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This document outlines the modules and levels covered in a Physics course. Module 2 includes topics in matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and wave motion/sound. Matter topics include states of matter and changes between states. Mechanics covers statics like forces and moments, kinetics like linear and rotational motion, and dynamics involving concepts like momentum and energy. Thermodynamics addresses temperature, heat transfer, gas laws, and phase changes. Optics explores the nature of light, reflection and refraction, and fiber optics. Wave motion and sound analyzes wave properties and the physics of sound.

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Physics

This document outlines the modules and levels covered in a Physics course. Module 2 includes topics in matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and wave motion/sound. Matter topics include states of matter and changes between states. Mechanics covers statics like forces and moments, kinetics like linear and rotational motion, and dynamics involving concepts like momentum and energy. Thermodynamics addresses temperature, heat transfer, gas laws, and phase changes. Optics explores the nature of light, reflection and refraction, and fiber optics. Wave motion and sound analyzes wave properties and the physics of sound.

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Module 2

Physics

Level

B1

B2

B3

2.1 Matter

Nature of matter: the chemical elements,


structure of atoms, molecules;
Chemical compounds;
States: solid, liquid and gaseous;
Changes between states.

2.2 Mechanics
2.2.1Statics
Forces, moments and couples,
representation as vectors;
Centre of gravity;
Elements of theory of stress, strain and
elasticity: tension, compression, shear and
torsion;
Nature and properties of solid, fluid and gas;
Pressure and buoyancy in liquids
(barometers).

2.2.2 Kinetics
Linear movement: uniform motion in a
straight line, motion under constant
acceleration (motion under gravity);
Rotational movement: uniform circular
motion (centrifugal/centripetal forces);
Periodic motion: pendular movement;
Simple theory of vibration, harmonics and
resonance;
Velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and
efficiency.

2.2.3 Dynamics

(a) Mass; Force, inertia, work, power, energy


(potential, kinetic and total energy), heat,
efficiency;

(b) Momentum, conservation of momentum;


Impulse; Gyroscopic principles; Friction:
nature and effects, coefficient of friction
(rolling resistance).

Module 2
Physics

2.2.4 Fluid dynamics

(a) Specific gravity and density;

(b) Viscosity, fluid resistance, effects of

(a) Temperature: thermometers and


temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit
and Kelvin; Heat definition;

(b) Heat capacity, specific heat; Heat


transfer: convection, radiation and
conduction; Volumetric expansion; First
and second law of thermodynamics;
Gases: ideal gases laws; specific heat at
constant volume and constant pressure,
work done by expanding gas; Isothermal,
adiabatic expansion and compression,
engine cycles, constant volume and
constant pressure, refrigerators and heat
pumps; Latent heats of fusion and
evaporation, thermal energy, heat of
combustion.

streamlining; Effects of compressibility on


fluids; Static, dynamic and total pressure:
Bernoullis Theorem, venturi.

2.3 Thermodynamics

2.4 Optics (Light)


Nature of light; speed of light;
Laws of reflection and refraction: reflection
at plane surfaces, reflection by spherical
mirrors, refraction, lenses;
Fibre optics.

2.5 Wave Motion and Sound


Wave motion: mechanical waves, sinusoidal
wave motion, interference phenomena,
standing waves;
Sound: speed of sound, production of
sound, intensity, pitch and quality, Doppler
effect.

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