RPT : PHYSICS FORM 4

PHYSICS SPM YEARLY PLAN 2010 SCHOOL : SUBJECT : PHYSICS SPM FORM : 4 WEEK/DATE 2 11-15 JAN

TOPIC
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
1.1 Physics

CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to: explain what physics is recognize the physics in everyday objects and natural phenomena A student is able to: explain what base quantities and derived quantities are. list base quantities and their units. list some derived quantities and their units. express quantities using prefixes. express quantities using scientific notation. express derived quantities as well as their units in terms of base quantities and base units. solve problems involving conversion of units. A student is able to: define scalar and vector quantities. give examples of scalar and vector quantities.

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

3 18-22 JAN

1.2 Base quantities and derived quantities

4 25-29 JAN

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

1.3 Scalar and vector quantities

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WEEK/DATE 5 1-5 FEB

TOPIC
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

CONTENT
1.4 Measurements

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to: measure physical quantities using appropriate instruments. explain accuracy and consistency. explain sensitivity. explain types of experimental error. use appropriate techniques to reduce errors. A student is able to: identify variables in a given situation. identify a question suitable for scientific investigation. form a hypothesis. design and carry out a simple experiment to test the hypothesis. record and present data in a suitable form. interpret data to draw a conclusion. write a report of the investigation. A student is able to: define distance and displacement define speed and velocity and state that

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

6 8-12 FEB

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

1.5 Scientific investigations

14-15 FEB 7 15 -19 FEB 8 22-26 FEB

TAHUN BARU CINA

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION
2.1 Linear motion

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LEARNING OUTCOMES v= s . t v u . t

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define acceleration and deceleration and state that a =

9 1-5 MAC

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.2 Motion graphs

calculate speed and velocity calculate acceleration/ deceleration solve problems on linear motion with uniform acceleration using i. v = u + at ii. s = ut + at2 iii. v2 = u2 + 2as A student is able to: plot and interpret displacement-time and velocity-time graphs. deduce from the shape of a displacement-time graph when a body is: i. at rest ii. moving with uniform velocity iii. moving with nonuniform velocity determine distance, displacement and velocity for a displacement-time graph. deduce from the shape of a velocity-time graph when a body is:

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
i. at rest ii. moving with uniform velocity iii. moving with nonuniform velocity determine distance, displacement, velocity and acceleration from a velocity-time graph. solve problems on linear motion with uniform acceleration.

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

10 8-12 MAC

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.3 Inertia

student is able to: explain what inertia is. relate mass to inertia. give examples of situation involving inertia. suggest ways to reduce the negative effect of inertia.

13-21 MAC 11 22-26 MAC

CUTI PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION
2.4 Momentum A student is able to: define the momentum of an object. define momentum (p) as the product of mass (m) and velocity (v) i.e. p = mv state the principle of conservation of momentum. describe applications of conservation of momentum.

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CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES
solve problem involving momentum. A student is able to: describe the effects of balanced forces acting on an object. describe the effects of unbalanced forces acting on an object. determine the relationship between force, mass and acceleration i.e. F = ma. solve problems using F = ma A student is able to: explain what an impulsive force is. give examples of situations involving impulsive forces. define impulsive as an explosion. i.e. change of momentum, i.e. Ft = mv - mu define impulsive force as the rate of change of momentum in a collision or explosion, i.e. F = mv mu t explain the effect of increasing or decreasing time of impact on the magnitude of the impulsive force.

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

12 29-31 MAC 1-2 APR

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.5 The effects of a force

13 5-9 APR

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.6 Impulse and impulsive force

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
describe situations where an impulsive force needs to be reduce and suggest ways to reduce it. describe situation where an impulsive force is beneficial solve problems involving impulsive force A student is able to: describe the importance of safety features in vehicles A student is able to: explain acceleration due to gravity determine the value of acceleration due to gravity define weight (W) as the product of mass (m) and acceleration due to gravity (g) i.e. W = mg solve problems involving acceleration due to gravity. A student is able to: describe situation where forces are in equilibrium. state what a result force is.

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

14 12-16 APR 14 12-16 APR

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.7 Being aware of the need for safety features in vehicles 2.8 Gravity

15 19-23 APR

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.9 Forces in equilibrium

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CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES
add two forces to determine the resultant force. resolve a force into the effective component forces. solve problems involving forces in equilibrium. A student is able to: define work (W) as the product of an applied force (F) and displacement (s) of an object in the direction of the applied force i.e. W = Fs . state that when work is done energy is transferred from one object to another. define kinetic energy and state that

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

16 26-30 APR

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.10 Work, energy, power and efficiency

Ek =

1 mv 2 . 2

define gravitational potential energy and state that E p = mgh . state the principle of conservation of energy. define power and state that p =

W t. t

explain what efficiency of a device is.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
solve problems involving work, energy, power and efficiency. A student is able to: recognize the importance of maximizing efficiency of devices in conserving resources. A student is able to: define elasticity. define Hookes law. define elastic potential energy and state that

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

17 3-7 MEI

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.11 Appreciating the importance of maximizing the efficiency of devices

18 10-14 MEI

CHAPTER 2 FORCES AND MOTION

2.12 Elasticity

Ep =

1 2 kx . 2

determine the forces that affect elasticity. describe applications of elasticity. solve problems involving elasticity.

