AS Physics Practicals (In-Person)
DURATION: 10 hours
2026 PROGRAM 1 (for May/June exam preparation)
Saturdays: February 14, 21, 28*
Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28
Saturdays: April 11, 18, 25
(each session 1 hour)
Times: 1pm – 3pm
* Saturday, Feb 28th early start 11am – 1pm
2026 PROGRAM 2 (for Oct/Nov exam preparation)
Saturdays: July 18, 25, 31
Saturdays: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Saturdays: September 5, 12
(each session 1 hour)
Times: 1pm – 3pm
Prices:
- Group: R5,000 per student (A minimum of 5 students per group is required)
- Individual Practical: R500 each
Teacher: Ernest Manhenga
Head of Science, CT International School. Ernest is the CAIE Examinations Officer at the International School of Cape Town
Ernest Manhenga is a knowledgeable and passionate Physics and Mechanics teacher who officially joined our dream team in 2016 after a long-standing working relationship with Sharon.
Overview
Weekend AS Physics Practicals at Learning Unlimited Campus: 30A Tullyallen Road, Rondebosch.
Students will be provided with printed notes on all skills covered and worksheets to work from.
Students must bring:
- Scientific calculator
- Exam pad
- HB pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Transparent 30 cm ruler
Register by emailing emanhenga@gmail.com or whatsapp 0678271912
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Data collection and recording
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Simple experiment: micrometer – diameter of wires. Density cube and Vernier calliper, set squares, glass marbles, meter rules. Compare precision of meter rule to Vernier calliper. Main practical: Determination of the spring constant k of a spring using the principle of moments. NB: Please ensure that you try to finish your experiment write-up as we will discuss it next week. |
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Data processing
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Teacher-student discussion of last week practical. Starter experiment on Determination of Resistivity Main experiment: Investigating how the motion of a pendulum. |
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