SCHEME OF WORK PHYSICS 960, UPPPER SIX 2010

Week (Date) 1,2 [4/1-11/1]

Topic
C.PROPERTIES OF MATTER 12. State of matter 12.1 Solid, liquid, and gas 12.2 Crystalline solids 12.3 Intermolecular force curve 12.4 Potential energy curve

Objectives
Candidates should be able to a. distinguish between solids, liquids, and gases based on the arrangement of atoms and with the use of simple kinetic theory model b. explain the properties of crystalline solids with reference to examples c. interpret and use the F-r curve d. explain the relationship between Hookes law and the F-r graph e. interpret and use the U-r graph f. use the U-r graph to explain the expansion of solids when heated Candidates should be able to a. define stress and strain for a stretched wire or elastic string b. sketch and interpret forceextension graphs and stressstrain graphs c. distinguish between elastic deformation and plastic deformation d. distinguish between the

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a. Distinguish between the different states of matter b. Explain and describe the different states of matter c. use and interpret graphs d. explain relationships graphically

a. Graph-sketching exercises b. Problem-solving involving the derivation and use of the equations learnt c. Group work to answer essay questions involving the concepts and formulae learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points a. Problem-solving. b. Experiment to determine Youngs Modulus using the cantilever method c. Group work to answer questions

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13. Deformatio n of solids 13.1 Stress and strain 13.2 Forceextension graphs and stress-strain graphs

a. define and use terms b. sketch and interpret graphs c. differentiate between different quantities d. explain

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13.3 Young modulus 13.4 Strain energy

shapes of force-extension graphs for ductile, brittle, and polymeric materials e. define the Young modulus f. describe an experiment to determine the Young modulus of a metal in the form of a wire g. derive and use the formula for strain energy h. calculate the strain energy from force-extension graphs or stressstrain graphs

experiments e. derive and use equations to solve problems f. perform calculations

about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points

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D. THERMODYNAMICS 14. Kinetic theory of gases 14.1 Ideal gas equation 14.2 Kinetic theory of gases 14.3 Pressure of a gas 14.4 Molecular kinetic energy 14.5 Rms speed of molecules 14.6 Degrees of freedom 14.7 Laws of equipartition

Candidates should be able to a. understand the concept of Avogadro number b. use the equation of ideal gas, PV=nRT c. Know the relationship between Boltzmann constant and gas constant d. use assumptions of kinetic theory of gases to derive the equation for pressure exerted by an ideal gas, p =

1 3

<c2> or p =

1 nm<c2> 3

e. derive expressions for translational kinetic energy f. show that molecular kinetic energy is directly proportional to the thermodynamic

a. use Avogadros Number b. write/derive and use equations to solve numerical problems c. list assumptions of kinetic theory and use them to derive related equations. d. define terms and use them in the correct context e. explain the relationship between two quantities

a. Problem-solving b. Discussion c. Experiment to verify Charles Law d. Demonstration of Kinetic Theory using a model e. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt e. Presentation of product of group work f. Summary of important points

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of energy 14.8 Internal energy of an ideal gas 14.9 Distribution of molecular speeds

temperature of the gas g. derive and use the formula for rms speed

< c2 >

3kT for gas molecules m h. define the degree of freedom i. identify the number of degrees of freedom for molecules of a monoatomic, diatomic, and polyatomic gas
j. explain the variation in the number of degrees of freedom for molecules of a diatomic gas ranging from very low temperatures to very high temperatures k. explain the law of equipartition of energy l. distinguish between an ideal gas and a real gas m. understand the concept of internal energy of an ideal gas n. know the relationship between internal energy and a single degree of freedom o. sketch the graphs to show the distribution of speeds of molecules and explain the shape of the graph (Description if the experiment is not required.) p. predict the variation of molecular speed distribution with temperature.

f. state and use laws to solve numerical problems. g. sketch and interpret graphs h. predict changes to graphs when physical conditions

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15. Thermodynamics of gases 15.1 Heat capacity 15.2 Work 15.3 First law of thermodynamics 15.4 Internal energy 15.5 Isothermal change 15.6 Adiabatic change