19 17-21 MEI 20 24-28 MEI 21 31 MEI1-4 JUN 5-20 JUN 22 21-25 JUN

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN

CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE
3.1 Pressure A student is able to: define pressure and state that P =

F . A

describe applications of

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CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES
pressure. solve problems involving pressure. A student is able to: relate depth to pressure in a liquid. relate density to pressure in a liquid. explain pressure in a liquid and state that P = hg . describe applications of pressure in liquids. solve problems involving pressure in liquids. A student is able to: explain gas pressure. explain atmospheric pressure. describe applications of atmospheric pressure. solve problems involving atmospheric pressure and gas pressure. A student is able to: state Pascals principle. explain hydraulic systems. describe applications of Pascals principle. solve problems involving Pascals principle. A student is able to:

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

23 28-30 JUN 1-2 JUL

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.2 Pressure in liquids

24 5-9 JUL

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.3 Gas pressure and atmospheric pressure

25 12-16 JUL

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.4 Pascals principle

26

CHAPTER 3 FORCES

3.5

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WEEK/DATE 19-23 JUL

TOPIC
AND PRESSURE

CONTENT
Archimedes principle

LEARNING OUTCOMES
explain buoyant force. relate buoyant force to the weight of the liquid displaced. state Archimedes principle. describe applications of Archimedes principle. A student should be able to: state Bernoullis principle. Explain that the resultant force exists due to a difference in fluid pressure. Describe applications of Bernoullis principle. A student should be able to: explain thermal equilibrium. explain how a liquid-inglass thermometer works. A student should be able to define specific heat capacity(c). state that c =

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

27 26-30 JUL

CHAPTER 3 FORCES AND PRESSURE

3.6 Bernoullis Principle

28 2-6 OGOS

CHAPTER 4 HEAT

4.1 Thermal equilibrium

29 9-13 OGOS

CHAPTER 4 HEAT

4.2 Specific heat capacity

determine the specific heat capacity of a liquid. determine the specific heat capacity of a solid.

Q . m

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describe applications of specific heat capacity. solve problems involving specific heat capacity. A student is able to: state that transfer of heat during a change of phase does not cause a change in temperature. define specific latent heat (l) state that l =

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

30 16-20 OGOS

CHAPTER 4 HEAT

4.3 Specific latent heat

Q . m

31 23-27 OGOS

CHAPTER 4 HEAT

4.4 The gas laws

determine the specific latent heat of fusion. determine the specific latent heat of vaporisation. solve problems involving specific latent heat. A student is able to: explain gas pressure, temperature and volume in terms of the behaviour of gas molecules. determine the relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature for a fixed mass of gas i.e. pV = constant. determine the relationship between

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CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES
volume and temperature at constant pressure for a fixed mass of gas i.e.

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V = T

constant. determine the relationship between pressure and temperature at constant volume for a fixed mass of gas i.e.

P = T

32 30-31 OGOS 1-3 SEPT

CHAPTER 5 LIGHT

5.1 Reflection of light

constant. explain absolute zero. explain the absolute/Kelvin scale of temperature. solve problems involving pressure, temperature and volume of a fixed mass of gas. A student is able to: describe the characteristics of the image formed by reflection of light . State the Laws of reflection of light. Draw ray diagrams to show the position and characteristics of the image formed by : a. plane mirror b. convex mirror

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
c. concave mirror describe applications of reflection of light. solve problems involving reflection of light. construct a device based on the applications of reflection of light .

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

4-12 SEPT 33 13-17 SEPT

CUTI PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER

CHAPTER 5 LIGHT
5.2 Refraction Of Light A student is able to: explain refraction of Light define refractive index as =

sin i . sin r

determine the refractive index of a glass or Perspex block. State the refractive , n as
Speed Of Light In A Vacuum Speed Of Light In A Medium

34 20-24 SEPT

CHAPTER 5 LIGHT

5.3 Total internal reflection of light

describe phenomena due to refraction. A student is able to: explain total internal reflection of light define critical angle ,c draw ray diagrams relate the critical angle to the reflective index i.e

1 sin c

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
describe natural phenomenon involving total internal reflection. describe applications of total internal reflection. solve problems involving total internal reflection. A student is able to: describe types of lenses Explain the difference between focus point and focal length draw ray diagrams to show focal point, focal length and characteristic of images formed by convex and concave lenses define magnification determine the relationship between u, v, and f describe with the aid of ray diagrams, the use of lenses in optical devices solve problems involving lenses

COMPLETED DATE (REASON IF CANT ACHIEVED)

35 27-30 SEPT 1 OKT 36 4-8 OKT

CHAPTER 5 LIGHT

5.4 Lenses

37 11-15 OKT 38 18-22 OKT 39 41 25 OKT 12 NOV 42

PEPERIKSAAN MENENGAH RENDAH/ULANGKAJI PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PRESTASI PERINGKAT SEKOLAH/PANITIA PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN PERBINCANGAN

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WEEK/DATE 15-19 NOV

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