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Unit of Study PHYS1004 - Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves (2025)

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Unit description

Introduces the basics of motion in one and two dimensions. Students will learn about mechanics, which is the interaction of force and motion, and about waves in water and air. This will develop the foundational knowledge needed to understand how physics describes the action of forces and apply it to a variety of different fields such as engineering, human body movement and projectiles.

Unit content

Module 1: Kinematics

Module 2: Two-dimensional kinematics

Module 3: Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion

Module 4 Work, energy & power 
 
Module 5 Optics and waves
 
Module 6 Statics and torque

 

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
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Lismore
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Online
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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of motions, waves and mechanics across various fields of application

apply knowledge of motions, waves and mechanics to solve simple industry-related problems

communicate how properties of motions, waves and mechanics are used to inspire emerging trends across various fields of application

conduct experiments involving motions, waves and mechanics to measure and analyse basic design concepts

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