Candidates should be able to a. define heat capacity, specific heat capacity, and molar heat capacity. b. use the equations Q = C , Q = mc , Q = nCv,m c. understand that cp and cv depend on the degrees of freedom d. derive and use the equation for work done by gas during expansion, W = p dV e. understand and use the first law of thermodynamics, Q = U+W f. understand the concept of internal energy from the first law of thermodynamics g. derive and use the equation Cp,m CV,m = R h. know that = cp / cV i. understand the isothermal process of a gas j. use the equation pV = constant for isothermal changes k. understand the adiabatic process of a gas l. use the equations pV = -1 constant and TV = constant for adiabatic changes m. illustrate isothermal change and adiabatic change with p-V

a. Define terms and use them in the correct context b. write/derive and use equations to solve numerical problems c. explain the relationship between two quantities f. state and use laws to solve numerical problems. g. Explain processes h. Illustrate concepts using graphs

a. Problem-solving b. Discussion c. Experiment to verify Charles Law d. Demonstration of Kinetic Theory using a model e. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt e. Presentation of product of group work f. Summary of important points

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graphs and by means of the first law of thermodynamics n. derive and use the expression for work done in the thermodynamic process

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16.

Thermal conduction 16.1 Thermal conductivity 16.2 Determination of thermal conductivit y

Candidates should be able to a. explain the mechanism of heat conduction through solids and hence distinguish between conduction through metals and non-metals b. define thermal conductivity c. use the equation

1 Q for heat = kA 2 t x

conduction in one dimension d. describe quantitatively heat conduction through composite rods of different materials e. describe quantitatively heat conduction through rods which are not insulated f. understand the principle of determination of thermal conductivity for good conductors and poor conductors

a. explain the mechanism of heat conduction b. define and use terms c. apply equations d. describe quantitatively e. Explain principles

a. Discussion b. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt c. Presentation of product of group work d. Summary of important points

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CUTI TAHUN BARU CINA / CUTI PERISTIWA / CUTI BERGANTI

E.ELECTRICITY AND Candidates should be able to a. state Coulombs law and use

a. State a law

a. Discussion

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MAGNETISM 17. Electrostati cs 17.1 Coulombs law 17.2 Electric field 17.3 Gausss law 17.4 Electrical potential 17.5 Equipotential surfaces

the formula F =

Qq 4 r 2 0

b. understand electric field as an example of an inverse square field like the gravitational field c. define the electric field strength, E = F/q d. describe quantitatively the motion of charges in a uniform electric field e. state and use Gausss law f. show the equivalence between Gausss law and Coulombs law g. use the relationship E =

b. Write and use equations to solve numerical problems c. Define terms d. Analyze quantitatively e. Discuss the relationship between two quantities

b. Problem-solving c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points

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dV dr

h. define electrical potential and use the formula V =

Q 4 r 2 0

i. understand the relationship between electrical potential and potential energy j. understand equipotential surfaces

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18. Capacitors 18.1 Capacitance 18.2 Parallel plate capacitor 18.3 Uniform

Candidates should be able to a. define capacitance and use

Q the formula C = V
b. describe qualitatively the mechanism of charging a parallel plate capacitor c. derive and use the formula

a. Define terms b. Derive/write and use formulae c. Analyze quantitatively d. Sketch and

a. Discussion b. Problem-solving c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and

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field between parallel plates 18.4 Capacitors in series and in parallel 18.5 Energy stored in a charged capacitor 18.6 Charging and discharging 18.7 Dielectrics

C=

A
d

for parallel plate

capacitors d. derive and use the formula for effective capacitance of capacitors in series and in parallel e. use the formulae U = U=

interpret graphs. e. Explain qualitatively

1 Q2 , 2 C

1 QV, 2 1 U= CV2 2

equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points f. Experiment to determine the capacitance of a combination of capacitors and its time constant

ns

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f. describe qualitatively the charging and discharging of a capacitor through a resistor g. understand lightning as an example of discharging h. describe qualitatively the action of a dielectric in a parallel plate capacitor

