SEC Physics syllabus

Theme 1 - On the move (energy and power f3, motion f4) Theme 2 - Balancing forces (forces, moments, Hooke's law f3) Theme 3 - The Nature of waves (waves, optics f4) Theme 4 - Staying cool (density f3, heat f3) Theme 5 - Electricity in the home (part1 f4, part2 f5) Theme 6 - Magnets and motors (magnetism and electromagnetism f5) Theme 7 - Radiation and its uses (radioactivity f5) Theme 8 - The Earth and the Universe (f3)

InOut Stating Newton's lawsUse of term ‘terminal velocity’ ‘p’ as a symbol for momentum v 2 = u 2 + 2as s = ut + ½ a t 2 (‘u’ not necessarily 0 m/s) Theme 1

InOut Scalars and vectors.Extension-Load graph for a rubber band ‘Newton meter’ i/o ‘spring balance’Mercury barometer Theme 2

InOut Refractive index = real depth apparent depth Approximate wavelength of electromagnetic waves Pure and impure spectra Resonance Sonometer Theme 3

InOut Floating and sinkingKelvin scale Evaporation causing cooling Thermal expansion ‘Q’ as a symbol of heat energy Internal energy Kinetic theory of matter Theme 4

InOut kWh and calculations related to consumption of electrical energy Charging by induction Combined resistance of two resistors in parallel Dangers and uses of static electricity Double insulated appliances (no earth wire required) Examples of semiconductor material Definition of electrical current Theme 5

InOut Difference between geographic and magnetic North of Earth Fleming’s right hand rule Demagnetisation using alternating current Faraday’s law Theme 6

InOut Nuclear equations Cloud chamber Deflection of radioactive radiation in electric and magnetic fields Theme 7

InOut SeasonsFormation of a Solar sytem Benefits of space explorationRed shift Definition of a planetGeostationary and polar orbits Definition of a light yearTypes of artificial satellites and their uses Unanswered questions about the Universe. Theme 8