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SCHEME OF WORK – PHYSICS 960, UPPER SIX 2011 Term 1 Week/ [Date ] Topic Objectives Skills Activities Values Audio- visual Aids 1 [3/1- 7/1] D. THERMO- DYNAMICS 14. Kinetic theory of gases 14.1 Ideal gas equation 14.2 Kinetic theory of gases 14.3 Pressure of a gas 14.4 Molecular kinetic energy 14.5 Rms speed of molecules 14.6 Degrees of freedom 14.7 Laws of equiparti tion of energy 14.8 Internal Candidates should be able to a. understand the concept of Avogadro number b. use the equation of ideal gas, PV=nRT c. Know the relationship between Boltzmann constant and gas constant d. use assumptions of kinetic theory of gases to derive the equation for pressure exerted by an ideal gas, p = <c 2 > or p = nm<c 2 > e. derive expressions for translational kinetic energy f. show that molecular kinetic energy is directly proportional to the thermodynamic temperature of the gas g. derive and use the formula for rms speed = for gas molecules h. define the degree of a. use Avogadro’s Number b. write/derive and use equations to solve numerical problems c. list assumptions of kinetic theory and use them to derive related equations. d. define terms and use them in the correct context e. explain the relationship between two quantities f. state and use laws to solve numerical problems. g. sketch and a. Problem- solving b. Discussion c. Experiment to verify Charles Law d. Demonstration of Kinetic Theory using a model e. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt e. Presentation of product of group work f. Summary of important points Appreciatio n of scientific discoveries Logical thinking Working systematica lly Textbook Whiteboard and marker Beaker, thermometer , wire stirrer, 30 cm wooden ruler, rubber bands, capillary tube, concentrate d sulphuric acid, ice and water ICT 1

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SCHEME OF WORK – PHYSICS 960, UPPER SIX 2011Term 1

Week/[Date]

Topic Objectives Skills Activities Values Audio-visual Aids

1[3/1-7/1]

D. THERMO-DYNAMICS

14. Kinetic theory of gases

14.1 Ideal gas equation

14.2 Kinetic theory of gases

14.3 Pressure of a gas

14.4 Molecular kinetic energy

14.5 Rms speed of molecules

14.6 Degrees of freedom

14.7 Laws of equipartition of energy

14.8 Internal energy of an ideal gas

14.9 Distribution of molecular speeds

Candidates should be able toa. understand the concept of Avogadro

numberb. use the equation of ideal gas, PV=nRTc. Know the relationship between Boltzmann

constant and gas constantd. use assumptions of kinetic theory of gases

to derive the equation for pressure exerted

by an ideal gas, p = <c2> or p =

nm<c2>e. derive expressions for translational kinetic

energyf. show that molecular kinetic energy is

directly proportional to the thermodynamic temperature of the gas

g. derive and use the formula for rms speed =

for gas molecules

h. define the degree of freedomi. identify the number of degrees of freedom

for molecules of a monoatomic, diatomic, and polyatomic gas

j. explain the variation in the number of degrees of freedom for molecules of a diatomic gas ranging from very low temperatures to very high temperatures

k. explain the law of equipartition of energyl. distinguish between an ideal gas and a real

gasm. understand the concept of internal energy

of an ideal gasn. know the relationship between internal

energy and a single degree of freedomo. sketch the graphs to show the distribution

a. use Avogadro’s Number

b. write/derive and use equations to solve numerical problems

c. list assumptions of kinetic theory and use them to derive related equations.

d. define terms and use them in the correct context

e. explain the relationship between two quantities

f. state and use laws to solve numerical problems.

g. sketch and interpret graphs

h. predict changes to graphs when physical conditions

a. Problem-solvingb. Discussionc. Experiment to verify

Charles Lawd. Demonstration of

Kinetic Theory using a model

e. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

e. Presentation of product of group work

f. Summary of important points

Appreciation of scientific discoveries

Logical thinking

Working systematically

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

Beaker, thermometer, wirestirrer, 30 cm wooden ruler, rubber bands, capillary tube, concentrated sulphuric acid, ice and water

ICT

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of speeds of molecules and explain the shape of the graph (Description if the experiment is not required.)

p. predict the variation of molecular speed distribution with temperature.

