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SCHEME OF WORK – PHYSICS 960, UPPPER SIX 2011
Week (Date)
Topic Objectives Skills Activities Value Audio-visual Aids
1,2[4/1-11/1]
C.PROPERTIES OF MATTER
12. State of matter12.1 Solid, liquid,
and gas12.2 Crystalline
solids12.3 Inter-molecular
force curve12.4 Potential energy curve
Candidates should be able toa. 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 curved. explain the relationship between
Hooke’s law and the F-r graphe. interpret and use the U-r graph
f. use the U-r graph to explain the expansion of solids when heated
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
Open-mindedness
Analytical thinking
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Textbook and reference books
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2,3[12/1-18/1]
13. Deformation of solids
13.1 Stress and strain 13.2 Force-extension
graphs and stress-strain graphs
13.3 Young modulus13.4 Strain energy
Candidates should be able to a. define stress and strain for a stretched
wire or elastic stringb. sketch and interpret force-extension
graphs and stress-strain graphsc. distinguish between elastic
deformation and plastic deformationd. distinguish between the 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
a. define and use termsb. sketch and interpret
graphsc. differentiate
between different quantities
d. explain experimentse. derive and use
equations to solve problems
f. perform calculations
a. Problem-solving.b. Experiment to
determine Young’s Modulus using the cantilever method
c. Group work to answer questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt
d. Presentation of product of group
Open-mindedness
Working systematically
Cooperation
Apparatus and materials needed for experiment
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form of a wire g. derive and use the formula for strain
energyh. calculate the strain energy from force-extension graphs or stress- strain graphs
worke. Summary of
important points
3,4[19/1-25/1]
D. THERMO-DYNAMICS
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 of energy
14.8 Internal energy of an ideal gas
14.9 Distribution of molecular speeds
Candidates should be able toa. understand the concept of Avogadro
numberb. use the equation of ideal gas,
PV=nRTc. Know the relationship between
Boltzmann constant and gas constantd. use assumptions of kinetic theory of
gases to derive the equation for pressure exerted by an ideal gas, p =
<c2> or p = nm<c2>
e. derive expressions for translational kinetic energy
f. show that molecular kinetic energy is directly proportional to the thermodynamic temperature of the gas
g. derive and use the formula for rms speed
= for gas
molecules h. define the degree of freedomi. identify the number of degrees of
freedom for molecules of a monoatomic, diatomic, and polyatomic gas
j. explain the variation in the number of
a. use Avogadro’s 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
f. state and use laws to solve numerical problems.
g. sketch and interpret graphs
h. predict changes to graphs when physical conditions
a. Problem-solvingb. Discussionc. Experiment to verify
Charles Lawd. 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
Appreciation of scientific discoveries
Logical thinking
Working systematically
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Beaker, thermometer, wirestirrer, 30 cm wooden ruler, rubber bands, capillary tube, concentrated sulphuric acid, ice and water
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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.
4,5[26/1-5/2]
15. Thermo-dynamics of gases
15.1 Heat capacity15.2 Work15.3 First law of
thermo-dynamics
15.4 Internal energy15.5 Isothermal
change15.6 Adiabatic change
Candidates should be able toa. 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 freedomd. derive and use the equation for work
done by gas during expansion,
W = 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
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 processesh. Illustrate concepts
using graphs
a. Problem-solvingb. Discussionc. Experiment to verify
Charles Lawd. 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
Rational thinking
Cooperation
Lateral thinking
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Cp,m – CV,m = Rh. 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 = constant and TV-1 = constant for adiabatic changes
m. illustrate isothermal change and adiabatic change with p-V graphs and by means of the first law of thermodynamics
n. derive and use the expression for work done in the thermodynamic process
f. Summary of important points
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16. Thermal conduction
16.1 Thermal conductivity
16.2 Determina-tion of thermal conductivity
Candidates should be able toa. 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 for
heat conduction in one dimensiond. 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
a. explain the mechanism of heat conduction
b. define and use termsc. apply equationsd. describe
quantitativelye. Explain principles
a. Discussionb. 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
Logical thinking
Working systematically
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[15/2-19/2]CUTI TAHUN BARU CINA / CUTI PERISTIWA / CUTI BERGANTI
8[22/2-26/2]
E.ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
17. Electrostatics17.1 Coulomb’s law17.2 Electric field17.3 Gauss’s law17.4 Electrical
potential17.5 Equipotential surfaces
Candidates should be able toa. state Coulomb’s law and use the
formula
b. understand electric field as an example of an inverse square field like the gravitational field
c. define the electric field strength, E = F/qd. describe quantitatively the motion of
charges in a uniform electric fielde. state and use Gauss’s law f. show the equivalence between
Gauss’s law and Coulomb’s law
g. use the relationship E =
h. define electrical potential and use the
formula
i. understand the relationship between electrical potential and potential energy
j. understand equipotential surfaces
a. State a lawb. Write and use
equations to solve numerical problems
c. Define termsd. Analyze
quantitativelye. Discuss the
relationship between two quantities
a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. 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
Lateral thinking
Creative thinking
Appreciation of scientific discoveries
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18. Capacitors18.1 Capacitance18.2 Parallel plate
capacitor18.3 Uniform field
between parallel plates
18.4 Capacitors in
Candidates should be able toa. define capacitance and use the
formula
b. describe qualitatively the mechanism of charging a parallel plate capacitor
a. Define termsb. Derive/write and use
formulaec. Analyze
quantitativelyd. Sketch and interpret
graphs.
