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    YEARLY TEACHING PLANSCHEME OF WORK FOR FORM 4 PHYSICS 2012

    LEARNING AREA: 1. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

    Week

    LearningObjectives

    Suggested LearningActivities

    Learning Outcomes Notes

    Registration and streaming

    orientation week.

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    1.1 Understanding physics Observe everyday objects such as a table,

    a pencil, a mirror etc and discuss how theyare related to physics concepts.

    View a video on natural phenomena anddiscuss how they are related to physics

    concepts.

    Discuss fields of study in physics such as

    forces, motion, heat, light etc.

    A student is able to :

    Explain what physics is.

    Recognise the physics in everyday

    objects and natural phenomena.

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    1.2 Understanding base

    quantities and derived

    quantities

    Discuss base quantities and derived

    quantities.

    From a text passage, identify physical

    quantities then classify them into basequantities and derived quantities.

    List the value of prefixes and theirabbreviations from nano to giga, e.g.

    (10-9

    ) , nm (nanometer).

    A student is able to : Explain what base quantities and

    derived quantities are.

    List base quantities and their units.

    List some derived quantities andtheir units.

    Express quantities using prefixes.

    Express quantities using scientific

    notation.

    Express derived quantities as well

    Base quantities are:

    Length (l), mass(m),time(t), temperature(T)

    and current(I).

    Suggested derived

    quantities: force (F),

    density (), volume(V)

    and velocity (v).1

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    Discuss the use of scientific notation to

    express large and small numbers.Determine the base quantities (and units)in a given derived quantity (and unit) from

    the related formula.

    Solve problems that involve the

    conversion of units.

    as their units in terms of base

    quantities and base units.

    Solve problems involvingconversion of units. More complex derived

    quantities may be

    discussed when these

    quantities are introducedin their related learning

    areas.

    1.3 Understanding scalar and

    vector quantities

    Carry out activities to show that some

    quantities can be defined by magnitudeonly whereas other quantities need to bedefined by magnitude as well as direction.

    Compile a list of scalar and vector

    quantities.

    A student is able to:

    Define scalar and vector quantities.

    Give examples of scalar and vector

    quantities.

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    1.4 Understanding

    measurements

    Choose the appropriate instrument for a

    given measurement.

    Discuss consistency and accuracy using

    the distribution of gunshots on a target asan example.

    Discuss the sensitivity of variousinstruments.

    Demonstrate through examples systematic

    errors and random errors. Discuss what

    A student is able to:

    Measure physical quantities using

    appropriate instruments.

    Explain accuracy and consistency.

    Explain sensitivity.

    Explain types of experimental

    error.

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    systematic and random errors are.

    Use appropriate techniques to reduce errorin measurements such as repeatingmeasurements to find the average and

    compensating for zero error.

    Use appropriate techniques toreduce errors.

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    1.5 Analysing scientificinvestigations

    Observe a situation and suggestedquestions suitable for a scientific

    investigation. Discuss to:a) Identify a question suitable for a

    scientific investigationb) Identify all the variablesc) Form a hypothesis

    d) Plan the method of investigationincluding selection of apparatus

    and work procedures

    Carry out an experiment and:

    a) Collect and tabulate datab) Present data in a suitable form

    c) Interpret the data and drawconclusions

    d) Write a complete report

    A student is able to:

    identify variables in a given

    situation.

    identify a question suitable forscientific investigation.

    form a hypothesis.

    design and carry out a simpleexperiment to test the hypothesis.

    record and present data in a

    suitable form.

    interpret data to draw a conclusion.

    write a report of the investigation.

    Scientific skills areapplied throughout.

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    2. FORCES AND

    MOTION2.1 Analyzing linear motion

    Carry out activities to gain an idea of:

    a) Distance and displacement.b) Speed and velocity.c) Acceleration and deceleration

    Carry out activities using a data logger/

    graphing, calculator, ticker timer to :a) Identify when a body at rest,

    moving with uniform velocity or

    non-uniform velocity.

    b) Determine displacement, velocityand acceleration

    Solve problems using the followingequation of motion :

    a) v = u + at

    b) s = ut + at2

    c) v2 = u2 + 2as

    A student is able to :

    Define distance and displacement.

