TOPIC 6: TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY | PHYSICS FORM 3 Conduction The Concept of Conduction of Heat Explain the concept of conduction of Heat Conduction is the transfer of heat energy through solids, for example, metals. Generally solid substances contain particles which are close together. Each particle vibrates at one position but cannot move to another … Read more
TOPIC 5: THERMAL EXPANSION | PHYSICS FORM 3 Thermal Energy The Concept of Heat Explain the concept of heat Heat – Is the transfer of energy due to temperature differences. Temperature – Is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body. Or heat is a form of energy which raises the temperature of the … Read more
TOPIC 4: OPTICAL INSTRUMENT | PHYSICS FORM 3 Simple Microscope The Structure of the Simple Microscope Describe the structure of the simple microscope A magnifying glass, an ordinary double convex lens with a short focal length, is a simple microscope. The reading lens and hand lens are instruments of this type. When an object is placed … Read more
TOPIC 3: LIGHT | PHYSICS FORM 3 Light is a form of energy which controls the sense of vision. Reflection of Light from Curved Mirrors Difference between Concave and Convex Mirrors Distinguish between concave and convex mirrors Concave mirror is a spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inwards. A Good example is the driving … Read more
TOPIC 2: FRICTION | PHYSICS FORM 3 Concept of Friction The Concept of Friction Explain the concept for friction Friction is the force which opposes (resists) motion of the body for example: If a block of wood is placed on a table it remains at rest Unless it is acted upon by an external force. … Read more
TOPIC 1: APPLICATION OF VECTORS | PHYSICS FORM 3 Scalar and Vector Quantities Difference between Scalar and Vector Quantities Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities Scalar Quantities These are physical quantities which have magnitude only. Examples of scalar quantities include mass, length, time, area, volume, density, distance, speed, electric current and specific heat capacity. Vector … Read more
TOPIC 9: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESOURCE | PHYSICS FORM 2 Sustainable energy, specifically renewable energy or green energy, is an energy source which can be replenished, that is essentially inexhaustible. Sustainable sources of energy include solar, wind, water, biomass and geothermal. Non renewable energy sources include coal, oil and natural gas. Water Energy The Generation of … Read more
TOPIC 8: TEMPERATURE | PHYSICS FORM 1 Concept of temperature The Term Temperature Define the term temperature Temperature is property of a body, which decides which way heat will flow when it is placed in contact with another body. The SI Unit of Temperature State the SI unit of temperature Temperature refers to the degree … Read more
TOPIC 7: NEWTON’S LAW OF MOTION | PHYSICS FORM 1 1st law of Motion The Concept of Inertia Explain the concept of inertia Inertia is the ability of a resting body to resist motion or a moving body to continue moving in a straight line when abruptly stopped. The more mass a body has, the … Read more
TOPIC 6: MOTION IN STRAIGHT LINE | PHYSICS FORM 1 Motion In Straight Line Motion is the change of position of an object from one place to another. There are two types of motions; i.Circular motion-Is the motion of an object in a circle. Examples; a/. motion of the electron around the nucleus of an … Read more