Applications of Vectors
Scalar and Vector Quantities
Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities
Add vectors using graphical method
State the triangle and parallelogram laws of forces
Relative Motion
Explain the concept of relative motion
Calculate the relative velocity of two bodies
Apply the concept of relative motion in daily life
Resolution of Vectors
Explain the concept of components of a vector
Resolve a vector into two perpendicular components
Apply resolution of vectors in solving problems
Friction
Concept of Friction
Explain the concept for friction
Realize the advantages and disadvantages of friction in daily life
Describe methods of reducing friction
Types of Friction
Identify types of friction
Determine limiting friction
Laws of Friction
Determine the coefficient of friction
Apply laws of friction in solving problems
Light
Reflection of Light from Curved Mirrors
Distinguish between concave and convex mirrors
Explain the terms principle, axis, pole, principle focus and radius of curvature as applied to curved mirrors
Locate the images formed by a curved mirror
Determine practically the focal length of a concave mirror
Use Convex and concave mirrors in daily life
Refraction of Light
Explain the concept of refraction of light
Measure the angle of incidence and angle of refraction
State the laws of refraction
Determine the refraction index of a material
Explain the concept of critical angle and total internal reflection of light
Explain the occurrence of mirage
Refraction of Light by Rectangular Prism
Trace the passage of light through a triangular prism
Demonstrate the dispersion of white light
Determine the angles of deviation and minimum deviation
Construct a simple prism binocular
Colours of Light
Explain the component of white light
Recombine colours of white light
Explain the appearances of coloured object under white light
Identify primary, secondary and complementary colours of light
Distinguish between additive and subtractive combination of colours
Refraction of Light by Lenses
Distinguish between convex and concave lenses
Explain the terms focal length, principle focus, principle axis and optical centre as applied to lenses
Determine practically the focal length of a lens
Locate the image formed by a lens
Determine the position, size and nature of the image formed by lens
Determine the magnification of the lens camera
Determine the relationship between focal length (f) object distance (u) and image distance (v) as applied to Lenses
Optical Instruments
Simple Microscope
Describe the structure of the simple microscope
Describe the mode of action of a simple microscope
Construct a simple microscope
Compound Microscope
Describe the structure of a compound microscope
Describe the mode of action of a compound microscope
Determine the magnification of a compound microscope
Mention uses of a compound microscope
Astronomical Telescope
Describe the structure of an astronomical telescope
Describe the mode of action of an astronomical telescope
Determine the magnification of an astronomical telescope
Mention uses of an astronomical telescope
Construct a simple astronomical telescope
Projection Lantern
Describe the structure of the projection lantern
Describe the mode of action of a projection lantern
Determine the magnification of a projection lantern
Mention uses of a projection lantern
Construct a simple projection lantern
The Lense Camera
Describe the structure of the lens camera
Describe the mode of action of the lens camera
Determine the magnification of the lens camera
Construct a simple lens camera
The Human Eye
Describe the structure of the human eye
Explain accommodation power of the human eye
Identify the defects of the human eye
Describe the correction of the defects of human eye
Compare the human eye and the lens camera
Thermal Expansion
Thermal Energy
Explain the concept of heat
State the source of thermal energy in everyday life
Distinguish between heat and temperature
Thermal Expansion of Solids
Demonstrate expansion of solids
Explain expansion of solids in terms of kinetic theory of matter
Identify expansivity of different solids
Explain the applications of expansion of solids in daily life
Thermal Expansion of Liquids
Explain the apparent expansion of liquids
Demonstrate the effect of heat on liquids
Verify the anomalous expansion of water
Explain the applications of expansion of liquids in everyday life
Thermal Expansion of Gases
Explain the concept of thermal expansion of gases
Investigate the relationship between volume and temperature of fixed mass of air at constant pressure
Investigate the relationship between pressure and volume of a fixed mass of air at constant temperature
Investigate the relationship between pressure and temperature of a fixed mass of air at constant volume
Identify the general gas equation from the gas laws
Explain absolute scale of temperature
Convert temperature in degrees centigrade (celsius) to kelvin
Explain standard temperature and pressure (S.T.P)
Apply expansion of gas in daily life
Transfer Of Thermal Energy
Conduction
Explain the concept of conduction of Heat
Identify good and bad Conductors of Heat
Explain how to minimise Heat losses due to Conduction
Apply knowledge of conduction in daily life
Convection
Explain the concept of convection of heat
Explain convection in fluids in terms of kinetic theory of matter
Explain how to minimise heat losses due to convection to daily life
Apply knowledge of convection to daily life
Radiation
Explain the concept of radiation
Identify good absorbers and emitters of radiant heat
Minimize heat losses due to radiation
Measurement Of Thermal Energy
Heat Capacity
Explain the factors which determine heat quality of a substance
Determine the heat capacity
Determine the specific heat capacity
Change of State
Explain the behaviour of particles of matter by applying kinetic theory
Determine experimentally the melting point of a substance from its cooling curve
Demonstrate the effect of impurities on the freezing point and the boiling point of a substance
Demonstrate the effect of pressure on the boiling point and freezing point of a substance
Explain the phenomenon of regulation
Give the concept of boiling and evaporation in respect to the kinetic theory of matter
Demonstrate latent heat of fusion and vaporisation
Describe the mechanism of refrigeration
Vapour And Humidity
Vapour
Explain the process of evaporation of liquid
Identify factors affecting evaporation of a liquid
Distinguish between saturated and evaporation of a liquid
Explain the effect of temperature on saturated vapour pressure (S.V.P) of a liquid
Humidity
Explain the concept of humidity
Explain the formation of dew
Measure relative humidity
Apply the knowledge of humidity in daily life
Thermal Current Electricity
Electromotive force (emf) and potential difference (pd)
Explain the concept of electromotive force (emf) and potential difference (pd)
State the SI units of electromotive force and potential difference
Measure electromotive force of a cell and potential difference across a conductor
Resistance to Electric Current
Explain the concept of electric current in a conductor
Describe factors which determine the resistance of a conductor
Determine the relationship between potential difference across the conductor and current
Identify types of resistors
Determine the equivalent resistance of more than two resistors in series and parallel
Explain the mode of action of a Wheatstone bridge.
Connect and analyse a simple electric circuit
Effects of an Electric Current
Explain the mechanism of heating by electric current
Describe factors which determine the quality of heat generated in a conductor due to a current
Determine electrical power
Interpret the power rating of electrical appliances
Electric Installation
Explain the meaning of the letter E (Earthing) L (Live) and N (Neutral) in Electrical Wiring
Describe the function of a fuse and a circuit breaker
Perform wiring on a board
Check and rectify electrical faults in domestic appliances
Cells
Describe the mode of action of a dry cell (Leclanche)
Determine voltage of combination of cells in series and parallel
Identify the cell defects
Describe the mode of action of lead-acid accumulator
Explain the charging and discharging phenomenon of an accumulator
Use cells and accumulators in daily life
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