    Define speed and velocity and statethat v = s/t

    Define acceleration and

    deceleration and state that a = v-u

    t

    Calculate speed and velocity

    Calculate acceleration and

    deceleration

    Solve problems on linear motion

    with uniform acceleration using:a) v = u + at

    b) s = ut + at2

    c) v2 = u2 + 2as

    Average =Total distance

    Speed time taken

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    FEBRUARY TEST 26/02/08 -29/02/08

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    2.2 Analysing motion

    graphs

    Carry out activities using a data logger /

    graphing calculator/ ticker time to plota) displacement time graphs.b) velocity - time graphs

    A student is able to:

    plot and interpret displacement-

    time and velocity time graphs.

    Reminder:

    Velocity is determinedfrom the gradient ofdisplacement-time graph.

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    2.3 Understanding inertia Carry out activities / view computersimulations/ situations to gain an idea on

    inertia

    Carry out activities to find out the

    relationship between inertia and mass.

    Research and report ona. the positive effects of inertia

    b. ways to reduce the negative effects of

    inertia.

    A student is able to :

    Explain what inertia is

    Relate mass to inertia.

    Give example of situationsinvolving inertia.

    Suggest ways to reduce the

    negative effects of inertia

    Newtons First Law ofMotion may be introduced

    here.

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    CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL PERTAMA

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    2.4 Analysing momentum Carry out activities / view computersimulations to gain an idea of momentum

    by comparing the effect of stopping twoobjects:

    a. of the same mass moving at different

    speeds.b. of different masses moving at the

    same speed.

    Discuss momentum as the product ofmass and velocity.

    A student is able to :

    Define the momentum of anobject.

    Define momentum (p) as the

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    View computer simulations on collisionsand explosions to gain an idea on theconservation of momentum.

    Conduct an experiment to show that thetotal momentum of a closed system is a

    constant.

    Carry out activities that demonstrate the

    conservations of momentum e.g water

    rockets.

    Research and report on the applications of

    conservation of momentum such as inrockets or jet engines.

    Solve problems involving linearmomentum.

    (v) i.e p = mv

    State the principle of conservationof momentum.

    Describe applications of

    conservation of momentum.

    Solve problems involving

    momentum

    Reminder :

    Momentum as a vector

    quantity needs to be

    emphasized in problemsolving

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    2.5 Understanding the

    effects of a force

    Carry out activities with the aid ofdiagrams, describe the forces acting on an

    object:a) at rest

    b) moving at constant velocity

    c) accelerating

    Conduct experiments to find therelationship between:

    a) acceleration and mass of an objectunder constant force

    b) acceleration and force for a constant

    mass

    A student is able to :

    Describe the effects of balanced

    forces acting on an object. Describe the effects of unbalanced

    forces acting on an object.

    Determine the relationship

    between forces, mass andacceleration i.e.F = ma

    Solve problems usingF = ma

    When the forces acting on

    an object are balancedthey cancel each other out

    (nett force = 0). The

    object then behaves as ifthere is no force acting on

    it.

    Newton`s Second Law ofMotion may be introduced

    here.

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    Solve problems usingF = ma

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    2.6 Analysing impulse andimpulsive force

    View computer simulations of collisionsAnd explosions to gain an idea on

    impulsive forces.

    Discussa) impulse as change of momentum

    b) an impulsive force as the rate ofchange of momentum in a collision or

    explosionc) how increasing or decreasing time of

    impact affects the magnitude of the

    impulsive force.Research and report situations where:

    a) an impulsive force needs to bereduced and how it can be done

    b) an impulsive force is beneficial

    Solve problems involving impulsive

    forces

    A student is able to:

    explain what an impulsive force is

    give examples of situations

    Involving impulsive forces.

    define impulse as a change of

    momentum, ie.

    Ft = mv mu.

    define impulsive force as the rate

    of change of momentum in

    a collision or explosion, i.e.

    F =mv mu

    t

    .

    explain the effect of increasingOr decreasing time of impact on

    The magnitude of the impulsive

    Force.

    describe situations where an

    impulsive force needs to be

    reduced and suggest ways toreduce it.

    describe situations where animpulsive force is beneficial.

    solve problems involving

    impulsive forces.

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    2.7 Being aware of the

    need for safely features invehicles

    Research and report on the physics of

    vehicle collisions and safely features invehicles in terms of physics concepts.

    A student is able to :

    Describe the importance of safety

    features in vehicles.

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    Discuss the importance of safety features

    in vehicles.

