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CSEC® Physics Free Resources
LIST OF CONTENTS
CSEC® Physics Syllabus Extract
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CSEC® Physics Syllabus
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CSEC® Physics Specimen Papers and Mark Schemes/Keys
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CSEC® Physics Subject Reports
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2011 (May/June) Subject Report
2012 (January) Subject Report
2012 (May/June) Subject Report
2013 (January) Subject Report
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Physics Syllabus Extract
Physics is a science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions. It is
concerned with systems, laws, models, principles and theories that explain the
physical behaviour of our world and the universe.
Physics is regarded as a
fundamental scientific discipline since all advances in technology can be traced either
directly or indirectly to the physical laws and theories.
The CSEC Physics syllabus is redesigned with a greater emphasis on the application
of scientific concepts and principles. Such an approach is adopted in order to develop
those long-term transferrable skills of ethical conduct, team work, problem solving,
critical thinking, innovation and communication. In addition, it encourages the use of
various teaching and learning strategies to inculcate these skills while, at the same
time catering to multiple intelligences and different learning styles and needs. The
syllabus will assist students to develop positive values and attitudes towards the
physical components of the environment and will also provide a sound foundation for
those who wish to pursue further studies in science.
The syllabus is arranged in five sections, namely:
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Section A
Mechanics
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Section B
Thermal Physics and Kinetic Theory
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Section C
Waves and Optics
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Section D
Electricity and Magnetism
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Section E
The Physics of the Atom
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate®
CSEC®
PHYSICS
SYLLABUS
Effective for examinations from May–June 2015
CXC 22/G/SYLL 13
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CXC 22/G/SYLL 13
Content
RATIONALE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
AIMS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
CANDIDATE POPULATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
SUGGESTED TIME-TABLE ALLOCATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
SUGGESTIONS FOR TEACHING THE SYLLABUS………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
CERTIFICATION AND DEFINITION OF PROFILES…………………………………………………………………………………. 4
FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES CANDIDATES………………………………………………………………….. 6
REGULATIONS FOR RESIT …………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….. 6
THE PRACTICAL APPROACH………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….. 7
SECTION A - MECHANICS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
SECTION B - THERMAL PHYSICS AND KINETIC THEORY……………………………………………………………………. 21
SECTION C - WAVES AND OPTICS……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
SECTION D - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM…………………………………………………………………………………… 35
SECTION E - THE PHYSICS OF THE ATOM………………………………………………………………………………………… 49
GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT………………………………………………………………………… 53
LIST OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES AND THEIR SYMBOLS……………………………………………………………………….. 75
LIST OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS AS USED IN CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS………………………………………………………... 76
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST…………………………………………………………………………………. 78
RESOURCES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 80
GLOSSARY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 81
CXC 22/G/SYLL 13