a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer
questions about the terms, principles, concepts and equations learnt
Creative thinking
Appreciation of scientific contributions
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D.C. source, switch,
series and in parallel
18.5 Energy stored in a charged capacitor
18.6 Charging and discharging
18.7 Dielectrics
c. derive and use the formula
for parallel plate capacitorsd. derive and use the formula for
effective capacitance of capacitors in series and in parallel
e. use the formulae U = QV, U =
, U = CV2
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
e. Explain qualitatively 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
milliammeter, stopwatch, resistors, connecting wires with crocodile clips at one end, capacitors
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UJIAN SELARAS BERFOKUS 1
11,12[22/3-2/4]
19. Electric current19.1 Conduction of
electricity19.2 Drift velocity19.3 Current density19.4 Electrical
conductivity19.5 Resistivity19.6 Dependence of
resistance on temperature
19.7 Energy and electrical power
Candidates should be able toa. 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 = Aneve. 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
a. Describe phenomenab. Derive equations and
use them to solve problems.
c. Define termsd. Compare two lawse. Discuss the
advantages of superconductors
a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. 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 verify Ohm’s Law.
Creative thinking
Analytical thinking
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D.C. source, carbon resistor, ammeter, voltmeter, rheostat, switch, connecting wires, block connectors,
= Eh. derive and use the equation
i. define resistivity,
j. show the equivalence between Ohm’s law and the relationship J = E
k. understand the dependence of resistance on temperature for metals and semiconductors by using the
equation
l. know the phenomenon of superconductivity
m. use the equations of energy and electrical power
screw driver
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20. Direct current circuits
20.1 Electromotive force
20.2 Internal resistance of sources
20.3 Kirchhoff’s law20.4 Potential
divider20.5 Potentiometer 20.6 Wheatstone
bridge20.7 Shunt and multiplier
Candidates should be able toa. understand emf and electrical
potential differenceb. know that the sources of emf have
internal resistance understand the effect on external circuits
c. draw and interpret electric circuit diagrams
d. understand and use Kirchoff’s lawe. understand how to use a potential
dividerf. understand the working principles of
a potentiometer and its useg. understand that working principles of
a Wheatstone bridge and its useh. understand the use of shunts and
multipliers
a. Explain termsb. Distinguish between
two termsc. Explain phenomenad. Draw and interpret
diagramse. State and use laws to
solve problemsf. Explain working
principles of equipment
g. Discuss uses of equipment
a. Discussionb. 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
f. Experiment to determine the e.m.f.
Cooperation
Working systematically
Diligence
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Wheatstone Bridge, 5 standard resistor, dry cell, resistor wire, micrometer screw gauge, metre rule, galvanometer, jockey, potentiometer,
and internal resistance of a cell using a potentiometer
resistance box
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21. Magnetic fields21.1 Magnetic field
B21.2 Force on a
moving charge21.3 Force on a
current-carrying conductor
Candidates should be ablea. understand the concept of magnetic
fieldb. use the formula for force on a moving
charge F = qv x Bc. use the equation F = qvB sin to
define magnetic field strength Bd. understand the magnetic force that
acts on a straight current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field
e. use the equation F = IlB sin
a. Explain conceptsb. Derive formulaec. Apply formulae to
solve problemsd. Explain working
principles of equipment
a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. 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
Analytical thinking
Cooperation
Working systematically
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21. Magnetic fields (contd)
21.4 Magnetic fields due to currents
21.5 Force between current-carrying conductors
21.6 Definition of ampere: current balance
21.7 Torque on a coil21.8 Determination
of ratio q/m21.9 Hall effect
Candidates should be ablef. use the formulae for magnetic fields:
circular loop,
solenoid,
straight wire,
g. derive and use the formula
for the force between
two parallel current-carrying 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
a. Explain conceptsb. Derive formulaec. Apply formulae to
solve problems
d. Explain working principles of equipment
a. Discussionb. 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
f. Experiment to study the behavior of a bar magnet in a magnetic field and estimate the
Analytical thinking
Cooperation
Working systematically
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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
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
value of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field
coiled around it, power supply, d.c. ammeter 0-1A, switch, connecting wires, rheostat, vernier calipers, micrometer screw gauge.
