SOW Physics F3-F5 (2020-2022)

PHYSICS CURRICULUM
SCHEME OF WORK
National Curriculum (KSSM) / Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE)
FORM 3 – 5
(Ver. 2020)
MAKTAB RENDAH SAINS MARA
PHYSICS SCHEME OF WORK
2020-2022
FORM 3 SEMESTER 1 2020

WEEK THEME / KSSM (CONTENT STANDARD CHECK IGCSE CHECK REMARKS /
LEARNING /LEARNING STANDARD) LIST (SUBJECT CONTENT) LIST SUGGESTED ACTIVITY
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THEME : 1.1 Physical quantities 1 GENERAL PHYSICS Note 1.1.3:
1 ELEMENTARY 1.1.1 Explain physical quantities.
PHYSICS 1.1 Length and time Seven base quantities and
their corresponding S.I
Learning area 1.1.2 Explain with examples base quantities Core units:
1.0 and derived quantities.  Use and describe the use of •length, l (m)
Measurement rules and measuring cylinders •mass, m (kg)
1.1.3 Describe derived quantities in terms of to find a length or a volume. •time, t (s)
base quantities and their  Use and describe the use of •absolute temperature, T
clocks and devices, both (K)
corresponding S.I. units.
analogue and digital, for
•electric current, I (A)
measuring an interval of time.
•luminous intensity, Iv
1.1.4 Explain with examples, scalar  Obtain an average value for a
quantities and vector quantities. small distance and for a short (cd)
interval of time by measuring •quantity of matter , n
multiples (including the period of (mol)
a pendulum)
Supplement
 Understand that a micrometer
screw gauge is used to
measure very small distances.
1.2 Scientific investigations Note 1.2.3 :
2 - The value of g is
1.2.1 Interpret graph to determine the determined from the
relationship between two physical gradient of the graph of T2
quantities. against l using the formula:
1.2.2 Analyse graph to summarise an

investigation. 𝑙
𝑇 = 2𝜋√
𝑔
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1.2.3 Carry out a scientific investigation and EXPERIMENT 1.2.3
write a complete report for the Simple Carry out scientific
Pendulum Experiment. investigation and write a
complete report for the
Simple Pendulum
Experiment.
THEME : 2.1 Linear Motion 1 GENERAL PHYSICS Note 2.1.3 :

3 NEWTONIAN 2.1.1 Describe the type of linear motion of an Derivation of the formulas
MECHANICS object in the following states: 1.2 Motion is required.
(i) stationary Problem solving involves
Learning area (ii) uniform velocity Core linear motion with uniform
(iii) non-uniform velocity • Define speed and calculate
2.0 acceleration only.
Force and average speed from
2.1.2 Determine: 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
motion I (i) distance and displacement
𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒
(ii) speed and velocity
(iii) acceleration/ deceleration
Supplement
2.1.3 Solve problems involving linear motion • Distinguish between speed and
using the following equations: velocity
(i) v = u+at • Define and calculate
(ii) s = (u+v)t acceleration using
(iii) s = ut+ 1/2at2 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦
(iv) v2 = u2 + 2as
𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛
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2.2 Linear Motion Graphs Core
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2.2.1 Interpret types of motion from the • Plot and interpret a speed–time
following: graph or a distance–time graph
• Recognise from the shape of a
(i) displacement-time graph
speed–time graph when a body
(ii) velocity-time graph is
(iii) acceleration-time graph – at rest
– moving with constant speed
2.2.2 Analyse displacement-time graph to – moving with changing speed
determine distance, displacement and • Calculate the area under a
velocity. speed–time graph to work out
the distance travelled for motion
with constant acceleration
2.2.3 Analyse velocity-time graph to determine
distance, displacement, velocity and
• Demonstrate understanding that
acceleration. acceleration and deceleration
are related to changing speed
2.2.4 Convert and sketch: including qualitative analysis of
(i) displacement-time graph to velocity- the gradient of a speed–time
time graph and vice-versa graph.
(ii) velocity-time graph to acceleration-
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time graph and vice-versa.
• Calculate speed from the
2.2.5 Solve problems involving linear motion gradient of a distance–time
graphs. graph
• Calculate acceleration from the
gradient of a speed–time graph
• Recognise linear motion for
which the acceleration is
constant
• Recognise motion for which the
acceleration is not constant
• Understand deceleration as a
negative acceleration
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2.3 Free Fall Motion Core
5 • State that the acceleration of
2.3.1 Explain with examples free fall motion and free fall for a body near to the
gravitational acceleration. Earth is constant
Supplement
2.3.2 Experiment to determine the value of EXPERIMENT 2.3.2
• Describe qualitatively the
gravitational acceleration. Experiment to determine
motion of bodies falling in a
uniform gravitational field with the value of gravitational
2.3.3 Solve problems involving the Earth’s and without air resistance acceleration.
gravitational acceleration for objects in (including reference to terminal
velocity)
free fall.
2.4 Inertia
5
2.4.1 Explain with examples the concept of -
inertia.
EXPERIMENT 2.4.2
2.4.2 Experiment to find the relationship Experiment to find the
between inertia and mass. relationship between
inertia and mass.
2.4.3 Justify the effects of inertia in daily life.
2.5 Momentum 1.6 Momentum

6
Supplement
2.5.1 Explain momentum, p as the product of
 Understand the concepts of
mass, m and velocity, v.
momentum and impulse
p = mv  Apply the principle of the
conservation of momentum to
2.5.2 Apply the Principle of Conservation of solve simple problems in one
Momentum in collision and explosion. dimension
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2.6 Force
7 2.6.1 Define force as the rate of change of
-
momentum.
2.6.2 Solve problems involving F= ma

2.7 Impulse and Impulsive Force 1.6 Momentum
7
Supplement
2.7.1 Communicate to explain impulse and
impulsive force.  Recall and use the equation for
impulse
Ft = mv – mu
2.7.2 Solve problems involving impulse and
impulsive force.
2.8 Weight 1.3 Mass and weight
7
2.8.1 Describe weight as the gravitational Core
force that acts on an object, W = mg  Show familiarity with the idea of
the mass of a body
 State that weight is a gravitational
force
 Distinguish between mass and
weight
 Recall and use the equation
W = mg
 Demonstrate understanding that
weights (and hence masses) may
be compared using a balance
Supplement
 Demonstrate an understanding
that mass is a property that
‘resists’ change in motion
 Describe, and use the concept of,
weight as the effect of a
gravitational field on a mass
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1.4 Density
8 (Revision KAS Form 1 )
Core
ρ=m
V
 Describe an experiment to
determine the density of a liquid
and of a regularly shaped solid
and make the necessary
calculation.
 Describe the determination of the
density of an irregularly shaped
solid by the method of
displacement.
 Predict whether an object will
float based on density data.
1.7 Energy, work and power