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[10/1 – 21/1]

15. Thermo-dynamics of gases

15.1 Heat capacity15.2 Work15.3 First law of

thermo-dynamics

15.4 Internal energy

15.5 Isothermal change

15.6 Adiabatic change

Candidates should be able toa. define heat capacity, specific heat capacity,

and molar heat capacity.b. use the equations Q = C, Q = mc, Q

= nCv,m c. understand that cp and cv depend on the

degrees of freedomd. derive and use the equation for work done

by gas during expansion, W = dVe. understand and use the first law of

thermodynamics, Q = U + Wf. understand the concept of internal energy

from the first law of thermodynamicsg. derive and use the equation Cp,m – CV,m = Rh. know that = cp / cV

i. understand the isothermal process of a gasj. use the equation pV = constant for

isothermal changesk. understand the adiabatic process of a gasl. use the equations pV = constant and TV-1

= constant for adiabatic changesm. illustrate isothermal change and adiabatic

change with p-V graphs and by means of the first law of thermodynamics

n. derive and use the expression for work done in the thermodynamic process

a. Define terms and use them in the correct context

b. write/derive and use equations to solve numerical problems

c. explain the relationship between two quantities

f. state and use laws to solve numerical problems.

g. Explain processesh. Illustrate concepts

using graphs

a. Problem-solvingb. Discussionc. Experiment to verify

Charles Lawd. Demonstration of

Kinetic Theory using a model

e. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

e. Presentation of product of group work

f. Summary of important points

Rational thinking

Cooperation

Lateral thinking

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

ICT

4[24/1 – 28/1]

16. Thermal conduction

16.1 Thermal conductivity

16.2 Determina-tion of thermal conductivity

Candidates should be able toa. explain the mechanism of heat conduction

through solids and hence distinguish between conduction through metals and non-metals

b. define thermal conductivity

c. use the equation for heat

conduction in one dimensiond. describe quantitatively heat conduction

through composite rods of different materials

a. explain the mechanism of heat conduction

b. define and use termsc. apply equationsd. describe

quantitativelye. Explain principles

a. Discussionb. Group work to answer

questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

c. Presentation of product of group work

d. Summary of important points

Logical thinking

Working systematically

Text book

Whiteboard and marker.

ICT

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e. describe quantitatively heat conduction through rods which are not insulated

f. understand the principle of determination of thermal conductivity for good conductors and poor conductors

5[31/1 –

4/2]CUTI / CUTI PERISTIWA / CUTI BERGANTI TAHUN BARU CINA

6,7

[7/2 – 15/2]

E.ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

17. Electrostatics17.1 Coulomb’s

law17.2 Electric field17.3 Gauss’s law17.4 Electrical

potential17.5 Equipotential

surfaces

Candidates should be able toa. state Coulomb’s law and use the formula

b. understand electric field as an example of an inverse square field like the gravitational field

c. define the electric field strength, E = F/qd. describe quantitatively the motion of

charges in a uniform electric fielde. state and use Gauss’s law f. show the equivalence between Gauss’s law

and Coulomb’s law

g. use the relationship E =

h. define electrical potential and use the

formula

i. understand the relationship between electrical potential and potential energy

j. understand equipotential surfaces

a. State a lawb. Write and use

equations to solve numerical problems

c. Define termsd. Analyze

quantitativelye. Discuss the

relationship between two quantities

a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points

Lateral thinking

Creative thinking

Appreciation of scientific discoveries

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

ICT

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[16/2 – 25/2]

18. Capacitors18.1 Capacitance18.2 Parallel plate

capacitor18.3 Uniform field

between parallel plates

18.4 Capacitors in series and in parallel

18.5 Energy stored in a charged

Candidates should be able toa. define capacitance and use the formula

b. describe qualitatively the mechanism of charging a parallel plate capacitor

c. derive and use the formula for

parallel plate capacitorsd. derive and use the formula for effective

capacitance of capacitors in series and in

a. Define termsb. Derive/write and use

formulaec. Analyze

quantitativelyd. Sketch and interpret

graphs.e. Explain qualitatively

a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points

f. Experiment to

Creative thinking

Appreciation of scientific contributions

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

D.C. source, switch, milliammeter, stopwatch, resistors, connecting wires with crocodile

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capacitor18.6 Charging and

discharging18.7 Dielectrics

parallel

e. use the formulae U = QV, U = ,

U = CV2

f. describe qualitatively the charging and discharging of a capacitor through a resistor

g. understand lightning as an example of discharging

h. describe qualitatively the action of a dielectric in a parallel plate capacitor

determine the capacitance of a combination of capacitors and its time constant

clips at one end, capacitors

ICT

9[28/2 –

4/3] UJIAN SELARAS BERFOKUS 1

10[7/3 – 11/3]

