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Week
1 ,2, 3
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Physical Quantities and
Measurement
·
physical quantities and units,
of length, mass, time, current
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fundamental and derived
quantities
·
scientific
notation and use in mathematics.
· errors
(a) absolute error or uncertainty
(b) accuracy
(c) precision
(d)
approximation
· significant figures
· order of magnitude
· S 1 units
(a) common units
(b) prefixes for multiple & sub multiple
units
(c) correct abbreviation
· reading of scales (a) linear,
(b) vernier,
(c) non-linear.
· micrometer screw gauge and its
components
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perform
calculations using exponential notation
· express numerical answers in
scientific notation
· perform calculations
consistent with number of significant figures in the data.
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Using measuring instruments
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Interpret data obtained from measuring instruments with
regard to error, accuracy and precision
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Identify errors and the source of errors in measurements
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Experiments -
Measurement
· Demo and use
of Vernier calipers and micrometers
· Using motion
detector and T183
Manipulative Skills
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Correctly
handle apparatus used for scientific measurements
· Read linear,
non-linear and vernier scales using appropriate apparatus
· Use a
micrometer’s screw gauge to measure small distances
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Text - Chapter 1
Videos
· Measurement
Other Texts
· Physics:
Principles and Problems
ch 1,2,3
· Elements of Modern
Physics
Book 1 Unit 1
·
FOSP Book 1 ch
1
· Problems in
Physics-
Gardiner Set 2
· Matriculation
physics-Walters ch 2
· Essentials
of Physics ch 1
· Physics for
a Modern World ch 2
Diagnostic
Aid No. 1-measurement
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Week
3, 4, 5
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Motion in a Straight Line
· qualitative and quantitative
statements of definitions for each of the following basic parameters -
distance, position, displacement, speeds, velocity, acceleration
· the meaning of each of the
following terms associated with the basic parameters - speed, average
acceleration, instantaneous velocity, uniform acceleration, retardation,
acceleration due to gravity
· the basic motion equations for
bodies moving with constant acceleration
(a) v = s/t
(b) a = Dv/ t
(c) v = u + at
(d) s = ½ (v + u)t
(e) __ = __ +
2as
(f) s =
ut + ½at5
·
use the
equation of motion
·
apply the
equations of motion of the case of vertical motion under gravity near the
earth’s surface.
·
distinguish
between vector and scalar quantities
·
models types
of motion using a ticker timer
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process data collected by an appropriate method for the
motion of an object moving in a straight line
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construct displacement v time, velocity v time,
acceleration v time graphs of a straight line motion
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deduce the
meanings of “gradient” and “area under the curve” in relation to the above
graphs
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Manipulative Skills
Produce ticker tapes to show:
constant velocity, acceleration, and gravitational acceleration
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Text - Chapter 2
Videos
· Physics of
Motion
Other Texts
· Physics:
Principles and Problems
ch 3, 4,5, 6
· Elements of
Modern Physics
Book 1 Unit 4
· Ingram Part
1 ch 7
· FOSP Book 1
ch 1
· Gardiner Set
2, 3, 4
· Walters
ch 6, 7, 1
· Essentials
of Physics ch 5
· Physics for
a Modern World ch 6
Diagnostic
Aid No. 3, 4
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Week
6
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Vectors and Graphing
·
the
differences between scalar and vector quantities.
·
geometrical
representation by a directed line segment.
·
condition for
parallel vectors.
·
condition for
equal vectors.
·
addition
& subtraction of vectors.
·
components of
vectors.
·
a scalar multiple of a vector
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perform vector calculation involving diagrammatically
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identify dependent and independent variable form experimental data
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be able to recognise data, generate data, and construct graphs to
predict and verify relationships between variables
·
graphing data
to show
relationships y a x
y a
y a x2
y a
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Experiment
Graphing experimental data
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Text - Chapter 3
Videos
· Vectors
Other Texts
·
Essentials of Physics ch 2
· Physics for
a Modern World ch 3
Diagnostic
Aid No. 2, 6
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Week
7, 8, 9
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Forces
·
inertial and
gravitational mass
·
forces and
fields of force - types of force
fields
· Newton's Law of Motion
· the Newton as a unit of force
· equilibrium
· the meaning of mass and weight
· components of forces
· frictional forces
· the following formulae:
(a) F = ma
(b) Weight = mg
(c)
Friction = mN
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apply
Newton's Law generally to include:
(a) `lift'
problems.
(b) `objects
on an incline' problems
(c)
bodies in equilibrium
(d)
pullies
(e)
system of bodies
·
terminal velocity
·
static and dynamic equilibrium
·
analyse
relevant graphical representations of motion to draw conclusions concerning:
(a) mass
(b)
acceleration
(c)
force
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relate a knowledge of forces to accidents and transport
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Experiments
· Force and
acceleration
· Mass and
acceleration
Manipulative Skills
Use of a ticker-timer and tape to
collect sufficient data to enable the student to show graphically the
following results:
(a) acceleration
v force, mass constant
(b) acceleration
v 1/m, force constant
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Text - Chapter 4
Videos
· “Newton’s
first law”
· “Newton’s
third law”
· “Newton’s laws (Mech Uni 1)
· “Inertia”
(Mech Uni 3)
Other Texts
· Physics:
Principles and Problems
ch 6
· Elements of
Modern Physics
Book 2 Units 5, 6
· FOSP Book 1
ch 3
· Problems in
Physics-
Gardiner Sets 5,7,1
· Walters ch
14,16,17
· Essentials
of Physics ch 4,6
·
Physics for a Modern World ch 7
Diagnostic
Aid No. 5
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Week
10
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Motion in Two Dimensions
·
projectile motion
·
projectiles at an angle
·
uniform circular motion and centripetal force
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Simple
Harmonic Motion
(a)
pendulum motion
(b) pendulum formulae
·
use of scale diagram to obtain in
magnitude and direction, the acceleration of a body moving in a circular path
in a parabolic path
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apply the properties of vectors to
calculate displacements, velocities and accelerations of bodies moving along
two dimensional paths
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analyse projectile motion in terms of
its horizontal and vertical components
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analyse SHM in relation to masses
vibrating on springs and pendulums
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Experiments
· pendulum
· centripetal
acceleration
Manipulative Skills
· set up a
simple pendulum to analyse simple harmonic motion
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