Month

JAN

Week
1
(12/1 16/1)

2
(19/1 23/1)

FEB

Topic
1.1 Introduction
to Physics

1.2 Base
derived quantities

Rancangan Pelajaran Tahunan 2015

TINGKATAN 4
Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
explain what physics is.
recognize the physics in everyday objects and natural
phenomena.
A student is able to:
explain what base quantities and derived quantities are.
list base quantities and their units.
list some derived quantities and their units.
express quantities using prefixes.
express quantities using scientific notation.
express derived quantities as well as their units in terms of
base quantities and base units
solve problems involving conversion of units

Base quantities are:

length (l), mass (m),
time (t), temperature
(T) and current (I).
Suggested derived
quantities: force (F),
density ( ) volume
(V) and velocity (v).

A student is able to:

define scalar and vector quantities.
give examples of scalar and vector quantities.

3
(26/1 -30/1)

1.3 Scalar and

4
(2/2 6/2)

1.4 Measurements

A student is able to:

measure physical quantities using appropriate instruments.
explain accuracy and consistency.
explain sensitivity.
explain types of experimental error.
use appropriate techniques to reduce errors.

5
(9/2 - 13/2)

1.5 Scientific
Investigation

A student is able to:

identify variables in a given situation.
identify a question suitable for scientific investigation
form a hypothesis.
design and carry out a simple experiment to test the
hypothesis.
record and present data in a suitable form.
interpret data to draw a conclusion.
write a report of the investigation

vector quantities

Notes

Scientific skills are

applied throughout

Month

Week
6
(16/2 - 20/2)

7
(23/2 - 27/2)

Topic
2. FORCES AND
MOTION
2.1 Linear motion

Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
define distance and displacement
define speed and velocity and
state that average velocity, v = s/t
define acceleration and deceleration
calculate speed and velocity. calculate acceleration/
deceleration.
solve problems on linear
motion with uniform
acceleration using
i. v = u + at.
ii. s = ut + at2.
iii. v2 = u2 + 2as.

Notes
average speed = total
distance
time taken

2.2 Motion Graph

A student is able to:

plot and interpret displacement-time and velocity-time graphs. deduce from the shape of a displacement-time graph when a
body is:
i. at rest.
ii. moving with uniform velocity.
iii. moving with non-uniform velocity.
determine distance, displacement and velocity from a
displacement-time
graph.
deduce from the shape of a velocity-time graph when a body
is:
i. at rest.
ii. moving with uniform velocity.
iii. moving with uniform acceleration.
determine distance, displacement, velocity and acceleration
from a velocity time graph.
solve problems on linear motion with uniform acceleration.

Reminder:
Velocity is
determined from the
gradient of
displacement-time
graph.
Acceleration is
determined from the
gradient of velocity
time graph.
Distance is
determined from the
area under a
velocity-time graph.

Month

MAC

Week

Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
explain what inertia is.
relate mass to inertia.
give examples of situations involving inertia.
suggest ways to reduce the negative effects of inertia.

Notes
Newtons First Law of
Motion may be
introduced here.

2.4 Momentum

A student is able to:

define the momentum of an object.
define momentum (p) as the product of mass (m) and velocity
(v)
i.e. p = mv.
state the principle of conservation of momentum

Reminder:
Momentum as a
vector quantity needs
to be emphasised in
problem solving.

11
(30/3 3/4)

2.5 Effect of a
force

A student is able to:

describe the effects of balanced forces acting on an object.
describe the effects of unbalanced forces acting on an object.
determine the relationship between force, mass and
acceleration
i.e. F = ma.
solve problems using F = ma

When the forces

acting on an object
are balanced they
cancel each other out
(net force = 0). The
object then behaves
as if there is no force
acting on it.
Newtons Second
Law of Motion may
be introduced here.

12
(6/4 10/4)

2.6 Impulse and

impulsive force

A student is able to:

explain what an impulsive force is.
give examples of situations involving impulsive forces.
define impulse as a change in momentum, i.e.Ft = mv mu .
define impulsive force as the rate of change of momentum in a
collision or explosion,
explain the effect of increasing or decreasing time of impacton
the magnitude of the impulsive force.

