Physics Topics - Form One

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TOPIC 1: Introduction To Physics

 

1. Concepts of Physics

   • Explain the concepts of physics

   • Establish the relationship between physics and other subjects

   • State the importance of studying physics

2. Applications of Physics in Real Life

   • Explain the applications of physics in real life

   • Apply physics in daily life

 

TOPIC 2: Introduction To Laboratory Practice

 

1. Laboratory Rules and Safety Guidelines

   • State rules in physics laboratory

   • Explain the safety measures in physics laboratory

   • Use the First Aid Kit to render first aid

   • Identify warning signs

   • Use warning signs in daily life

2. Basic Principles of Scientific Investigation

   • Explain the concept of scientific investigation

   • Identify the steps of scientific investigation

   • Use the scientific investigation methods in solving problems

 

TOPIC 3: Measurement

 

1. Concepts of Measurement

   • Explain the concepts of measurement

   • State the importance of measurement in real life

2. Basic Fundamental Quantities

   • Define a fundamental quantity

   • Mention three basic fundamental quantities of measurement

   • State the S.I unit of fundamental quantities

   • Use appropriate instruments for measuring fundamental quantities

3. Derived Quantities

   • Explain derived quantities

   • State the S.I. units of derived quantities

4. Basic Apparatus/Equipment and their uses

   • Describe basic apparatus/equipments used for measurement

   • Identify sources of errors in measurement

5. Density and Relative Density

   • Explain the concept of density of a substance and its S.I unit

   • Determine the density of regular and irregular solids

   • Determine the density of a liquid

   • Define the relative density of a substance

   • Interpret applications of density and relative density in real life

 

TOPIC 4: Force

 

1. Concept of Force

   • Explain the concept of force

   • State the S.I unit of force

2. Types of Force

   • Identify fundamental types of forces

   • Describe the properties of each type of the fundamental forces

3. Effects of Force

   • Identify effects of forces

   • Justify the effects of forces on materials

 

TOPIC 5: Archimedes' Principle And Law Of Flotation

 

1. Archimedes' Principle

   • Explain the concept of upthrust

   • Verify the archimedes principle

   • Apply the archimedes principle to determine relative density

2. Law of Flotation

   • Distinguish floating and sinking of objects

   • Explain the conditions for a substance to float in fluids

   • Relate upthrust and weight of floating body

   • State the law of flotation

   • Apply the law of flotation in everyday life

   • Describe the mode of action of a Hydrometer

   • Construct a simple Hydrometer

   • Use Hydrometer to determine the relative density of different liquids

 

TOPIC 6: Structure And Properties Of Matter

 

1. Structure of Matter

   • Explain the concept of matter

   • Justify the particulate nature of matter

   • Explain the kinetic theory of matter

   • Classify three states of matter

2. Elasticity

   • Explain the concept of elasticity

   • Justify the relationship between tension and extension of a loaded elastic material

   • Identify the applications of elasticity in real life

3. Adhesion and Cohesion

   • Explain the concept adhesion and cohesion

   • Identify the applications of adhesion and cohesion in daily life

4. Surface Tension

   • Explain the concept of surface tension

   • Identify the applications of surface tension in daily life

5. Capillarity

   • Explain the concept of capillarity

   • Identify the applications of capillarity in daily life

6. Osmosis

   • Explain the concept of osmosis

   • Identify the applications of osmosis in daily life

 

TOPIC 7: Pressure

 

1. Concept of Pressure

   • Explain the concept of pressure

   • State the S.I unit of pressure

2. Pressure due to Solids

   • Explain dependence of pressure on surface of contact

   • Identify the applications of pressure due to solids

3. Pressure in Liquids

   • Describe the characteristics of pressure in liquids

   • Examine the variation of pressure with depth in liquids

   • Solve problems involving Pressure in Liquids

   • Explain the principle of a hydraulic pressure

   • Measure pressure of a liquid

4. Atmospheric Pressure

   • Describe the existence of atmospheric pressure

   • Identify the applications of atmospheric pressure

   • Measure atmospheric pressure

 

TOPIC 8: Work, Energy And Power

 

1. Work

   • Explain the concept of work

   • State the S.I unit of work

   • Determine the work done by an applied force

2. Energy

   • Explain the concept of energy

   • State S.I unit of energy

   • Identify different forms of energy

   • Distinguish between potential energy and kinetic energy

   • Explain the transformation of energy

   • State the principle of conservation of Energy

   • Explain the uses of mechanical energy

3. Power

   • Explain the concept of power

   • State the S.I unit of power

   • Determine the rate of doing work

 

TOPIC 9: Light

 

1. Sources of Light

   • Explain the concept of light

   • Identify sources of light

   • Distinguish luminous from non-luminous bodies

2. Propagation and Transmission of Light

   • Explain the concept of rays and beam of light

   • Verify that light rays travels in straight line

   • Identify transparent, translucent and opaque materials

3. Reflection of Light

   • Explain the concept of reflection of light

   • Distinguish regular from irregular reflection of light

   • Apply the laws of reflection of light

   • Describe image formed by a plane mirror