8-9 (Revision SOW Form 2 )
1.7.1 Energy
Core
 Identify changes in kinetic,
gravitational potential, chemical,
elastic (strain), nuclear and
internal energy that have
occurred as a result of an event
or process
 Recognise that energy is
transferred during events and
processes, including examples of
transfer by forces (mechanical
working), by electrical currents
(electrical working), by heating
and by waves
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 Apply the principle of
conservation of energy to
simple examples
Supplement
 Recall and use the expressions
kinetic energy = ½mv 2 and
change in gravitational potential
energy = mg∆h
 Apply the principle of
conservation of energy to
examples involving multiple
stages
 Explain that in any event or
process the energy tends to
become more spread out
among the objects and
surroundings (dissipated)
1.7.2 Energy resources
Core
• Describe how electricity or other
useful forms of energy may be
obtained from:
– chemical energy stored in fuel
– water, including the energy
stored in waves, in tides, and
in water behind hydroelectric
dams
– geothermal resources
– nuclear fission
– heat and light from the Sun
(solar cells and panels)
– wind
 Give advantages and
disadvantages of each method
in terms of renewability, cost,
reliability, scale and
environmental impact
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 Show a qualitative
understanding of efficiency
Supplement
 Understand that the Sun is the
source of energy for all our
energy resources except
geothermal, nuclear and tidal
 Show an understanding that
energy is released by nuclear
fusion in the Sun
 Recall and use the equations:
𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑥 100%
𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 =
𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡
𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑥 100%

𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 =
𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡
1.7.3 Work
Core
• Demonstrate understanding
that
work done = energy transferred
• Relate (without calculation)
work done to the magnitude of
a force and the distance moved
in the direction of the force
Supplement
 Recall and use W = Fd = ∆E
1.7.4 Power
Core
• Relate (without calculation)
power to work done and time
taken, using appropriate
examples
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Supplement
• Recall and use the equation
P = ∆E / t in simple systems
THEME : 1.1 Resultant force 1.5.1 Effects of forces

10 NEWTONIAN 1.1.1 Define resultant force
MECHANICS Core
1.1.2 Determine resultant force  Describe the ways in which a
Learning area force may change the motion of
1.0 1.1.3 Communicate to explain about resultant a body
(Form 5)  Find the resultant of two or
force when :
Force and more forces acting along the
(i) Object at rest same line
Motion 2 (ii) Moves at constant velocity, F=0N  Recognize that if there is no
(iii) Moves with constant acceleration, F ≠ 0N resultant force on a body it
either remains at rest or
1.1.4 Solving problem involving resultant force, continues at constant speed in a
mass and acceleration of an object. straight line
 Understand friction as the force
between two surfaces which
impedes motion and results in
heating
 Recognize air resistance as a

form of friction
Supplement
 Recall and use the relationship
between force, mass and
acceleration (including the
direction), F = ma
 Describe qualitatively motion in

a circular path due to a
perpendicular force (F = mv 2 / r
is not required)
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1.2 Resolution of forces 1.5.5 Scalars and vectors
11 1.2.1 Describe resolution of forces
Supplement
1.2.2 Solving problem resultant force and  Understand that vectors have a
resolution of forces magnitude and direction
 Demonstrate an understanding
of the difference between
scalars and vectors and give
common examples
 Determine graphically the
resultant of two vectors
1.3 Forces in equilibrium 1.5 Forces

12 1.3.1 Define forces in equilibrium
1.5.1 Effects of forces
1.3.2 Sketch the triangle of forces for 3 forces in
equilibrium Supplement
• Describe qualitatively motion in
1.3.3 Solve problem involving forces in a circular path due to a
equilibrium perpendicular force (F = mv 2 /r
is not required)
1.5.2 Turning effect

12 Core
• Describe the moment of a force
as a measure of its turning
effect and give everyday
examples
• Understand that increasing
force or distance from the pivot
increases the moment of a force
• Calculate moment using the
product force × perpendicular
distance from the pivot
• Apply the principle of moments
to the balancing of a beam
about a pivot
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Supplement
• Apply the principle of moments
to different situations
- 1.5.3 Conditions for equilibrium

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Core
• Recognise that, when there is
no resultant force and no
resultant turning effect, a
system is in equilibrium
Supplement
• Perform and describe an
experiment (involving vertical
forces) to show that there is no
net moment on a body in
equilibrium.
- 1.5.4 Centre of mass

13
Core
• Perform and describe an
experiment to determine the
position of the centre of mass of
a plane lamina.
• Describe qualitatively the effect

of the position of the centre of
mass on the stability of simple
objects.
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1.4 Elasticity 1.5.1 Effects of forces
14 1.4.1 Describe elasticity
Core
1.4.2 Carry out experiment to find the  Recognize that a force may
relationship between force, F and produce a change in size and
extension of a spring, x. shape of a body
 Plot and interpret extension–load
1.4.3 Communicate to explain about the law graphs and describe the
relating force, F and extension of a spring, associated experimental
x. procedure
1.4.4 Solve problem involving force, F and Supplement

extension of a spring, x.  State Hooke’s Law and recall
and use the expression F = k x,
where k is the spring constant
 Recognize the significance of
the ‘limit of proportionality’ for an
extension–load graph
THEME : 2.1 Pressure in liquid 1.8 Pressure Note 2.1.1 :

15 NEWTONIAN Derivation of the formula
MECHANICS 2.1.1 Communicate to explain about pressure in Core 𝑃 = ℎ𝜌𝑔
liquid. • Recall and use the equation
Learning area 𝑃 = ℎ𝜌𝑔 𝐹 From 𝑃 =
𝐹
and 𝜌=
𝑚
𝑃= 𝐴 𝑉
2.0 2.1.2 Carry out experiment to study factors 𝐴
(Form 5) • Relate pressure to force and
affecting pressure in liquid. area, using appropriate
Pressure
examples
2.1.3 Solve problems involving pressure in a • Describe the simple mercury
liquid. barometer and its use in
measuring atmospheric
2.1.4 Communicate to explain about application pressure
pressure in liquid in life. • Relate (without calculation) the
pressure beneath a liquid
surface to depth and to density,
using appropriate examples
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Supplement
P = hρg
2.2 Atmospheric pressure - 2.2.2 :

15 Discuss the determination
2.2.1 Describe the atmospheric pressure. of atmospheric value
referring to the height of
2.2.2 Communicate to explain about the value mercury column supported
of atmospheric pressure. by air pressure (Torricelli
experiment / mercury
2.2.3 Solve problem involving several Barometer)
pressure units in daily life.
2.2.4 Describe the effect of atmospheric Note 2.2.3 :

pressure to an object at higher altitude Pressure unit are as
and below the sea level.
follows :
• Pascal,Pa
• Mm Hg
• m Water
• milibar
2.2.4 :
Discuss pressure exerted
on an object
• at higher altitude such
as on a mountain
climber, an aeroplane
and an astronaut.
• At a depth such as on a
diver and submarine.
FINAL EXAMINATION SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 HOLIDAY
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2.3 Gas pressure 1.8 Pressure

16
2.3.1 To determine gas pressure using Core
manometer  Use and describe the use of a
manometer.
2.3.2 Solve problem involving gas
pressure in daily life. Supplement
P = hρg
2.4 Pascal’s principle -

16
2.4.1 Describe the principle of energy
transfer in an enclosed liquid.
2.4.2 Communicate to explain about

hydraulic system as a multiplying
force system.

application of Pascal’s Principle.
2.4.4 Solve problem involving Pascal’s

principle in daily life.
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2.5 Archimedes’ principle -

17
2.5.1 Describe the relationship between
buoyant forces with different
pressure at different depth for an
object that immersed in a liquid.
2.5.2 Relate equilibrium of forces and

buoyancy of object in fluid.