19. Electric current

19.1 Conduction of electricity

19.2 Drift velocity19.3 Current

density19.4 Electrical

conductivity19.5 Resistivity19.6 Dependence

of resistance on temperature

19.7 Energy and electrical power

Candidates should be able toa. understand electric current as a flow of

charged particles and use the equation I = dQ/ dt

b. explain qualitatively the mechanism of conduction of electricity in metals and semiconductors

c. understand the concept of drift velocityd. derive and use the equation I = Aneve. know the typical orders of magnitude of

drift velocity of charged carriers in semiconductors and metals

f. define electric current density and conductivity

g. understand and use the relationship J = E

h. derive and use the equation

i. define resistivity,

j. show the equivalence between Ohm’s law and the relationship J = E

k. understand the dependence of resistance on temperature for metals and semiconductors

by using the equation

l. know the phenomenon of superconductivity

a. Describe phenomenab. Derive equations and

use them to solve problems.

c. Define termsd. Compare two lawse. Discuss the

advantages of superconductors

a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points

f. Experiment to verify Ohm’s Law.

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

D.C. source, carbon resistor, ammeter, voltmeter, rheostat, switch, connecting wires, block connectors, screw driver

ICT

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m. use the equations of energy and electrical power

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1/4]

20. Direct current circuits

20.1 Electromotive force

20.2 Internal resistance of sources

20.3 Kirchhoff’s law

20.4 Potential divider

20.5 Potentiometer 20.6 Wheatstone

bridge20.7 Shunt and

multiplier

Candidates should be able toa. understand emf and electrical potential

differenceb. know that the sources of emf have internal

resistance understand the effect on external circuits

c. draw and interpret electric circuit diagramsd. understand and use Kirchoff’s lawe. understand how to use a potential dividerf. understand the working principles of a

potentiometer and its useg. understand that working principles of a

Wheatstone bridge and its useh. understand the use of shunts and

multipliers

a. Explain termsb. Distinguish between

two termsc. Explain phenomenad. Draw and interpret

diagramse. State and use laws to

solve problemsf. Explain working

principles of equipment

g. Discuss uses of equipment

a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points

f. Experiment to determine the e.m.f. and internal resistance of a cell using a potentiometer

Cooperation

Working systematically

Diligence

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

Wheatstone Bridge, 5 standard resistor, dry cell, resistor wire, micrometer screw gauge, metre rule, galvanometer, jockey, potentiometer, resistance box

ICT

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[4/4 – 15/4]

21. Magnetic fields

21.1 Magnetic field B

21.2 Force on a moving charge

21.3 Force on a current-carrying conductor

21.4 Magnetic fields due to currents

21.5 Force between current-carrying

conductors21.6 Definition of

ampere: current

Candidates should be ablea. understand the concept of magnetic fieldb. use the formula for force on a moving

charge F = qv x Bc. use the equation F = qvB sin to define

magnetic field strength Bd. understand the magnetic force that acts on

a straight current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field

e. use the equation F = IlB sinf. use the formulae for magnetic fields:

circular loop,

solenoid,

straight wire,

g. derive and use the formula

for the force between two parallel current-carrying conductors

a. Explain conceptsb. Derive formulaec. Apply formulae to

solve problemsd. Explain working

principles of equipment

a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points

f. Experiment to study the behavior of a bar magnet in a magnetic field and estimate the value of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field

Analytical thinking

Cooperation

Working systematically

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

Retort stand with two clamps, cork with optical pin, set of suspended magnet with two optical pins, plane mirror with protractor, cotton thread, test tube with copper wire coiled around it, power supply, d.c. ammeter 0-1A, switch, connecting wires, rheostat, vernier calipers,

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balance21.7 Torque on a

coil21.8 Determination

of ratio q/m21.9 Hall effect

h. define the unit of ampere and understand that this definition fixes a value for 0

i. understand the working principles of a current and its physical significance as an absolute measurement

j. derive the formula = NIBA for torque on a coil in a radial field

k. explain the working principles of a moving-coil galvanometer and motor

l. understand the motion of charge in magnetic fields and electrical fields

m. understand the principles of determination of the ratio q/m for charged particles

n. explain the Hall effect and derive the expression for Hall Voltage VH

o. describe the use of Hall effect

micrometer screw gauge.