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    UJIAN SELARAS 2

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    2.8 Understanding gravity Carry out an activity or view computersimulations to gain an idea of acceleration

    due to gravity.Discuss

    a) acceleration due to gravity.

    b) a gravitational field as a regionin which an object experiences a

    force due to gravitational attractionand

    c) gravitational field strength (g) asgravitational force per unit mass .

    Carry out an activity to determine thevalue of acceleration due to gravity.

    Discuss weight as the Earths

    gravitational force on an object.

    Solve problems involving acceleration

    due to gravity.

    A student is able to :

    Explain acceleration due to gravity

    State what a gravitational field is.

    Define gravitational field strength.

    Determine the value ofacceleration due to gravity.

    Define weight (W) as the product

    of mass (m) and acceleration due

    to gravity (g) i.e W=mg Solve problems involving

    acceleration due to gravity.

    When considering a body

    falling freely ,g(=9.8m/s2) is its

    acceleration but when it isat rest , g(=9.8N/kg)is the

    Earths gravitational field

    strength acting on it.

    The weight of an object offixed mass is dependent

    on the g exerted on it.

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    2.9 Analysing forces in

    equilibrium

    With the aid of diagram , describe

    situations where forces are inequilibrium , e.g. a book at rest on a

    table , an object at rest on an inclined

    A student is able to :

    Describe situations where forces

    are in equilibrium.

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    plane .

    With the aid of diagrams ,discuss theresolution and addition of forces todetermine the resultant force .

    Solve problems involving forces in

    equilibrium ( limited to 3 forces )

    state what a resultant forces is add two forces to determine the

    resultant forces

    resolve a forces into the effectivecomponent forces

    solve problems involving forces in

    equilibrium

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    2.10Understanding work, energy,power and efficiency

    Observe and discuss situations wherework is done.Discuss that no work is done when:

    a) a force is applied but nodisplacement occurs

    b) an object undergoes adisplacement with no applied

    force acting on it.

    Give examples to illustrate how energy is

    transferred from one object to anotherwhen work is done.

    Discuss the relationship between work

    done to accelerate a body and the changein kinetic energy.

    Discuss the relationship between work

    done against gravity and gravitational

    A student is able to:

    define work (W) as the product of

    an applied force (F) anddisplacement (s) of an object in

    the direction of the applied forcei.e. W = Fs.

    state that when work is doneenergy is transferred from one

    object to another.

    define kinetic energy and state that

    Ek=2

    1mv2

    Define gravitational potential

    energy and state that Ep = mgh.

    Have students recall the

    different forms of energy.

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    potential energy.

    Carry out an activity to show theprinciple of conservation of energy.State that power is the rate at which work

    is done, P =t

    W.

    Carry out activities to measure power.

    Discuss efficiency as:

    inputEnergy

    outputenergyUseful

    x 100%

    Evaluate and report the efficiencies of

    various devices such as a diesel engine, apetrol engine and an electric engine.

    Solve problems involving work, energy,

    power and efficiency.

    State the principle of conservationof energy.

    Define power and state that P =

    t

    W.

    Explain what efficiency of a

    device is.

    Solve problems involving work,

    energy, power and efficiency.

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    2.11 Appreciating theimportance of maximizingthe efficiency of devices

    Discuss that when an energytransformation takes place, not all of theenergy is used to do useful work. Some is

    converted into heat or other types ofenergy. Maximizing efficiency during

    energy transformations makes the best

    use of the available energy. This helps toconserve resources.

    A student is able to:

    Recognize the importance ofmaximizing efficiency of devices

    in conserving resources.

    2.12 Understanding

    elasticity

    Carry out activities to gain an idea on

    elasticity.

    A student is able to:

    Define elasticity.

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    Plan and conduct an experiment to find

    the relationship between force andextension of a spring.

    Relate work done to elastic potential

    energy to obtain Ep =2

    1kx2.

    Describe and interpret force-extensiongraphs.

    Investigate the factors that effectelasticity.

    Research and report on applications of

    elasticity.

    Solve problems involving elasticity.

    Define Hookes law.

    Define elastic potential energy and

    state that Ep =2

    1kx2.

    Determine the factors that effect

    elasticity.

    Describe applications of elasticity.

    Solve problems involving

    elasticity.