Archimedes’ principle application
in daily life.
2.5.4 Solve problem Archimedes’

principle and buoyancy.
2.6 Bernoulli’s principle - 2.6.2 :

17 Explain the production of
2.6.1 Describe effect of speed of fluid to lifting force with the
pressure. application of Bernoulli’s
principle and Newton’s third
2.6.2 Explain that lift force produce law.
cause by different pressure due to
different speed of fluid.
Bernoulli’s principle
2.6.3 Communicate to explain
application of Bernoulli’s Principle Lifting force,
in life. F=(P2-P1)A where
P2-P1 = pressure different
A= surface area
Newton’s third Law

Angle of attack of an aerofoil
will produce lift force.
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THEME : 5 Fundamentals of waves 3 Properties of waves, including

18 WAVES, LIGHT light and sound
& OPTICS 5.1.1 Describe waves.
3.1 General wave properties Note 5.1.2 :
Learning area 5.1.2 State the types of waves.
5.0 Core Two types of waves:
(Form 4) 5.1.3 Compare transverse waves and  Demonstrate understanding that • Progressive waves
Waves longitudinal waves. waves transfer energy without • Stationary waves
transferring matter
5.1.4 Explain the characteristics of waves:  Describe what is meant by wave
Waves are categorized into
(i) Amplitude (a) motion as illustrated by vibration in
• Mechanical waves
(ii) Period (T) ropes and springs and by
• Electromagnetic waves
(iii) Frequency (f) experiments using water waves
(iv) Wavelength (λ)  Use the term wavefront
(v) Wave speed (v)  Give the meaning of speed,
frequency, wavelength and
5.1.5 Sketch and interpret wave graphs: amplitude
(i) displacement - time  Distinguish between transverse
(ii) displacement - distance and longitudinal waves and give
suitable examples
5.1.6 Determine wavelength, λ, frequency,
f and wave speed, v. Supplement
 Recall and use the equation v = f λ
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3.2 Light
18 3.2.1 Reflection of light
(Revision SOW form 1)
Core
 Describe the formation of an
optical image by a plane mirror,
and give its characteristics
 Recall and use the law angle of

incidence = angle of reflection
Supplement
 Recall that the image in a plane
mirror is virtual
 Perform simple constructions,

measurements and calculations for
reflection by plane mirrors
5.2 Damping and resonance -
19 5.2.1 Describe damping and resonance for
an oscillating/ vibrating system
5.2.2 Justify the effects of resonance in our

daily lives.
5.3 Reflection of waves 3.1 General wave properties

19 5.3.1 Describe reflection of waves from the
following aspects: Core
(i) angle of incidence (i)  Describe how waves can undergo
(ii) angle of reflection (r) reflection at a plane surface
(iii) wavelength (λ),  Describe the use of water waves to
(iv) frequency (f), demonstrate reflection.
(v) speed (v),
(vi) direction of propagation of waves.
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5.3.2 Draw a diagram to show the reflection

of plane water waves by through a
plane reflector.
5.3.3 Justify the application of reflection of
waves in daily life.
5.3.4 Solve problems involving reflection of
waves
5.4 Refraction of waves 3.1 General wave properties

20
5.4.1 Describe refraction of waves from the Core
following aspects:
(i) angle of incidence (i)  Describe how waves can undergo
(ii) angle of refraction (r) refraction due to a change of
(iii) wavelength (λ) speed
(iv) frequency (f)  Describe the use of water waves to
(v) speed (v) demonstrate refraction.
(vi) direction of propagation of
waves.
5.4.2 Draw diagrams to show the refraction

of waves for two different depths.
5.4.3 Explain natural phenomena of

refraction of waves in daily life.
5.4.4 Solve problems involving refraction of

waves.
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5.5 Diffraction of waves 3.1 General wave properties

20
5.5.1 Describe diffraction of waves from the Core
following aspects:  Describe how waves can undergo
(i) wavelength (λ) diffraction through a narrow gap.
(ii) frequency (f)  Describe the use of water waves
(iii) speed (v) to demonstrate diffraction.
(iv) direction of propagation of
waves
Supplement
5.5.2 Determine factors affecting diffraction  Describe how wavelength and
of waves. gap size affects diffraction
through a gap
 Describe how wavelength affects
5.5.3 Draw diagrams to show the pattern of
diffraction at an edge
diffraction of water waves and the
effect of diffraction of light waves.
5.5.4 Explain the applications of diffraction

of waves in daily life.
5.7 Electromagnetic of waves 3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

21 5.7.1 Characterize electromagnetic waves Core
• Describe the main features of the
5.7.2 State the components of the electromagnetic spectrum in order
electromagnetic spectrum according of wavelength
to wavelengths and frequencies. • State that all electromagnetic
waves travel with the same high
speed in a vacuum
5.7.3 Communicate to explain about the • Describe typical properties and
applications of each component in the uses of radiations in all the
electromagnetic spectrum in daily life. different regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum
including:
– radio and television
communications (radio waves)
– satellite television and
telephones (microwaves)
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– electrical appliances, remote

controllers for televisions and
intruder alarms (infrared)
– medicine and security (X-rays)
• Demonstrate an awareness of
safety issues regarding the use of
microwaves and X-rays
Supplement
• State that the speed of
electromagnetic waves in a
vacuum is 3.0 × 108 m / s and is
approximately the same in air
3.4 Sound Note 3.4 :

21 Introduce formula
Core 𝑣𝑡
𝑑=
 Describe the production of sound 2
by vibrating sources for reflection of sound.
 Describe the longitudinal nature
of sound waves
 State that the approximate range
of audible frequencies for a
healthy human ear is 20 Hz to
20000 Hz
 Show an understanding of the
term ultrasound
 Show an understanding that a
medium is needed to transmit
sound waves
 Describe an experiment to
determine the speed of sound in
air
 Relate the loudness and pitch of
sound waves to amplitude and
frequency
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 Describe how the reflection of

sound may produce an echo
Supplement
• Describe compression and
rarefaction
• State typical values of the speed
of sound in gases, liquids and
solids
THEME: WAVES, 6.1 Refraction of light 3.2.2 Refraction of light