ICT

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[18/4 – 29/4]

22. Electro-magnetic induction

22.1 Magnetic flux22.2 Faraday’s law

and Lenz’s law

22.3 Self-inductance L

22.4 Energy stored in an inductor

22.5 Mutual induction

22.6 Transformer22.7 Back emf in

dc motors

Candidates should be able toa. define magnetic flux = BAcosb. state and use Faraday’s law and Lenz’s lawc. derive and use the equation for induced

emf in linear conductors, discs, and plane coils

d. explain the phenomenon of self-inductance and define self-inductance

e. use the formulae , LI = N

f. derive and use the equation for self-inductance of a solenoid

g. derive and use the formula for energy that is stored in an inductor

h. explain the phenomenon of mutual induction and define mutual inductance

i. derive an expression for mutual inductance between two coaxial coils

j. derive and use the equation = for

a transformerk. discuss eddy currents in a transformerl. understand the concept of back emf in dc

motors

a. Define termsb. State and use lawsc. Write/derive

formulae and use them to solve problems

d. Explain concepts and phenomena and their uses

a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points

Logical thinking

Appreciation of scientific discoveries

Textbook

Whiteboard and marker

Model d.c. motor and transformer

ICT

17[2/5 – 6/5]

23. Alternating currents

23.1 Alternating

Candidates should be able toa. understand the concept of rms value of an

alternating current and calculate the value; a. Explain conceptsb. Define terms

a. Discussionb. Problem-solving

Rational thinking Textbook

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currents through resistors

23.2 Power23.3 Rms value23.4 Alternating

currents through inductors

23.5 Alternating currents through capacitors

23.6 Rectification of alternating currents

23.7 Smoothing by capacitors

use the relationship Irms = I0 / for sinusoidal cases

b. understand the relationship of phase between current and voltage for pure resistors, pure capacitors, and pure inductors separately

c. derive the reactance of a pure capacitor and a pure inductor

d. derive and use the formula for power in an alternating current circuit which consists of a pure resistor, a pure capacitor, and a pure inductor separately

e. explain half-way rectification and full-wave rectification with the use of diodes

f. explain smoothing of output voltages by capacitors

c. Derive and apply formulae

d. Solve problemse. Explain physical

processes

c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points

Creative thinking Whiteboard and marker

OHP

ICT

18,19[9/5 – 20/5]

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN

20[23/5 – 27/5]

24. Electronics24.1 Operational

amplifiers24.2 Inverting and

non-inverting amplifiers

24.3 Negative feedback

24.4 Use of operational amplifiers

24.5 Oscillators

Candidates should be able toa. understand the operational amplifier as a

differential amplifierb. describe ideal properties of an operational

amplifierc. describe the inverting amplifier and non-

inverting amplifierd. understand the principle of feedback in an

amplifier especially negative feedbacke. describe the use of operational amplifiers

in the circuits of voltage amplifiers, ie inverting amplifiers and non-inverting amplifiers, voltage comparators, integrators, and oscillators

a. Explain termsb. Describe

characteristics of amplifier

c. Explain working principle of amplifier

d. Explain uses of amplifier

1. Sketching circuits for OP_AMP 741 amplifier as well as identify connections of its pins.

2. Problem-solving using formulae and concepts learnt.

3. Experiment to study the characteristics of the OP-AMP and measure its amplification and band width.

Appreciation of scientific inventions

Analytical thinking

2.2 k and 22 k resistors, OP-AMP 741 IC, OP-AMP 741 socket, CRO, signal generator, circuit board 6.5cm x 6.5 cm, digital multimeter, rheostat, two new 9V dry cells, two 1.5V dry cells with holder, connecting wires

ICT

TERM 2

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21[13/6 – 17/6]

F OPTICS25 Electro-

magnetic waves

25.1 Electro-magnetic vibrations

25.2 Relationship between

and c.25.3 Electro-

magnetic wave spectrum

Candidates should be able toa. understand that electromagnetic waves are

made up of electrical vibrations, , and magnetic

vibrations, b. understand that E, B, and the direction of

propagation of electromagnetic waves are always perpendicular to each other.

c. compare electromagnetic waves with mechanical waves.

d. state the formula and explain

its significance.e. state the orders of magnitude of

wavelengths and frequencies for each type of electromagnetic wave.

a. Explain phenomenab. Compare and

contrast two quantities

c. State and use formulae

d. State order of magnitude

1. Discussion of similarities and differences of em waves and mechanical waves

2. Problem-solving using concepts, principles and formulae learnt.

3. Summary of important points.

Open-mindedness

Working systematically

Text book

White-board and marker

ICT

22.23[20/6 –

1/7]

26 Geometrical optics

26.1 Curved mirrors

26.2 Refraction at curved surfaces

26.3 Thin lenses

Candidates should be able to

a. understand and use the relationship

for curved mirrors.b. draw ray diagrams to show the formation

of images by concave mirrors and convex mirrors.

c. derive and use the formula for

curved mirrors.d. derive and use the formula

for refraction at

spherical surfaces.

e. use the formula to

derive :

thin lens formula

lens maker’s formula

a. Derive and use formulae to solve problems

b. Draw ray diagramsc. Experimenting and

writing reports.

