Underpinning skills

Stage 2 physics

Underpinning techniques and skills
0.1 Layout The layout of answers is important both as a scientific technique and in maximising your test and report grades. No matter how big or small the question, always use the correct conventions. SACE marking criteria includes "Communicates knowledge and understanding of physics coherently, with highly effective use of appropriate terms, conventions, and representations." Lecture 0.1 - Layout 0.2 Scientific notation Any number smaller than 1/1000 or bigger than 1000 should be written in scientific notation Lecture 0.2 - Scientific Notation 0.3 Approximations Often simplifications, metaphors and models are used to describe physical situations. Knowing what is what and when and why they are used is important Lecture 0.3 - Approximations