Course Syllabus
Topic 1 : Thermal Physics
1.1 Temperature
1.1.1 Definitions of temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin)
1.1.2 Relation between Celsius and Kelvin
1.2 Heat
1.2.1 Definition and unit
1.2.2 Heat capacity and specific heat capacity
1.2.3 Applications in calorimetry - problems include absorption and emission of heat in a mixture system, and heat by
any electrical source (two substances)
1.3 Latent heat of fusion and vaporization
1.4 Applications in calorimetry - problems include absorption and emission of heat in a mixture system, and heat by any electrical source (two substances)
1.5 Graphs of temperature versus time
1.6 Graphs of temperature versus energy
Topic 2 : Optics
2.1 Definition of reflection
2.1.1 Types of reflection
2.1.2 Laws of reflection
2.2 Definition of refraction
2.2.1 Laws of refraction (Snell’s law)
2.2.2 Problem solving for Snell’s law (two mediums)
2.3 Definition of index of refraction
2.3.1 Problem solving for n = c/v
2.4 Definition and problem solving for critical angle (two mediums)
2.5 Total internal reflection
2.5.1 Conditions of total internal reflection
2.5.2 Applications of total internal reflection
Topic 3 : Waves
3.1 Waves
3.1.1 Types of waves: longitudinal and transverse waves including examples
3.2 Characteristics of waves: wavelength, frequency, period, velocity and amplitude
3.3 Problem solving involving graphs of displacement versus time and displacement versus distance
Topic 4 : Electricity
4.1 Properties of electric charges
4.1.1 Types of charges and unit
4.2 Insulators and Conductors
4.3 Electric field
4.3.1 Electric field pattern and direction of one-point charge and between two-point charges (like and unlike charges)
4.4 Current
4.4.1 Definition and unit
4.4.2 Problem solving involving Q = ne
4.5 Potential difference
4.5.1 Definition, expression and unit
4.5.2 Electromotive force (e.m.f) definition only
4.6 Resistance and Ohm’s law
4.6.1 Definition of resistance
4.6.2 Statement and expression of Ohm’s law
4.7 Resistor in series and parallel
4.7.1 Problem solving of not more than five resistors
Topic 5 : Electromagnetism
5.1 Magnetic Field
5.1.1 Bar magnet and pattern of its magnetic field
5.1.2 Pattern of magnetic field for a current-carrying conductor (straight wire, one circular loop and solenoid)
5.1.3 Direction of magnetic field and polarity determination
5.2 Magnetic force
5.2.1 Direction of force on current carrying conductor in uniform magnetic Field (Fleming’s left-hand rule or right-hand rule)
1.1 Temperature
1.1.1 Definitions of temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin)
1.1.2 Relation between Celsius and Kelvin
1.2 Heat
1.2.1 Definition and unit
1.2.2 Heat capacity and specific heat capacity
1.2.3 Applications in calorimetry - problems include absorption and emission of heat in a mixture system, and heat by
any electrical source (two substances)
1.3 Latent heat of fusion and vaporization
1.4 Applications in calorimetry - problems include absorption and emission of heat in a mixture system, and heat by any electrical source (two substances)
1.5 Graphs of temperature versus time
1.6 Graphs of temperature versus energy
Topic 2 : Optics
2.1 Definition of reflection
2.1.1 Types of reflection
2.1.2 Laws of reflection
2.2 Definition of refraction
2.2.1 Laws of refraction (Snell’s law)
2.2.2 Problem solving for Snell’s law (two mediums)
2.3 Definition of index of refraction
2.3.1 Problem solving for n = c/v
2.4 Definition and problem solving for critical angle (two mediums)
2.5 Total internal reflection
2.5.1 Conditions of total internal reflection
2.5.2 Applications of total internal reflection
Topic 3 : Waves
3.1 Waves
3.1.1 Types of waves: longitudinal and transverse waves including examples
3.2 Characteristics of waves: wavelength, frequency, period, velocity and amplitude
3.3 Problem solving involving graphs of displacement versus time and displacement versus distance
Topic 4 : Electricity
4.1 Properties of electric charges
4.1.1 Types of charges and unit
4.2 Insulators and Conductors
4.3 Electric field
4.3.1 Electric field pattern and direction of one-point charge and between two-point charges (like and unlike charges)
4.4 Current
4.4.1 Definition and unit
4.4.2 Problem solving involving Q = ne
4.5 Potential difference
4.5.1 Definition, expression and unit
4.5.2 Electromotive force (e.m.f) definition only
4.6 Resistance and Ohm’s law
4.6.1 Definition of resistance
4.6.2 Statement and expression of Ohm’s law
4.7 Resistor in series and parallel
4.7.1 Problem solving of not more than five resistors
Topic 5 : Electromagnetism
5.1 Magnetic Field
5.1.1 Bar magnet and pattern of its magnetic field
5.1.2 Pattern of magnetic field for a current-carrying conductor (straight wire, one circular loop and solenoid)
5.1.3 Direction of magnetic field and polarity determination
5.2 Magnetic force
5.2.1 Direction of force on current carrying conductor in uniform magnetic Field (Fleming’s left-hand rule or right-hand rule)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : Who may enrol in this class?
A1 : Anyone interested in learning about fundamental physics concepts, particularly those pertaining to thermodynamics, optics, waves, electricity, and electromagnetism.
A1 : Anyone interested in learning about fundamental physics concepts, particularly those pertaining to thermodynamics, optics, waves, electricity, and electromagnetism.