1. Exercise to draw ray-diagrams

2. Problem-solving3. Experiment to study

the variation of refractive index of sugar solution with concentration.

4. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

5. Presentation of product of group work

6. Summary of important points.

Working systematically

Open-mindedness

Convex lens, short transparent ruler, card with a square hole at the centre, screen, bulb as light source, metre rule, plasticine

ICT

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f. use the thin lens formula and lens maker’s formula

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[4/7 – 15/7]

27. Physical optics

27.1 Huygen’s principle

27.2 Interference27.3 Two-slit

interference pattern

27.4 Air wedge27.5 Thin film27.6 Diffraction at

single slit27.7 Diffraction

gratings27.8 Polarisation

Candidates should be able toa. understand and use the Huygen’s principle

to explain interference and diffraction phenomena

b. understand the concept of coherence.c. understand the concept of optical path

difference.d. know the conditions for constructive

interference and destructive interference.e. know Young’s two-slit interference pattern.

f. derive and use the formula for

Young’s interference pattern.g. understand the formation of air wedge

interference pattern and solve related problems.

h. understand the phenomena of thin film interference for nearly normal incident light and non-normal incident light, and solve related problems.

i. know the diffraction pattern for a single slit.

j. derive and use the formula for

the first minimum in the diffraction pattern for a single slit.

k. know the diffraction pattern for diffraction gratings.

l. use the formula for diffraction gratings

m. describe the use of diffraction gratings to form the spectrum of white light and measure the wavelength of monochromatic light.

n. understand that polarisation is a property of transverse waves.

o. understand the production of polarised light by polaroid and by reflection.

p. understand polarisation planes.

a. State a principleb. Use the principle to

explain a phenomenac. Explain a conceptd. State conditions for a

phenomena to occur.e. Describe phenomenaf. Derive and use

formulae to solve problems.

a. Question-and-answer on Huygen’s principle, conditions for coherence

b. Construction using Huygen’s principle

c. Experiment using diffraction grating to determine the wavelength of a laser beam

d. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

e. Presentation of product of group work

f. Summary of important points.

Open-mindedness

Analytical thinking

Cooperation

Text book

White board and marker

Laser pointer, two retort stands, metre rule, screen, two diffraction gratings

ICT

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q. use the formula .

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G. QUANTUM PHYSICS

28 Photons28.1 Photoelectric

effect28.2 Concept of

light quantisation

Candidates should be able toa. descibe important observations in

photoelectric emission experiments.b. recognise features of photoelectric

emission that cannot be explained by wave theory and explain these features using the concept of quantisation of light.

c. use the equation for a photon.d. understand the meaning of work function

and threshold frequency.e. use Einstein’s equation for photoelectric

effect, f. understand the meaning of stopping

potential and use .

a. Explain terminologyb. Describe

experimental observations

c. Explain phenomena based on concepts

d. Use formulae to solve problems

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

b. Presentation of product of group work

c. Summary of important points.

Appreciation of natural phenomena

Analytical thinking

Text books

White board and marker

ICT

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29 Wave-particle duality

29.1 De Broglie’s relation

29.2 Electron diffraction

Candidates should be able to

a. use the equation to calculate de

Broglie’s wavelength.b. describe observations in electron

diffraction experiments.c. explain briefly the advantages of electron

microscopes.

a. Explain a conceptb. Use formulae to

solve problemsc. Describe

experimental observations

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

b. Presentation of product of group work

c. Summary of important points.

Appreciation of scientific discoveries

Text book

White board and marker

ICT

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H. ATOMIC PHYSICS

30 Atomic structure

Candidates should be able toa. state Bohr’s postulate for an atom.b. derive an expression for radii of orbits in

Bohr’s model.

c. derive the equation for

Bohr’s model.d. explain the production of line spectra with

reference to transitions between energy levels.

a. State and explain postulates

b. Derive and use formulae

c. Explain phenomena

a. Demonstration of emission spectrum of gases using discharge tubes and diffraction gratings

b. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

c. Presentation of product of group work

d. Summary of important points.