8
(2/3 6/3)

9
(9/3 - 13/3)
(16/3 - 20/3)
10
(23/3 - 27/3)

APR

Topic
2.3 Inertia

Ujian Bulan Mac

Cuti Pertengahan
Semester1

Month

MEI

describe situations where an impulsive force needs to be

reduced and suggest ways to reduce it.
describe situations where an impulsive force is beneficial.
solve problems involving impulsive forces.

Week
13
(13/4 - 17/4)

Topic
2.7 Safety features
in vehicles

Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
describe the importance of safety features in vehicles.

15
(20/4 - 24/4)

2.8 Gravity

A student is able to:

explain acceleration due to gravity.
state what a gravitational field
define gravitational field strength.
determine the value of acceleration due to gravity.
define weight (W) as the product of mass (m) and acceleration
due to gravity (g) i.e. W = mg.
solve problems involving acceleration due to gravity.

16
(27/4 1/5)
19
(18/5 - 22/5)
20
(25/5 29/5)

Peperiksaan
Pertengahan Tahun

2.9 Equilibrium
forces

Cuti Semester 1

JUN

A student is able to:

describe situations where forces are in equilibrium
state what a resultant force is
add two forces to determine the resultant force.
resolve a force into the effective component forces.
solve problems involving forces in equilibrium.

(1/6 - 5/6)
Cuti Semester 1
(8/6 - 12/6)

Notes

When considering a
body falling freely, g
(= 9.8ms-2) is its
acceleration but
when it is at rest, g (=
9.8 N kg-1) is the
Earths gravitational
field strength acting
on it.
The weight of an
object of fixed mass
is dependent on the g
exerted on it.

Month

Week
20
(15/6 - 19/6)

Topic
2.10 Work,
energy, power and
efficiency

21
(22/6 - 26/6)

2.11Maximising
efficeincy of device
2.12 Elasticity

JUL

Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
define work (W) as the product of an applied force (F) and
displacement (s) of an object in the direction of the applied
force i.e. W = Fs.
state that when work is done energy is transferred from one
object to another.
define kinetic energy and state that Ek = mv2
define gravitational potential energy and state that Ep =mgh.
state the principle of conservation of energy
define power and state that P = W/t.
explain what efficiency of a device is.
solve problems involving work, energy, power and efficiency.
A student is able to:
recognise the importance of maximising efficiency of devices in
conserving resources.
define elasticity.
define Hookes law.
define elastic potential energy and state that Ep= kx2.
determine the factors that affect elasticity.
describe applications of elasticity.
solve problems involving elasticity.

22
(29/6 3/7)

3. FORCES AND
PRESSURE
3.1 Pressure

A student is able to:

define pressure and state that P = F/A
describe applications of pressure.
solve problems involving pressure.

23
(6/7 - 10/7)

3.2 Pressure in Liquid

A student is able to:

relate depth to pressure in a liquid
relate density to pressure in a liquid.
explain pressure in a liquid and state that P=h g.

24
(13/7 - 17/7)

3.2 Gas and

atmospheric
pressure

A student is able to:

explain gas pressure.
explain atmospheric pressure.
describe applications of atmospheric pressure.

Notes

Have students
recall
the different forms
of
energy.

Introduce the unit of

pressure pascal (Pa).
(Pa = N m-2)

Students need to be
introduced to
instruments used to
measure gas

Month

OGOS

Week
25
(20/7 - 24/7)

Topic
3.4 Pascal's principle

26
(27/7 31/7)
27
(3/8 - 7/8)

Ujian Bulan Ogos

28

(10/8 14/8)

29
(17/8 - 21/8)

solve problems involving atmospheric pressure and gas

pressure.

Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
state Pascals principle.
explain hydraulic systems.
describe applications of Pascals principle
solve problems involving Pascals principle.