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    MID YEARS EXAMINATION

    LEARNING AREA: 3. FORCES AND PRESSURE

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    3.1 Understanding pressure Observe and describe the effect of a forceacting over a large area compared to a

    A student is able to :

    define pressure and state that Introduce the unit ofpressure pascal (Pa) .

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    small area , e.g. school shoes versus high

    heeled shoes .

    Discuss pressure as force per unit area .

    Research and report on applications of

    pressure .

    Solve problems involving pressure

    P =A

    F

    describe applications of pressure .

    solve problems involving pressure

    (Pa = N/m2)

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    3.2 Understanding pressurein liquids

    Observe situations to form ideas thatpressure in liquids :

    a) acts in all directions

    b) increases with depth

    Observe situations to form the idea thatpressure in liquids increases with

    density .

    Relate depth (h) , density () and

    gravitational field strength (g) to pressure

    in liquids to obtain P = hg .

    Research and report on

    a) the applications of pressure in liquids

    b) ways to reduce the negative effects ofpressure in liquids .

    Solve problems involving pressure inliquids .

    A student is able to :

    relate depth to pressure in aliquid .

    relate density to pressure in aliquid .

    explain pressure in a liquid andstate that P = hg .

    describe applications of pressure

    in liquids .

    Solve problems involving pressurein liquids .

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    3.3 Understanding gas

    pressure and atmosphericpressure

    Carry out activities to gain an idea of gas

    pressure and atmospheric pressure .

    Discuss gas pressure in terms of the

    behaviour of gas molecules based on the

    kinetic theory .

    Discuss gas pressure in terms of theweight of the atmosphere acting on the

    Earths surface .

    Discuss the effect of altitude on themagnitude of atmospheric pressure .Research and report on the applications of

    atmospheric pressure .

    Solve problems involving atmospheric

    and gas pressure including barometer andmanometer readings .

    A student is able to :

    explain gas pressure .

    explain atmospheric pressure .

    describe applications ofatmospheric pressure .

    solve problems involving

    atmospheric pressure and gaspressure .

    Students need to be

    introduced to instrumentsused to measure gaspressure (Bourdon Gauge)

    and atmospheric pressure

    ( Fortin barometer ,aneroid barometer) .

    Working principle of theinstrument is not required

    Introduce other units of

    atmospheric pressure :1 atmosphere = 760mmHg= 10.3m water = 101300

    Pa1 milibar = 100 Pa

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    3.4 Applying Pascals

    principle

    Observe situations to form the idea that

    pressure exerted on an enclosed liquid istransmitted equally to every part of the

    liquid.

    Discuss hydraulic systems as a force

    multiplier to obtain:output force = output piston area input

    force input piston area

    Research and report on the applications of

    A student is able to :

    state Pascals principle

    explain hydraulic systems.

    describe applications of Pascals

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    Pascals principle (hydraulis systems).

    Solve problems involving Pascals

    principle.

    principle.

    solve problems involving Pascals

    principle.

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    3.5 Applying Archimedesprinciple

    Carry out an activity to measure theweight of an object in air and the weight

    of the same object in water to gain anidea on buoyant force.

    Conduct an experiment to investigate therelationship between the weight of water

    displaced and the buoyant force.

    Discuss buoyant in terms of

    a) an object that is totally or partiallysubmerged in a fluid experiences

    a buoyant force equal to theweight of fluid displaced.

    b) the weight of a freely floatingobject being equal to the weight

    of fluid displaced.

    c) a floating object has a density lessthan or equal to the density of the

    fluid in which it is floating.Research and report on the applications of

    Archimedes principle, e.g. submarines,

    hydrometers, hot-air ballons.Solve problems involving Archimedes

    principle.

    Build a Cartesian diver. Discuss why the

    A student is able to :

    explain buoyant force.

    relate buoyant force to the weightof the liquid displaced.

    State Archimedes principle.

    Describe application ofArchimedes principle

    Recall density andbuoyancy.

    Apparent weight equals

    actual weight minus

    buoyant force.

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    Solve problems involving

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    3.6 Understanding

    Bernoullis principle.

    Carry out activities to gain the idea that

    when the speed of a flowing fluidincreases its pressure decreases,e.g.

    blowing above a strip of paper,blowing

    through straw between two ping-pongballs suspended on strings.

    Discuss Bernoullis principle

    Carry out activities to show that a

    resultant force exists due to a differencein fluid pressure.

