Physics
Stage 6 Physics at Sydney Technical High School provides students with a contemporary and coherent understanding of energy, matter, motion, and their interrelationships. The course emphasises the development of scientific inquiry skills and the use of models, principles, and laws to explain and predict physical phenomena—from the motion of everyday objects to the behaviour of particles and the structure of the universe.
Students use mathematical and conceptual models to explore:
The motion of objects and the forces that affect them
Energy conservation and transformations
The nature of light, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear processes
The development and application of scientific theories over time
The impact of physics on technology, society, and the environment
Physics Helps Us Understand:
How and why substances interact through physical forces
The principles that govern motion, energy, waves, and fields
How scientific laws underpin our understanding of the universe
The technological applications of physical principles in fields like engineering, electronics, and aeronautics
Learning and Outcomes
Physics encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and experimentation. Students design and conduct investigations, analyse data, and communicate findings using scientific language and mathematical reasoning. They consider the limitations of models and the ethical implications of technological advancement.
Physics at Sydney Technical High School is a high-achieving subject. Many students attain Band 5 or Band 6 in the HSC and pursue further study in fields such as:
Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace)
Architecture and industrial design
Physics and astronomy
Computer science and data analysis
- Medical and applied sciences