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UJIAN SELARAS BERFOKUS 1

19. Electric current 19.1 Conduction of electricity 19.2 Drift velocity 19.3 Current density 19.4 Electrical conductivity 19.5 Resistivity 19.6 Dependence of resistance Candidates should be able to a. understand electric current as a flow of charged particles and use the equation I = dQ/ dt b. explain qualitatively the mechanism of conduction of electricity in metals and semiconductors c. understand the concept of drift velocity d. derive and use the equation I = Anev a. Describe phenomena b. Derive equations and use them to solve problems. c. Define terms d. Compare two laws e. Discuss the advantages of superconductor s a. Discussion b. Problem-solving c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points Creative thinking Analytical thinking Textbook Whiteboard and marker

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on temperature 19.7 Energy and electrical power

e. know the typical orders of magnitude of drift velocity of charged carriers in semiconductors and metals f. define electric current density and conductivity g. understand and use the relationship J = E h. derive and use the equation

f. Experiment to verify Ohms Law.

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ne 2 t m RA l

i. define resistivity, =

j. show the equivalence between Ohms law and the relationship J = E k. understand the dependence of resistance on temperature for metals and semiconductors by using the equation =

ne 2 t m

l. know the phenomenon of superconductivity m. use the equations of energy and electrical power

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20.

Direct current circuits 20.1 Electromotiv e force 20.2 Internal resistance of

Candidates should be able to a. understand emf and electrical potential difference b. know that the sources of emf have internal resistance understand the effect on external circuits

a. Explain terms b. Distinguish between two terms c. Explain phenomena d. Draw and

a. Discussion b. Problem-solving

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c. Group work to

sources 20.3 Kirchhoffs law 20.4 Potential divider 20.5 Potentiomet er 20.6 Wheatstone bridge 20.7 Shunt and multiplier

c. draw and interpret electric circuit diagrams d. understand and use Kirchoffs law e. understand how to use a potential divider f. understand the working principles of a potentiometer and its use g. understand that working principles of a Wheatstone bridge and its use h. understand the use of shunts and multipliers

interpret diagrams e. State and use laws to solve problems f. Explain working principles of equipment g. Discuss uses of equipment

answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points f. Experiment to determine the e.m.f. and internal resistance of a cell using a potentiometer a. Discussion b. Problem-solving c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points a. Discussion b. Problem-solving

Diligence

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21.

Magnetic fields 21.1 Magnetic field B 21.2 Force on a moving charge 21.3 Force on a currentcarrying conductor

Candidates should be able a. understand the concept of magnetic field b. use the formula for force on a moving charge F = qv x B c. use the equation F = qvB sin to define magnetic field strength B d. understand the magnetic force that acts on a straight current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field e. use the equation F = IlB sin Candidates should be able f. use the formulae for magnetic fields:

a. Explain concepts b. Derive formulae c. Apply formulae to solve problems d. Explain working principles of equipment

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21.

Magnetic fields (contd) 21.4 Magnetic fields due to

a. Explain concepts b. Derive formulae c. Apply formulae

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currents 21.5 Force between currentcarrying conductors 21.6 Definition of ampere: current balance 21.7 Torque on a coil 21.8 Determinatio n of ratio q/m 21.9 Hall effect

circular loop, B =

solenoid, B = 0 nI

0 NI 2r

to solve problems d. Explain working principles of equipment

n c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points f. Experiment to study the behavior of a bar magnet in a magnetic field and estimate the value of the horizontal component of the Earths magnetic field Working systematic ally Retort stand with two clamps, cork with optical pin, set of suspended magnet with two optical pins, plane mirror with protractor, cotton thread, test tube with copper wire coiled around it, power supply, d.c. ammeter 01A, switch, connecting wires, rheostat, vernier calipers, micrometer screw gauge. ICT

g. derive and use the formula

I straight wire, B = 0 2d

between two parallel currentcarrying conductors h. define the unit of ampere and understand that this definition fixes a value for 0 i. understand the working principles of a current and its physical significance as an absolute measurement j. derive the formula = NIBA for torque on a coil in a radial field k. explain the working principles of a moving-coil galvanometer and motor l. understand the motion of charge in magnetic fields and electrical fields m. understand the principles of determination of the ratio q/m for charged particles n. explain the Hall effect and derive the expression for Hall Voltage VH o. describe the use of Hall effect