    View a computer simulation to observe

    air flow over an aerofoil to gain an idea

    on lifting force.

    Research and report on the applications ofBernoullis principle.

    Solve problems involving Bernoullisprinciple.

    A student is able to :

    State Bernoullis principle.

    explain that a resultant forceexists due to a difference in

    fluid pressure.

    Describe the applications of

    Bernoullis principle

    Solve problems involvingBernoillis principle.

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    LEARNING AREA: 4. HEAT

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    4.1 Understanding thermal

    equilibrium

    Carry out activities to show that thermal

    equilibrium is a condition in which thereis no net heat flow between two objects in

    thermal contact.

    Use the liquid-in-glass thermometer to

    explain how the volume of a fixed massof liquid may be used to define a

    temperature scale.

    A student is able to :

    Explain thermal equilibrium.

    Explain how a liquid-in-glass

    thermometer works.

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    4.2 Understanding specificheat capacity

    Observe the change in temperature when:

    a) the same amount of heat is used toheat different masses of water

    b) the same amount of heat is used o heatthe same mass of different liquids.

    Discuss specific heat capacity.

    Plan and carry out an activity todetermine the specific heat capacity of

    a) a liquidb) a solid

    Research and report on applications of

    A student is able to :

    Define specific heat capacity (c)

    State that c= Q/m

    Determine the specific heat

    capacity of a liquid.

    Determine the specific heatcapacity of a solid.

    Heat capacity only relatesto a particular object

    whereas specific heatcapacity relates to a

    material.

    Guide students to analyse

    the unit ofc as Jkg-1K-1 orJkg-10C-1

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    specific heat capacity.

    Solve problems involving specific heatcapacity.

    Describe applications of specific

    heat capacity.

    Solve problems involving specificheat capacity.

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    4.3 Understanding specificlatent heat

    Carry out an activity to show that there isno change in temperature when heat is

    supply to :a) a liquid at its boiling point.

    b) a solid at its melting point.

    With the aid of a cooling and heating

    curve, discuss melting, solidification,boiling and condensation as processes

    involving energy transfer without a

    change in temperature.

    Discussa) latent heat in terms of molecular

    behaviour.b) specific latent heat.

    Plan and carry out an activity todetermine the specific latent heat of:

    c) fusiond) vaporation

    Solve problems involving specific latentheat.

    A student is able to :

    State the transfer of heat during achange of phase does not cause a

    change in temperature.

    Define specific latent heat (l)

    State that l =m

    Q.

    Determine the specific latent

    heat of fusion.

    Determine the specific latentheat of vaporization.

    Solve problems involving

    specific latent heat.

    Guide students to analyse

    the unit oflasJkg 1

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    4.4 Understanding the gas

    laws

    Use a model or view computer simulation

    on the behavior of molecules of a fixedmass of gas to gain an idea about gas

    pressure , temperature and volume.

    Discuss gas pressure, volume and

    temperature in terms of the behavior ofmolecules based on the kinetic theory.

    Plan and carry out an experiment on a

    fixed mass of gas to determine therelationship between:

    a) pressure and volume at constant

    temperature .b) volume and temperature at constant

    pressure.

    c) pressure and temperature at constantvolume.

    Extrapolate P-T and V T graphs or view

    computer simulations to show that whenpressure and volume are zero the

    temperature on a P-T and V T graphs is-273C

    Discuss absolute zero and Kelvin scale of

    A student is able to :

    Explain gas pressure, temperatureand volume in terms of the

    behaviour of gas molecules.

    Determine the relationshipbetween pressure and volume at

    constant temperature for a fixed

    mass of gas i.e. pV= constant.

    Determine the relationship

    between volume and temperature

    at constant pressure for a fixedmass of gas i.e V/T = constant.

    Determine the relationshipbetween pressure and temperature

    at constant volume for a fixedmass of gas i.e. p/T = constant.

    Explain absolute zero.

    Explain the absolute / Kelvin scaleof temperature

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    temperature

    Solve problems involving the pressure,temperature and volume of a fixed massof gas

    Solve problems involvingpressure, temperature and volumeof a fixed mass of gas.

    LEARNING AREA: 5. LIGHT

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    5.1 Understanding reflection

    of light

    Observe the image formed in a plane

    mirror. Discuss that the image is:a) as far behind the mirror as the object is

    in front and the line joining the object andimage is perpendicular to the mirror,

    b) the same size as the object ,c) virtual,

    d) laterally inverted

    Discuss the laws of reflection.

