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11–12Physics 11–12 Syllabus (2025)

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Implementation from 2027
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Aim

Physics 11–12 aims to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of a wide range of phenomena, from the minute to the immense, in terms of matter, motion and energy. It enables students to apply Working scientifically and the scientific method to their understanding of principles, theories, laws and models and the development of scientific knowledge.