I I F = 0 1 2 for the force l 2d

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22. Electromagnetic induction 22.1 Magnetic flux 22.2 Faradays law and Lenzs law 22.3 Selfinductance L 22.4 Energy stored in an inductor 22.5 Mutual induction 22.6 Transformer 22.7 Back emf in dc motors Candidates should be able to a. define magnetic flux = BAcos b. state and use Faradays law and Lenzs law c. derive and use the equation for induced emf in linear conductors, discs, and plane coils d. explain the phenomenon of self-inductance and define self-inductance e. use the formulae E = L a. Define terms b. State and use laws c. Write/derive formulae and use them to solve problems d. Explain concepts and phenomena and their uses a. Discussion b. Problem-solving c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points Logical thinking Appreciatio n of scientific discoveries Textbook Whiteboard and marker Model d.c. motor and transformer ICT

LI = N f. derive and use the equation for self-inductance of a solenoid g. derive and use the formula for energy that is stored in an inductor h. explain the phenomenon of mutual induction and define mutual inductance i. derive an expression for mutual inductance between two coaxial coils j. derive and use the equation

dl , dt

Vs Ns = for a transformer Vp Np
k. discuss eddy currents in a transformer l. understand the concept of

back emf in dc motors

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23. Alternating currents 23.1 Alternating currents through resistors 23.2 Power 23.3 Rms value 23.4 Alternating currents through inductors 23.5 Alternating currents through capacitors 23.6 Rectification of alternating currents 23.7 Smoothing by capacitor

Candidates should be able to a. understand the concept of rms value of an alternating current and calculate the value; use the relationship Irms = I0 / 2 for sinusoidal cases b. understand the relationship of phase between current and voltage for pure resistors, pure capacitors, and pure inductors separately c. derive the reactance of a pure capacitor and a pure inductor d. derive and use the formula for power in an alternating current circuit which consists of a pure resistor, a pure capacitor, and a pure inductor separately e. explain half-way rectification and full-wave rectification with the use of diodes f. explain smoothing of output voltages by capacitors Candidates should be able to a. understand the operational amplifier as a differential amplifier b. describe ideal properties of an operational amplifier c. describe the inverting amplifier and non-inverting

a. Explain concepts b. Define terms c. Derive and apply formulae d. Solve problems e. Explain physical processes

a. Discussion b. Problem-solving

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c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points

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24. Electronics 24.1 Operational amplifiers 24.2 Inverting and noninverting amplifiers

a. Explain terms b. Describe characteristics of amplifier c. Explain working principle of amplifier

1. Sketching circuits for OP_AMP 741 amplifier as well as identify connections of its pins. 2. Problem-solving

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2.2 k and 22 k resistors, OP-AMP 741 IC, OP-AMP 741 socket,

24.3 Negative feedback 24.4 Use of operational amplifiers 24.5 Oscillators

amplifier d. understand the principle of feedback in an amplifier especially negative feedback e. describe the use of operational amplifiers in the circuits of voltage amplifiers, ie inverting amplifiers and non-inverting amplifiers, voltage comparators, integrators, and oscillators

d. Explain uses of amplifier

using formulae and concepts learnt. 3. Experiment to study the characteristics of the OP-AMP and measure its amplification and band width.

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F OPTICS 25 Electromagnetic waves 25.1 Electromagnetic vibrations 25.2 Relationship between 0 , 0 , and c. 25.3 Electromagnetic wave spectrum

Candidates should be able to a. understand that electromagnetic waves are made up of electrical vibrations, E = E 0 sin ( t kx ) , and magnetic vibrations,

B = B0 sin ( t kx )

a. Explain phenomena b. Compare and contrast two quantities c. State and use formulae d. State order of magnitude

b. understand that E, B, and the direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves are always perpendicular to each other. c. compare electromagnetic waves with mechanical waves. d. state the formula c =

1. Discussion of similarities and differences of em waves and mechanical waves 2. Problem-solving using concepts, principles and formulae learnt. 3. Summary of important points.

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0 0

and explain its significance.

e. state the orders of magnitude of wavelengths and frequencies for each type of electromagnetic wave.