22 LIGHT & OPTICS
6.1.1 Describe refraction of light. Core
Learning area  Describe an experimental
6.0 6.1.2 Explain refractive index, n. demonstration of the refraction of
(Form 4) light
Light & optics 6.1.3 Conceptualize Snell's Law.  Use the terminology for the angle
of incidence i and angle of
6.1.4 Experiment to determine the refractive EXPERIMENT 6.1.4
refraction r and describe the
Experiment to determine the
index, n for glass block or perspex. passage of light through parallel-
refractive index, n for glass
sided transparent material
block or perspex.
6.1.5 Explain real depth and apparent
depth. Supplement
 Recall and use the definition of
EXPERIMENT 6.1.6
6.1.6 Experiment to determine refractive refractive index n in terms of Experiment to determine
index of a medium using real depth speed refractive index of a medium
and apparent depth.  Recall and use the equation using real depth and apparent
depth.
6.1.7 Solve problems related to refraction of sin i
=n
light sin r
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6.2 Total internal reflection 3.2.2 Refraction of light

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6.2.1 Describe critical angle and total Core
internal reflection.  Describe an experimental
demonstration of the refraction of
6.2.2 Relate critical angle with refractive light
index, n,  Use the terminology for the angle
1 of incidence i and angle of
𝑛=
sin 𝑐 refraction r and describe the
passage of light through parallel-
6.2.3 Communicate to explain natural sided transparent material
phenomena and applications of total
internal reflection in daily life. Supplement
 Recall and use the definition of
6.2.4 Solve problems involving total internal refractive index n in terms of
reflection. speed
(sin i)/(sin r)=n
3.2.4 Dispersion of light

(Revision SOW form 1)
Core
 Give a qualitative account of the
dispersion of light as shown by
the action on light of a glass prism
including the seven colours of the
spectrum in their correct order.
Supplement
 Recall that light of a single
frequency is described as
monochromatic.
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6.3 Image formation by lenses 3.2.3 Thin converging lens

W1
After 6.3.1 Identify convex lenses as converging Core
lenses and concave lenses as  Describe the action of a thin
PT3 diverging lenses. converging lens on a beam of
light.
6.3.2 Estimate focal length for a convex  Use the terms principal focus
lens using distant object. and focal length.
 Draw ray diagrams for the
6.3.3 Determine the position and features of formation of a real image by a
images formed by : single lens.
(i) convex lens  Describe the nature of an image
(ii) concave lens using the terms enlarged/same
size/diminished and upright/
6.3.4 Explain linear magnification, m as: inverted.
𝑣
𝑚=
𝑢
Supplement
 Draw and use ray diagrams for
the formation of a virtual image
by a single lens.
 Use and describe the use of a

single lens as a magnifying
glass.
 Show understanding of the terms

real image and virtual image.
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6.4 Thin lens formula - EXPERIMENT 6.4.1

W1 6.4.1 Experiment to: Experiment to:
After (i) Investigate the relationship between (i) Investigate the
object distance, u and image relationship between
PT3 distance, v for a convex lens. object distance, u and
(ii) Determine the focal length of a thin image distance, v for a
lens using lens formula: convex lens.
(ii) Determine the focal length
1 1 1 of a thin lens using lens
= +
𝑓 𝑢 𝑣 formula:
1 1 1
= +
6.4.2 Solve problems using lens formula 𝑓 𝑢 𝑣
for convex and concave lens.
6.5 Optical instrument - Suggested Activity:
W2 6.5.1 Justify the usage of lenses in optical
After instruments such as magnifying lens, Discuss about small lens
telescope and microscope. application in optical
PT3 instruments such as cameras
6.5.2 Design and build a compound in smart phone and CCTV.
microscope and astronomical
telescope. Discuss about the limitation to
the thickness of a smart
phone due to the thickness of
6.5.3 Communicate application of small
the camera’s lens.
lenses in optical instrument
technology.
6.6 Image formation by spherical mirror - Revision :
W2 6.6.1 Determine position and features of KSSM Form 1
after image formed by: Chapter 8
(i) concave mirror 8.3 Reflection of light by a
PT3 (ii) convex mirror plane mirror
6.6.2 Explain the applications of concave

and convex mirrors in life.
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WEEK THEME/ KSSM CHECK IGCSE CHECK REMARKS /

LEARNING AREA (CONTENT STANDARD / LEARNING LIST (SUBJECT CONTENT) LIST SUGGESTED
STANDARD) ACTIVITY
THEME : 4.1 Thermal Equilibrium 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and
1 HEAT gases
4.1.1 Explain with examples thermal (Revision SOW Form1)
Learning Area equilibrium in daily life. Core
4.0  Describe qualitatively the thermal expansion of
Heat 4.1.2 Calibrate a liquid-in-glass solids, liquids, and gases at constant pressure
thermometer using two fixed points.  Identify and explain some of the everyday
applications and consequences of thermal
expansion
Supplement
 Explain, in terms of the motion and
arrangement of molecules, the relative order of
the magnitude of the expansion of solids,
liquids and gases
2.2.2 Measurement of temperature

Core
 Appreciate how a physical property that varies
with temperature may be used for the
measurement of temperature, and state
examples of such properties
 Recognise the need for and identify fixed
points
 Describe and explain the structure and action
of liquid-in-glass thermometers
Supplement
 Demonstrate understanding of sensitivity,
range and linearity
 Describe the structure of a thermocouple and
show understanding of its use as a
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thermometer for measuring high temperatures
and those that vary rapidly
 Describe and explain how the structure of a
liquid-in-glass thermometer relates to its
sensitivity, range and linearity.
2.3 Thermal processes

(Revision SOW Form1)
2.3.1 Conduction
Core
• Describe experiments to demonstrate the
properties of good and bad thermal conductors
Supplement
• Give a simple molecular account of conduction
in solids including lattice vibration and transfer
by electrons
2.3.2 Convection
Core
• Recognise convection as an important method
of thermal transfer in fluids
• Relate convection in fluids to density changes
and describe experiments to illustrate
convection
2.3.3 Radiation
Core
• Identify infrared radiation as part of the
electromagnetic spectrum
• Recognise that thermal energy transfer by
radiation does not require a medium
• Describe the effect of surface colour (black or
white) and texture (dull or shiny) on the
emission, absorption and reflection of radiation
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Supplement
• Describe experiments to show the properties
of good and bad emitters and good and bad
absorbers of infrared radiation
• Show understanding that the amount of
radiation emitted also depends on the surface
temperature and surface area of a body
2.3.4 Consequences of energy transfer

Core
• Identify and explain some of the everyday
applications and consequences of conduction,
convection and radiation
4.2 Specific Heat Capacity 2.2.3 Thermal capacity (heat capacity)

