https://mrmackenzie.co.uk Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:37:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Sinclair Mackenzie no Copyright © fizzics 2015 Copyright © fizzics 2015 podcast https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/category/standard-grade/ 28344013 physics,fizzics,thurso,standard,grade,mr,mackenziePodcast to accompany Mr Mackenzie's Standard Grade Physics classes at Thurso High School.Standard Grade Physics podcastsinclairm@gmail.comSinclair Mackenzie https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/03/s4-changing-state/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/03/s4-changing-state/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:31:44 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3990 https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/03/s4-changing-state/feed/ 0 Standard Grade – fizzics full 3990 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie)noWe finished the Energy Matters topic last week.  Here are some notes with worked examples to show how we calculate the heat energy required to change the state of matter.  Values of Lf and Lv are provided inside the front cover of a question paper. We’ll finish off the course by looking at Space Physics.We finished the Energy Matters topic last week.  Here are some notes with worked examples to show how we calculate the heat energy required to change the state of matter.  Values of Lf and Lv are provided inside the front cover of a question paper. We’ll finish off the course by looking at Space Physics.physics,fizzics,thurso,standard,grade,mr,mackenzie https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/02/s4-work-done-potential-and-kinetic-energy/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/02/s4-work-done-potential-and-kinetic-energy/#respond Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:31:29 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3934 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/02/s4-work-done-potential-and-kinetic-energy/feed/ 0 Standard Grade – fizzics full 3934 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie)noWe finished the transport section with a look at Work, Potential & Kinetic energy.  Those of you aiming for Credit need to carry out calculations involving kinetic energy using Here is a video about work, potential energy & kinetic energy from Bozeman Science httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSWl_Zj-CZs Most of the calculations will be based on the principle of ... Read moreWe finished the transport section with a look at Work, Potential & Kinetic energy.  Those of you aiming for Credit need to carry out calculations involving kinetic energy using Here is a video about work, potential energy & kinetic energy from Bozeman Science httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSWl_Zj-CZs Most of the calculations will be based on the principle of ... Read morephysics,fizzics,thurso,standard,grade,mr,mackenzie https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/01/balanced-and-unbalanced-forces/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/01/balanced-and-unbalanced-forces/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:50:22 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3929 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/01/balanced-and-unbalanced-forces/feed/ 0 Standard Grade – fizzics full 3929 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie)noHere are some videos on balanced and unbalanced forces affecting the motion of objects.  The first clip examines the forces on a cyclist as she cycles round a velodrome. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoTQDrzCqb0 The second clip looks at the way skydivers use forces to land safely. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io-6uYOQK6A I’ve also attached a pdf with some notes on forces, free ... Read moreHere are some videos on balanced and unbalanced forces affecting the motion of objects.  The first clip examines the forces on a cyclist as she cycles round a velodrome. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoTQDrzCqb0 The second clip looks at the way skydivers use forces to land safely. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io-6uYOQK6A I’ve also attached a pdf with some notes on forces, free ... Read morephysics,fizzics,thurso,standard,grade,mr,mackenzie https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/01/s4-forces-and-seatbelts/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/01/s4-forces-and-seatbelts/#respond Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:54:27 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3921 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2013/01/s4-forces-and-seatbelts/feed/ 0 Standard Grade – fizzics full 3921 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie)noWe’ve been learning about forces in class and today we looked at how car seatbelts use forces to keep us safe.  Mr Mallon’s HelpMyPhysics site has a short video that demonstrates how a monkey can stay safe during a trolley collision when it is given a seatbelt. Here is a seatbelt advert from Sussex, the ... Read moreWe’ve been learning about forces in class and today we looked at how car seatbelts use forces to keep us safe.  Mr Mallon’s HelpMyPhysics site has a short video that demonstrates how a monkey can stay safe during a trolley collision when it is given a seatbelt. Here is a seatbelt advert from Sussex, the ... Read morephysics,fizzics,thurso,standard,grade,mr,mackenzie https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/12/3-3-resistance-homework/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/12/3-3-resistance-homework/#respond Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:39:46 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3873 https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/12/3-3-resistance-homework/feed/ 0 Standard Grade – fizzics full 3873 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie)noYour homework exercise on resistance is attached as a pdf document.  Download the file and answer the questions in your homework jotter.  Hand in your jotter no later than Monday 17/12/12.Your homework exercise on resistance is attached as a pdf document.  Download the file and answer the questions in your homework jotter.  Hand in your jotter no later than Monday 17/12/12.physics,fizzics,thurso,standard,grade,mr,mackenzie https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/detecting-radiation-with-a-geiger-muller-tube/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/detecting-radiation-with-a-geiger-muller-tube/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:20:27 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3850 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/detecting-radiation-with-a-geiger-muller-tube/feed/ 5 3850 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie) https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/radiotherapy-part-2/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/radiotherapy-part-2/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:17:47 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3847 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/radiotherapy-part-2/feed/ 0 Standard Grade – fizzics full 3847 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie)noLast week, the BBC broadcast a Horizon programme about new cancer treatments being trialled at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.  The documentary followed three different types of treatment; robotic surgery, a genetically targeted drug and a radiotherapy robot. As we’ve discovered, standard radiotherapy treatment involves splitting the required dose into 3 beams, so only cells inside ... Read moreLast week, the BBC broadcast a Horizon programme about new cancer treatments being trialled at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.  The documentary followed three different types of treatment; robotic surgery, a genetically targeted drug and a radiotherapy robot. As we’ve discovered, standard radiotherapy treatment involves splitting the required dose into 3 beams, so only cells inside ... Read morephysics,fizzics,thurso,standard,grade,mr,mackenzie https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/radiotherapy-part-1/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/radiotherapy-part-1/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:16:11 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3844 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/radiotherapy-part-1/feed/ 0 3844 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie) https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/x-rays-2/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/x-rays-2/#respond Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:41:24 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3832 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/x-rays-2/feed/ 0 3832 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie) https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/ultraviolet/ https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/ultraviolet/#respond Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:37:50 +0000 http://mrmackenzie.co.uk/?p=3828 Read more]]> https://mrmackenzie.co.uk/2012/11/ultraviolet/feed/ 0 3828 sinclairm@gmail.com (Sinclair Mackenzie)