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Sing Yin Secondary School Teaching Syllabus For Physics (2007-2008) Form Six Physics Beyond 2000 (2nd edition) W.N.Chan Radian

Aims This course of study should help students: learn the fundamental knowledge and method of Physics in a coherent, systematic and quantitative way, synthesize their knowledge, and think critically so that they can succeed in their future work or academic study, develop skills relevant to the applications of Physics, such as experimental design, experimental technique and so on, deepen their sense of carefulness and safety, cultivate a respect for fact, acquire a love of logical deduction, appreciate the beauty and power of Physics, be aware of the problems facing Hong Kong and mankind and how Physics can help to solve them, and be able to apply what they learn to solve problems rationally in their academic and daily life. Topics 1. Laboratory safety regulations and general introduction {Do the experiments carefully and safely.} Kinematics - Physical quantities - Measurement - Error treatment - Kinematics definitions - Linear motion - Projectile motion Newtonian Mechanics - Newton laws and momentum s - Momentum and impulse - Friction - Spring constant - Work and energy Time allotted (cycle) 0.5

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Topics 4. Circular Motion - Definition - Uniform motion in a horizontal circle - Uniform motion in a vertical circle - Non-uniform motion in a vertical plane - (Moment of inertia and angular acceleration)

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Simple Harmonic Motion 2.0 - Mathematical approach - Linked with circular motion - Dynamics of SHM - Energy in SHM - Damped oscillations - Forced oscillations {Data obtained from experiment may not match theories, but respect the fact.} Gravitation - Newton law of gravitation s - Gravitational field - The Earth field s - Gravitational potential energy - Orbital motion Electric Fields - Electric charges - Electric fields - Coulomb law s - Electric potential Current Electricity - Electric current - Electromotive force - Resistance - Power and heating effect - Measuring device 2.0

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Topics 9. Capacitors - Charge storage - Capacitance - Combination of capacitors - Energy stored in a capacitor - Charging and discharging Magnetism - Magnetic fields - Turning effect of a coil in a B-field - Moving charged particles - Hall effect - Production of B-field - (Biot-avart Law) Electromagnetic Induction - Faraday law s - Generators - Self inductance Alternating Current - Root-mean-square values and meters - Concept of phase and power - Single-component circuit - Two-component circuit - LRC series circuit - (Parallel LC circuit)

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__________ 23 (Optional topics): If time allows, these topics should be covered. END -