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Grade 12 · Physics · Advanced

Physics 12

Vectors, dynamics and momentum, circular motion and gravitation, static equilibrium, special relativity, electricity and electromagnetism.

Contents

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1

Vectors & 2D Kinematics

2 of 3 published

  1. 1.1
    Vector components

    Split a vector into x and y parts so forces and motion add up correctly.

    Published

  2. 1.2
    Relative motion

    Change your viewpoint to solve motion seen from a moving observer.

    Published

  3. 1.3
    Graphical methods

    Linear, exponential and inverse relationships, linear regression, slope with significant figures and units, interpolation and extrapolation, and area under the curve.

    In preparation

2

Dynamics & Momentum

4 of 4 published

  1. 2.1
    Momentum

    Mass in motion.

    Published

  2. 2.2
    Impulse

    Changing momentum.

    Published

  3. 2.3
    Collisions

    Conservation laws.

    Published

  4. 2.4
    Momentum, Impulse & Conservation

    Collisions and impulse.

    Published

3

Circular Motion & Gravitation

4 of 4 published

  1. 3.1
    Uniform circular motion

    Centripetal force.

    Published

  2. 3.2
    Gravitation

    Newton's law of gravity.

    Published

  3. 3.3
    Orbits

    Satellites and planets.

    Published

  4. 3.4
    Gravity & Universal Gravitation

    Weight and Newton’s law of gravity.

    Published

4

Static Equilibrium

0 of 2 published

  1. 4.1
    Static equilibrium and torque

    Translational equilibrium (the sum of forces is zero) and rotational equilibrium (the sum of torques is zero) about the centre of gravity.

    In review

  2. 4.2
    First Peoples applications of forces

    First Peoples knowledge and applications of forces in traditional technologies.

    In preparation

5

Special Relativity

0 of 1 published

  1. 5.1
    Special relativity

    Postulates of special relativity and relativistic effects on time, length and mass within a moving reference frame.

    In review

6

Electrostatics

1 of 2 published

  1. 6.1
    Electric fields

    Charges and forces.

    Published

  2. 6.2
    Electrostatic dynamics and energy

    Point charges in one and two dimensions, orbits and parallel plates, and conservation of energy in the CRT, mass spectrometer and particle accelerator.

    In review

7

Electromagnetism

3 of 3 published

  1. 7.1
    Magnetic fields

    Sources and forces.

    Published

  2. 7.2
    Induction

    Generating current.

    Published

  3. 7.3
    Applications

    Motors and generators.

    Published

8

ExtensionExtension, not counted toward course totals

1 of 1 published

  1. 8.1
    Projectiles

    Treat horizontal and vertical motion separately to predict a trajectory.

    Published

What is Physics 12 in British Columbia?

Short answer

Physics 12 is the BC senior-physics course covering vectors and two-dimensional kinematics, dynamics and momentum, circular motion and gravitation, electricity and circuits, and electromagnetism. It builds on the motion, forces, and energy foundation of Physics 11 and develops the modelling skills expected in university physics.

Course overview

Physics 12 deepens mechanics and introduces electricity and magnetism. You extend motion to two dimensions with vectors, analyse momentum and collisions, study circular motion and gravitation, then move into electric circuits and electromagnetism. Throughout, the emphasis is on modelling a system carefully before calculating.

What you will learn

  • Analyse two-dimensional motion using vectors
  • Apply conservation of momentum to collisions
  • Reason about circular motion and gravitation
  • Analyse electric circuits
  • Explain electromagnetism and its applications

Who this course is for

  • • BC students who completed Physics 11 and want deeper mechanics plus electromagnetism
  • • Students preparing for university physics or engineering
  • • Anyone who finds momentum, circular motion, or circuits challenging

Commonly difficult topics

  • • Momentum — setting up conservation for 2D collisions
  • • Circular motion — identifying the force providing centripetal acceleration
  • • Circuits — combining series and parallel elements systematically
  • • Electromagnetism — keeping directions and right-hand rules consistent

How Dr. Shreyank Educare teaches this course

  1. 01 · Diagnose

    Find the exact skill causing difficulty — not the chapter, the skill.

  2. 02 · Understand

    Learn it through explanations, worked examples and visual reasoning.

  3. 03 · Practice

    Work problems that adapt to how you are actually doing.

  4. 04 · Fix

    A wrong answer becomes targeted remediation for the misconception behind it.

  5. 05 · Prove

    Solve new, unseen problems independently before mastery is awarded.

Course curriculum

1Vectors & 2D Kinematics3 topics
  • — Vector components
  • — Relative motion
  • — Graphical methods
2Dynamics & Momentum4 topics
  • — Momentum
  • — Impulse
  • — Collisions
  • — Momentum, Impulse & Conservation
3Circular Motion & Gravitation4 topics
  • — Uniform circular motion
  • — Gravitation
  • — Orbits
  • — Gravity & Universal Gravitation
4Static Equilibrium2 topics
  • — Static equilibrium and torque
  • — First Peoples applications of forces
5Special Relativity1 topics
  • — Special relativity
6Electrostatics2 topics
  • — Electric fields
  • — Electrostatic dynamics and energy
7Electromagnetism3 topics
  • — Magnetic fields
  • — Induction
  • — Applications
8Extension1 topics
  • — Projectiles

A sample learning experience

A 2.0 kg cart moving at 3.0 m/s collides and sticks to a stationary 1.0 kg cart. Find their common velocity after the collision.

  1. 1. Momentum is conserved: total before = total after.
  2. 2. Before: p = (2.0 kg)(3.0 m/s) + (1.0 kg)(0) = 6.0 kg·m/s.
  3. 3. After, the carts move together with mass 3.0 kg at velocity v: 3.0v = 6.0.
  4. 4. v = 2.0 m/s in the original direction.

Frequently asked questions

Is Physics 12 hard?
It is a step up from Physics 11 — momentum, circular motion, and electromagnetism demand careful setup. Students who build the diagram and identify the conserved quantity first usually do well.
Do I need Physics 11 before Physics 12?
Yes — Physics 12 assumes the kinematics, forces, and energy foundation from Physics 11.
What math do I need for Physics 12?
Solid algebra and trigonometry (for vector components); it pairs well with Pre-Calculus 12.
Does Dr. Shreyank Educare offer AP Physics?
Not at this time. Physics is offered as BC Physics 11 and Physics 12; AP Physics is not currently a live course.
What is the best way to study Physics 12?
Translate each problem into a labelled diagram and a conserved-quantity statement before writing equations. Most lost marks come from setup, not arithmetic.

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Curriculum alignment: Grade 12 Physics (BC curriculum).

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