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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN
[29/5-13/6] CUTI PERTENGAHAN TAHUN21
[14/6-18/6]22. Electro-
magnetic induction
22.1 Magnetic flux22.2 Faraday’s law
and Lenz’s law22.3 Self-inductance
L22.4 Energy stored
in an inductor22.5 Mutual
induction22.6 Transformer22.7 Back emf in dc motors
Candidates should be able toa. define magnetic flux = BAcosb. state and use Faraday’s law and
Lenz’s lawc. 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 , LI =
Nf. derive and use the equation for self-
inductance of a solenoidg. derive and use the formula for energy
that is stored in an inductorh. explain the phenomenon of mutual
induction and define mutual inductance
i. derive an expression for mutual inductance between two coaxial coils
a. Define termsb. State and use laws
c. Write/derive formulae and use them to solve problems
d. Explain concepts and phenomena and their uses
a. Discussionb. Problem-solvingc. 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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Model d.c. motor and transformer
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j. derive and use the equation =
for a transformer
k. discuss eddy currents in a transformerl. understand the concept of back emf in dc motors
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23. Alternating currents
23.1 Alternating currents through resistors
23.2 Power23.3 Rms value23.4 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 toa. understand the concept of rms value
of an alternating current and calculate the value; use the relationship Irms = I0
/ for sinusoidal casesb. 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
a. Explain conceptsb. Define termsc. Derive and apply
formulaed. Solve problems
e. Explain physical processes
a. Discussionb. 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
Rational thinking
Creative thinking
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24. Electronics24.1 Operational
amplifiers24.2 Inverting and
non-inverting amplifiers
Candidates should be able toa. understand the operational amplifier
as a differential amplifierb. describe ideal properties of an
operational amplifierc. describe the inverting amplifier and
a. Explain termsb. Describe
characteristics of amplifier
c. Explain working
1. Sketching circuits for OP_AMP 741 amplifier as well as identify connections of its pins.
Appreciation of scientific inventions
Analytical
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
F OPTICS25 Electro-
magnetic waves
25.1 Electro-magnetic vibrations
25.2 Relationship between
and c.25.3 Electro-
magnetic wave spectrum
non-inverting amplifierd. 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
Candidates should be able toa. understand that electromagnetic waves
are made up of electrical vibrations,
, and magnetic
vibrations,
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 and
explain its significance.e. state the orders of magnitude of
wavelengths and frequencies for each type of electromagnetic wave.
principle of amplifier
d. Explain uses of amplifier
a. Explain phenomenab. Compare and
contrast two quantities
c. State and use formulae
d. State order of magnitude
2. Problem-solving using formulae and concepts learnt.
3. Experiment to study the characteristics of the OP-AMP and measure its amplification and band width.
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.
thinking
Open-mindedness
Working systematically
CRO, signal generator, circuit board 6.5cm x 6.5 cm, digital multimeter, rheostat, two new 9V dry cells, two 1.5V dry cells with holder, connecting wires
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26 Geometrical optics
Candidates should be able toa. understand and use the relationship a. Derive and use 1. Exercise to draw ray- Working Convex lens,
26.1 Curved mirrors26.2 Refraction at
curved surfaces26.3 Thin lenses
27. Physical optics27.1 Huygen’s
principle27.2 Interference27.3 Two-slit
interference pattern
27.4 Air wedge27.5 Thin film27.6 Diffraction at
for curved mirrors.
b. draw ray diagrams to show the formation of images by concave mirrors and convex mirrors.
c. derive and use the formula
for curved mirrors.d. derive and use the formula
for refraction at
spherical surfaces.
e. use the formula to
derive :
thin lens formula
lens maker’s formula
f. use the thin lens formula and lens maker’s formula
Candidates should be able toa. understand and use the Huygen’s
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.
formulae to solve problems
b. Draw ray diagramsc. Experimenting and
writing reports.
a. State a principleb. Use the principle to
explain a phenomenac. Explain a conceptd. State conditions for a
phenomena to occur.e. Describe phenomenaf. Derive and use
formulae to solve problems.
diagrams2. Problem-solving3. 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.
a. Question-and-answer on Huygen’s principle, conditions for coherence
b. Construction using Huygen’s principle
c. Experiment using diffraction grating to determine the
systematically
Open-mindedness
Open-mindedness
Analytical thinking
Cooperation
short transparent ruler, card with a square hole at the centre, screen, bulb as light source, metre rule, plasticine
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Laser pointer, two retort stands, metre
single slit27.7 Diffraction
gratings27.8 Polarisation
e. know Young’s two-slit interference pattern.
f. derive and use the formula for
Young’s 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
for the first minimum in the diffraction pattern for a single slit.
k. know the diffraction pattern for diffraction gratings.
l. use the formula 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.
q. use the formula .
