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Science Form1 Chapter 1
Science Form1 Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1:
Introduction to Science
Chapter
Chapter 1:
1: Introduction
Introduction to Science
1.1
1.1 What
What is
is Science?
Science?
1) Science is the systematic study of natural Phenomena and
how it effects us and the environment.
2) Science is studied through observation and scientific
investigation.
3) Natural Phenomena that happen in the environment can be
explained through science.
Examples:
a) the melting of ice
b) the birth of a baby
c) lightning
d) Earthquake (gempa bumi)
b) PHYSICS-
(Pg
Gas jar
Test tube
Round-bottom flask
Beaker
Conical flask
Hazard symbols
1) Hazard symbols are recognizable symbols designed to
warn about hazardous materials or locations
Corrosive
(mengakis)
Highly flammable
(mudah terbakar)
Explosive
(mudah meletup)
Toxic/Poisonous
(Toksik/beracun)
Harmful/Irritant
(Berbahaya/merengsa)
Radioactive
(Radioaktif)
See also textbook page 11
Identify
the Problem
Making
Conclusion
Analyse and
interpret
the data
Write a
Report
Collect
Data
Plan the
Experiment
Control the
variable
(experiment)
PHECDACR
Date
: ___________
Problem
: a) Constant
b) Manipulated
c) Responding
Apparatus
Retort
stand
String
Pendulum bob
Steps:
1) A pendulum with a 10cm long thread is prepared.
2) The pendulum is pulled to one side, then it is released.
3) The time taken for 10 complete oscillation is recorded
in a table.
4) The experiment is repeated using a pendulum of
different lengths as shown in the table.
Results:
Experiment
Length of simple
pendulum (cm)
10
8.8
20
13.2
30
16.0
40
18.4
50
20.0
Reading 2
Average
Plot a graph:
20
16
12
8
4
10
20
30
40
50
Analysis
Question :
Which of the following is not one
of the steps in using the
scientific method?
A)Making a hypothesis
B) Collecting a data
C) Identify a problem
D) Making a theory
Symbol
Numerical
Value
mega
1 000 000
kilo
centi
milli
micro
k
C
m
1 000
0.01
0.001
0.000001
Value
6
10
3
10
-2
10
-3
10
-6
10
Example:
Value of physical quantity
5 000 000 k
Prefix form
3 300 g=
3.3 kg
0.081m =
8.1 mm
0.000 006 A=
6m
5 Mk
Try it!
0.02 m
4 000 g
0.007 A
9 500 m
=
=
=
=
2 cm
4 kg
.
.
2cm
4kg
7mA
9.5 km
8 mm
Weight
Mass
Measuring length
1) Length is the distance between 2 points
2) The SI unit for length metre (m)
3) Short lengths are measured in cm or mm while long
distance measured in km
External calipers
Internal calipers
Measurement area
12 unit2
d
b
45 ml
stone
30 ml
What is the volume of the stone?
Volume of the stone = (45 - 30)
= 15 cm3
55.5 cm3
45 cm
30 cm3
Object x
load
What is the volume of x?
Volume of object x = (55.5 -45)
= 10.5cm3
Volume
of stone
Measurement Skill
1)
2)
3)