NSS Physics

What is Physics? Physics is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.

Why study Physics? Physics is often considered to be the most fundamental of all the sciences. In order to study any other natural science, one should have a firm understanding of the principles of physics. When understood, physics can help us to be better decision makers to determine the best design, the best tool, or the best process.

“My boss loves physics students because of the logical training acquired during the studies… . Fast learning and the ability to pick up new things and ideas are the attributes of physics students. Physics training provides me a good sense of understanding on new stuffs. … I am grateful I was trained in physics which shapes my thinking and develops my problem solving skills a lot.” Stella Mui BSc (Radiation and Health Physics) MPhil (Semiconductor Physics)

Student qualities Curiosity in how things work Logical mind Good mathematical sense

Curriculum Structure and Organization Compulsory Part Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatics Circuits and domestic electricity (S2 & S3) Electromagnetism Heat Temp., heat and internal energy (S3) Transfer processes (S3) Change of state Gases Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy Radiation and radioactivity Atomic model Nuclear energy Mechanics Position and movement Force and motion (S2) Projectile motion Work, energy and power (S3) Momentum Uniform circular motion Gravitation Elective Part Energy and Use of Energy Atomic World Wave Nature and properties of waves Light (S3) Sound School-based Assessment Experiments Investigative studies