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.
rule, screen, two diffraction gratings
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G. QUANTUM PHYSICS
28 Photons28.1 Photoelectric
effect28.2 Concept of light quantisation
Candidates should be able toa. 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 for a photon.d. understand the meaning of work
function and threshold frequency.e. use Einstein’s equation for
photoelectric effect,
f. understand the meaning of stopping
potential and use .
a. Explain terminologyb. 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.
Appreciation of natural phenomena
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29 Wave-particle duality
29.1 De Broglie’s relation
29.2 Electron diffraction
Candidates should be able to
a. use the equation to calculate de
Broglie’s wavelength.b. describe observations in electron
diffraction experiments.c. explain briefly the advantages of
electron microscopes.
a. Explain a conceptb. Use formulae to
solve problemsc. 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.
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H. ATOMIC PHYSICS
30 Atomic structure
Candidates should be able toa. state Bohr’s postulate for an atom.b. derive an expression for radii of orbits
in Bohr’s model.c. derive the equation
a. State and explain postulates
b. Derive and use formulae
c. Explain phenomena
a. Demonstration of emission spectrum of gases using discharge tubes and diffraction gratings
b. Group work to answer past-year questions
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Discharge tubes,
for Bohr’s 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.
related to the topicc. Presentation of
product of group work
d. Summary of important points.
diffraction gratings, EHT source
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31 X-ray31.1 X-ray spectra31.2 X-ray diffraction
Candidates should be able toa. interpret X-ray spectra obtained from
X-ray tubes.b. explain the characteristic line
spectrum and continuous spectrum including in X-ray.
c. derive and use the equation
.
d. describe Bragg diffraction by crystals.e. derive and use
a. Describe and interpret spectra
b. Derive and use formulae
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.
Appreciation of scientific discoveries
Open-mindedness
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32 Laser32.1 Principles of
production32.2Characteristics32.3 Uses
Candidates should be able toa. 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
Appreciation of scientific discoveries
Analytical thinking
Open-mindedness
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I. NUCLEAR PHYSICS
33 Nucleus33.1 Discovery of
neutrons
Candidates should be able toa. describe the discovery of neutrons.
b. understand the symbol .
c. understand and use the units u and eV.
a. Explain meaning of terms and symbols
b. Define and use unitsc. Explain relationship
a. Question-and-answer on atomic number, mass number
b. Problem-solving
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33.2 Atomic number and mass number
33.3 Mass defect and binding energy
33.4 Isotopes33.5 Mass spectrometry
d. explain mass defect and binding energy.
e. understand the equivalence of mass with energy and use the formula
.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.
between two quantities
d. Sketch structure and explain the working principles of mass spectrometers
c. Group work to answer past-year questions related to the topic
d. Presentation of product of group work
e. Summary of important points.
Working systematically Periodic table
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34 Radioactivity34.1 Radioactive
decay34.2 Decay constant
and half-life34.3 Use of radioisotopes
Candidates should be able toa. understand radioactive decay as a
spontaneous and ramdom process.b. state and use the exponential law
for radioactive decay.
c. define activity and decay constant.d. derive and use the formula
.
e. define half-life and derive the relation
.
f. explain the use of radioisotopes as tracers
a. Explain processesb. 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.
Awareness of the danger of abusing scientific discoveries
Awareness of the need to conserve natural resources
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35 Nuclear reaction
35.1 Nuclear reaction35.2 Nuclear fission35.3 Nuclear fusion
Candidates should be able toa. 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
a. Define termsb. State and use
principles, laws and formulae to solve problems
c. Explain processes
a. Writing equations for nuclear reactions
b. Problem-solvingc. Group work to answer
past-year questions related to the topic
d. Presentation of
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Awareness of
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36 Elementary particles
36.1 Basic forces36.2 Quarks36.3 Neutrinos
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.
Candidates should be able toa. 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.
d. know that quarks have fractional charge.
e. describe the existence of neutrinos in beta decay.
a. Derive and use formulae to solve problems
b. Draw ray diagramsc. Experimenting and
writing reports.
product of group work
e. Summary of important points.
1. Exercise to draw ray-diagrams
2. Problem-solving3. 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.
the need to conserve natural resources
Working systematically
Open-mindedness
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PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN STPM
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STRATEGIC REVISION
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