Sine Wave Physics Standard Grade is taught by Mr. C. McGinlay to pupils in third and fourth year.

What's in the Course?

There are 7 taught topics in all, covering telecommunications, human health, energy, space & astronomy, electricity, electronics and motion. The material is presented with a mixture of theoretical, practical and demonstration work, along with video clips and software. .X-ray Sun: Image of the Sun taken in X-ray, by SOHO spacecraftThese areas of study encompass much of the traditional fundamentals of physics, such as waves, forces, electricity, magnetism, and energy along with more "modern" areas of nuclear medicine, renewable power generation, domestic electricity, and some basic electronics. The Health Physics topic generates a lot of interest since most pupils have awareness of X-rays, spectacles, noise pollution, cancer therapy, ultrasound etc. The space physics topic covers some very basic astronomy as well as revising some of the work on force and energy. We generally try to cover at least part of the astronomy material during the winter months, when hopefully pupils can take advantage of dark nights at home.