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1. Chapter 1 Form 4 (Introduction to Physics)
Subtopic: Measurement
(a) Definition of accuracy, consistency/precision and sensitivity
(b) Compare the sensitivity among meter ruler, vernier caliper and micrometer
screw gauge
(a) How to take reading on ammeter?
Actual reading = Final reading zero error
(b) Sensitivity of ammeter (based on diagram)
(c) Why put mirror in front of reading scale of ammeter?
OR
(a) How to take reading on micrometer screw gauge?
Actual reading = Final reading zero error
(b) Part of micrometer screw gauge and its function
OR
(a) How to take reading on vernier caliper?
Actual reading = Final reading zero error
(b) Part of vernier caliper and its function
2. Chapter 2 Form 4 (Force and Motion)
Subtopic: Force In Equilibrium
(a) Definition equilibrium of force
(b) Draw triangle of force (based on diagram) if an object in equilibrium of forces,
and label the force for the triangle
OR
(c) Label the force acting on the object which is in equilibrium of force (label kat
diagram yg diberi)
(d) Calculate tension (for string) if an object is hangs to the ceiling or wall (note
W = mg)
Use T sin = W
OR
2T sin =
W

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3. Chapter 2 Form 4 (Force and Motion)
Subtopic: Elasticity
(a) Definition of elasticity / spring constant / Hookes Law
(b) Factors affect the elasticity of spring
(c) Calculation of problem solving related to the Hookes Law
i-

F = kx

ii- Elastic potential energy, E = 1*F*x

2

W = kx (note W = mg)
OR

E = 1*k*x2
2

iii- From graph F versus x; Spring constant, k = gradient of graph

Elastic potential energy = Area under graph
4. Chapter 3 Form 4 (Force and Pressure)
Subtopic: Pressure, Pressure in Liquid, Pressure of gas
(a) Definition and concept of pressure / pressure in liquid / pressure of gas
i- Explanation of pressure of gas according to Kinetic Theory of Matter
(b) Calculation of problem solving related to pressure
(if area is given in unit cm2, convert into m2)
2
cm ---------------------------------------> m2
divide by 10, 000
(c) Factors affecting pressure in liquid / atmospheric pressure
(d) Application of pressure in liquid / pressure of gas
(e) Measuring devices used to measure pressure of gas
(f) Calculation of pressure of gas using manometer
5. Chapter 3 Form 4 (Force and Pressure)
Subtopic: Pascals principle, Archimedes principle
(a) Definition of Pascals principle / Archimedes principle
(b) Calculation problem solving related to the Pascals principle / Archimedes
principle
(c) Application of Pascals principle:
i Hydraulic jack
ii- Hydraulic brake
(d) Application of Archimedes principle:
i- Submarine
ii- Hydrometer
iii- Hot air balloon
iv- Plimsol line
6. Chapter 5 Form 4 (Light)
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Subtopic: Refraction of Light,
(a) Definition of refraction of light/ Snells Law
(b) Concept of light ray travel during refraction of light either move closer
towards normal line or move away from normal line
i = incidence angle
(b) Calculation of problem solving related to Snells Law
r = refracted angle
n = sin i / sin r
D = real depth
n=D/d
d = apparent depth
(c) Ray diagram of convex mirror (e.g: torch light)
7. Chapter 1 Form 5 (Wave)
Subtopic: Interference, Sound Wave
(a) Definition and concept of interference
i- Type of interference
ii- Definition of principle of superposition
ii- Definition of coherent sources
iv Definition of monochromatic light (interference of light)
(b) Calculation of problem solving related to interference (sound or light), =
ax / D
(c) Factors affecting the distance between two consecutive node/antinodes, x
(d) Characteristics of sound wave
(e) Application of sound wave (e.g: SONAR / ultrasound scanner)
(f) Relationship between loudness and amplitude, also frequency and pitch
8. Chapter 2 Form 5 (Electricity)
Subtopic: Electric current and Charge, Ohms Law, Series and Parallel
circuit
(a) Definition of electric current,/potential difference / Ohms Law
i- Concept of electric field and Van Der Graff generator
ii- Calculation of problem solving related to electric current and Ohms
Law,
I=Q/t
Q=Nx
e
V = IR
iii- Difference between ohmic and non ohmic conductor
iv- Definition of monochromatic light (interference of light)
(b) Concept of series and parallel circuit
i- Advantages using parallel circuit
(b) Calculation of problem solving related to series, parallel and (combination
series and parallel) circuit

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9. Chapter 3 Form 5 (Electromagnetism)
Subtopic: Electromagnetic Induction, Transformer
(a) Definition of electromagnetic induction / Faradays Law / Lenzs Law
i- Must know how to answer the question regarding to Flemings Right
Hand Rule
ii- Direction of induced current inside solenoid when magnet bar
approaches / moves away from it (Lenzs Law)
iii Factors affecting the magnitude of induced current (Faradays Law)
(b) Concept of transformer
i- Type of transformer
ii - How to increase efficiency of transformers
iii- Calculation of problem solving related to the transformer
11. Chapter 4 Form 5 (Electronics)
Subtopic: Semiconductor diode,Transistors, Logic Gate
(a) Definition of doping /semiconductor / diode
i- Difference between n-type and p-type semiconductor
ii- Forward bias and reverse bias connection of diode
iii- Half-wave and full-wave rectification of diode (explain and draw circuit,
also sketch graph output on CRO display)
(b) Concept of transistors
i- Type of transistor
ii Function of transistor
iii- Application of transistors (street lamp/fire alarm system)
iii- Calculation of problem solving related to the (b) (iii)
VB (Base voltage) = R2 x Vbattery
R1 + R2
12. Chapter 5 Form 5 (Radioactivity)
Subtopic: Radioactive Decay, Usage of Radioisotopes
(a) Definition of radioactive decay / half-life / radioisotopes
i- Characteristics of alpha, beta and gamma radiation
ii- Radioactive detectors
iii- Concept of alpha, beta and gamma decay
iv- Concept of half-life
v- Calculation of problem solving related to the half life (kekdg bg graph)
(b) Explain how radioisotopes useful in
i- industry
[physical state: solid, half-life: long, radiation: beta/gamma]
[physical state: solid, half-life: long, radiation: alpha (to capture smoke for
fire alarm system]
ii- medicine
[physical state: liquid, half-life: short, radiation: beta] (if it is inserted into
bloodstream)

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[physical state: solid, half-life: long, radiation: gamma] (if it is used in
radiotherapy)
PAPER 3
Soalan Eksperimen (Section B)
Form 4:
[Chapter 4] 1. Refraction of Light: (a) sin r vs sin i
(b) D vs d
[Chapter 2] 2. Acceleration vs Force
Form 5:
[Chapter 2]: Ohms Law
[Chapter 3]: Induced Current vs Strength of Magnet

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