PHYSICS 1 (Fundamentals of Physics 1)

S.Y. 2015-16
Grade 9
FIRST QUARTER
I. Kinematics in One Dimension
1. Position
2. Distance
3. Displacement
4. Speed
5. Velocity
6. Acceleration
7. Motions Diagrams
8. Motion Graphs
9. Kinematics Equations
10. Free Fall
SECOND QUARTER
II. Dynamics in One Dimension
1. Newton’s Laws of Motion
2. Types of Forces
a) Weight
b) Tension
c) Normal Force
d) Friction
e) Air Resistance
f) Apparent Weight
g) Buoyant Force
3. Free-body Diagram
4. Application of Newton’s Laws of
Motion in One Dimension:
a) Translational Equilibrium and
Accelerating Objects
b) Accelerating Objects
5. Universal Law of Gravitation
6. Gravitational Field Strength
7. Escape Velocity and Weightlessness
8. Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
Credit Unit:1 No. of Meetings:3
THIRD QUARTER
III. Two-Dimensional Motion
1. Vectors
a) Graphical Solution
b) Analytical Solution
2. Parallel and Perpendicular
Components of Velocity and
Acceleration
3. Relative Velocity
4. Projectile Motion
5. Application of Newton’s Laws of
Motion
a) Systems
b) Inclined Planes
6. Circular Motion
a) Uniform Circular Motion
b) Non-uniform Circular Motion
FOURTH QUARTER
IV. Rotational Motion
1. Angular Quantities
2. Kinematic Equations in Rotation
3. Linear-Angular Relation
4. Torque
5. Stability and Equilibrium
6. Center of Gravity
7. Rotational Inertia
V. Energy
1. Work-Energy Theorem
2. Work Done by Gravity and
Gravitational Potential Energy
3. Work Done by Spring and Elastic
Potential Energy
4. Conservation of Mechanical Energy
5. Continuity Equation
6. Bernoulli’s Equation
VI. Momentum and Impulse
1. Momentum and Impulse Relation
2. Conservation of Momentum
3. Application of Conservation of
Momentum
4. Collisions
Conservation of Angular Momentum

GRADE SYSTEM
Long Tests 50%
Problem Sets, Experiments & Lab Reports 25%
Periodic Exam 25%
TOTAL 100%