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26 Geometrical optics 26.1 Curved mirrors 26.2 Refraction at curved surfaces 26.3 Thin lenses

Candidates should be able to a. understand and use the

r relationship f = for curved 2

mirrors. b. draw ray diagrams to show the formation of images by concave mirrors and convex mirrors. c. derive and use the formula 1 1 1 = + for curved mirrors. f u v d. derive and use the formula

a. Derive and use formulae to solve problems b. Draw ray diagrams c. Experimenting and writing reports.

1. Exercise to draw ray-diagrams 2. Problem-solving 3. Experiment to study the variation of refractive index of sugar solution with concentration. 4. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic 5. Presentation of product of group work 6. Summary of important points.

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n1 n2 n 2 n1 for + = u v r

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refraction at spherical surfaces. e. use the formula

n1 n2 n 2 n1 to derive : + = u v r
a. State a principle b. Use the principle to explain a phenomena c. Explain a concept d. State conditions for a phenomena to occur.

1 1 1 = + f u v lens makers formula 1 1 1 = ( n 1) r f 1 r2 f. use the thin lens formula and lens makers formula
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27. Physical optics 27.1 Huygens principle 27.2 Interference 27.3 Two-slit interference pattern 27.4 Air wedge 27.5 Thin film 27.6 Diffraction at single slit 27.7 Diffraction gratings 27.8 Polarisation

Candidates should be able to a. understand and use the Huygens principle to explain interference and diffraction phenomena b. understand the concept of coherence. c. understand the concept of optical path difference. d. know the conditions for constructive interference and destructive interference. e. know Youngs two-slit interference pattern. f. derive and use the formula

e. Describe phenomena f. Derive and use formulae to solve problems.

y=

d
a

for Youngs

interference pattern. g. understand the formation of air wedge interference pattern and solve related problems. h. understand the phenomena of thin film interference for nearly normal incident light and non-normal incident light, and solve related problems. i. know the diffraction pattern for a single slit. j. derive and use the formula

a. Question-andanswer on Huygens principle, conditions for coherence b. Construction using Huygens principle c. Experiment using diffraction grating to determine the wavelength of a laser beam d. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic e. Presentation of product of group work f. Summary of important points.

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sin =

for the first a

minimum in the diffraction pattern for a single slit. k. know the diffraction pattern for diffraction gratings.

l. use the formula d sin = n for diffraction gratings m. describe the use of diffraction gratings to form the spectrum of white light and measure the wavelength of monochromatic light. n. understand that polarisation is a property of transverse waves. o. understand the production of polarised light by polaroid and by reflection. p. understand polarisation planes. 2 q. use the formula I = I 0 cos .

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QUANTUM PHYSICS 28 Photons 28.1 Photoelectric effect 28.2 Concept of light quantisatio n

Candidates should be able to a. descibe important observations in photoelectric emission experiments. b. recognise features of photoelectric emission that cannot be explained by wave theory and explain these features using the concept of quantisation of light. c. use the equation E = hf for a photon. d. understand the meaning of work function and threshold frequency. e. use Einsteins equation for

a. Explain terminology b. Describe experimental observations c. Explain phenomena based on concepts d. Use formulae to solve problems

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic b. Presentation of product of group work c. Summary of important points.

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photoelectric effect, 2 1 2 f. understand the meaning of stopping potential and use 2 1 . s 2

hf= W + m v

eV = m v

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29

Waveparticle duality 29.1 De Broglies relation 29.2 Electron diffraction

Candidates should be able to h a. use the equation = to p calculate de Broglies wavelength. b. describe observations in electron diffraction experiments. c. explain briefly the advantages of electron microscopes. Candidates should be able to a. state Bohrs postulate for an atom. b. derive an expression for radii of orbits in Bohrs model. c. derive the equation

a. Explain a concept b. Use formulae to solve problems c. Describe experimental observations

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic b. Presentation of product of group work c. Summary of important points. a. Demonstration of emission spectrum of gases using discharge tubes and diffraction gratings b. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic c. Presentation of product of group work d. Summary of important points.

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ATOMIC PHYSICS 30 Atomic structure

Z 2e4 m En = 2 8 0 h 2 n 2

for Bohrs

a. State and explain postulates b. Derive and use formulae c. Explain phenomena

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model. d. explain the production of line spectra with reference to transitions between energy levels. e. understand the concept of excitation energy and ionisation energy.

