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Yr 12 Physics out of class work

A quantum physicist walks into a bar. . . maybe.

Q: How many theoretical physicists specializing in general relativity does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Two. One to hold the bulb and one to rotate the universe

Yr 12 Physics HW

Yr 13 Physics HW

• APFY Questions 186-189
• waves paper jan 2004
• waves paper jan 2002
  

for Monday 23rd Febuary

Course codes

Yr 12 Electronics

Yr 12 Physics

Yr 13 Electronics

Yr 13 Physics

A2 electronics organisation

For the Control module you should have completed the following packages. You need to see me if you have any problems with them. They can all be downloaded from http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/menu.htm

• A2 Induction.(JMC) (5KB)(090903)
• General Principles Package (24KB)(090903)
• Microprocessor Control Systems Package. (28KB)(150903)
• Programming Package (33KB)(150903)
• Additional Programming Package (28KB)(150903)
• Neural Networks Package (27KB)(150903)
• PC Interface Package (36KB)(150903)
• Schmitt Trigger Package (43KB)(041202)
• Additional Input and Output Devices Package (104KB)(141102)

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You also need to have done the following work from
Electronics by Owen Bishop

• Chapter 29 on Control systems.
  
• Chapter 31 on Input and output.
  
• Chapter 32 on processing.
  
• Chapter 33 on Programming.
• Chapter 34 on Programming languages.
• Chapter 35 on Neural networks.

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You should have also done the following tests (http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/online/tft.htm.) by these dates

A2 Induction Test > 2 Feb

Control Systems and Microprocessors Test > 23 Feb

QBasic and Interface Test > 9 Mar

Neural Networks and Interface Test > 23 Mar

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For the Comunication module you should have completed most of the following packages. You need to see me if you have any problems with them. They can all be downloaded from http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/menu.htm

• General Communication Principles Package (33KB)(250104)
• Digital Communication Package (33KB)(250104)
• Radio Receiver Package (35KB)(250104)

This one will be set exclusively for Home work

• Mobile Telecommunications Package (30KB)(250104)

The last one will be done later

• Opto-electronics Package (28KB)(140304)
  

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You also need to have done the following work from
Electronics by Owen Bishop.

• Chapter 22 on Audio systems.
• Chapter 23 on Noise.
• Chapter 27 on Radio transmission.
• Chapter 24 on Telecomunications.
• Chapter 25 on Cable transmission.
  
• Chapter 26 on Optical transmission.

The last few chapters you will do later (after Feb 2009)

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You should have also done the following tests (http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/online/tft.htm.) by these dates

• General Communication Principles Test > 30 mar

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Revision

Try the revision materials for A2 from IKES website

• ELE4 Revision Notes.(130KB)(140506)
• ELE4 Revision Notes - Mobile phone format.(229KB)(300308)
• ELE5 Revision Notes.(140KB)(140506)
• ELE5 Revision Notes - Mobile phone format.(472KB)(260408)
• Standard data sheets for revision questions.(16KB)(280302)
• Essential Revision Topics(6KB)(280302)
• Control Electronics Module type questions from previous syllabi.(60KB)(310302)
• Communication Module type questions from 1989 to 1995. (38KB)(260402)
• General computer control systems, Neural Networks and PICs/AVRs revision questions. (7KB)(170402)
• Programming and Interfacing revision questions. (8KB)(240402)
• Schmitt trigger, optical disk and stepper motor revision question. (9KB)(240402)

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Past Papers
These are available from AQA site
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/electronics_new.php
We will also do past papers from the old syllabus
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gceasa/ele_assess.php

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Course work.

• December Research and Ideas
• January Coursework and part ordering
• Feb 23 - March 16 Build and Write up
• April (wb20th) complete and hand in
• May 11 last day to be sent to board

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Revision of AS subjects
We will do PAST PAPERS
Online tests by these dates

Initial Test > 26 Jan

Induction Test > 26 Jan

Input Subsystems Test > 26 Jan

Ohm's Law Test > 2 Feb

Driver and Output Subsystem Test > 2 Feb
Diode and Voltage Divider Test > 9 Feb

Signals and Processor Subsystems Test > 9 Feb

555 and Capacitor Test > 23 Feb

Sequential and Logic Test > 23 Feb

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Diodes and Input Subsystem Test > 2 Mar

Digital Test > 9 Mar

Input - Output Devices Test > 9 Mar

Op-amp amplifier Test > 16 Mar

Sequential Logic Test> 23 Mar

IKES Revision material

• ELE1 Revision Notes.(93KB)(070506)
• ELE1 Revision Notes in Mobile Phone Format.(233KB)(050408)
• ELE2 Digital Revision Notes.(64KB)(010506)
• ELE2 Analogue Revision Notes.(74KB)(030506)
• ELE2 Revision Notes in Mobile Phone Format.(348KB)(130408)
• Standard data sheets for revision questions.(16KB)(280302)
• Essential Revision Topics(6KB)(280302)
• Sensors, op-amp comparators and outputs revision questions. (8KB)(090402)
• 555 timer revision questions. (16KB)(090402)
• Op-amp amplifiers revision questions. (15KB)(090402)
• NAND astables, monostables and counters revision questions. (18KB)(200402)
• Power Amplifier and Heatsinks revision question. (8KB)(060502)
• General AS Course Questions. (244KB)(030303)(Joe Brock)
• Foundation Module type questions from previous syllabi.(64KB)(250203)
• Further Module type questions from previous syllabi.(98KB)(290302)

