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Level 1
Demonstrate knowledge of sources, transference, and uses of energy
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18972 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe sources of energy; describe energy transfer; and describe the use of an energy source.
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Demonstrate knowledge of science in sport
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18975 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe changes that occur due to exercise; describe the structure of the skeleto-muscular system; describe forces and their effect in sport; and solve simple work problems in a sport context.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the generation and use of electricity
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18977 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe electric current; describe electrical circuits; describe a safe practice when using electricity; describe the generation of electricity; and identify electrical specifications of an appliance.
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of waves
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18980 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe waves in terms of their properties; describe the functioning of the ear or eye; describe the reflection or refraction of waves; and describe noise pollution.
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Demonstrate knowledge of linear motion
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6366 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: sketch graphs of constantly accelerated linear motion for a given situation; describe the motion of an object from a given sketch graph; and determine an unknown quantity for an object with constant linear acceleration.
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Explain the results of forces acting on an object
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6367 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the results of forces acting on an object; explain the links between force and pressure; and determine an unknown quantity for a situation where forces are acting on an object.
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Demonstrate knowledge of energy transformations
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6368 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain a given situation in terms of the energy transformation present; explain a given situation in terms of force, power and work; and determine an unknown quantity for a situation involving an energy transformation.
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Apply formulae and graphical methods to find unknowns for a physical system
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6369 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: recognise the principle/s and quantities of a physical system; determine an unknown quantity using a formula; and determine an unknown quantity using a graph.
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Describe and construct simple electrical systems
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Version 5 This unit standard has been replaced by AS90941.
6370 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a simple electrical system; draw a circuit diagram for a simple electrical system; and construct a simple electrical circuit from a circuit diagram.
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Investigate and describe the influences physics-based applications have on people's lives
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6372 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to gather information on the influence of a physics-based application on the lives of people, and describe the influences a physics-based application has on the lives of people.
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Carry out a practical investigation of a physics-based application with direction
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6374 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out a practical investigation of a physics-based application with direction.
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Use graphical analysis to recognise a directly proportional physical relationship
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6375 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to graph data, and use a graph to recognise a directly proportional relationship.
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Demonstrate knowledge of atomic structure and fission reactions
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6376 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of atomic structure and demonstrate a knowledge of fission reactions as a source of nuclear energy.
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Observe and explain the movement of objects in the solar system
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6377 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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A person credited with this unit standard is able to: carry out observations to collect data on a solar system object; predict the position of a solar system object over a period of time; and explain the movement of a solar system object as observed from the earth.
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Demonstrate knowledge of heat and temperature
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Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by AS90943.
8767 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe mechanisms of heat transfer and the factors which affect it; describe the relationship between heat capacity and temperature change; and describe applications involving heat transfer.
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Carry out a practical physics investigation with direction
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Version 4 This achievement standard and unit standard 6375 have been replaced by AS90935.
90180 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Process information to describe a use of physics knowledge with direction
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Version 4 This achievement standard has been replaced by AS90936.
90181 Achievement Standard 2 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of wave and light behaviour
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90182 Achievement Standard 5 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of mechanics in one dimension
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90183 Achievement Standard 5 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of heat transfer and nuclear physics
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90184 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of electricity and magnetism
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90185 Achievement Standard 5 Credits Externally Assessed
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Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction
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Version 3 This achievement standard replaced unit standard 6375 and AS90180.
90935 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of the physics of an application
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Version 3 This achievement standard replaced AS90181.
90936 Achievement Standard 2 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of aspects of electricity and magnetism
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90937 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of aspects of wave behaviour
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90938 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of aspects of heat
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90939 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Level 2
Demonstrate knowledge of motion in one and two dimensions
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Version 5
6378 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: use a kinematic equation to determine an unknown quantity for an object in translational motion in one dimension; explain projectile motion in the absence of air resistance; determine an unknown quantity for an object in projectile motion; identify the direction of vector quantities associated with an object in uniform circular motion; and determine an unknown quantity for an object in uniform circular motion.
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Demonstrate knowledge of energy, momentum and equilibrium
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Version 5 This unit standard and AS90255 have been replaced by AS91171.
6379 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the physical principles involved in collisions; determine an unknown quantity for a collision or explosion in one dimension using a vector or formula method; determine an unknown quantity in an elastic system; and determine an unknown quantity for a system in equilibrium.
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Apply formulae, graphical and vectorial methods to find unknowns for a physical system
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6380 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: recognise the principles and quantities of a physical system; determine an unknown quantity using a formula; determine an unknown quantity using a graph; and determine an unknown quantity using two dimensional vectors.
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Demonstrate knowledge of waves
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Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 8768, and AS90254 have been replaced by AS91170.
6382 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe waves, and determine an unknown quantity when a wave refracts.
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Describe the development of a selected physics idea and a physics-based application
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6383 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe how a selected physics idea has developed, and discuss how the development of a physics-based application has led to a change in society.
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Carry out a practical investigation of a physics-based application with supervision
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6385 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out a practical investigation of a physics-based application and describe how a physics-based application works.
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Use graphical analysis to determine simple non-linear physical relationships
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Version 5 This unit standard and AS90252 have been replaced by AS91168.
6386 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to graph data, and determine simple non linear physical relationships.
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Demonstrate knowledge of elementary nuclear physics and radioactivity
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6387 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the Rutherford model of the atom and its development; demonstrate knowledge of radioactive emission; and describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Demonstrate knowledge of reflection and refraction of light
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Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 6382, and AS90254 have been replaced by AS91170.
8768 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: determine the nature, size and location of the image of an object when light is reflected by a plane mirror; determine the nature, size and location of the image of an object when light is reflected by a curved mirror; determine the nature, size and location of the image of an object when light passes through a lens; determine an unknown quantity when light rays pass from one medium to another; and describe examples of refraction and reflection.
