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UNIT 6: APPLICATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE For 2C.P8, learners need to describe the transmission of sound waves through a variety of mediums such as air, water and wall partitions, and why the medium is important in simple applications. For 2C.M6, learners need to describe the propagation of sound waves, including compression and rarefaction. For 2C.D5, learners need to apply their knowledge to explain how sound waves can be applied in everyday uses, as shown in content C.12. Learning aim D: Investigate electricity The following investigations are examples that could be carried out to enable learners to gain evidence to achieve the appropriate assessment criteria: ● investigate thermistors ● investigate light-dependent resistors (LDRs) ● investigate parallel and series circuits. To achieve 1D.9, learners could carry out some simple experiments and draw circuit diagrams to describe how to connect electrical series and parallel circuits. For 2D.P9, learners need to connect meters to measure current and voltage of their series and parallel circuits. For 2D.M7, learners could use their results from 2D.P1 to calculate resistance from measured current and voltage from the series and parallel circuits, using resistance = voltage / current. For 2D.D6, learners could carry out an experiment to explain the limits of Ohm’s law, and analyse a graph of their results in relation to temperature in an everyday situation (as in a filament bulb). To achieve 1D.10, learners need to describe the role of a thermistor or LDR for an application. For 2D.P10, learners need to investigate practically under guidance an application of thermistors or LDRs to generate data on their effectiveness in a range of conditions. For 2D.M8, learners need to process the results of their investigation into thermistors or LDRs to draw conclusions mathematically or graphically, for example to conclude which of a set of LDRs is most appropriate. For 2D.D7, learners need to evaluate their results from the investigation into thermistors or LDRs and suggest improvements that could be used in a real-life application. 60 BF029957 – Specification – Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Application of Science – Issue 1 – March 2012 © Pearson Education Limited 2012
UNIT 6: APPLICATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE Suggested assignment outlines The table below shows a programme of suggested assignment outlines that cover the assessment criteria. This is guidance and it is recommended that centres either write their own assignments or adapt any assignments we provide to meet local needs and resources. Criteria covered Assignment Scenario Assessment evidence 1A.1, 1A.2, 2A.P1, 2A.P2, 2A.M1, 2A.D1 How Speed Cameras Can Be Used to Improve Road Safety You are working as a road safety scientist for the local council. You have been asked to: ● demonstrate experiments that show how speed can be measured on local roads ● improve the speed cameras so that they can detect if drivers are slowing down before speed cameras and speeding up after them. This behaviour is dangerous driving and the council would like to reduce it. An article or report for a local journal, including a description of the speed measurement investigation, predictions, graphs, calculations, results, conclusion and improvements to the speed cameras to calculate acceleration. A visit by a road safety scientist/officer would help put this topic into context. 1A.3, 2A.P3, 2A.M2, 2A.D2 Conservation of Energy You are working as a physicist for a vehicle manufacturer involved in the conservation of energy, when applied to transportation. An article or report detailing relevant information with regard to energy conservation. 1B.4, 1B.5, 1B.6, 2B.P4, 2B.P5, 2B.P6, 2B.M3, 2B.M6, 2B.D4 Investigating Forces Working as a physicist for a civil engineering company, you have been asked to investigate a number of different forces with regard to road transportation, frictional forces, stopping times and car accidents. An article or report detailing your findings and results from experiments. BF029957 – Specification – Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Application of Science – Issue 1 – March 2012 © Pearson Education Limited 2012 61
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