Subject Content: Five Main Topic Areas
The course provides a comprehensive foundation in core physics principles, focusing on fundamental concepts and applications.
1. Motion, Forces, and Energy
Covers **speed, velocity, acceleration**, Newton’s laws of motion, energy, work, power, and the **conservation of energy**.
2. Thermal Physics
Explores states of matter, thermal properties like **specific heat capacity**, and heat transfer via **conduction, convection, and radiation**.
3. Wave Physics
Includes general wave properties, light (reflection/refraction), sound characteristics, and the **electromagnetic spectrum**.
4. Electricity and Magnetism
Covers static and **current electricity** (circuits/components), magnetism, and their interconnection in **electromagnetism**.
5. Nuclear and Space Physics
Introduces atomic structure, **radioactivity**, **nuclear energy**, and the basics of **space physics**, including the solar system.
Skill Development Focus
The course develops essential experimental, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Scientific Inquiry & Experimentation
Learning to **plan and execute experiments** safely, using apparatus correctly, and making **accurate measurements**.
Data Analysis and Problem-Solving
Organizing, interpreting, and performing calculations on data (tables/graphs), and applying principles to solve **real-world problems**.
Communication
Expressing ideas clearly and logically, using correct **scientific terminology and notation**.
Assessment Structure
Assessment is conducted through three papers: Multiple Choice, Theory, and a Practical component.
- **Duration:** 1 hour
- **Format:** 40 multiple-choice questions (all syllabus topics).
- **Weighting:** 30% of total mark.
- **Duration:** 1 hour 45 minutes
- **Format:** Short-answer and structured questions (compulsory and choice).
- **Weighting:** 50% of total mark.
- **Duration:** 1 hour 30 mins (P3) / 1 hour (P4)
- **Format:** **Paper 3** (hands-on lab work) OR **Paper 4** (written alternative to practical).
- **Weighting:** 20% of total mark.
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