2
4.2.1 Explain heat capacity, C. Core
 Relate a rise in the temperature of a body to
4.2.2 Define specific heat capacity of a an increase in its internal energy
material, c  Show an understanding of what is meant by
the thermal capacity of a body
4.2.3 Experiment to determine: Experiment
(i) the specific heat capacity of Supplement 4.2.3
water • Give a simple molecular account of an To determine:
(ii) the specific heat capacity of increase in internal energy (i) the specific
aluminium • Recall and use the equation thermal capacity heat capacity
= mc
of water
• Define specific heat capacity
4.2.4 Communicate to explain the • Describe an experiment to measure the (ii) the specific
applications of specific heat specific heat capacity of a substance heat capacity
capacity in daily life, material • Recall and use the equation change in energy of
engineering and natural = mc∆T Aluminium
phenomena.
4.2.5 Solve problems involving specific

heat capacity
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2.1.1 States of matter
3
Core
-  State the distinguishing properties of solids,
liquids and gases
4
2.1.3 Evaporation (Revision SOW Form1)
4.3 Specific Latent Heat
Core
• Describe evaporation in terms of the escape of
4.3.1 Explain latent heat.
more-energetic molecules from the surface of
a liquid
4.3.2 Define: • Relate evaporation to the consequent cooling
(i) specific latent heat, 𝓁 of the liquid
(ii) specific latent heat of fusion, 𝓁f
(iii) specific latent heat of Supplement
vaporization, 𝓁v
• Demonstrate an understanding of how
temperature, surface area and draught over a
4.3.3 Experiment to determine: surface influence evaporation Experiment
(i) specific latent heat, 𝓁f of fusion • Explain the cooling of a body in contact with an
of ice. 4.3.3
evaporating liquid
(ii) specific latent heat of To determine:
vaporization, 𝓁v of water (i) specific
2.2.4 Melting and boiling
latent heat,
(Revision SOW Form1) 𝓁f of fusion
4.3.4 Communicate to explain the Core
applications of specific latent heat of ice.
• Describe melting and boiling in terms of (ii) specific
in daily life. energy input without a change in temperature latent heat
• State the meaning of melting point and boiling of
4.3.5 Solve problems involving latent point vaporization,
heat. • Describe condensation and solidification in 𝓁v of water
terms of molecules
Supplement
• Distinguish between boiling and evaporation
• Use the terms latent heat of vaporization and
latent heat of fusion and give a molecular
interpretation of latent heat
• Define specific latent heat
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• Describe an experiment to measure specific

latent heats for steam and for ice
• Recall and use the equation energy = ml
4.4 Gas Laws 2.1.2 Molecular model Experiment

5 4.4.2
4.4.1 Explain pressure, temperature and Core To determine
volume of gas in terms of the  Describe qualitatively the molecular structure of the
behavior of gas molecules based relationship
solids, liquids and gases in terms of the
on the Kinetic Theory of Gas. between the
arrangement, separation and motion of the
molecules pressure and
4.4.2 Experiment to determine the volume of a
relationship between the pressure  Interpret the temperature of a gas in terms of
fixed mass of
and volume of a fixed mass of gas the motion of its molecules
gas at
at constant temperature.  Describe qualitatively the pressure of a gas in
constant
terms of the motion of its molecules
4.4.3 Experiment to determine the temperature.
 Show an understanding of the random motion Experiment
relationship between the volume
and temperature of a fixed mass of of particles in a suspension as evidence for the 4.4.3
gas at constant pressure. kinetic molecular model of matter To determine
 Describe this motion (sometimes known as the
4.4.4 Experiment to determine the Brownian motion) in terms of random molecular relationship
relationship between the pressure bombardment between the
and temperature of a fixed mass of volume and
gas at constant volume. Supplement temperature of
• Relate the properties of solids, liquids and a fixed mass of
4.4.5 Solve problems involving pressure, gas at constant
gases to the forces and distances between
temperature and volume for a fixed
molecules and to the motion of the molecules pressure.
mass of gas using Gas law
formulas. • Explain pressure in terms of the change of
momentum of the particles striking the walls Experiment
creating a force 4.4.4
• Show an appreciation that massive particles To determine
may be moved by light, fast-moving molecules the
relationship
between the
pressure and
temperature of
a fixed mass of
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2.1.4 Pressure Changes gas at constant
volume.
Core
• Describe qualitatively, in terms of molecules,
the effect on the pressure of a gas of:
 a change of temperature at constant
volume
 a change of volume at constant
temperature
‘
Supplement
PV = constant for a fixed mass of gas at
constant temperature
(Boyle’s Law)
THEME : 4.1. Simple phenomena of magnetism
6-7 ELECTRIC AND
ELECTROMAGNET Core
• Describe the forces between magnets, and
Learning Area: between magnets and magnetic materials
• Give an account of induced magnetism
3.0
• Distinguish between magnetic and non-
Electric
magnetic materials
• Describe methods of magnetisation, to include
stroking with a magnet, use of direct current
(d.c.) in a coil and hammering in a magnetic
field
• Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines around
a bar magnet
• Describe an experiment to identify the pattern
of magnetic field lines, including the direction
• Distinguish between the magnetic properties of
soft iron and steel
• Distinguish between the design and use of
permanent magnets and electromagnets
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Supplement
• Explain that magnetic forces are due to
interactions between magnetic fields
• Describe methods of demagnetisation, to

include hammering, heating and use of
alternating current (a.c.) in a coil
3.1 Current and Potential Difference 4.2.1 Electric charge
3.1.1 Explain Electric Field Core

• State that there are positive and negative
3.1.2 Describe the Strength of Electric charges
Field, E • State that unlike charges attract and that like
charges repel
3.1.3 Explain the behaviour of charged • Describe simple experiments to show the
particles in electric field production and detection of electrostatic
charges
• State that charging a body involves the

3.1.4 Define electric current
addition or removal of electrons
• Distinguish between electrical conductors and
3.1.5 Describe Potential Difference, V insulators and give typical examples
Supplement
• State that charge is measured in coulombs
• State that the direction of an electric field at a
point is the direction of the force on a positive
charge at that point
• Describe an electric field as a region in which
an electric charge experiences a force
• Describe simple field patterns, including the
field around a point charge, the field around a
charged conducting sphere and the field
between two parallel plates (not including end
effects)
• Give an account of charging by induction
• Recall and use a simple electron model to
distinguish between conductors and insulators
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4.2.2 Current
Core
• State that current is related to the flow of
charge
• Use and describe the use of an ammeter, both
analogue and digital
• State that current in metals is due to a flow of
electrons
Supplement
• Show understanding that a current is a rate of
flow of charge and recall and use the equation,
I=Q/t
• Distinguish between the direction of flow of
electrons and conventional current
4.2.4 Potential difference
Core
• State that the potential difference (p.d.) across
a circuit component is measured in volts
• Use and describe the use of a voltmeter, both
analogue and digital
Supplement
• Recall that 1 V is equivalent to 1 J / C
3.2 Resistance 4.2.5 Resistance

8-9 Core
3.2.1 Compare and contrast an Ohmic • State that resistance = p.d. / current and Experiment
Conductor and non-ohmic understand qualitatively how changes in p.d. 3.2.1
conductor or resistance affect current Compare and
• Recall and use the equation R = V / I contrast an
3.2.2 Solve problems involving • Describe an experiment to determine Ohmic
combination of series and parallel resistance using a voltmeter and an ammeter Conductor and
circuit. • Relate (without calculation) the resistance of a
non-ohmic
wire to its length and to its diameter
conductor
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3.2.3 Explain resistivity of wire,  Supplement