    Draw ray diagrams to determine the

    position and characteristics of the image

    formed by aa) plane mirror

    A student is able to :

    Describe the characteristics of theimage formed by reflection of

    light

    State the laws of reflection of

    light.

    Draw ray diagrams to show the

    position and characteristics of theimage formed by a

    i. plane mirror

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    5.1 Understanding reflection

    of light

    Draw ray diagrams to determine the

    position and characteristics of the image

    Draw ray diagrams to show the

    position and characteristics of the19

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    formed by a

    b) convex mirror

    c) concave mirror

    Research and report on applications of

    reflection of light.

    Solve problems involving reflection oflight.

    Construct a device based on the

    application of reflection of light.

    image formed by a

    ii. convex mirror

    iii.concave mirror Describe applications of reflection

    of light.

    Solve problems involving

    reflection of light.

    Construct a device based on theapplication of reflection of light

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    5.2 Understandingrefraction of light

    Observe situations to gain an idea onrefraction.

    Conduct an experiment to find therelationship between the angle of

    incidence an angle of refraction to obtainSnells Law.

    Carry out an activity to determine therefractive index of the glass or perspex

    block.

    Discuss the reflective index, n,as speed of light in a vacum

    speed of light in a medium

    Research and report on phenomena due to

    refraction,e.g. apparent depth, the

    A student is able to :

    explain refraction of light.

    Define refractive index asn = sin i

    sin r

    Determine the refractive index ofthe glass or perspex block.

    state the reflective index, n,asspeed of light in a vacum

    speed of light in a medium

    describe phenomena due torefraction.

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    twinkling of stars.

    Carry out activities to gain on idea ofapparent depth. With the aid of diagrams,discuss real depth and apparent depth.

    Solve problems involving the refractionof light. Solve problems involving the

    refraction of light.

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    5.3 Understanding total

    internal reflection of light.

    Carry out activities to show the effect of

    increasing the angle of incidence on theangle of refraction when light travels

    from a denser medium to a less dense

    medium to gain an idea about totalinternal reflection and to obtain the

    critical angle.

    Discuss with the aid of diagrams:a) total internal reflection and

    critical angle

    b) the relationship between criticalangle and refractive index.

    Research and report on

    a) natural phenomenon involving

    total internal reflection.b) The applications of total internal

    reflection , e.g. intelecommunication using fibre

    optics.

    A student is able to :

    Explain total internal reflection of

    light. Define critical angle ( c ).

    Relate the critical angle to the

    refractive index i.e. n =csin

    1

    Describe natural phenomenon

    involving total internal reflection.

    Describe application of total

    internal reflection.

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    Solve problems involving total internal

    reflection.

    Solve problems involving total

    internal reflection.

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    5.4 Understanding lenses Use an optical kit to observe and measure

    light rays traveling through convex andconcave lenses to gain an idea of focal

    point and focal length of convex and

    concave lenses.

    With the help of ray diagrams discussfocal point and focal length.

    Draw ray diagrams to show the positions

    and characteristics of the images formed

    by aa) Convex lens

    b) Concave lens

    Carry out activities to gain an idea ofmagnifications.

    With the help of ray diagrams, discuss

    A student is able to :

    Explain focal point and focal

    length. Determine the focal point and

    focal length of a convex lens.

    Determine the focal point andfocal length of a concave lens.

    Draw ray diagrams to show thepositions and characteristics of the

    images formed by a convex lens.

    Draw ray diagrams to show thepositions and characteristics of the

    images formed by a concave lens.

    Define magnification as m=u

    v

    Relate focal length ( f ) to theobject distance ( u ) and image

    distance ( v ),

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    magnification.

    Carry out an activity to find the

    relationship between u, v and f.

    Carry out activities to gain an idea on theuse of lenses in optical devices.

    With the help of ray diagrams discuss the

    use of lenses in optical devices such as a

    telescope and a microscope.

    Construct an optical device that useslenses.

    Solve problems involving two lenses.

    i.ef

    1=

    u

    1+

    v

    1

    Describe , with the aid of ray

    diagrams, the use of lenses inoptical devices.

    Construct a simple optical devicethat uses lenses.

    Solve problems involving to

    lenses.

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    DISCUSS ANSWER FINAL EXAMINATION

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