General Physics
I. Mechanics
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Aug. 27 – Oct.5 : First Semester
Physics: A Mathematics Science
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3
4
Mathematical Relationships
Motion in a Straight Line
Graphical Analysis of Motion
5
Forces
6
7
Oct. 8 – Nov 16
Vectors
Motion in Two Dimensions
8
9
Universal Gravitation
Momentum and Its Conservation
10
11
Work, Power, and Simple Machines
Energy
1st Six Weeks
Measurement of Length(Lab)
Measurement of Mass and Density(Lab)
Graphing Experimental Data(Lab)
Measurement of Time(Lab)
Graphical Analysis of Motion(Lab)
Graphical Analysis of Motion: Uniform Acceleration(Lab)
Force and Acceleration(Lab)
Mass and Acceleration(Lab)
Friction(Lab)
Inertial Mass(Lab)
2nd Six Weeks
Addition of Force Vectors(Lab)
Analysis of the Path of a Projectile(Lab)
Centripetal Force(Lab)
The Pendulum(Lab)
Kepler’s Law of Equal Areas(Lab)
Conservation of Momentum: Internal Force(Lab)
Conservation of Momentum: A Collision in Two
Dimensions(Lab)
Pulleys(Lab)
Conservation of Energy: The Inclined Plane(Lab)
II. Thermodynamics
12
Nov 19 – Dec 21
Thermal Energy
13
Gas Laws
14
States of Matter
3rd Six Weeks
The Conservation of Thermal Energy(Lab)
Specific Heat of a Metal(Lab)
Heat of Fusion of Ice(Lab)
The Diameter of a Molecule(Lab)
Boyle’s Law(Lab)
Archimedes Principle(Lab)
III. Wave Theory, Sound, and Optics
15
Jan 10 – Feb 26 : Second Semester
Waves and Energy Transfer
16
17
18
Sound
Nature of Light
Reflection and Refraction
19
Mirrors and Lenses
20
Diffraction and Interference of Light
4th Six Weeks
Wave Properties(Lab)
Pulses in a Ripple Tank(Lab)
Wavelength, Frequency, and Speed(Lab)
Refraction of Waves(Lab)
Diffraction and Interference of Waves(Lab)
Speed of Sound in Air(Lab)
Luminous Intensity and Efficiency of Light Bulbs(Lab)
Law of Reflection of Light(Lab)
Snell’s Law(Lab)
Images Produced by Curved Mirrors(Lab)
Convex Lenses(Lab)
Measuring the Wavelengths of Light Waves(Lab)
IV. Electricity and Magnetism
21
Feb 27 – Apr 19
Static Electricity
22
23
The Electric Field
Electric Currents
24
Series and Parallel Circuits
25
Magnetic Fields
26
Electromagnetic Induction
27
Electric and Magnetic Fields
5th Six Weeks
Static Electricity(Lab)
Coulomb’s Law(Lab)
Charging and Discharging a Capacitor(Lab)
Ohm’s Law(Lab)
Electrical Equivalent of Heat(Lab)
Series Circuits(Lab)
Parallel Circuits(Lab)
Series-Parallel Circuits(Lab)
Magnetic Field Around Magnets(Lab)
Magnetic Field Around a Current-Carrying Wire(Lab)
Current and Field Strength(Lab)
Induced Current and Lenz’s Law(Lab)
The DC Generator-The DC Motor(Lab)
Energy Transfer by an Electric Motor(Lab)
Magnetic Field Strength (Magnetic Induction) (Lab)
Charge to Mass Ratio of the Electron(Lab)
V. Modern Physics
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29
30
31
32
Apr 22 – May 31
Quantum Theory
The Atom
The Nucleus
Nuclear Applications
Relativity
6th Six Weeks
A Model for the Quantum Concept(Lab)
The Spectra of Elements(Lab)
Half-Life Simulation(Lab)
Simulation of Nuclear Collisions(Lab)