• Sketch and explain the current–voltage Experiment
3.2.4 Describe the factors affect characteristic of an ohmic resistor and a 3.2.4
resistance of wire, using filament lamp Factors affect
experiment and conclude • Recall and use quantitatively the resistance of
𝜌𝑙 proportionality between resistance and length, wire
R = and the inverse proportionality between
𝐴 resistance and cross-sectional area of a wire
3.2.5 Communicate on the application of 4.3.1 Circuit diagrams

resistivity of wire in daily life. Core
• Draw and interpret circuit diagrams containing
3.2.6 Solve problems involving sources, switches, resistors (fixed and
𝜌𝑙 variable), heaters, thermistors, light-dependent
resistance using formula, R =
𝐴 resistors, lamps, ammeters, voltmeters,
galvanometers, magnetising coils,
transformers, bells, fuses and relays.
Supplement
• Draw and interpret circuit diagrams containing
diodes
4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits
Core
• Understand that the current at every point in a
series circuit is the same
• Give the combined resistance of two or more
resistors in series
• State that, for a parallel circuit, the current from
the source is larger than the current in each
branch
• State that the combined resistance of two
resistors in parallel is less than that of either
resistor by itself
• State the advantages of connecting lamps in
parallel in a lighting circuit
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Supplement
• Calculate the combined e.m.f. of several
sources in series
• Recall and use the fact that the sum of the
p.d.s across the components in a series circuit
is equal to the total p.d. across the supply
• Recall and use the fact that the current from
the source is the sum of the currents in the
separate branches of a parallel circuit
• Calculate the effective resistance of two
resistors in parallel
3.3 Electromotive Force and Internal 4.2.3 Electromotive force Experiment

10 Resistance 3.3.3
Core To determine
3.3.1 Explain the Electromotive Force, Ɛ • State that the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of an e.m.f and
electrical source of energy is measured in internal
3.3.2 Explain the Internal Resistance volts resistance of
dry cell
3.3.3 Experiment to determine e.m.f and Supplement
internal resistance of dry cell • Show understanding that e.m.f. is defined in
terms of energy supplied by a source in driving
3.3.4 Solve problems involving e.m.f and charge round a complete circuit
internal resistance of dry cell
3.4 Energy and Electrical Power 4.2.6 Electrical working
11
3.4.1 Conclude the relationship between Core
- electrical energy (E), voltage (V), • Understand that electric circuits transfer
Electric Current (I) and time (t) energy from the battery or power source to the
12 circuit components then into the surroundings
3.4.2 Conclude the relationship between
power (P), voltage (V) and electric Supplement
current (I) • Recall and use the equations P = IV and
E = IVt
3.4.3 Solve problem involving energy
and electrical power in daily life
3.4.4 Compare the power and rate of

electrical usage in various of
electrical appliance
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4.5 Dangers of electricity
3.4.5 Suggest the way to reduce the (Revision SOW Form2)
usage of electrical energy in home Core
• State the hazards of:
 damaged insulation
 overheating of cables
 damp conditions
• State that a fuse protects a circuit

• Explain the use of fuses and circuit breakers
and choose appropriate fuse ratings and
circuit-breaker settings
• Explain the benefits of earthing metal cases
THEME 2: 4.1 Force on Current-Carrying 4.6.4 The magnetic effect of a current

13 ELECTRIC AND Conductor in a Magnetic Field Experiment
ELECTROMAGNET Core 4.1.1
- 4.1.1 Describe the effect on Current- • Describe the pattern of the magnetic field The effect on
Learning Area: Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic (including direction) due to currents in straight Current-
14 4.0 Field wires and in solenoids Carrying
Electromagnetism • Describe applications of the magnetic effect of Conductor in a
4.1.2 Draw the magnetic field pattern to current, including the action of a relay Magnetic Field
determine the direction of force in
current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field Supplement
• State the qualitative variation of the strength of
4.1.3 Explain the factors that affected the Experiment
the magnetic field over salient parts of the
magnitude of force acting on 4.1.3
pattern
current-carrying conductor in a • State that the direction of a magnetic field line The factors
magnetic field at a point is the direction of the force on the N that affected
pole of a magnet at that point the magnitude
4.1.4 Describe the effect of current- • Describe the effect on the magnetic field of of force acting
carrying coil in a magnetic field changing the magnitude and direction of the on current-
current carrying
4.1.5 Describe the working principle of conductor in a
direct current motor magnetic field
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4.1.6 Describe the factors that affect the 4.6.5 Force on a current-carrying conductor
speed of rotation of an electric
motor Core
• Describe an experiment to show that a force
acts on a current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field, including the effect of reversing:
– the current
– the direction of the field
Supplement
• State and use the relative directions of force,
field and current
• Describe an experiment to show the
corresponding force on beams of charged
particles
4.6.6 d.c. motor
Core
• State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic
field experiences a turning effect and that the
effect is increased by:
– increasing the number of turns on the
coil
– increasing the current
– increasing the strength of the magnetic
field
Supplement
• Relate this turning effect to the action of an
electric motor including the action of a split-ring
commutator
4.2 Electromagnetic Induction 4.6.1 Electromagnetic induction

15
4.2.1 Describe electromagnetic Core
induction: • Show understanding that a conductor moving
(i) straight wire across a magnetic field or a changing magnetic
(ii) solenoid field linking with a conductor can induce an
e.m.f. in the conductor
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4.2.2 Explain the factors that affect the • Describe an experiment to demonstrate
magnitude of induce e.m.f electromagnetic induction
• State the factors affecting the magnitude of an
induced e.m.f.
4.2.3 Determine the direction of induce Supplement
current in: • Show understanding that the direction of an
(i) straight wire induced e.m.f. opposes the change causing it
(ii) solenoid • State and use the relative directions of force,
4.2.4 Design the dc generator and ac field and induced current
generator.
4.6.2 a.c. generator

Core
• Distinguish between d.c. and a.c.
Supplement
• Describe and explain a rotating-coil generator
and the use of slip rings
• Sketch a graph of voltage output against time
for a simple a.c. generator
• Relate the position of the generator coil to the
peaks and zeros of the voltage output
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AREA STANDARD) ACTIVITY
4.3 Transformer 4.6.3 Transformer
16
4.3.1 Describe the working principle of simple Core
transformer. • Describe the construction of a basic
transformer with a soft-iron core, as used
4.3.2 Describe the ideal transformer. for voltage transformations
4.3.3 Describe the loss of energy and the ways to (Vp / Vs) = (Np / Ns)
increase the efficiency of transformer. • Understand the terms step-up and step-
down
4.3.4 Communicate the application of transformer • Describe the use of the transformer in
in daily life. high voltage transmission of electricity
• Give the advantages of high-voltage
transmission
Supplement
• Describe the principle of operation of a
transformer
• Recall and use the equation Ip Vp = Is Vs
(for 100% efficiency)
• Explain why power losses in cables are
lower when the voltage is high
THEME : 5.1 Electron

17 APPLIED
PHYSICS 5.1.1 Describe the thermionic emission and
cathode ray.
Learning Area:
5.0 5.1.2 Describe the effect of cathode ray in the -
Electronic electric field and magnetic field.
5.1.3 Determine the speed of electron in the

cathode ray tube.
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5.2 Semiconductor Diode 4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components
18
5.2.1 Describe the function of semiconductor Supplement
diode. • Describe the action of a diode and show
understanding of its use as a rectifier
5.2.2 Communicate the usage of semiconductor
diode and capacitor in rectification of
alternating current.
5.3 Transistor 4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