3.5 Archimedes'
principle

A student is able to:

explain buoyant force.
relate buoyant force to the weight of the liquid displaced.
state Archimedes principle
describe applications of Archimedes principle.
solve problem involving Archimedes principle.

3.6 Bernoulli's
principle

A student is able to:

state Bernoullis principle.
explain that a resultant force exists due to a difference in fluid
pressure
describe applications of Bernoullis principle.
solve problem involving Bernoullis principle.
A student is able to:
explain thermal equilibrium.
explain how a liquid-in-glass thermometer works.

4. HEAT
4.1 Thermal

pressure (Bourdon
Gauge) and
atmospheric pressure
(Fortin barometer,
aneroid barometer).
Working principle of
the instrument is not
required.
Introduce other units
of atmospheric
pressure:
1 atmosphere = 760
mm Hg = 10.3 m
water = 101 300 Pa
1milibar= 100 Pa
Notes

Recall density and

buoyancy.
Apparent weight
equals actual weight
minus buoyant force.

equilibrium
Month

Week
30
(24/8 - 28/8)

SEPT

31
(31/8 - 4/9)

Topic
4.2 Specific heat
capacity

Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
define specific heat capacity (c).
state that Q = mc
determine the specific heat capacity of a liquid.
describe applications of specific heat capacity.
solve problems involving specific heat capacity.

Notes
Heat capacity only
relates to a particular
object whereas
specific heat capacity
relates to a material.
Guide students to
analyse the unit of c
as J kg-1 K-1 or J kg-1
0
C -1

4.3 Specific latent heat

A student is able to:

state that transfer of heat during a change of phase does not
cause a change in temperature.
define specific latent heat (l)
state that Q = ml .
determine the specific latent heat of fusion.
determine the specific latent heat of vaporisation.
solve problems involving specific latent heat.
A student is able to:
explain gas pressure, temperature and volume in terms of the
behaviour of gas molecules.
determine the relationship between pressure and volume at
constant temperature for a fixed mass of gas i.e. pV =constant.
determine the relationship between volume and temperature at
constant pressure for a fixed mass of gas i.e. .
determine the relationship between pressure and temperature at
constant volume for a fixed mass of gas
explain absolute zero.
explain the absolute/Kelvin scale of temperature.
solve problems involving pressure, temperature and volume of
a fixed mass of gas.

Guide students to
analyse the unit of l
as J kg-1

4.4 Gas Laws

32
(7/9 - 11/9)

5. LIGHT
5.1 Reflection of light

A student is able to:

describe the characteristics of the image formed by reflection
of light.
state the laws of reflection of light.

5.2 Refraction of light

Month

OKT

Week
33
(14/9 - 18/9)

Topic
5.3 Total internal
reflection

(21/9 25/9)

Cuti Pertengahan
Semester 2

34
(28/9 - 2/10)

5.4 Lens

draw ray diagrams to show the position and characteristics of

the image formed by a
i. plane mirror,
ii. convex mirror,
iii. concave mirror.
describe applications of reflection of light.
solve problems involving reflection of light.
construct a device based on the application of reflection of
light.
A student is able to:
explain refraction of light.
define refractive index as sin i / sin r
Determine the refractive index of a glass or Perspex block.
state the refractive index, n, as speed of light in a
vacuum/speed of light in a medium
describe phenomena due to refraction.
solve problems involving the refraction of light.
Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
explain total internal reflection of light.
define critical angle (c).
relate the critical angle to the refractive index
describe natural phenomenon involving total internal
reflection.
describe applications of total internal reflection.
solve problems involving total internal reflection.

A student is able to:

explain focal point and focal length.
determine the focal point and
focal length of a convex lens.
determine the focal point and focal length of a concave lens.
draw ray diagrams to show the positions and characteristics of
the images formed by a convex lens.
draw ray diagrams to show the positions and characteristics of

Notes

the images formed by a concave lens.

