Topic 1: Introduction To Physics
a). Concepts of Physics
i. Explain the concepts of physics
ii. Establish the relationship between physics and other subjects
iii. State the importance of studying physics
b). Applications of Physics in Real Life
i. Explain the applications of physics in real life
ii. Apply physics in daily life
Topic 2: Introduction To Laboratory Practice
a). Laboratory Rules and Safety Guidelines
i. State rules in physics laboratory
ii. Explain the safety measures in physics laboratory
iii. Use the First Aid Kit to render first aid
iv. Identify warning signs
v. Use warning signs in daily life
b). Basic Principles of Science Investigation
i. Explain the concept of scientific investigation
ii. Identify the steps of scientific investigation
iii. Use the scientific investigation methods in solving problems
Topic 3: Measurement
a). Concepts of Measurement
i. Explain the concepts of measurement
ii. State the importance of measurement in real life
b). Basic Fundamental Quantities
i. Define a fundamental quantity
ii. Mention three basic fundamental quantities of measurement
iii. State the S.I unit of fundamental quantities
iv. Use appropriate instruments for measuring fundamental quantities
c). Derived quantities
i. Explain derived quantities
ii. State the S.I. units of derived quantities
d). Basic Apparatus/equipment’s and their uses
i. Describe basic apparatus/equipments used for measurement
ii. Identify sources of errors in measurement
e). Density and Relative Density
i. Explain the concept of density of a substance and its S.I unit
ii. Determine the density of regular and irregular solids
iii. Determine the density of a liquid
iv. Define the relative density of a substance
v. Interpret applications of density and relative density in real life
Topic 4: Force
a). Concept of Force
i. Explain the concept of force
ii. State the S.I unit of force
b). Types of Force
i. Identify fundamental types of forces
ii. Describe the properties of each type of the fundamental forces
c). Effects of Force
1. Identify effects of forces
2. Justify the effects of forces on materials
Topic 5: Archimedes’ Principle And Law Of Flotation
a). Archimedes’ Principle
i. Explain the concept of upthrust
ii. Verify the archimedes principle
iii. Apply the archimedes principle to determine relative density
b). Law of Flotation
i. Distinguish floating and sinking of objects
ii. Explain the conditions for a substance to float in fluids
iii. Relate upthrust and weight of floating body
iv. State the law of flotation
v. Apply the law of flotation in everyday life
vi. Describe the mode of action of a Hydrometer
vii. Construct a simple Hydrometer
viii. Use Hydrometer to determine the relative density of different liquids
Topic 6: Structure And Properties Of Matter
a). Structure of Matter
i. Explain the concept of matter
ii. Justify the particulate nature of matter
iii. Explain the kinetic theory of matter
iv. Classify three states of matter
b). Elasticity
i. Explain the concept of elasticity
ii. Justify the relationship between tension and extension of a loaded elastic material
iii. Identify the applications of elasticity in real life
c). Adhesion and Cohesion
i. Explain the concept adhesion and cohesion
ii. Identify the applications of adhesion and cohesion in daily life
d). Surface Tension
i. Explain the concept of surface tension
ii. Identify the applications of surface tension in daily life
e). Capillarity
i. Explain the concept of capillarity
ii. Identify the applications of capillarity in daily life
f). Osmosis
i. Explain the concept of osmosis
ii. Identify the applications of osmosis in daily life
Topic 7: Pressure
a). Concept of Pressure
i. Explain the concept of pressure
ii. State the S.I unit of pressure
b). Pressure due to Solids
i. Explain dependence of pressure on surface of contact
ii. Identify the applications of pressure due to solids
c). Pressure in Liquids
i. Describe the characteristics of pressure in liquids
ii. Examine the variation of pressure with depth in liquids
iii. Solve problems involving Pressure in Liquids
iv. Explain the principle of a hydraulic pressure
v. Measure pressure of a liquid
d). Atmospheric Pressure
i. Describe the existence of atmospheric pressure
ii. Identify the applications of atmospheric pressure
iii. Measure atmospheric pressure
Topic 8: Work, Energy And Power
a). Work
i. Explain the concept of work
ii. State the S.I unit of work
iii. Determine the work done by an applied force
b). Energy
i. Explain the concept of energy
ii. State S.I unit of energy
iii. Identify different forms of energy
iv. Distinguish between potential energy and kinetic energy
v. Explain the transformation of energy
vi. State the principle of conservation of Energy
vii. Explain the uses of mechanical energy
c). Power
i. Explain the concept of power
ii. State the S.I unit of power
iii. Determine the rate of doing work
Topic 9: Light
a). Sources of Light
i. Explain the concept of light
ii. Identify sources of light
iii. Distinguish luminous from non-luminous bodies
b). Propagation and Transmission of Light
i. Explain the concept of rays and beam of light
ii. Verify that light rays travels in straight line
iii. Identify transparent, translucent and opaque materials
c). Reflection of Light
i. Explain the concept of reflection of light
ii. Distinguish regular from irregular reflection of light
iii. Apply the laws of reflection of light
iv. Describe image formed by a plane mirror