TOPIC 9: LIGHT | PHYSICS FORM 1 Sources of Light The Concept of Light Explain the concept of light Light can carry both energy and information. It both is the way the sun delivers energy to the world, making life possible, and it is a very important way that we learn about the world, through … Read more
TOPIC 8: WORK ENERGY AND POWER | PHYSICS FORM 1 Work The Concept of Work Explain the concept of work If a person pushes a wall and the wall does not move, though the person may sweat and physically become tired, he would not have done any work. But if the person pushes a trolley … Read more
TOPIC 7: PRESSURE | PHYSICS FORM 1 Concept of Pressure The Concept of Pressure Explain the concept of pressure Pressure is defined as the force per unit area. OR Pressure is the force acting normally (perpendicularly) per unit surface area. It is calculated by the formula: Pressure = Force (f)/Area (A) P = F/A Where … Read more
TOPIC 6: STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER | PHYSICS FORM 1 Structure of Matter State of matter is defined in terms of the phase transitions which indicate the change in structure and properties. Solids, liquids and gases all are made up of microscopic particles. The behavior of all these particles also varies in three phases. The … Read more
TOPIC 5: ARCHIMEDES’ PRINCIPLE AND LAW OF FLOTATION | PHYSICS FORM 1 Archimedes’ principle indicates that the upward buoyant force that is exerted on a body immersed in a fluid, whether fully or partially submerged, is equal to the weight of the fluid that the body displaces. The Concept of Upthrust Explain the concept of … Read more
TOPIC 4: FORCE | PHYSICS FORM 1 Force A force is an interaction that causes a change. In mechanics, a force is an interaction that causes a change in velocity (an interaction that causes acceleration). Concept of Force The Concept of Force Explain the concept of force For better understanding of this concept, let’s ask … Read more
TOPIC 3: MEASUREMENT | PHYSICS FORM 1 Concepts of Measurement The Concepts of Measurement Explain the concepts of measurement Measurement is the process of assigning numbers to observations or events. Importance of Measurement in Real Life State the importance of measurement in real life Measurements are so often taken for granted, we sometimes do not appreciate … Read more
TOPIC 2: INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY PRACTICE | PHYSICS FORM 1 A Laboratory is a room or a building designed specifically for carrying out experiments. Laboratory Rules and Safety Guidelines Rules in a Physics Laboratory State rules in physics laboratory While working in the lab, individuals are advised to adhere to specific lab rules to ensure … Read more
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS | PHYSICS FORM 1 Physics is often described as the study of matter and energy. It is concerned with how matter and energy relate to each other, and how they affect each other over time and through space. Physicists ask the fundamental questions how did the universe begin? how and … Read more