5.5 Optical
Instruments

Month

Nov

Week
35
(5/10 9/10)
36
(12/10 - 16/10)
37
(19/10 - 23/10)
38
(26/10 30/10)
39
(2/11 - 6/11)

Topic
Peperiksaan Akhir
Tahun

A student is able to:

define magnification as m = v / u
relate focal length (f) to the object distance (u) and image
distance(v)
describe, with the aid of ray diagrams, the use of lenses in
optical devices.
construct an optical device that uses lenses.
solve problems involving lenses.
Learning Objectives

Review and Analysis

of Exam paper
Review and Analysis
of Exam paper

40
(9/11 - 13/11)

Review and Analysis

of Exam paper

41
(16/11 - 20/11)

Review and Analysis

of Exam paper

Notes

Mont
h
JAN

Week

Topic

Rancangan Pelajaran Tahunan 2015

TINGKATAN 5
Learning Objectives

Notes

1
(12/1 16/1)

1. WAVES
1.1 Waves

A student is able to:

describe what is meant by wave motion.
recognise that waves transfer energy without
transferring matter.
compare transverse and longitudinal waves and give
examples of each.
state what is meant by a wave front.
state the direction of propagation of waves in relation to
wave fronts.
define
i. amplitude,
ii. period,
iii. frequency,
iv. wavelength,
v. wave speed.
sketch and interpret a displacement - time graph for a
wave.
sketch and interpret a displacement - distance graph for
a wave.
clarify the relationship between speed, wavelength and
frequency
solve problems involving speed,
describe damping in a oscillating system.
describe resonance in a oscillating system.

v = f can be
derived from
v = s/t

2
(19/1 23/1)

1.2 Reflection of
waves

A student is able to:

describe reflection of waves in terms of the angle of
incidence, angle of reflection, wavelength, frequency,

Reflection of
circular water
waves and the
use of curved

10


Mont
h

FEB

Week

Topic

speed and direction of propagation

draw a diagram to show reflection of waves.

Learning Objectives

3
(26/1 -30/1)

1.3 Refraction of
waves

A student is able to:

describe refraction of waves in terms of the angle of
incidence,
angle of refraction, wavelength, frequency, speed and
direction of propagation.
draw a diagram to show refraction of waves.

4
(2/2 6/2)

1.4 Difraction of

A student is able to:

describe diffraction of waves in terms of wavelength,
frequency, speed, direction of propagation and shape of
waves.
draw a diagram to show diffraction of waves.

waves

5
(9/2 - 13/2)
6
(16/2 - 20/2)

1.5 Interferences of

7
(23/2 - 27/2)

1.6 Sound waves

waves

A student is able to:

state the principle of superposition.
explain the interference of waves.
draw interference patterns
interpret interference patterns.
solve problems involving = ax / D

A student is able to:

describe sound waves.

11

reflectors are not

required.

Notes
Include
refraction of
water waves
over straight,
concave and
convex transparent
blocks.
Discuss the
effect of size of
gap on the degree of
diffraction.

Youngs double slit

Experiment may be used
to show interference of
light.
- wavelength
x the distance
between two consecutive
nodes
a the distance
between the two wave
D the perpendicular
distance from the source
to the position
where x is measured

Mont
h

MAC

Week

Topic

8
(2/3 - 6/3)

1.6 Electromagnetic

9
(9/3 - 13/3)

Ujian Bulanan Mac

(16/3 20/3)
10
(23/3 27/3)

Waves

Cuti Pertengahan
Semester 1
2. ELECTRICITY
2.1 Electric fields and
charge flow

explain how the loudness relates to amplitude.

explain how the pitch relates to frequency.
describe applications of reflection of sound waves.
calculate distances using the
Learning Objectives

Notes

A student is able to:

describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
state that visible light is a part of the electromagnetic
spectrum.
list sources of electromagnetic waves.
describe the properties of electromagnetic waves.
describe applications of electromagnetic waves

Emphasise that
the electromagnetic
spectrum is
continuous.

A student is able to:

state the relationship between electron flow and electric
current.
define electric current.
describe an electric field
sketch electric field lines showing the direction of the
field.
describe the effect of an electric field on a charge
solve problems involving electric charge and current.

