[Async_2025-26] SPH3 ...

In this unit, you will investigate how and why objects move by studying the relationship between force and motion. Building on concepts of kinematics, you will explore Newton's Laws of Motion and apply them to real-world situations such as objects on level surfaces and inclined planes. You will analyze free-body diagrams, calculate net force, acceleration, and mass, and examine the effects of friction. Through problem solving, labs, and demonstrations, you will develop a deeper understanding of how forces interact to produce motion in everyday and technological contexts.

Learning Goals:

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

• describe and explain Newton's First, Second and Third Laws of Motion and apply them to real-world examples
• identify and analyze forces acting on an object using accurate free-body diagrams
• calculate net force, acceleration, and mass using Newton's Second Law
• analyze motion in one dimension, including situations involving friction and inclined planes
• distinguish between balanced and unbalanced forces and explain their effects on motion
• investigate the relationship between force and acceleration through experiments and data analysis
• communicate problem-solving processes clearly using appropriate physics terminology, diagram and units

Overall Expectations (Ontario Curriculum SPH3U):