TOPICS IN PHYSICS – Syllabus
1) Mechanics
Linear Motion
Equations for Linear Motion
Free fall
Circular Motion
2) Thermal Physics
Kinetic Theory of Matter
Thermal capacity
Specific heat capacity
Latent heat
Gas equations – Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law and combined gas law
Ideal gas equation
3) Properties of Waves
General wave properties
Longitudinal and Transverse waves
String instruments
4) Light
Electromagnetic spectrum
Visible light
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
5) Sound
Vibrating sources
Longitudinal nature of sound waves
Speed of sound
Range of audible frequencies
6) Electricity and Magnetism
Current, Resistance and Potential Difference
Properties of magnets
Electromotive force
Ohm’s Law
A.C generator
D.C motor
Magnetic effect of current
7) Atomic Physics
Radioactivity
Atomic model
Radio isotopes