Recall the
activity carried
out using a Van
de Graff
generator to
show the
relationship
between electric
charge and
current flow.

A student is able to:

define potential difference. plan and conduct an
experiment to find the relationship between current and
potential difference.

Potential
difference and
voltage may be
used interchangeably

APR

11
(30/3 - 3/4)
12
(6/4 - 10/4)

2.2 Current and

potential
difference

12

Mont
h

MEI

Week

Topic

13
(13/4 - 17/4)
14
(20/4 24/4)

2.3 Series and parallel

circuits

15
(27/4 1/5)
16
(4/5 8/5)
17
(11/5 15/5 )
18
(18/5 - 22/5)
19
(25/5 - 29/5)

Peperiksaan
Pertengahan Tahun

Peperiksaan
Pertengahan Tahun
2.4 Emf and internal
resistance

describe the relationship between current and potential

difference.
state Ohms law
define resistance.
explain factors that affect resistance.
solve problems involving potential difference, current
and resistance.
describe superconductors.
Learning Objectives

here.

Notes

A student is able to:

identify series and parallel circuits.
compare the current and potential difference of series
circuits and parallel circuits.
determine the effective resistance of resistors connected
in series.
determine the effective resistance of resistors connected
in parallel
solve problems involving current, potential difference
and resistance in series circuits, parallel circuits
and their combinations.

A student is able to:

define electromotive force (e.m.f.).
compare e.m.f. and potential difference.
explain internal resistance.
determine e.m.f. and internal resistance.

13

Clarify that e.m.f.

is not a force but
energy per unit
charge.

2.5 Electric energy

and power

JUN
(1/6 5/6)

Mont
h

JUL

(8/6 - 12/6)
Week

solve problems involving e.m.f. and internal resistance

A student is able to:
define electrical energy.
define electric power.
solve problems involving electrical energy and power
compare power rating and energy consumption of
various electrical appliances.
compare various electrical appliances in terms of
efficient use of energy.
describe ways of increasing energy efficiency.

Program Lonjakan
Minda Ting 5
Cuti Semester 1
Topic

Learning Objectives

20
(15/6 - 19/6)
21
(22/6 - 26/6)

3.
ELECTROMAGNETIS
M
3.1 Magnetic effect of
a current carrying
conductor

A student is able to:

state what an electromagnet is
draw the magnetic field pattern due to a current in a:
i. straight wire,
ii. coil,
iii. solenoid.
plan and conduct experiments to study factors that affect
the strength of the magnetic field of an electromagnet.
describe applications of electromagnets.

The right-hand
grip rule may be
introduced.

22
(29/6 3/7)

1.7 Force on a current

A student is able to:

describe what happens to a current - carrying conductor
in a magnetic field.
draw the pattern of the combined magnetic field due to a
current - carrying conductor in a magnetic field
describe how a current carrying conductor in a
magnetic field experiences a force.
explain the factors that affect the magnitude of the force

Flemings left hand

rule may
be introduced.
The working
principle of a
moving-coil
ammeter may
also be
discussed.

carrying conductor in
a magnetic field

14

Notes

23
(6/7 - 10/7)

Mont
h

Week

1.8 Electromagnetic
Induction

Topic

on a current - carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

describe how a current -carrying coil in a magnetic field
experiences a turning force.
describe how a direct current motor works.
state factors that affect the speed of rotation of an
electric motor.
A student is able to:
describe electromagnetic induction.
indicate the direction of the induced current in a:
i. straight wire,
ii. solenoid.
explain factors that affect the magnitude of the induced
current.
describe applications of electromagnetic induction.
compare direct current and alternating current
Learning Objectives

24
(13/7 - 17/7)

3.4 Transformer

A student is able to:

describe the structure and the operating principle of a
simple transformer.
compare and contrast a step up transformer and a step
down transformer.
state that VpIp =VsIs for an ideal transformer.
describe the energy losses in a transformer
describe ways to improve the efficiency of a
transformer.
solve problems involving transformers

25
(20/7 - 24/7)

1.9 Generation and

A student is able to:

list sources of energy used to generate electricity.
describe the various ways of generating electricit
describe the transmission of electricity.

transmission of
electricity

15

Comparisons to
an alternating
current motor
may also be
discussed.
Faradays law
and Lenzs law
may be
introduced.
Flemings right hand
rule may
be introduced.

