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PHYSICS SPM YEARLY PLAN 2011 SCHOOL : SUBJECT : PHYSICS FORM : 4 WEEK/DATE

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
1.1 Physics

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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. A student is able to: define scalar and vector quantities. give examples of scalar and vector quantities.

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1.2 Base quantities and derived quantities

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

1.3 Scalar and vector quantities

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

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1.4 Measurements

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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. 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. A student is able to: define distance and displacement define speed and velocity and state that

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

1.5 Scientific investigations

TAHUN BARU CINA

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION
2.1 Linear motion

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LEARNING OUTCOMES v= s . t
v u . t

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define acceleration and

deceleration and state that a =

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.2 Motion graphs

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 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 nonuniform velocity determine distance, displacement and velocity for a displacement-time graph. deduce from the shape of a velocity-time graph when a body is:

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i. at rest ii. moving with uniform velocity iii. moving with nonuniform velocity determine distance, displacement, velocity and acceleration from a velocity-time graph. solve problems on linear motion with uniform acceleration.

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CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.3 Inertia

student is able to: explain what inertia is. relate mass to inertia. give examples of situation involving inertia. suggest ways to reduce the negative effect of inertia.

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CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION
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. describe applications of conservation of momentum.

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solve problem involving momentum. 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 A student is able to: explain what an impulsive force is. give examples of situations involving impulsive forces. define impulsive as an explosion. i.e. change of momentum, i.e. Ft = mv - mu define impulsive force as the rate of change of momentum in a collision or explosion, i.e. F = mv mu t explain the effect of increasing or decreasing time of impact on the magnitude of the impulsive force. describe situations

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CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.5 The effects of a force

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.6 Impulse and impulsive force

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where an impulsive force needs to be reduce and suggest ways to reduce it. describe situation where an impulsive force is beneficial solve problems involving impulsive force student is able to: describe the importance of safety features in vehicles student is able to: explain acceleration due to gravity 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.

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CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.7 Being aware of the need for safety features in vehicles 2.8 Gravity

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CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.9 Forces in equilibrium

A student is able to: describe situation where forces are in equilibrium. state what a result force is. add two forces to determine the resultant

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force. resolve a force into the effective component forces. solve problems involving forces in equilibrium. 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

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CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.10 Work, energy, power and efficiency

Ek =

1 mv 2 . 2

define gravitational

potential energy and state that E p = mgh . state the principle of conservation of energy. define power and state that p =

W t. t

explain what efficiency of a device is. solve problems involving work, energy,

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2.11 Appreciating the importance of maximizing the efficiency of devices 2.12 Elasticity

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power and efficiency. A student is able to: recognize the importance of maximizing efficiency of devices in conserving resources. A student is able to: define elasticity. define Hookes law. define elastic potential energy and state that

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CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

Ep =

1 2 kx . 2

determine the forces that affect elasticity. describe applications of elasticity. solve problems involving elasticity.

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE
3.1 Pressure A student is able to: define pressure and state that P =

F . A

CHAPTER 3 FORCES

3.2 Pressure in liquids

describe applications of pressure. solve problems involving pressure. A student is able to:

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AND PRESSURE

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relate depth to pressure in a liquid. relate density to pressure in a liquid. explain pressure in a liquid and state that P = hg . describe applications of pressure in liquids. solve problems involving pressure in liquids. A student is able to: explain gas pressure. explain atmospheric pressure. describe applications of atmospheric pressure. solve problems involving atmospheric pressure and gas pressure. A student is able to: state Pascals principle. explain hydraulic systems. describe applications of Pascals principle. solve problems involving Pascals principle. A student is able to: explain buoyant force. relate buoyant force to the weight of the liquid displaced.

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CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.3 Gas pressure and atmospheric pressure

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.4 Pascals principle

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.5 Archimedes principle

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state Archimedes principle. describe applications of Archimedes principle.

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CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.6 Bernoullis Principle

CHAPTER 4 HEAT

4.1 Thermal equilibrium

CHAPTER 4 HEAT

4.2 Specific heat capacity

A student should be able to: state Bernoullis principle. Explain that the resultant force exists due to a difference in fluid pressure. Describe applications of Bernoullis principle. A student should be able to: explain thermal equilibrium. explain how a liquid-inglass thermometer works. A student should be able to define specific heat capacity(c).

state that c =

determine the specific heat capacity of a liquid. determine the specific heat capacity of a solid. describe applications of specific heat capacity. solve problems involving specific heat

Q . m

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CHAPTER 4 HEAT

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4.3 Specific latent heat

LEARNING OUTCOMES
capacity. 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)

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state that l =

Q . m

CHAPTER 4 HEAT

4.4 The gas laws

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 V i.e. p = constant.

determine the specific

determine the

relationship between volume and temperature at constant pressure for a fixed

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mass of gas i.e.

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V = T

constant. determine the relationship between pressure and temperature at constant volume for a fixed mass of gas i.e.

P = T

CHAPTER 5 LIGHT

5.1 Reflection of light

constant. explain absolute zero. explain the absolute/Kelvin scale of temperature. solve problems involving pressure, temperature and volume of a fixed mass of gas. A student is able to: describe the characteristics of the image formed by reflection of light . State the Laws of reflection of light. Draw ray diagrams to show the position and characteristics of the image formed by : a. plane mirror b. convex mirror c. concave mirror describe applications of reflection of light.

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solve problems

involving reflection of light. construct a device based on the applications of reflection of light .

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CHAPTER 5 LIGHT
5.2 Refraction 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 , n as

Speed Of Light In A Vacuum Speed Of Light In A Medium

describe phenomena
CHAPTER 5 LIGHT
5.3 Total internal reflection of light

due to refraction. A student is able to: explain total internal reflection of light define critical angle ,c draw ray diagrams relate the critical angle to the reflective index i.e

1 sin c

describe natural phenomenon involving

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total internal reflection. describe applications of total internal reflection. solve problems involving total internal reflection. A student is able to: describe types of lenses Explain the difference between focus point and focal length draw ray diagrams to show focal point, focal length and characteristic of images formed by convex and concave lenses define magnification determine the relationship between u, v, and f describe with the aid of ray diagrams, the use of lenses in optical devices solve problems involving lenses

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CHAPTER 5 LIGHT

5.4 Lenses

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