19
5.3.1 Describe the function and application of Core
transistor as current amplifier. • Describe the action of a variable
potential divider (potentiometer)
5.3.2 Describe the circuit that contains transistor • Describe the action of thermistors and
as an automatic switch. light dependent resistors and show
understanding of their use as input
transducers
• Describe the action of a relay and show
understanding of its use in switching
circuits
Supplement
• Recognise and show understanding of
circuits operating as light-sensitive
switches and temperature-operated
alarms (to include the use of a relay)
4.4 Digital electronics Not include in

20 KSSM
Supplement Syllabus
• Explain and use the terms analogue and
- digital in terms of continuous variation and
high/low states
• Describe the action of NOT, AND, OR,
NAND and NOR gates
• Recall and use the symbols for logic
gates
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• Design and understand simple digital
circuits combining several logic gates
• Use truth tables to describe the action of
individual gates and simple combinations
of gates
THEME : 5.1 The nuclear atom

22 MODERN
PHYSICS 5.1.1 Atomic model (Revision SOW Form2)
Learning Area: Core

6.0 • Describe the structure of an atom in terms
Nuclear Physics of a positive nucleus and negative
electrons
Supplement
• Describe how the scattering of α-particles
by thin metal foils provides evidence for
the nuclear atom
5.1.2 Nucleus
- Core
• Describe the composition of the nucleus in
terms of protons and neutrons
• State the charges of protons and neutrons
• Use the term proton number Z
• Use the term nucleon number A
• Use the term nuclide and use the nuclide
notation
• Use and explain the term isotope**
Supplement Note:
• State the meaning of nuclear fission and **Not include
nuclear fusion** in SOW
• Balance equations involving nuclide
Form2)
notation**
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5.2 Radioactivity
5.2.1 Detection of radioactivity Core

• Demonstrate understanding of
background radiation
• Describe the detection of α-particles, β-
particles and γ-rays (β + are not included:
β-particles will be taken to refer to β –)
5.2.2 Characteristics of the three kinds of

emission
Core
• Discuss the random nature of radioactive
emission
• Identify α-, β- and γ-emissions by recalling
– their nature
– their relative ionising effects
– their relative penetrating abilities
(β + are not included, β-particles will be
taken to refer to β –)
Supplement
• Describe their deflection in electric fields
and in magnetic fields
• Interpret their relative ionising effects
• Give and explain examples of practical
applications of α-, β- and γ-emissions
6.1 Radioactive Decay 5.2.3 Radioactive decay

22
6.1.1 Explain with examples radioactive decay Core
equation for: • State the meaning of radioactive decay
(i) α decay • State that during α- or β-decay the
(ii) β decay nucleus changes to that of a different
(iii) γ decay element
6.1.2 Explain with examples the meaning of half

life
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Supplement
6.1.3 Determine the half-life of radioactive • Use equations involving nuclide notation
sources from the decay curve to represent changes in the composition of
the nucleus when particles are emitted
6.1.4 Solve problems involving half-life in daily life
5.2.4 Half-life
23 (Revision SOW Form2)
Core
• Use the term half-life in simple
calculations, which might involve
information in tables or decay curves
Supplement
• Calculate half-life from data or decay
curves from which background radiation
has not been subtracted
5.2.5 Safety precautions

Core
• Recall the effects of ionising radiations on
living things
• Describe how radioactive materials are
handled, used and stored in a safe way
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WEEK THEME / KSSM CHECKLIST REMARKS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITY

LEARNING AREA (CONTENT STANDARD / LEARNING STANDARD)
THEME : 3.1 Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
1-2 NEWTONIAN
PHYSICS 3.1.1 Explain Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation:
𝐺𝑚 𝑚
F = 12 2
𝑟
Learning Area :
3.0 3.1.2 Solve problems involving Newton’s Universal
Gravitation Law of Gravitation for:
(i) two static objects on the Earth
(ii) objects on the Earth’s surface
(iii) Earth and satellites
(iv) Earth and Sun
3.1.3 Relate gravitational acceleration, g on the

surface of the Earth with the universal
gravitational constant, G
3.1.4 Justify the importance of knowing the values of 3.1.4

gravitational acceleration of the planets in the Carry out a multimedia presentation on the
Solar System. effects of
gravity on human growth based on:
3.1.5 Describe the centripetal force in the motion of  difference in density
satellites and planets system.
𝑚𝑣 2
 bone fragility
Centripetal Force, F =
𝑟
 size of lungs
 blood circulation system and blood pressure
3.1.6 Determine the mass of the Earth and the Sun 3.1.5
using Newton’s universal law of gravitation and Carry out activities to understand centripetal
centripetal force. force using a Centripetal Force Kit.
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3.2 Kepler’s Laws
3-4
3.2.1 Explain Kepler’s Laws. 3.2.1
 Sketch an elliptical shape based on the
3.2.2 Express Kepler’s Third Law elliptical dual-focus concept using thread
T 2  r2 and pencil.
 Discuss that the elliptical orbits of the
3.2.3 Solve problems using Kepler’s Third Law planets in the solar system are almost
circular.
3.3 Man-made Satellites 3.3.2

5-6  Search for information on geostationary and
3.3.1 Describe how an orbit of a satellite is maintained non-geostationary satellites in terms of its
at a specific height by setting the necessary function and life span.
satellite’s velocity.  Present ideas in the form of folios,
multimedia presentation and others.
3.3.2 Communicate on geostationary and non-  Examples of satelites: MEASAT, TiungSAT,
geostationary satellites. RazakSAT, Pipit, ISS and others.
3.3.3 Conceptualize escape velocity 3.3.3

 Describe the escape velocity of an object
3.3.4 Solve problems involving the escape velocity, v from the Earth’s surface.
for a rocket from the Earth’s surface, the Moon’s
surface, Mars’ surface and the Sun’s surface. 3.3.4
 Discuss escape velocity from the Earth’s
surface, the Moon’s surface, Mars’ surface
and the Sun’s surface.
THEME : MODERN 6.2 Nuclear Energy

7-8 PHYSICS
6.2.1 Communicate about nuclear reaction:
Learning Area: (i) Nucleus fission
6.0 (ii) Nucleus fusion
Nuclear Physics
6.2.2 Describe the relationship between energy
released and mass defect during nuclear
reaction, E = mc2
6.2.3 Solve problem involving nuclear energy from

radioactive decay and nuclear reaction
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6.2.4 Describe generation of electrical energy in

nuclear reactor
6.2.5 Justify the usage of nuclear energy as

alternative energy to generate electrical
energy
THEME : WAVES, 5.6 Interference Of Waves

