S4NA Science (Physics)

THEME 1: MEASUREMENT

• Chapter 1: Measurement
  – Physical quantities • SI Units • Prefixs • Scalars and Vectors – Measurement of Length and Time

THEME 2: NEWTONIAN MECHANICS

• Chapter 2: Kinematics
  • Speed, Velocity and Acceleration • Graphical Analysis of Motion • Free-Fall
• Chapter 3: Dynamics
  • Balanced and Unbalanced Forces • Free-Body Diagram • Friction
• Chapter 4: Mass, Weight and Density
  • Mass & Weight • Gravitational Field and Field Strength • Density
• Chapter 5: Turning Effect of Forces
  • Moments • Centre of Gravity • Stability
• Chapter 6: Pressure
  • Pressure
• Chapter 7: Energy, Work and Power
  • Energy Conversion and Conservation • Work • Power

THEME 3: THERMAL PHYSICS

• Chapter 8: Kinetic Model of Matter
  • States of Matter • Kinetic Model
• Chapter 9: Transfer of Thermal Energy
  • Conduction • Convection • Radiation
• Chapter 10: Thermal Properties of Matter
  • Internal Energy • Melting, Boiling and Evaporation

THEME 4: WAVES

• Chapter 11: General Wave Properties
  • Desribing Wave Motion • Wave Terms • Longitudinal and Trasnverse Waves
• Chapter 12: Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Properties of Electromagnetic Waves • Applications of Electromagnetic Waves
• Chapter 13: Sound
  • Sound Waves • Speed of Sound • Echo

THEME 5: ELECTRICITY

• Chapter 14: Current Electricity
  • Electricity Charges • Conventional Current and Electron Flow • Electromotive Force • Potential Difference • Resistance
• Chapter 15: D.C. Circuits
  • Current and Potential Difference in Circuits • Series and Parallel Circuits
• Chapter 16: Practical Electricity
  • Electric Power and Energy • Dangers of Electricity • Safe Use of Electricity in the home