Terminale Physics — Life Sciences (LS): Mechanics, Oscillations and Induction

Terminale Physics — Life Sciences (LS): Mechanics, Oscillations and Induction

Ten lessons develop selected final-list energy, linear momentum, horizontal elastic oscillation, induction and specified self-induction concepts. Apparatus contexts are fictional models, with no biomedical performance claims. Reference year: 2025–26. Official 2026–27 alignment has not been verified. This bounded independent study course is not the complete school programme or a guarantee of official-exam readiness.

Who this is for

• Terminale LS learners studying physics in English
• Learners revisiting the stated topics through written explanations and original paper-based problems

Before you begin

• Algebra, signed vectors in one dimension, squares and square roots
• Sine/cosine in radians and basic derivative notation; key derivatives are explained
• Previous Newton-law, DC circuit and magnetic-field foundations

Outcomes

• Solve energy and impulse accounts with explicit system assumptions
• Distinguish momentum conservation from elastic-energy conditions
• Interpret horizontal spring oscillations through time and energy
• Compute flux changes and explain Lenz-law direction
• Use coil voltage and magnetic-energy relations consistently

Included

• Written self-paced lessons and worked examples
• Original practice with explained keys and topic checks
• A 12-question single-choice practice quiz
• A paper-based capstone with explained marking guide
• Compact revision reference and exercises

Scope boundaries

• Annual-plan material beyond the selected final-list core: capacitor charging/discharging, diffraction and the photoelectric effect.
• Non-horizontal oscillators and full self-induction switching transients are not taught; final-reference self-induction scope is narrower than the annual chapter.
• Induction applications section 8.8, full national-textbook depth and complete official-exam preparation are outside scope.
• Videos, live tuition, laboratory access, certification or official endorsement
• Real-world electrical, radiation or hazardous mechanical activities

Course outline

1. Energy methods
   • Work, kinetic energy and elastic storage
   • Energy balances with gravity and dissipation
2. Linear momentum and collisions
   • Linear momentum and impulse with signs
   • Collisions: what momentum does and does not conserve
3. Horizontal mechanical oscillations
   • Horizontal spring oscillations: building the model
   • Oscillation energy, speed and reading a state
4. Electromagnetic induction
   • Magnetic flux and the orientation of a circuit
   • Faraday and Lenz: size and direction of induced emf
5. Self-induction and magnetic energy
   • Self-induction and the terminal voltage of a coil
   • Magnetic energy and checking a coil model

The compact revision pack is a selected study companion. It does not replace the taught lessons or the national textbook.