9-10 LIGHT & OPTICS 5.6.1
5.6.1 Explain the principle of superposition of waves. • Investigate superposition of waves using
Learning area 5.0 computer simulations/ transparency slides.
(Form 4) 5.6.2 Describe the pattern of interference for:
(i) water waves
• Carry out activities to show the
Waves interference of waves with two coherent
(ii) sound waves
(iii) light waves sources of waves for:
– water waves
– light waves
5.6.3 Relate λ, a, x and D for the wave interference – sound waves using an Audio
pattern. Generator Kit.
• Discuss constructive (antinode) and
5.6.4 Solve problems involving interference of waves. destructive (node) interference using the
superposition principle.
5.6.5 Communicate on the applications of interference
of waves in daily life. 5.6.2
• Draw the pattern of interference of waves
for different distance of separation of slits /
sources and for different wavelengths.
• Carry out activites to investigate the
relationship between λ, a, x and D for the
wave interference pattern of:
– Water waves
– Sound waves
– Light waves (Young’s double-slit
experiment)
5.6.3
• Formula:
𝑎𝑥
𝜆=
𝐷
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5.6.5
• Gather information on the applications of
interference of waves in daily life
THEME : 7.1 Teori Kuantum Cahaya 7.1.1
11-12 MODERN • Mengumpul maklumat dan melaporkan
PHYSICS 7.1.1 Menjelaskan latar belakang pencetusan idea tentang latar belakang perkembangan teori
teori kuantum kuantum dari teori klasik yang merangkumi
Learning Area : penemuan ahli-ahli fizik berikut:
7.0 7.1.2 Menyatakan maksud kuantum tenaga – Isaac Newton
Quantum Physics – Thomas Young
7.1.3 Menerangkan sifat kedualan gelombang zarah – John Dalton
– J.J. Thomson
7.1.4 Menerangkan konsep foton – Max Planck
– Albert Einstein
7.1.5 Menyelesaikan masalah bagi – Niels Bohr
(i) tenaga foton, E=hf – Louis de Broglie
(ii) kuasa, P=nhf ; n ialah bilangan foton
yang dipancarkan per saat. • Membincangkan bagaimana fenomena
pancaran jasad hitam yang tidak dapat
dijelaskan oleh teori klasik
telahmencetuskan idea fizik kuantum.
7.1.2
• Mengumpul maklumat untuk
membandingkan konsep tenaga selanjar
dan tenaga diskrit, dengan menggunakan
spektrum cahaya tampak (tenaga selanjar)
dan spektrum garis dari lampu merkuri
(tenaga diskrit).
• Menjelaskan maksud kuantum tenaga
sebagai paket-paket tenaga diskrit yang
bergantung kepada frekuensi gelombang.
• Tenaga, E, berkadar terus dengan frekuensi
gelombang, f,
Eα f
maka E = hf, di mana h adalah pemalar Planck.
h = 6.6 x 10-34 J s
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7.1.3
• Memperkenalkan hipotesis de Broglie untuk
menerangkan sifat gelombang bagi zarah
menggunakan hubungan momentum,p
(sifat zarah)
dan panjang gelombang, (sifat
gelombang):
p = mv
ℎ
𝑝=
𝜆
di mana dikenali sebagai panjang gelombang
de Broglie.
 Merumus dengan merujuk kepada simulasi

computer yang memaparkan bagaimana
panjang gelombang deBroglie berubah
dengan:
– jisim zarah
– halaju zarah
 Membincangkan aplikasi sifat gelombang
suatu elektron dengan merujuk kepada
panjang gelombang de Broglie dalam
operasi mikroskop elektron.
 Membandingkan imej yang dihasilkan oleh
mikroskop elektron dan mikroskop cahaya.
7.1.4
 Membincangkan bahawa cahaya
menunjukkan sifat-
sifat gelombang dan zarah menggunakan
simulasi
komputer/video.
 Membincangkan tenaga foton, E = hf

di mana
𝑐
𝑓=
𝜆
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maka,
ℎ𝑐
𝐸=
𝜆
* Foton adalah kuanta cahaya.
* Bilangan foton sesaat yang dipancarkan oleh
lampu cahaya merah (λ = 7.0 x 10-7 m) yang
berkuasa 50 W adalah 1.77 x 1020.
7.2 Kesan Fotoelektrik 7.2.1

13 -14  Memerhati simulasi komputer untuk
7.2.1 Menerangkan kesan fotoelektrik menunjukkan kesan fotoelektrik.
 Menjalankan aktiviti penentuan nilai pemalar
7.2.2 Mengenalpasti empat ciri kesan fotoelektrik Planck menggunakan Kit Pemalar Planck.
yang tidak dapat diterangkan menggunakan
teori gelombang. 7.2.2
 Mengumpul maklumat dan melaporkan
empat ciri kesan fotoelektrik yang tidak
dapat diterangkan menggunakan teori
gelombang seperti:
– kesan frekuensi ke atas kesan
fotoelektrik
– kewujudan frekuensi ambang
– tenaga kinetik elektron tidak bergantung
kepada keamatan cahaya
– fotoelektron dipancar secara serta
merta apabila dipancarkan dengan
cahaya.
7.3 Teori Fotoelektrik Einstein 7.3.1

15  Menghuraikan hubungan antara tenaga
7.3.1 Menyatakan fungsi kerja minimum yang kinetic fotoelektron dengan frekuensi
diperlukan oleh suatu logam dan bagi cahaya dengan graf tenaga kinetik lawan
memancarkan electron melalui persamaan frekuensi.
Einstein.
1
ℎ𝑓 = 𝑊 + 𝑚𝑣 2
2 7.3.2
7.3.2 Menerangkan frekuensi ambang,fo dan fungsi  Memerhati simulasi komputer enggunakan
kerja,W cahaya ungu, biru, hijau, kuning, jingga dan
merah untuk mendapatkan idea bahawa
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7.3.3 Menentukan fungsi kerja logam berdasarkan logam mempunyai frekuensi ambang yang
rumus, W=hfo berbeza.
7.3.4 Menyelesaikan masalah melibatkan

persamaan Einstein untuk kesan fotoelektrik 7.3.3
1  Menentukan fungsi kerja untuk logam
ℎ𝑓 = 𝑊 + 𝑚𝑣 2
2 seperti zink, aluminium dan besi
menggunakan frekuensi ambang
7.3.5 Menerangkan penghasilan arus fotoelektrik logam tersebut.
dalam sebuah litar sel foto – Frekuensi ambang, fo ialah frekuensi
minimum yang boleh menghasilkan
7.3.6 Menghuraikan aplikasi kesan fotoelektrik kesan fotoelektrik pada logam.
– Fungsi kerja, W ialah tenaga minimum
yang diperlukan untuk membebaskan
fotoelektron.
7.3.4
 Menentukan tenaga kinetik maksimum
fotoelektron sama ada dari graf atau
formula.
7.3.5
 Memerhati simulasi komputer
menggunakan sel foto yang diselaputi
bahan cesium atau litium untuk melihat
penghasilan arus fotoelektrik.
7.3.6
 Mengumpul maklumat dan melaporkan
aplikasi kesan fotoelektrik seperti :
– sel suria
– pengesan cahaya pada pintu automatic
– pengesan imej (image sensor)
– panel suria pada kapal angkasa ISS.
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PANEL OF EDITORS
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Rozita Bt. Ambak MRSM TUMPAT
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