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Describe, construct and determine unknowns for electrical systems
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Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 8770 replaced unit standard 6381.
8769 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe components of an electrical system; draw a circuit diagram for a simple electrical system; construct a simple electrical circuit from a circuit diagram; and determine unknown quantities for the series and parallel parts of a direct current (DC) circuit involving at least two parallel resistors and one series resistor.
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Describe and determine unknowns for electromagnetic systems
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Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 8769 replaced unit standard 6381.
8770 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe how voltage is induced in a simple generator; and determine an unknown quantity for an electromagnetic system.
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Describe the use and functioning of rockets, satellites and space probes
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8771 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the energy changes involved with launching a space vehicle to orbit; describe the applications of satellites; and describe the use of a selected space probe.
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Take measurements of physical quantities and analyse data graphically to determine a relationship
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Version 3 This achievement standard and unit standard 6386 have been replaced by AS91168.
90252 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of waves
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Version 3 This achievement standard, unit standard 6382, and unit standard 8768 have been replaced by AS91170.
90254 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
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Version 3 This achievement standard and unit standard 6379 have been replaced by AS91171.
90255 Achievement Standard 6 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of atoms and radioactivity
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This achievement standard has been replaced by AS91172.
90256 Achievement Standard 2 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism
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Version 3 This achievement standard has been replaced by AS91173.
90257 Achievement Standard 5 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of physics in an integrated context
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Version 3 This achievement standard has been replaced by AS91169.
90258 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced AS90252 and unit standard 6386.
91168 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
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Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced AS90258.
91169 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate understanding of waves
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced AS90254, unit standard 6382, and unit standard 8768.
91170 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced AS90255 and unit standard 6379.
91171 Achievement Standard 6 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
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Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced AS90256.
91172 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced AS90257.
91173 Achievement Standard 6 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
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Level 3
Apply formulae, graphical, vectorial and phasor methods to find unknowns for a physical system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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6388 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: recognise the principles and quantities of a physical system; determine an unknown quantity using a formula; determine an unknown quantity using two-dimensional vectors; and determine an unknown quantity using two-dimensional phasors.
Standard-setting body:
Describe and determine unknowns for direct current electrical systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 6390, and AS90523 have been replaced by AS91526.
6389 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the function of components in direct current (DC) circuits; calculate unknown quantities for a DC circuit; and describe how alternate current (AC) is converted to a DC power supply.
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Describe and determine unknowns for alternating current electrical systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 6389, and AS90523 have been replaced by AS91526.
6390 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the function of components in alternating current (AC) circuits, and calculate an unknown quantity for an AC circuit.
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Demonstrate knowledge of, and determine unknowns for, wave systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard and AS90520 have been replaced by AS91523.
6391 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify parameters of travelling waves; demonstrate knowledge of the Doppler effect for a stationery observer; demonstrate knowledge of standing waves and beats; and describe a wave interference pattern.
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Analyse the development of a selected area of physics and a physics-based application
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Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 6394 have been replaced by AS91522.
6392 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to analyse the development of a physics idea and the influence of society on the development of the idea and analyse a physics-based application and the influence of society on the development of the application.
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Carry out a practical investigation of a physics-based application with guidance
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Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 6392 have been replaced by AS91522.
6394 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able, with guidance, to carry out a practical investigation of a physics-based application, and explain how a physics-based application works.
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Use graphical analysis to determine non-linear physical relationships
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard and AS90774 have been replaced by AS91521.
6395 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to graph data, and determine non-linear relationships.
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Describe and discuss models of atomic systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard and AS90522 have been replaced by AS91525.
6396 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: discuss the wave-particle duality of light; demonstrate an understanding of nuclear reactions; and describe the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom and atomic line spectra.
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Demonstrate knowledge of circular, rotational, and simple harmonic motion
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard and AS90521 have been replaced by AS91524.
6397 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: determine an unknown quantity for an object in rotational motion with constant angular acceleration; determine an unknown quantity for a situation involving energy transfer for an object in rotational motion; describe simple harmonic motion (SHM); determine an unknown quantity for an object in SHM; describe uniform circular motion; and determine an unknown quantity for an object in circular motion.
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Carry out a practical physics experiment that leads to a mathematical relationship
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 1 Replaced by 90774
90518 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Process uncertainties in data and graphs
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Version 1 Expiring - not replaced
90519 Achievement Standard 2 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
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Version 4 This achievement standard and unit standard 6391 have been replaced by AS91523.
90520 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This achievement standard and unit standard 6397 have been replaced by AS91524.
90521 Achievement Standard 6 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of atoms, photons and nuclei
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This achievement standard and unit standard 6396 have been replaced by AS91525.
90522 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This achievement standard, unit standard 6389, and unit standard 6390 have been replaced by AS91526.
90523 Achievement Standard 6 Credits Externally Assessed
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Standard-setting body:
Carry out a practical physics investigation with guidance, that leads to a mathematical relationship
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This achievement standard and unit standard 6395 have been replaced by AS91521.
90774 Achievement Standard 5 Credits Externally Assessed
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Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced unit standard 6395 and AS90774.
91521 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced unit standard 6392 and unit standard 6394.
91522 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 233
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced unit standard 6391 and AS90520.
91523 Achievement Standard 4 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced unit standard 6397 and AS90521.
91524 Achievement Standard 6 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
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Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced unit standard 6396 and AS90522.
91525 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Version 2 This achievement standard replaced unit standard 6389, unit standard 6390, and AS90523.
91526 Achievement Standard 6 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
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Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Version 2
91527 Achievement Standard 3 Credits Externally Assessed
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CMR 233
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