Physics

Basic physics

This topic covers the fundamental principles of units, dimensions, and the distinction between scalar and vector quantities. It provides the essential mathematical and conceptual foundation required for the subsequent study of Newtonian mechanics, kinetic theory, and thermal physics.

Conduction of electricity

This topic covers the fundamental principles of units, dimensions, and the distinction between scalar and vector quantities. It provides the essential mathematical and conceptual foundation required for the subsequent study of Newtonian mechanics, kinetic theory, and thermal physics.

The nature of waves

This topic covers the fundamental principles of units, dimensions, and the distinction between scalar and vector quantities. It provides the essential mathematical and conceptual foundation required for the subsequent study of Newtonian mechanics, kinetic theory, and thermal physics.

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This subtopic explores the dual wave-particle nature of matter and radiation, a cornerstone of modern physics. Students investigate key experiments such as the photoelectric effect and electron diffraction, which demonstrate that entities like photons and electrons exhibit both particle-like and wave-like behaviours depending on the measurement context. Understanding these phenomena is essential for fields like quantum computing and electron microscopy, where wave-particle duality is practically harnessed.

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Electromagnetic induction

This topic covers the principles of electromagnetic induction, starting with the definition of magnetic flux and flux linkage. It explores Faraday's and Lenz's laws, applying them to linear conductors moving in magnetic fields and coils rotating within magnetic fields.

Wave properties

This topic covers the fundamental principles of rectilinear and projectile motion. Learners examine accelerated motion in a straight line, the behavior of bodies falling in a gravitational field, and the independence of vertical and horizontal motion for projectiles.

Kinematics

This topic covers the fundamental principles of rectilinear and projectile motion. Learners examine accelerated motion in a straight line, the behavior of bodies falling in a gravitational field, and the independence of vertical and horizontal motion for projectiles.

Resistance

This topic covers the fundamental principles of rectilinear and projectile motion. Learners examine accelerated motion in a straight line, the behavior of bodies falling in a gravitational field, and the independence of vertical and horizontal motion for projectiles.

Dynamics

This topic covers the fundamental concepts of force, free body diagrams, and Newton's laws of motion. It also explores linear momentum, the principle of conservation of momentum, and the application of these concepts to solve problems involving elastic and inelastic collisions.

Refraction of light

This topic covers the fundamental concepts of force, free body diagrams, and Newton's laws of motion. It also explores linear momentum, the principle of conservation of momentum, and the application of these concepts to solve problems involving elastic and inelastic collisions.

D.C. circuits

This topic covers the fundamental concepts of force, free body diagrams, and Newton's laws of motion. It also explores linear momentum, the principle of conservation of momentum, and the application of these concepts to solve problems involving elastic and inelastic collisions.

Energy concepts

This topic explores the fundamental relationship between work, energy, and power within physical systems. It covers the principle of conservation of energy, including gravitational, elastic, and kinetic energy, and examines how dissipative forces like friction and drag affect system efficiency.

Capacitance

This topic explores the fundamental relationship between work, energy, and power within physical systems. It covers the principle of conservation of energy, including gravitational, elastic, and kinetic energy, and examines how dissipative forces like friction and drag affect system efficiency.

Photons

This topic explores the fundamental relationship between work, energy, and power within physical systems. It covers the principle of conservation of energy, including gravitational, elastic, and kinetic energy, and examines how dissipative forces like friction and drag affect system efficiency.

Lasers

This topic explores the dynamics of objects moving in a circular path at a constant speed. It introduces the fundamental concepts of angular velocity, period, and frequency, and derives the relationship between centripetal force, acceleration, and the radius of the circular path.

Solids under stress

This topic explores the dynamics of objects moving in a circular path at a constant speed. It introduces the fundamental concepts of angular velocity, period, and frequency, and derives the relationship between centripetal force, acceleration, and the radius of the circular path.

Circular motion

This topic explores the dynamics of objects moving in a circular path at a constant speed. It introduces the fundamental concepts of angular velocity, period, and frequency, and derives the relationship between centripetal force, acceleration, and the radius of the circular path.

Electrostatic and gravitational fields of force

This topic covers the physical and mathematical treatment of undamped simple harmonic motion (SHM). It investigates the energy interchanges during SHM, the effects of damping, and the phenomena of forced oscillations and resonance in real systems.

Vibrations

This topic covers the physical and mathematical treatment of undamped simple harmonic motion (SHM). It investigates the energy interchanges during SHM, the effects of damping, and the phenomena of forced oscillations and resonance in real systems.

Nuclear decay

This topic covers the physical and mathematical treatment of undamped simple harmonic motion (SHM). It investigates the energy interchanges during SHM, the effects of damping, and the phenomena of forced oscillations and resonance in real systems.

Particles and nuclear structure

This topic covers the ideal gas law and the equation of state for an ideal gas. It develops the kinetic theory of gases, including the assumptions of the model, to derive the kinetic theory of pressure for a perfect gas and relate molecular motion to temperature.

Using radiation to investigate stars

This topic covers the ideal gas law and the equation of state for an ideal gas. It develops the kinetic theory of gases, including the assumptions of the model, to derive the kinetic theory of pressure for a perfect gas and relate molecular motion to temperature.

Kinetic theory

This topic covers the ideal gas law and the equation of state for an ideal gas. It develops the kinetic theory of gases, including the assumptions of the model, to derive the kinetic theory of pressure for a perfect gas and relate molecular motion to temperature.

Orbits and the wider universe

This topic explores the internal energy of systems, focusing on the kinetic and potential energy of molecules. It introduces the first law of thermodynamics, the concept of thermal equilibrium, and the calculation of work done by gases, alongside specific heat capacity for solids and liquids.

Thermal physics

This topic explores the internal energy of systems, focusing on the kinetic and potential energy of molecules. It introduces the first law of thermodynamics, the concept of thermal equilibrium, and the calculation of work done by gases, alongside specific heat capacity for solids and liquids.

Nuclear energy

This topic explores the internal energy of systems, focusing on the kinetic and potential energy of molecules. It introduces the first law of thermodynamics, the concept of thermal equilibrium, and the calculation of work done by gases, alongside specific heat capacity for solids and liquids.

Magnetic fields

This topic explores the fundamental properties of magnetic fields and their interactions with moving charges and current-carrying conductors. It covers the quantitative analysis of magnetic force, the production of magnetic fields by currents, and the motion of charged particles in combined electric and magnetic fields, including applications in particle accelerators.

Alternating currents

This topic explores the principles of alternating currents, focusing on the generation of emf in rotating coils and the behavior of components in AC circuits. It covers the relationships between voltage and current for capacitors and inductors, the concepts of impedance and phase, and the phenomenon of resonance in LCR circuits.

Medical physics

This topic explores the physical principles and technological applications of medical imaging and radiation therapy. It covers the production and attenuation of X-rays, the use of ultrasound for diagnostic imaging, the principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the use of radionuclides in tracers and PET scanning.

The physics of sports

This option explores the application of physical principles to sporting activities, focusing on mechanics and fluid dynamics. It covers the use of centre of gravity for stability, rotational dynamics including moment of inertia and angular momentum, and the application of projectile motion and Bernoulli's equation to sports.

Energy and the environment

This topic explores the environmental impact of energy usage and the physics behind various power generation methods. It covers the balance of Earth's energy budget, the physics of renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and the quantitative analysis of thermal energy loss in buildings.