Appreciation of scientific contributions

Analytical thinking

Text book

Whiteboard and marker

Discharge tubes, diffraction gratings, EHT source

ICT

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e. understand the concept of excitation energy and ionisation energy.

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31 X-ray31.1 X-ray spectra31.2 X-ray

diffraction

Candidates should be able toa. interpret X-ray spectra obtained from X-ray

tubes.b. explain the characteristic line spectrum and

continuous spectrum including in X-ray.

c. derive and use the equation .

d. describe Bragg diffraction by crystals.e. derive and use

a. Describe and interpret spectra

b. Derive and use formulae

a. Sketch and interpret X-ray spectra

b. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

c. Presentation of product of group work

d. Summary of important points.

Appreciation of scientific discoveries

Open-mindedness

Text book

White board and marker

ICT

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15/8

32 Laser32.1 Principles of

production32.2Characteristics32.3 Uses

Candidates should be able toa. describe briefly the principles of laser

production.b. describe the main characteristics of laser

and advantages of laser.c. describe a few examples of uses of laser

a. Explain the principle of laser production

b. List characteristics and uses

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

b. Presentation of product of group work

c. Summary of important points.

Appreciation of scientific discoveries

Analytical thinking

Laser pen

ICT

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I. NUCLEAR PHYSICS

33 Nucleus33.1 Discovery of

neutrons33.2 Atomic

number and mass number

33.3 Mass defect and binding energy

33.4 Isotopes33.5 Mass

spectrometry

Candidates should be able toa. describe the discovery of neutrons.b. understand the symbol .c. understand and use the units u and eV.d. explain mass defect and binding energy.e. understand the equivalence of mass with

energy and use the formula .f. understand the variation of binding energy

per nucleon with nucleon number.g. understand the existence of isotopes.h. understand the working principles of mass

spectrometers.

a. Explain meaning of terms and symbols

b. Define and use unitsc. Explain relationship

between two quantities

d. Sketch structure and explain the working principles of mass spectrometers

a. Question-and-answer on atomic number, mass number

b. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

past-year questions related to the topic

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points.

Logical and analytical thinking

Working systematically

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White board and marker

Periodic tableICT

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34 Radioactivity34.1 Radioactive

decay34.2 Decay

constant and

Candidates should be able toa. understand radioactive decay as a

spontaneous and ramdom process.b. state and use the exponential law

a. Explain processesb. State and use

principles, laws and formulae to solve problems

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic

b. Presentation of product of group work

Awareness of the danger of abusing scientific discoveries

Text book

Magazines

Newspaper articles

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half-life34.3 Use of

radioisotopes for radioactive decay.

c. define activity and decay constant.d. derive and use the formula .e. define half-life and derive the relation

.

f. explain the use of radioisotopes as tracers.

c. Define terms c. Summary of important points. Awareness of the

need to conserve natural resources

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35 Nuclear reaction

35.1 Nuclear reaction

35.2 Nuclear fission

35.3 Nuclear fusion

Candidates should be able toa. understand that charge and nucleon number

are conserved in nuclear reactions.b. write and complete equations for nuclear

reactions.c. understand the principle of conservation of

energy to calculate the energy released in a nuclear reaction.

d. understand the processes of nuclear fission and fusion.

e. understand the occurrence of fission and fusion in terms of binding energy per nucleon.

f. explain the conditions for a chain reaction to occur.

g. understand a controlled fission process in a reactor.

h. describe a nuclear fusion process which occurs in the sun.

a. Define termsb. State and use

principles, laws and formulae to solve problems

c. Explain processes

a. Writing equations for nuclear reactions

b. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer

past-year questions related to the topic

d. Presentation of product of group work

e. Summary of important points.

Awareness of the danger of abusing scientific discoveries

Awareness of the need to conserve natural resources

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Magazines

Newspaper articles

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36 Elementary particles

36.1 Basic forces36.2 Quarks36.3 Neutrinos

Candidates should be able toa. know the existence of four basic forces:

gravitational force, electromagnetic force, nuclear strong force, and nuclear weak force

b. know the classification of elementary particles into leptons and hadrons based on the action of basic forces.

c. understand quarks as constituents of protons and neutrons.

d. know that quarks have fractional charge.e. describe the existence of neutrinos in beta

decay.

a. State and explain facts

b. Classify elementary particles

. Discussion Open-mindedness

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White board and marker

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ULANGKAJI STRATEGIK

43MULAI 21/11

PEPERIKSAAN STPM

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