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Podcast to accompany Mr Mackenzie's Standard Grade Physics classes at Thurso High School.

Sinclair Mackenzie


    • Mar 30, 2013 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 6 EPISODES


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    S4 – changing state

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2013 0:01


    We finished the Energy Matters topic last week.  Here are some notes with worked examples to show how we calculate the heat energy required to change the state of matter.  Values of Lf and Lv are provided inside the front cover of a question paper. We’ll finish off the course by looking at Space Physics.

    S4: work done, potential and kinetic energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2013 0:01


    We finished the transport section with a look at Work, Potential & Kinetic energy.  Those of you aiming for Credit need to carry out calculations involving kinetic energy using Here is a video about work, potential energy & kinetic energy from Bozeman Science //www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSWl_Zj-CZs Most of the calculations will be based on the principle of ... Read more S4: work done, potential and kinetic energy

    balanced and unbalanced forces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2013 0:01


    Here are some videos on balanced and unbalanced forces affecting the motion of objects.  The first clip examines the forces on a cyclist as she cycles round a velodrome. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoTQDrzCqb0 The second clip looks at the way skydivers use forces to land safely. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=io-6uYOQK6A I’ve also attached a pdf with some notes on forces, free ... Read more balanced and unbalanced forces

    S4 forces and seatbelts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2013 0:01


    We’ve been learning about forces in class and today we looked at how car seatbelts use forces to keep us safe.  Mr Mallon’s HelpMyPhysics site has a short video that demonstrates how a monkey can stay safe during a trolley collision when it is given a seatbelt. Here is a seatbelt advert from Sussex, the ... Read more S4 forces and seatbelts

    3.3 resistance homework

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2012 0:01


    Your homework exercise on resistance is attached as a pdf document.  Download the file and answer the questions in your homework jotter.  Hand in your jotter no later than Monday 17/12/12.

    radiotherapy – part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2012 0:01


    Last week, the BBC broadcast a Horizon programme about new cancer treatments being trialled at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.  The documentary followed three different types of treatment; robotic surgery, a genetically targeted drug and a radiotherapy robot. As we’ve discovered, standard radiotherapy treatment involves splitting the required dose into 3 beams, so only cells inside ... Read more radiotherapy – part 2

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