Topics
Theme 1: Measurement
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Unit 1: Measurement
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Physical Quantities
Scalar v.s Vector Quantities
SI Units & Prefixes
Standard Form
Significant Figures (s.f)
Measurement of Length
Vernier Calipers
Micrometer Screw Gauge
Measurement of Time
Pendulum
Ticker Tape Timer
Theme 2: Newtonian Mechanics
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Unit 2: Kinematics
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Distance v.s Displacement
Speed v.s Velocity
Acceleration
Kinematics Graph
Free Fall
Unit 3: Dynamics
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Force
Vector Diagram
Newton's Law of Motion
Friction
Free-body Diagram
Unit 4: Mass, Weight and Density
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Mass and Weight
Density
Unit 5: Turning Effect of Force
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Moment
Principle of Moment
Centre of Gravity (CG)
Stability
Unit 6: Work Energy and Power
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Work
Energy
Power
Unit 7: Pressure
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Pressure
Liquid Pressure
Hydraulic System
Atmospheric Pressure
Barometer
Manometer
Theme 3: Thermal Physics
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Unit 8: Kinetic Model of Matter
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Three States of Matter
Brownian Motion
Pressure in Gases
Unit 9: Transfer of Thermal Energy
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Heat Transfer
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Comparison between three processes
Application: Vacuum Flasks
Unit 10: Temperature
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Temperature v.s Heat
Thermometer
Kelvin scale
Thermocouple Thermometer
Unit 11: Thermal Properties of Matter
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Internal Energy
Heat Capacity v.s Specific Heat Capacity
Change of State
Heating Curve
Cooling Curve
Latent Heat
Heat Calculation
Evaporation
Theme 4: Waves
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Unit 12: General Wave Properties
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Waves
Properties of Wave Motion
Unit13: Light
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Light
Reflection of Light
Refraction of Light
Total Internal Reflection
Lens
Unit 14: Electromagnetic Spectrum (EM Waves)
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Properties of EM waves
EM spectrum
Effects of EM waves
Unit 15: Sound
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Sound
Graphs for Sound Wave
Measuring Speed of Sound
Echo
Ultrasound
Pitch and Loudness
Theme 5: Electricity and Magnetism
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Unit 16: Static Electricity or Electrostatics
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Electric Charges
Electric Field
Insulator v.s Conductor
Charging Insulator by Friction / Rubbing
Charging Conductor
Discharging
Hazards of Electrostatics
Applications of Electrostatics
Unit 17: Current Electricity
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Electric Circuit
Current
Electromotive Force (e.m.f) v.s Potential Difference (p.d)
Arrangement of Cells
Resistance
Resistivity
Unit 18: D.C Circuit
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Series Circuit v.s Parallel Circuit
Potential Divider
Transducers: Thermistor & LDR
Unit 19: Practical Electricity
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Uses of Electricity
Measuring Electrical Energy
Energy Sources
Wires
Dangers of Electricity
Safety Features
Circuit Breakers
Fuses
Switches
Three-pin Plug
Earthing
Double Insulation
Unit 20: Magnetism
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Properties of Magnet
Magnetic Induction
Magnetic Domain
Method of Magnetisation
Right Hand Grip Rule
Method of Demagnetisation
Magnetic Field
Magnetic Shielding
Unit 21: Electromagnetism
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Magnetic Effect of a Current
Magnetic Field Pattern
Application of Electromagnet
Motor Effect
d.c. Motor
Unit 22: Electromagnetic Induction
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Faraday’s Solenoid Experiment
Law of Electromagnetic Induction
Fleming’s Right Hand Rule
a.c Generators
Transformer
Rectifier
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (C.R.O)
Brain Power
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