L2 Physics

NCEA Level 2 Physics (2PHY)

Mechanics is the fundamental concept underpinning all physics understanding. 

Physics seeks to understand nature at its most fundamental level. Physicists – and students studying physics – attempt to discover and apply the general laws that govern force and motion, matter and energy, and space and time.

Mechanics is fundamental to a range of professional and exciting careers including engineering, astrophysics and geophysics. Physics students should develop sufficient scientific awareness and skills to be able to engage with these areas and nurture further interest in them.

Skills and Competencies taught:

• Research skills - Finding and evaluating information and apply physics concepts to a real-world example
• Communication skills using language, symbols and text - Write comprehensive statements that demonstrate understanding of connections between mechanical physics concepts
• Managing self - Safely plan and carry out practical investigations to demonstrate physical phenomena
• Participating and contributing - Carry out practical activities in groups
• Relating to others - apply physics concepts to a real-world example
• Mathematical skills -  Complete 2+ - step mathematical calculations