SEC Physics syllabus

Theme 1 - On the move (energy and power f3, motion f4)

Theme 2 - Balancing forces (forces, moments, Hooke's law f3)

Theme 3 - The Nature of waves (waves, optics f4)

Theme 4 - Staying cool (density f3, heat f3)

Theme 5 - Electricity in the home (part1 f4, part2 f5)

Theme 6 - Magnets and motors (magnetism and electromagnetism f5)

Theme 7 - Radiation and its uses (radioactivity f5)

Theme 8 - The Earth and the Universe (f3)

In Out

Stating Newton's laws Use of term ‘terminal velocity’

‘p’ as a symbol for momentum

v2 = u2 + 2as s = ut + ½ a t2 (‘u’ not necessarily 0 m/s)

Theme 1

In Out

Scalars and vectors. Extension-Load graph for a rubber band

‘Newton meter’ i/o ‘spring balance’ Mercury barometer

Theme 2

In Out

Refractive index = real depth apparent depth

Approximate wavelength of electromagnetic waves

Pure and impure spectra

Resonance

Sonometer

Theme 3

In Out

Floating and sinking Kelvin scale

Evaporation causing cooling

Thermal expansion

‘Q’ as a symbol of heat energy

Internal energy

Kinetic theory of matter

Theme 4

In Out

kWh and calculations related to consumption of electrical energy

Charging by induction

Combined resistance of two resistors in parallel

Dangers and uses of static electricity

Double insulated appliances (no earth wire required)

Examples of semiconductor material

Definition of electrical current

Theme 5

In Out

Difference between geographic and magnetic North of Earth

Fleming’s right hand rule

Demagnetisation using alternating current

Faraday’s law

Theme 6

In Out

Nuclear equations

Cloud chamber

Deflection of radioactive radiation in electric and magnetic fields

Theme 7

In Out

Seasons Formation of a Solar sytem

Benefits of space exploration Red shift

Definition of a planet Geostationary and polar orbits

Definition of a light year Types of artificial satellites and their uses

Unanswered questions about the Universe.

Theme 8