Notes

26
(27/7 31/7)

Mont
h
OGO

Week
27
(3/8 - 7/8)

28
(10/8 - 14/8)

4. ELECTRONIC
4.1 Uses of CRO

Topic

describe the energy loss in electricity transmission

cables and deduce the advantage of high voltage
transmission.
state the importance of the National Grid Network.
solve problems involving electricity transmission.
explain the importance of renewable energy.
explain the effects on the environment caused by the use
of various sources to generate electricity.

A student is able to:

explain thermionic emission.
describe the properties of cathode rays.
describe the working principle of the cathode ray
oscilloscope.
measure potential difference using the C.R.O
measure short time intervals using the C.R.O.
display wave forms using the C.R.O.
solve problems based on the C.R.O. display.
Learning Objectives

4.2 Semiconductor
diodes

A student is able to:

describe semiconductors in terms of resistance and free
electrons.
describe n-type and p-type semiconductors
describe semiconductor diodes.
describe the function of diodes
describe the use of diodes as rectifiers.
describe the use of a capacitor to smooth out output
current and output voltage in a rectifier circuit.

4.3 Transistor

A student is able to:

describe a transistor in terms of its terminals.
describe how a transistor can be used as a current

16

Notes
The term doping
may be
introduced.


29
(17/8 - 21/8)

Mont
h
SEP

Week

4.4 Logic gates

Topic

30
(24/8 - 28/8)
31
(31/8 4/9)
32
(7/9 11/9)

Peperiksaan Percubaan
SPM

33
(14/9 18/9)

5. RADIOACTIVITY
5.1 Nucleus of an
atom

amplifier
describe how a transistor can be use as an automatic
switch.

A student is able to:

state that logic gates are switching circuits in computers
and other electronic systems.
list and draw symbols for the following logic gates:
i. AND,
ii. OR,
iii. NOT,
iv. NAND,
v. NOR.
state the action of the following logic gates in a truth
table:
build truth tables for logic gates in combination for a
maximum of 2 inputs.
describe applications of logic gate control systems.

Learning Objectives

A student is able to:

describe the composition of the nucleus of an atom in
terms of protons and neutrons.
define proton number (Z) and nucleon number (A)
explain the term nuclide

17

Notes

(21/9 25/9)

OKT

34
(28/9 2/10)

Mont
h

Week

OKT

use the nuclide notation AX Z .

define the term isotope.

Cuti pertengahan
Semester 2
5.2 Radioactive decay

Topic
5.3 Radioisotopes
5.4 Nuclear energy

A student is able to:

state what radioactivity is
name common detectors for radioactive emissions.
compare the 3 kinds of radioactive emissions in terms of
their nature.
explain what radioactive decay is
use equations to represent changes in the composition
of the nucleus when particles are emitted.
explain half -life.
determine half-life from a decay curve.
solve problems involving half -life.

Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
define radioisotopes
name examples of radioisotopes.
describe applications of radioisotopes
define atomic mass unit (a.m.u.).
describe nuclear fission.
give examples of nuclear fission.
describe chain reactions.
describe nuclear fusion
give examples of nuclear fusion
relate the release of energy in a nuclear reaction with a
change of mass according to the equation E=mc2.

18

The structure
of detectors
are not
required.

Notes

NOV

35
(5/10 9/10)
36
(12/10 16/10)
37
(19/10 - 23/10)
38
(26/10 - 30/10)
39
(2/116/11)

Program Anjal SPM

40
(9/11 13/11)

SPM

41
(16/11 20/11)

SPM

describe the generation of electricity from nuclear

fission.

Program Anjal SPM

Program Anjal SPM
Study Week
SPM

19