PHYSICS FORM 4 SYLLABUS

Physics Form 4
  1. Waves
    1. Introduction to Waves
      1. Explain the concept of a wave
      2. Explain the terms wave length, frequency and velocity of a wave
      3. Identify types of waves
    2. Behaviour of Waves
      1. Explain Reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference of waves
      2. Mention the application of reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference of waves in daily life
      3. Demonstrate the behaviour of waves
    3. Propagation of Waves
      1. Describe the propagation of mechanical waves
      2. Explain the propagation of electromagnetic waves
      3. Determine the relationship between frequency, speed and wavelength of a wave
      4. Determine the refractive index of a medium
    4. Sound Waves
      1. Identify source of sound waves
      2. Explain the concept of audibility range
      3. Describe the perception of hearing
      4. Explain the concept of echo and reverberation
      5. Determine the speed of sound in air
    5. Musical Sound
      1. Explain the concept of a musical sound
      2. Identify factors affecting loudness, pitch and quality of a musical sound
      3. Identify the different musical instruments
      4. Explain the terms stationary wave, nodes and antinodes
      5. Determine the frequency of a musical note
      6. Distinguish between the fundamental note and overtones
      7. Explain the concept of resonance as applied to sound
      8. Construct a simple musical instrument
    6. ElectroMagnetic Spectrum
      1. Explain the concept of the electroMagnetic spectrum
      2. Identify the main bands of the electroMagnetic spectrum
      3. Detect infra-red, visible and ultra-violet rays
    7. Application of ElectroMagnetic Wave in daily life
      1. Identify the application of microWaves, radio-Waves, Infra-red, gamma rays and x-rays
      2. Explain the importance of electroMagnetic waves in agriculture and climate
  2. Electromagnetism
    1. Magnetic Fields due to a Current-carrying Conductor
      1. Explain how electric current produces a magnetic field
      2. Identify the pattern of the magnetic field lines around a straight conductor
      3. Determine the direction of magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor
      4. Determine the presence and direction of a force on a current carrying Conductor in a magnetic field
      5. Determine the direction of force due to two current ’82air-carrying conductors when the current flowing in the same or opposite direction
    2. ElectroMagnetic Induction
      1. Explain the concept of electroMagnetic induction
      2. State the laws of electroMagnetic induction
      3. Explain the concepts of self and mutual induction
      4. Describe the mode of action of induction coil
      5. Describe the mode of action of a.c and d.c generator
      6. Construct a simple step-up and step-down transformer
  3. Radioactivity
    1. The Nucleus of an Atom
      1. Describe the structure of the nucleus of an atom
      2. Explain the atomic number, mass number and isotopes of an element and their symbols
      3. Mention forces holding the nucleus
    2. Natural Radioactivity
      1. Explain the concept of radioactivity
      2. Describe properties of the radiations emitted by radio-active substances
      3. Explain the nuclear changes due to the emission of Alpha (‘8c’b1), Beta (‘8cuc0u8804 ) and Gamma (‘8cu8805 ) radiations
      4. Explain the detection of ‘8c’b1, ‘8cuc0u8804 and ‘8cu8805 radiations
      5. Describe half-life as applied to a radioactive substance
      6. Determine the half-life of a radioactive element
      7. Identify the applications of a natural radioactive Substances
    3. Artificial Radioactivity
      1. Distinguish between natural and artificial radioactivity
      2. Describe methods of producing artificial radioactive isotopes
      3. Mention the applications of artificial radioactivity
    4. Radiation Hazards and Safety
      1. Explain the effects of nuclear radiation on human body
      2. Protect himself/herself from nuclear radiation hazards
    5. Nuclear Fission and Fusion
      1. Explain the nuclear fission and fusion
      2. Mention the applications of nuclear fission and fusion
  4. Thermionic Emission
    1. Cathode Rays
      1. Explain the production of cathode rays
      2. State the properties of cathode rays
      3. State the application of cathode ray tube
    2. X-Rays
      1. Describe the structure and mode of action of the x-ray tube
      2. Distinguish between soft and hard x-rays and their production
      3. State the properties of x-rays
      4. Identify the applications of x-rays in daily life
  5. Electronic
    1. SemiConductors
      1. Explain the concept of energy bands in solids
      2. Distinguish between conductors, semiconductors and insulators
      3. Describe the effect of temperature on the conductivity of conductors, semiconductors and insulators
      4. Identify types of Semiconductors
      5. Describe the mechanism of doping intrinsic semiconductors
    2. Diodes
      1. Describe the construction of P-N junction
      2. Explain the mode of action of a P-N junction
      3. Identify the types of diodes
      4. Construct a half-wave and full-Wave rectifier
    3. Transistor
      1. Describe the construction of a PNP transistor
      2. Explain the mode of action of a PNP transistor
      3. Identify the types of transistors
      4. Outline the applications of transistors in daily life
    4. Single Stage Amplifier
      1. Explain the concept of analogue signals
      2. Explain the concept of digital signal
      3. Design a single-stage amplifier
  6. Elementary Astronomy
    1. Introduction to Astronomy
      1. Explain the concept of astronomy
      2. Explain the importance of astronomy in everyday life
    2. Solar System
      1. Distinguish between a star and a planet
      2. Explain the force of gravitation which maintains celestial bodies in their Orbits
    3. Constellations
      1. Explain the concept of constellation
      2. Identify constellation
      3. Uses of constellation in everyday life
    4. The Earth and the Moon
      1. Describe the surface features and temperature of the moon
      2. Explain the causes of ocean tides
  7. Geophysics
    1. Structure and Composition of the Earth
      1. Describe the structure of the earth
      2. Describe the composition of the layers of the earth
      3. Explain the importance of the layers of the earth
    2. Earthquake and Volcanoes
      1. Explain the origin of volcanoes
      2. Describe effects of volcanoes
      3. Explain the origin of earthquake
      4. Describe the principle of measurement of earthquake
      5. Identify precaution against earthquake hazards
    3. Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere
      1. Describe the vertical structure of the atmosphere
      2. Describe the composition of the atmosphere
      3. Explain the importance of various layers of the atmosphere
    4. The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
      1. Explain the greenhouse effect
      2. Identify sources of greenhouse
      3. Explain the occurrence of global warming
      4. State the consequences of global warming

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