Physics Form 3 Syllabus

1. Applications of Vectors Syllabus

   1. Scalar and Vector Quantities Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities Syllabus
      2. Add vectors using graphical method Syllabus
      3. State the triangle and parallelogram laws of forces Syllabus
   2. Relative Motion Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of relative motion Syllabus
      2. Calculate the relative velocity of two bodies Syllabus
      3. Apply the concept of relative motion in daily life Syllabus
   3. Resolution of Vectors Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of components of a vector Syllabus
      2. Resolve a vector into two perpendicular components Syllabus
      3. Apply resolution of vectors in solving problems Syllabus
2. Friction Syllabus

   1. Concept of Friction Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept for friction Syllabus
      2. Realize the advantages and disadvantages of friction in daily life Syllabus
      3. Describe methods of reducing friction Syllabus
   2. Types of Friction Syllabus

      1. Identify types of friction Syllabus
      2. Determine limiting friction Syllabus
   3. Laws of Friction Syllabus

      1. State laws of friction Syllabus
      2. Determine the coefficient of friction Syllabus
      3. Apply laws of friction in solving problems Syllabus
3. Light Syllabus

   1. Reflection of Light from Curved Mirrors Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between concave and convex mirrors Syllabus
      2. Explain the terms principle, axis, pole, principle focus and radius of curvature as applied to curved mirrors Syllabus
      3. Locate the images formed by a curved mirror Syllabus
      4. Determine practically the focal length of a concave mirror Syllabus
      5. Use Convex and concave mirrors in daily life Syllabus
   2. Refraction of Light Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of refraction of light Syllabus
      2. Measure the angle of incidence and angle of refraction Syllabus
      3. State the laws of refraction Syllabus
      4. Determine the refraction index of a material Syllabus
      5. Explain the concept of critical angle and total internal reflection of light Syllabus
      6. Explain the occurrence of mirage Syllabus
   3. Refraction of Light by Rectangular Prism Syllabus

      1. Trace the passage of light through a triangular prism Syllabus
      2. Demonstrate the dispersion of white light Syllabus
      3. Determine the angles of deviation and minimum deviation Syllabus
      4. Construct a simple prism binocular Syllabus
   4. Colours of Light Syllabus

      1. Explain the component of white light Syllabus
      2. Recombine colours of white light Syllabus
      3. Explain the appearances of coloured object under white light Syllabus
      4. Identify primary, secondary and complementary colours of light Syllabus
      5. Distinguish between additive and subtractive combination of colours Syllabus
   5. Refraction of Light by Lenses Syllabus

      1. Distinguish between convex and concave lenses Syllabus
      2. Explain the terms focal length, principle focus, principle axis and optical centre as applied to lenses Syllabus
      3. Determine practically the focal length of a lens Syllabus
      4. Locate the image formed by a lens Syllabus
      5. Determine the position, size and nature of the image formed by lens Syllabus
      6. Determine the magnification of the lens camera Syllabus
      7. Determine the relationship between focal length (f) object distance (u) and image distance (v) as applied to Lenses Syllabus
4. Optical Instruments Syllabus

   1. Simple Microscope Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of the simple microscope Syllabus
      2. Describe the mode of action of a simple microscope Syllabus
      3. Construct a simple microscope Syllabus
   2. Compound Microscope Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of a compound microscope Syllabus
      2. Describe the mode of action of a compound microscope Syllabus
      3. Determine the magnification of a compound microscope Syllabus
      4. Mention uses of a compound microscope Syllabus
   3. Astronomical Telescope Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of an astronomical telescope Syllabus
      2. Describe the mode of action of an astronomical telescope Syllabus
      3. Determine the magnification of an astronomical telescope Syllabus
      4. Mention uses of an astronomical telescope Syllabus
      5. Construct a simple astronomical telescope Syllabus
   4. Projection Lantern Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of the projection lantern Syllabus
      2. Describe the mode of action of a projection lantern Syllabus
      3. Determine the magnification of a projection lantern Syllabus
      4. Mention uses of a projection lantern Syllabus
      5. Construct a simple projection lantern Syllabus
   5. The Lense Camera Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of the lens camera Syllabus
      2. Describe the mode of action of the lens camera Syllabus
      3. Determine the magnification of the lens camera Syllabus
      4. Construct a simple lens camera Syllabus
   6. The Human Eye Syllabus

      1. Describe the structure of the human eye Syllabus
      2. Explain accommodation power of the human eye Syllabus
      3. Identify the defects of the human eye Syllabus
      4. Describe the correction of the defects of human eye Syllabus
      5. Compare the human eye and the lens camera Syllabus
5. Thermal Expansion Syllabus

   1. Thermal Energy Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of heat Syllabus
      2. State the source of thermal energy in everyday life Syllabus
      3. Distinguish between heat and temperature Syllabus
   2. Thermal Expansion of Solids Syllabus

      1. Demonstrate expansion of solids Syllabus
      2. Explain expansion of solids in terms of kinetic theory of matter Syllabus
      3. Identify expansivity of different solids Syllabus
      4. Explain the applications of expansion of solids in daily life Syllabus
   3. Thermal Expansion of Liquids Syllabus

