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In designing this course the strategy has been to introduce physics through its impact on everyday life. The study of well-known physics applications is intended to stimulate interest and increase motivation of pupils of a wide range of ability. By progressing from the known (the application) to the unknown (the underlying principle) and by allowing repeated opportunities for reinforcement of important principles, the course reflects the best accepted teaching methods. All pupils involved should gain an understanding of some simple applications of physics. For the more able pupils, the essential concepts underlying the applications are firmly established, thus providing the necessary foundation for further study of the subject.

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