Form Two Physics
1. Static
Electricity
i.
Concept of Static Electricity
§ Explain
the concept of static electricity
§ Explain
the origin of charges
§ Identify
the two types of charges
§ State
the fundamental law of static electricity
§ Charge
bodies using different methods
ii.
Detection of Charges
§ Describe
the structure of a gold-leaf electroscope
§ Determine
the sign of charges
§ Identify
steps of charging and discharging of a gold-leaf electroscope
iii.
Conductors and Insulators
§ Distinguish
between a conductor and insulator
iv.
Capacitors
§ Explain
mode of action of a capacitance
§ Explain
the action of a capacitor
§ Describe
the construction of an air-filled capacitor
§ Determine
equivalence capacitance of a combination of capacitors
v.
Charge Distribution Along the Surface of
a Conductor
§ Recognise
that charge on a conductor reside on its outer surface
§ Show
that charge on a conductor is concentrated on sharply curved surfaces
vi.
Lightning Conductor
§ Explain
the phenomenon of lightning conductor
§ Describe
the structure and mode of action of lightning conductor
§ Construct
a simple lightning conductor
2. Current
Electricity
i.
Concept Of Current Electricity
§ Define
current electricity
§ Identify
different sources of current electricity in everyday life
ii.
Simple Electric Circuits
§ Identify
simple circuit components
§ Identify
simple electric symbols
§ Explain
the concept of Current, Voltage and Resistance
§ State
the SI units of Current, Voltage and Resistance
§ Connect
simple electric circuits
§ Measure
electric current and voltage
§ Analyse
simple electric circuits
3. Magnetism
i.
Concept of Magnetism
§ Explain
the origin of magnetism
§ Identify
magnetic and non-Magnetic material/substances
§ State
the properties of magnets
§ Identify
types of Magnets
§ Identify
application of magnets
ii.
Magnetisation and Demagnetisation
§ Explain
the concept of magnetisation and demagnetisation
§ Demonstrate
magnetisation and demagnetisation
§ Design
methods of storing magnets
iii.
Magnetic Fields of a Magnet
§ Explain
the concept of magnetic fields of a magnet
§ Illustrate
the magnetic lines of force around a magnet using iron fillings or compass
needle
§ Explain
the methods of magnetic shielding
iv.
Earth's Magnetic Field
§ Explain
the phenomenon of earth's magnetism
§ Determine
direction of earth's magnetic field
§ Locate
the earth' magnetic lines of force about a bar magnet
§ Measure
the angle of inclination (dip) and angles of declination
§ State
the application of earth's magnetic field
4. Forces
In Equilibrium
i.
Moment of a Force
§ Explain
the effects of turning forces
§ Determine
the moment of force
§ State
the principle of moments
§ Apply
the principle of moment in daily life
ii.
Centre of Gravity
§ Explain
centre of gravity
§ Determine
centre of gravity of regular shaped body
§ Determine
centre of gravity of irregular shaped body
iii.
Types of Equilibrium
§ Explain
the condition for equilibrium
§ Explain
Stable, Unstable and Neutral equilibrium
§ Apply
conditions of stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium in daily life
5. Simple
Machines
i.
Concept of Simple Machines
§ Explain
the concept of a simple machine
§ Explain
the terms applied in simple machine
§ Identify
the different kinds of simple machines
ii.
Levers
§ Identify
the three classes of levers
§ Determine
the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of lever
§ Use
of levers in daily life
iii.
Pulleys
§ Identify
different pulley systems
§ Determine
mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of pulley system
§ Use
of pulley in daily life
iv.
Inclined Plane
§ State
the concept of inclined plane
§ Determine
mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of inclined plane
§ Apply
inclined plane in daily life
v.
Screw Jack
§ Describe
the structure of a Screw Jack
§ Determine
the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a Screw Jack
§ Use
the Screw Jack in daily life
vi.
Wheel and Axle
§ Describe
the structure of a wheel and axle
§ Determine
the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a wheel and axle
§ Use
the wheel and axle in daily life
vii.
Hydraulic press
§ Describe
the structure of Hydraulic Press
§ Determine
mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a Hydraulic Press
§ Use
the Hydraulic Press in daily life
6. Motion
In Straight Line
i.
Distance and Displacement
§ Distinguish
between Distance and Displacement
§ State
the SI units of Distance and Displacement
ii.
Speed and Velocity
§ Distinguish
between Speed and Velocity
§ State
the SI unit of Speed and Velocity
§ Determine
average velocity of a body
iii.
Acceleration
§ Interpret
velocity time-graph
§ Determine
the acceleration of a body
§ Explain
the concept of retardation
iv.
Equations of Uniformly Accelerated
Motion
§ Derive
equation of uniformly accelerated motion
§ Apply
equations of accelerated motion in daily life
v.
Motion under Gravity
§ Explain
the concept of gravitational force
§ Determine
acceleration due to gravity
§ Explain
the application of gravitational force
7. Newton's
Law Of Motion
i.
1st law of Motion
§ Explain
the concept of inertia
§ State
Newton's first law of Motion
§ Verify
Newton's first law of Motion
ii.
2nd law of Motion
§ Explain
concept of linear momentum
§ State
the SI unit of linear momentum
§ Determine
linear momentum
§ State
Newton's second law of Motion
§ Verify
Newton's second law of Motion
iii.
Conservation of linear Momentum
§ Distinguish
between Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
§ State
the principle of conservation of linear Momentum
§ Apply
the principle of conservation of linear momentum in solving problems
iv.
3rd law of Motion
§ Distinguish
between Action and Reaction Forces
§ State
Newton's third Law of Motion
§ Apply
Newton's third Law of Motion
8. Temperature
i.
Concept of temperature
§ Define
the term temperature
§ State
the SI unit of temperature
ii.
Measurement of Temperature
§ Identify
measurable physical properties that change with temperature
§ Define
the fundamental interval of a thermometer
§ Describe
the 'mode' of action of liquid-in-glass thermometer
§ Measure
accurately the temperature of a body
9. Sustainable
Energy Sources
i.
Water Energy
§ Explain
the generation of electricity from water
§ Explain
the importance of water energy
§ Construct
a model of HydroElectric power plant
ii.
Solar Energy
§ Explain
the sun as a source of energy
§ Explain
the conversion of Solar energy to electric Energy
§ Construct
a model of solar panel
iii.
Wind Energy
§ Explain
wind as a source of energy
§ Construct
a model of a Wind Mill
§ Apply
Wind Mill in daily life
iv.
Sea Wave Energy
§ Explain
sea wave as a source of energy
§ Explain
the conversion of sea wave energy to electric energy
v.
Geothermal Energy
§ Explain
Geothermal as a source of energy
§ Explain
the conversion of Geothermal energy to electric energy