Physics: Section A Questions and Solutions
Posted by: ozymandias1 on: May 10, 2010
Section A of the Leaving Cert Physics exam contains 30% of the overall marks so it’s worth studying it in detail. I have put together a booklet which contains every Section A question which has appeared on an exam paper at higher and ordinary level together with all the solutions. The booklet can be accessed [...]
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