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31 X-ray 31.1 X-ray spectra 31.2 X-ray diffraction

Candidates should be able to a. interpret X-ray spectra obtained from X-ray tubes. b. explain the characteristic line spectrum and continuous spectrum including min in Xray. c. derive and use the equation

a. Describe and interpret spectra b. Derive and use formulae

min =

hc . eV

d. describe Bragg diffraction by crystals. e. derive and use 2d sin = n

a. Sketch and interpret X-ray spectra b. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic c. Presentation of product of group work d. Summary of important points.

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32 Laser 32.1 Principles of production 32.2Characteristi cs 32.3 Uses

Candidates should be able to a. describe briefly the principles of laser production. b. describe the main characteristics of laser and advantages of laser. c. describe a few examples of uses of laser.

a. Explain the principle of laser production b. List characteristics and uses

a. State and explain facts b. Classify elementary particles

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic b. Presentation of product of group work c. Summary of important points. a. Discussion

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NUCLEAR PHYSICS 33 Nucleus 33.1 Discovery of neutrons 33.2 Atomic number and

Candidates should be able to a. describe the discovery of neutrons. A b. understand the symbol Z X . c. understand and use the units u and eV.

a. Explain meaning of terms and symbols b. Define and use units

a. Question-andanswer on atomic number, mass number b. Problem-solving c. Group work to

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mass number 33.3 Mass defect and binding energy 33.4 Isotopes 33.5 Mass spectromet ry

d. explain mass defect and binding energy. e. understand the equivalence of mass with energy and use the formula E = mc 2 . f. understand the variation of binding energy per nucleon with nucleon number. g. understand the existence of isotopes. h. understand the working principles of mass spectrometers. Candidates should be able to a. understand radioactive decay as a spontaneous and ramdom process. b. state and use the exponential law

c. Explain relationship between two quantities d. Sketch structure and explain the working principles of mass spectrometers

answer past-year questions related to the topic d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points.

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34 Radioactivit y 34.1 Radioactive decay 34.2 Decay constant and half-life 34.3 Use of radioisotop es

dN = N for dt

radioactive decay. c. define activity and decay constant. d. derive and use the formula N = N 0 e t . e. define half-life and derive the relation

a. Explain processes b. State and use principles, laws and formulae to solve problems c. Define terms

a. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic b. Presentation of product of group work c. Summary of important points.

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f. explain the use of radioisotopes as tracers

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Nuclear

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reaction 35.1 Nuclear reaction 35.2 Nuclear fission 35.3 Nuclear fusion

a. understand that charge and nucleon number are conserved in nuclear reactions. b. write and complete equations for nuclear reactions. c. understand the principle of conservation of energy to calculate the energy released in a nuclear reaction. d. understand the processes of nuclear fission and fusion. e. understand the occurrence of fission and fusion in terms of binding energy per nucleon. f. explain the conditions for a chain reaction to occur. g. understand a controlled fission process in a reactor. h. describe a nuclear fusion process which occurs in the sun.

a. Define terms b. State and use principles, laws and formulae to solve problems c. Explain processes

a. Writing equations for nuclear reactions b. Problem-solving c. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic d. Presentation of product of group work e. Summary of important points.

Awareness of the danger of abusing scientific discoveries Awareness of the need to conserve natural resources

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36 Elementary particles 36.1 Basic forces 36.2 Quarks 36.3 Neutrinos

Candidates should be able to a. know the existence of four basic forces: gravitational force, electromagnetic force, nuclear strong force, and nuclear weak force b. know the classification of elementary particles into leptons and hadrons based on the action of basic forces. c. understand quarks as constituents of protons and neutrons.

a. Derive and use formulae to solve problems b. Draw ray diagrams c. Experimenting and writing reports.

1. Exercise to draw ray-diagrams 2. Problem-solving 3. Experiment to study the variation of refractive index of sugar solution with concentration. 4. Group work to answer past-year

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d. know that quarks have fractional charge. e. describe the existence of neutrinos in beta decay.

questions related to the topic 5. Presentation of product of group work 6. Summary of important points.

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