      1. Explain the apparent expansion of liquids Syllabus
      2. Demonstrate the effect of heat on liquids Syllabus
      3. Verify the anomalous expansion of water Syllabus
      4. Explain the applications of expansion of liquids in everyday life Syllabus
   4. Thermal Expansion of Gases Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of thermal expansion of gases Syllabus
      2. Investigate the relationship between volume and temperature of fixed mass of air at constant pressure Syllabus
      3. Investigate the relationship between pressure and volume of a fixed mass of air at constant temperature Syllabus
      4. Investigate the relationship between pressure and temperature of a fixed mass of air at constant volume Syllabus
      5. Identify the general gas equation from the gas laws Syllabus
      6. Explain absolute scale of temperature Syllabus
      7. Convert temperature in degrees centigrade (celsius) to kelvin Syllabus
      8. Explain standard temperature and pressure (S.T.P) Syllabus
      9. Apply expansion of gas in daily life Syllabus
6. Transfer Of Thermal Energy Syllabus

   1. Conduction Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of conduction of Heat Syllabus
      2. Identify good and bad Conductors of Heat Syllabus
      3. Explain how to minimise Heat losses due to Conduction Syllabus
      4. Apply knowledge of conduction in daily life Syllabus
   2. Convection Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of convection of heat Syllabus
      2. Explain convection in fluids in terms of kinetic theory of matter Syllabus
      3. Explain how to minimise heat losses due to convection to daily life Syllabus
      4. Apply knowledge of convection to daily life Syllabus
   3. Radiation Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of radiation Syllabus
      2. Identify good absorbers and emitters of radiant heat Syllabus
      3. Minimize heat losses due to radiation Syllabus
7. Measurement Of Thermal Energy Syllabus

   1. Heat Capacity Syllabus

      1. Explain the factors which determine heat quality of a substance Syllabus
      2. Determine the heat capacity Syllabus
      3. Determine the specific heat capacity Syllabus
   2. Change of State Syllabus

      1. Explain the behaviour of particles of matter by applying kinetic theory Syllabus
      2. Determine experimentally the melting point of a substance from its cooling curve Syllabus
      3. Demonstrate the effect of impurities on the freezing point and the boiling point of a substance Syllabus
      4. Demonstrate the effect of pressure on the boiling point and freezing point of a substance Syllabus
      5. Explain the phenomenon of regulation Syllabus
      6. Give the concept of boiling and evaporation in respect to the kinetic theory of matter Syllabus
      7. Demonstrate latent heat of fusion and vaporisation Syllabus
      8. Describe the mechanism of refrigeration Syllabus
8. Vapour And Humidity Syllabus

   1. Vapour Syllabus

      1. Explain the process of evaporation of liquid Syllabus
      2. Identify factors affecting evaporation of a liquid Syllabus
      3. Distinguish between saturated and evaporation of a liquid Syllabus
      4. Explain the effect of temperature on saturated vapour pressure (S.V.P) of a liquid Syllabus
   2. Humidity Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of humidity Syllabus
      2. Explain the formation of dew Syllabus
      3. Measure relative humidity Syllabus
      4. Apply the knowledge of humidity in daily life Syllabus
9. Thermal Current Electricity Syllabus

   1. Electromotive force (emf) and potential difference (pd) Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of electromotive force (emf) and potential difference (pd) Syllabus
      2. State the SI units of electromotive force and potential difference Syllabus
      3. Measure electromotive force of a cell and potential difference across a conductor Syllabus
   2. Resistance to Electric Current Syllabus

      1. Explain the concept of electric current in a conductor Syllabus
      2. Describe factors which determine the resistance of a conductor Syllabus
      3. Determine the relationship between potential difference across the conductor and current Syllabus
      4. Identify types of resistors Syllabus
      5. Determine the equivalent resistance of more than two resistors in series and parallel Syllabus
      6. Explain the mode of action of a Wheatstone bridge. Syllabus
      7. Connect and analyse a simple electric circuit Syllabus
   3. Effects of an Electric Current Syllabus

      1. Explain the mechanism of heating by electric current Syllabus
      2. Describe factors which determine the quality of heat generated in a conductor due to a current Syllabus
      3. Determine electrical power Syllabus
      4. Interpret the power rating of electrical appliances Syllabus
   4. Electric Installation Syllabus

      1. Explain the meaning of the letter E (Earthing) L (Live) and N (Neutral) in Electrical Wiring Syllabus
      2. Describe the function of a fuse and a circuit breaker Syllabus
      3. Perform wiring on a board Syllabus
      4. Check and rectify electrical faults in domestic appliances Syllabus
   5. Cells Syllabus

      1. Describe the mode of action of a dry cell (Leclanche) Syllabus
      2. Determine voltage of combination of cells in series and parallel Syllabus
      3. Identify the cell defects Syllabus
      4. Describe the mode of action of lead-acid accumulator Syllabus
      5. Explain the charging and discharging phenomenon of an accumulator Syllabus
      6. Use cells and accumulators in daily life Syllabus