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