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Module 2 - Physics

Module 2 covers various aspects of physics, including matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and wave motion. Key topics include the nature of matter, forces and motion, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and properties of light and sound. The module outlines fundamental principles and laws relevant to each area, providing a comprehensive overview of physics concepts.

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Module 2 - Physics

Module 2 covers various aspects of physics, including matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and wave motion. Key topics include the nature of matter, forces and motion, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and properties of light and sound. The module outlines fundamental principles and laws relevant to each area, providing a comprehensive overview of physics concepts.

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Module 2 - Physics

LEVEL

A B1 B2 B3

2.1 Matter 1 1 1 1

Nature of matter: the chemical elements, structure of atoms, molecules;

Chemical compounds;

States: solid, liquid and gaseous;

Changes between states.

2.2 Mechanics

2.2.1 Statics 1 2 1 1

Forces, moments and couples, representation as vectors;

Centre of gravity;

Elements of theory of stress, strain and elasticity: tension, compression,


shear and torsion;

Nature and properties of solid, fluid and gas;

Pressure and buoyancy in liquids (barometers).

2.2.2 Kinetics 1 2 1 1

Linear movement: uniform motion in a straight line, motion under constant


acceleration (motion under gravity);

Rotational movement: uniform circular motion (centrifugal/centripetal


forces);

Periodic motion: pendular movement;

Simple theory of vibration, harmonics and resonance;

Velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency

2.2.3 Dynamics

(a) Mass; 1 2 1 1

(b) Momentum, conservation of momentum; 1 2 2 1


Impulse;
Gyroscopic principles;
Friction: nature and effects, coefficient of friction (rolling resistance).

2.2.4 Fluid dynamics

(a) Specific gravity and density; 2 2 2 2

(b) Viscosity, fluid resistance, effects of streamlining; 1 2 1 1


Effects of compressibility on fluids;
Static, dynamic and total pressure: Bernoulli’s Theorem, venturi.
Module 2 - Physics

LEVEL
A B1 B2 B3

2.3 Thermodynamics

(a) Temperature: thermometers and temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit 2 2 2 2


and Kelvin; Heat definition;

(b) Heat capacity, specific heat; — 2 2 1


Heat transfer: convection, radiation and conduction;
Volumetric expansion;
First and second law of thermodynamics;
Gases: ideal gases laws; specific heat at constant volume and constant
pressure, work done by expanding gas;
Isothermal, adiabatic expansion and compression, engine cycles,
constant volume and constant pressure, refrigerators and heat pumps;
Latent heats of fusion and evaporation, thermal energy, heat of
combustion.

2.4 Optics (Light) — 2 2 —

Nature of light; speed of light;

Laws of reflection and refraction: reflection at plane surfaces, reflection by


spherical mirrors, refraction, lenses;

Fibre optics.

2.5 Wave Motion and Sound — 2 2 —


Wave motion: mechanical waves, sinusoidal wave motion,
interference phenomena, standing waves
Sound: speed of sound, production of sound,
intensity, pitch and quality, Doppler effect.

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