Resonance 2 – Physics, Society and the Environment

This learning material is for physics module 2 (FY2 Physics, society and the environment). The module examines how energy is produced, transferred and used, and the effects that these activities have on the environment, on society, and on people’s wellbeing. The key perspective is how the concept of energy occurs in these contexts, and how the concept of energy helps us to approach and clarify discussion of the subject and related viewpoints.

1. Preface

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	To the reader

2. Different forms of energy

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Energy conversion in nature Free chapter!
2.2.	Humans convert energy
2.3.	Summary and self-evaluation

3. Electricity production

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Energy as a quantity
3.2.	Electricity in energy transfer
3.3.	Heat in energy transfer
3.4.	Summary and self-evaluation

4. Energy in society

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	Energy production and consumption
4.2.	Comparing energy sources
4.3.	Climate change
4.4.	Summary and self-evaluation

5. Appendices

Lead	Chapter
5.1.	Test your skills: Solutions
5.2.	Correct answers
5.3.	For the teacher