MALAY COLLEGE KUALA KANGSAR
CHECK LIST FOR 2012
PHYSICS FORM 4
Topic and Subtopic
1. INTRO. TO
PHYSIC
1.1 Physics
1.2 Base quantities
and derived
quantities
Learning Objectives
explain what physics is
recognize the physics in everyday objects and
natural phenomena
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.
1.3 Scalar and
vector quantities
define scalar and vector quantities.
give examples of scalar and vector quantities.
1.4 Measurements
measure physical quantities using appropriate
instruments.
Competency
1
Notes
explain accuracy and consistency.
explain sensitivity
explain types of experimental error.
1.5 Scientific
investigations
use appropriate techniques to reduce errors.
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.
CHAPTER 2
Competency
Topic and Subtopic
2. FORCES AND
MOTION
Learning Objectives
define distance and displacement
2.1 Linear motion
s
t
define speed and velocity and state that
.
define acceleration and deceleration and state
a
vu
t
that
.
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
2.2 Motion graphs
plot and interpret displacement-time and
velocity-time graphs.
Notes
deduce from the shape of a displacement-time
graph when a body is:
i.
at rest
ii.
moving with uniform velocity
iii.
moving with non-uniform velocity
determine distance, displacement and velocity
for a displacement-time graph.
deduce from the shape of a velocity-time graph
when a body is:
i.
at rest
ii.
moving with uniform velocity
iii.
moving with non-uniform velocity
determine distance, displacement, velocity and
acceleration from a velocity-time graph.
solve problems on linear motion with uniform
acceleration.
2.3 Inertia
explain what inertia is.
relate mass to inertia.
give examples of situation involving inertia.
suggest ways to reduce the negative effect of
inertia.
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.
solve problem involving momentum.
2.5
The effects of a
force
2.6
Impulse and
impulsive force
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
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.
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
2.7
Being aware of the
need for safety
features in vehicles
2.8
Gravity
describe the importance of safety features in
vehicles
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.
2.9
Forces in
equilibrium
describe situation where forces are in
equilibrium.
state what a result force is.
add two forces to determine the resultant force.
resolve a force into the effective component
forces.
solve problems involving forces in equilibrium.
2.10
Work, energy,
power and
efficiency
define work (W) as the product of an applied
force (F) and displacement (s) of an object in the
W Fs
direction of the applied force i.e.
.
state that when work is done energy is
transferred from one object to another.
Ek
1 2
mv
2
define kinetic energy and state that
define gravitational potential energy and state
E p mgh
that
.
state the principle of conservation of energy.
p
define power and state that
W
t
t.
explain what efficiency of a device is.
solve problems involving work, energy, power
and efficiency.
2.11
Appreciating the
importance of
maximizing the
efficiency of
devices
2.12
Elasticity
recognize the importance of maximizing
efficiency of devices in conserving resources.
define elasticity.
define Hookes law.
define elastic potential energy and state that
Ep
1 2
kx
2
.
determine the forces that affect elasticity.
describe applications of elasticity.
solve problems involving elasticity.
CHAPTER 3
Topic and Subtopic
3. FORCES AND
PRESSURE
3.1
Understanding
pressure
3.2
Understanding
pressure in liquids
3.3
Understanding gas
pressure and
Competency
Learning Objectives
P
F
A
Define pressure and state that
Describe applications of 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
Notes
atmospheric
pressure
3.4 Applying
Pascals principle
3.5
Applying
Archimedes
principle.
3.6
Understanding
Bernoullis principle
describe applications of atmospheric pressure
solve problems involving atmospheric pressure
and gas pressure
A student is able to:
state Pascals principle.
Explain hydraulic system
Describe applications of Pascals principle.
Solve problems involving Pascals principle.
A student is able to:
Explain buoyant force
Relate buoyant force to the weight of the liquid
displaced
State Archimedes principle
Describe applications of Archimedes principle
Solve problems involving Archimedes principle
A student is able to:
State Bernoullis principle
Explain that resultant force exists due to a
difference in fluid pressure
Describe applications of Bernoullis principle
Solve problems involving Bernoullis principle
CHAPTER 4
Topic and Subtopic
HEAT
4.1
Understanding
thermal equilibrium
4.2
Understanding
specific heat
capacity
Learning Objectives
A student is able to:
Explain thermal equilibrium
Explain how a liquid in glass thermometer
works
A student is able to:
Define specific heat capacity, c
c
Q
mc
State that
Determine the specific heat capacity of a liquid.
Competency
3
4
Notes
5
4.3
Understanding
specific latent heat
Determine the specific heat capacity of a solid
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
4.4
Understanding the
gas laws
State that
Q
m
Determine the specific latent heat of a fusion.
Determine the specific latent heat of
vaporization
Solve problems involving specific latent heat
A student is able to:
explain gas pressure, temperature and volume in
terms 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 volume and
temperature at constant pressure for a fixed mass
of gas, i.e V/T = constant
Determine the relationship between pressure and
temperature at constant volume for a fixed mass of
gas, i.e P/T = constant
Explain absolute zero
Explain the absolute/Kelvin scale of temperature
Solve problems involving pressure, temperature
and volume of a fixed mass of gas
CHAPTER 5
Topic and Subtopic
5. LIGHT
5.1
Understanding
reflection of light.
Learning Objectives
Describe the characteristic 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
Competency
2
3
4
Notes
5
5.2
Understanding
refraction of light.
i. plane mirror
ii. convex mirror
iii. concave mirror
Describe applications of reflection of light
Solve problems involving reflection of light
Construct a device based on the application of
reflection of light
A student is able to:
Explain refraction of light
sini
sinr
Define refractive index as
Determine the refractive index of a glass or
Perspex block
State the refractive index, , as
Speed of light in a vacuum
Speed of light in a medium
Describe phenomena due to refraction
Solve problems involving refraction of light
5.3
A student is able to:
Understanding total
Explain total internal reflection of light
internal reflection of
light.
Define critical angle (c)
Relate the critical angle to the refractive index
i.e
1
sin c
5.4
Understanding
lenses.
Describe natural phenomenon involving total
internal reflection
Describe applications of total internal reflection
Solve problems involving total internal
reflection
Explain focal point and focal length
determine the focal point and focal length of a
convex lens
determine the focal point and focal length of a
concave lens
Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and
characteristics of the images formed by a convex
lens.
Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and
characteristics of the images formed by a
concave lens.
m
v
u
Define magnification as
Relate focal length (f) to the object distance (u)
and image distance (v)
1 1 1
f u v
i.e.
Describe, with the aid of ray diagrams, the use
of lenses in optical devices.
Construct an optical device that uses lense
Solve problems involving to lenses.