AS electronics organisation

For the foundation module you should have completed the following packages. You need to see me if you have any problems with them. They can all be downloaded from http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/menu.htm (as can the support booklet)

• Induction Package (78KB)(080808)
• Input Subsystems Package (49KB)(080808)
• Ohm's Law Package (69KB)(130808)
• Driver and Output Subsystem Package (43KB)(150808)
• Diodes and Voltage Divider Package (39KB)(150808)
• Signals and Processor Subsystems Package (64KB)(220808)
• Simplifying Digital Processor Subsystems Package (105KB)(240808)

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You also need to have done the following work from
Electronics by Owen Bishop

• Chapter 2 on potential dividers.
• Chapter 7 on BJT amplifiers, these are transistors.
• Chapter 9 on Operational Amplifiers.
• Chapter 15 on Logical circuits.
• Chapter 16 on Logical operations.
• Chapter 20 on Display devices.

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You should have also done the following tests (http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/online/tft.htm.) by these dates

Initial Test > 26 Jan
Induction Test > 26 Jan

Input Subsystems Test > 26 Jan

Ohm's Law Test > 2 Feb

Driver and Output Subsystem Test > 2 Feb
Diode and Voltage Divider Test > 9 Feb

Signals and Processor Subsystems Test > 9 Feb

555 and Capacitor Test > 23 Feb

Sequential and Logic Test > 23 Feb

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For the further module you should have completed most of the following packages. You need to see me if you have any problems with them. They can all be downloaded from http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/menu.htm

• Capacitors and the 555 Timer IC. (65KB)(241208)
• Sequential Logic Systems. (38KB)(221208)
• Counters. (87KB)(221208)
• Amplifiers. (52KB)(241208)
• Power Amplifiers. (56KB)(231208)

The last two you will be starting soon (Feb 2009).

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You also need to have done the following work from
Electronics by Owen Bishop.

• Chapter 3 on Capacitors.
• Chapter 4 on Using capacitors.
• Chapter 11 on active filters.
• Chapter 17 on Logical combinations
• Chapter 18 on Logical sequences.
• Chapter 19 on Counters and registers.
• Chapter 10 on Applications of op amps.
• Chapter 6 on MOSFET amplifiers.
• Chapter 12 on Power amplifiers.
• Chapter 21 on Converter circuits.

The last few chapters you will do later (after Feb 2009)

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You should have also done the following tests (http://www.ikes.freeserve.co.uk/online/tft.htm.) by these dates

Diodes and Input Subsystem Test > 2 Mar

Digital Test > 9 Mar

Input - Output Devices Test > 9 Mar

Op-amp amplifier Test > 16 Mar

Sequential Logic Test> 23 Mar

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Revision

You could also try the revision exercises from last years syllabus. It is virtually the same material but maybe in a different order.

• ELE1 Revision Notes.(93KB)(070506)
• ELE1 Revision Notes in Mobile Phone Format.(233KB)(050408)
• ELE2 Digital Revision Notes.(64KB)(010506)
• ELE2 Analogue Revision Notes.(74KB)(030506)
• ELE2 Revision Notes in Mobile Phone Format.(348KB)(130408)
• Standard data sheets for revision questions.(16KB)(280302)
• Essential Revision Topics(6KB)(280302)
• Sensors, op-amp comparators and outputs revision questions. (8KB)(090402)
• 555 timer revision questions. (16KB)(090402)
• Op-amp amplifiers revision questions. (15KB)(090402)
• NAND astables, monostables and counters revision questions. (18KB)(200402)
• Power Amplifier and Heatsinks revision question. (8KB)(060502)
• General AS Course Questions. (244KB)(030303)(Joe Brock)
• Foundation Module type questions from previous syllabi.(64KB)(250203)
• Further Module type questions from previous syllabi.(98KB)(290302)

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Past Papers
These are available from AQA site
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/electronics_new.php
We will also do past papers from the old syllabus
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gceasa/ele_assess.php

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Course work.

• December Research and Ideas
• January Coursework and part ordering
• Feb 23 - March 16 Build and Write up
• April (wb20th) complete and hand in
• May 11 last day to be sent to board

Sorry I am not in.

I have the Flu and expect to be in on Wednesday 4 February. You still have all the skill and resources to study with out me. I have been sending cover in so make sure you do it. I have listed the cover below. We need to keep up.

COVER P Lawson 30/01/2009
P4 Year 12 Physics
The work is on the blog and the learning platform. They could go away and access this form a computer.

COVER P Lawson 02/02/2009
P1 Yr 12 Electronics
Ensure all homework done plus Electronics for today and tomorrow Chapter 40 Multimeters.
P3 13 Physics
Advanced Physics for you chapter 15. Read through and answer questions on page 186/187.
P5 13 Electronics
A2 students. Electronics for today and tomorrow questions chapter 60
AS students. Electronics for today and tomorrow questions chapters 53,54 and 55
Both Groups to have coursework ready for tomorrow and ensure all homework done

Tue 03/02/2009
P2+4 Year 12 Electronics
ensure all HW done
Write up in more detail your Coursework so that I can order parts on Thursday.
P5+6 Year 12 Physics
Read through section 6.2 and answer questions on page 139.
Ensure ALL work done so far.
Complete for HW