Physics Form 2 Syllabus

1. Static Electricity Syllabus

   1. Concept of Static Electricity Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of static electricity Syllabus
      2. Explain the origin of charges Syllabus
      3. Identify the two types of charges Syllabus
      4. State the fundamental law of static electricity Syllabus
      5. Charge bodies using different methods Syllabus
   2. Detection of Charges Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of a gold-leaf electroscope Syllabus
      2. Determine the sign of charges Syllabus
      3. Identify steps of charging and discharging of a gold-leaf electroscope Syllabus
   3. Conductors and Insulators Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between a conductor and insulator Syllabus
   4. Capacitors Syllabus

      1. Explain mode of action of a capacitance Syllabus
      2. Explain the action of a capacitor Syllabus
      3. Describe the construction of an air-filled capacitor Syllabus
      4. Determine equivalence capacitance of a combination of capacitors Syllabus
   5. Charge Distribution Along the Surface of a Conductor Syllabus

      1. Recognise that charge on a conductor reside on its outer surface Syllabus
      2. Show that charge on a conductor is concentrated on sharply curved surfaces Syllabus
   6. Lightning Conductor Syllabus

      1. Explain the phenomenon of lightning conductor Syllabus
      2. Describe the structure and mode of action of lightning conductor Syllabus
      3. Construct a simple lightning conductor Syllabus
2. Current Electricity Syllabus

   1. Concept Of Current Electricity Syllabus

      1. Define current electricity Syllabus
      2. Identify different sources of current electricity in everyday life Syllabus
   2. Simple Electric Circuits Syllabus

      1. Identify simple circuit components Syllabus
      2. Identify simple electric symbols Syllabus
      3. Explain the concept of Current, Voltage and Resistance Syllabus
      4. State the SI units of Current, Voltage and Resistance Syllabus
      5. Connect simple electric circuits Syllabus
      6. Measure electric current and voltage Syllabus
      7. Analyse simple electric circuits Syllabus
3. Magnetism Syllabus

   1. Concept of Magnetism Syllabus

      1. Explain the origin of magnetism Syllabus
      2. Identify magnetic and non-Magnetic material/substances Syllabus
      3. State the properties of magnets Syllabus
      4. Identify types of Magnets Syllabus
      5. Identify application of magnets Syllabus
   2. Magnetisation and Demagnetisation Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of magnetisation and demagnetisation Syllabus
      2. Demonstrate magnetisation and demagnetisation Syllabus
      3. Design methods of storing magnets Syllabus
   3. Magnetic Fields of a Magnet Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of magnetic fields of a magnet Syllabus
      2. Illustrate the magnetic lines of force around a magnet using iron fillings or compass needle Syllabus
      3. Explain the methods of magnetic shielding Syllabus
   4. Earth's Magnetic Field Syllabus

      1. Explain the phenomenon of earth's magnetism Syllabus
      2. Determine direction of earth's magnetic field Syllabus
      3. Locate the earth' magnetic lines of force about a bar magnet Syllabus
      4. Measure the angle of inclination (dip) and angles of declination Syllabus
      5. State the application of earth's magnetic field Syllabus
4. Forces In Equilibrium Syllabus

   1. Moment of a Force Syllabus

      1. Explain the effects of turning forces Syllabus
      2. Determine the moment of force Syllabus
      3. State the principle of moments Syllabus
      4. Apply the principle of moment in daily life Syllabus
   2. Centre of Gravity Syllabus

      1. Explain centre of gravity Syllabus
      2. Determine centre of gravity of regular shaped body Syllabus
      3. Determine centre of gravity of irregular shaped body Syllabus
   3. Types of Equilibrium Syllabus

      1. Explain the condition for equilibrium Syllabus
      2. Explain Stable, Unstable and Neutral equilibrium Syllabus
      3. Apply conditions of stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium in daily life Syllabus
5. Simple Machines Syllabus

   1. Concept of Simple Machines Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of a simple machine Syllabus
      2. Explain the terms applied in simple machine Syllabus
      3. Identify the different kinds of simple machines Syllabus
   2. Levers Syllabus

