1. NSS Physics

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

4. 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.

5. “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)

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

7. 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