      1. Identify the three classes of levers Syllabus
      2. Determine the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of lever Syllabus
      3. Use of levers in daily life Syllabus
   3. Pulleys Syllabus

      1. Identify different pulley systems Syllabus
      2. Determine mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of pulley system Syllabus
      3. Use of pulley in daily life Syllabus
   4. Inclined Plane Syllabus

      1. State the concept of inclined plane Syllabus
      2. Determine mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of inclined plane Syllabus
      3. Apply inclined plane in daily life Syllabus
   5. Screw Jack Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of a Screw Jack Syllabus
      2. Determine the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a Screw Jack Syllabus
      3. Use the Screw Jack in daily life Syllabus
   6. Wheel and Axle Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of a wheel and axle Syllabus
      2. Determine the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a wheel and axle Syllabus
      3. Use the wheel and axle in daily life Syllabus
   7. Hydraulic press Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of Hydraulic Press Syllabus
      2. Determine mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a Hydraulic Press Syllabus
      3. Use the Hydraulic Press in daily life Syllabus
6. Motion In Straight Line Syllabus

   1. Distance and Displacement Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between Distance and Displacement Syllabus
      2. State the SI units of Distance and Displacement Syllabus
   2. Speed and Velocity Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between Speed and Velocity Syllabus
      2. State the SI unit of Speed and Velocity Syllabus
      3. Determine average velocity of a body Syllabus
   3. Acceleration Syllabus

      1. Interpret velocity time-graph Syllabus
      2. Determine the acceleration of a body Syllabus
      3. Explain the concept of retardation Syllabus
   4. Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion Syllabus

      1. Derive equation of uniformly accelerated motion Syllabus
      2. Apply equations of accelerated motion in daily life Syllabus
   5. Motion under Gravity Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of gravitational force Syllabus
      2. Determine acceleration due to gravity Syllabus
      3. Explain the application of gravitational force Syllabus
7. Newton's Law Of Motion Syllabus

   1. 1st law of Motion Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of inertia Syllabus
      2. Verify Newton's first law of Motion Syllabus
   2. 2nd law of Motion Syllabus

      1. Explain concept of linear momentum Syllabus
      2. Verify Newton's second law of Motion Syllabus
   3. Conservation of linear Momentum Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between Elastic and Inelastic Collisions Syllabus
      2. State the principle of conservation of linear Momentum Syllabus
      3. Apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum in solving problems Syllabus
   4. 3rd law of Motion Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between Action and Reaction Forces Syllabus
      2. State Newton's third Law of Motion Syllabus
      3. Apply Newton's third Law of Motion Syllabus
8. Temperature Syllabus

   1. Concept of temperature Syllabus

      1. Define the term temperature Syllabus
      2. State the SI unit of temperature Syllabus
   2. Measurement of Temperature Syllabus

      1. Identify measurable physical properties that change with temperature Syllabus
      2. Define the fundamental interval of a thermometer Syllabus
      3. Describe the 'mode' of action of liquid-in-glass thermometer Syllabus
      4. Measure accurately the temperature of a body Syllabus
9. Sustainable Energy Sources Syllabus

   1. Water Energy Syllabus

      1. Explain the generation of electricity from water Syllabus
      2. Explain the importance of water energy Syllabus
      3. Construct a model of HydroElectric power plant Syllabus
   2. Solar Energy Syllabus

      1. Explain the sun as a source of energy Syllabus
      2. Explain the conversion of Solar energy to electric Energy Syllabus
      3. Construct a model of solar panel Syllabus
   3. Wind Energy Syllabus

      1. Explain wind as a source of energy Syllabus
      2. Construct a model of a Wind Mill Syllabus
      3. Apply Wind Mill in daily life Syllabus
   4. Sea Wave Energy Syllabus

      1. Explain sea wave as a source of energy Syllabus
      2. Explain the conversion of sea wave energy to electric energy Syllabus
   5. Geothermal Energy Syllabus

      1. Explain Geothermal as a source of energy Syllabus
      2. Explain the conversion of Geothermal energy to electric energy Syllabus