PHYSICS Physics GENERAL OBJECTIVES ‘The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Physics is to prepare the candidates for the Board's examination achievement of the course objectives, which are to: @ 2 @) @ @ ) © @® sustain their interest in physics; It is designed to test their develop attitude relevant to physics that encourage accuracy, precision and objectivity: interpret physical phenomena, laws, definitions, concepts and other theories; demonstrate the ability to solve correctly physics problems using relevant theories and concepts. DETAILED SYLLABUS TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS Length, area and volume: Metre rule, ‘Venier calipers Micrometer Sorew-guage, measuring cylinder Mass @_ unit of mass: (i) use of simple beam balance; (iil) concept of beam balance. Time @ unit of time: (ii) time-measuring devices. Fundamental physical quantities 172 ‘OBIECTIVES Candidates should be able to: it iv. uw vil vii. identify the units of length, area and volume: use different instruments: determine the lengths, surface areas and volume of regular and irregular bodies: measuring identify the unit of mass: use simple beam balance, eg Buchart’s balance and chemical balance: identify the unit of time, use different time-measuring devices: relate the fundamental physical quantities to their units;Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES © Derived physical quantities and their units @ Combinations of fundamental quantities and determination of their units; (Dimensions (definition of dimensions (i) simple examples (® Limitations of experimental ‘measurements @ accuracy of measuring instruments: Gi)_simple estimation of errors: (ii) significant figures; (iv) standard form. (s) Measurement, position, distance and displacement (concept of displacement: (ii) distinction between distance and displacement: Gi) concept of position and coordinates; Gx) frame of reference. 2. Sealars and Vectors (@ definition of scalar and vector quantities Gi) examples of scalar and vector quantities (ii) relative velocity; (js) resolution of | vectors into two perpendicular directions including graphical methods of solution. 173 Candidates should be able to: iv vi Candidates should be able to: ii deduce the units of derived physical quantities. determine the dimensions of physical quantities: use the dimensions to determine the units of physical quantities: test the homogeneity of an equation; determine the accuracy of ‘measuring instruments: estimate simple errors; express measurements in standard. form. use strings, meter ruler and engineering calipers, vernier calipers and micrometer, screw guage: note the degree of accuracy: identify distance travel in a specified direction: use compass and protractor to locate points/directions: use Cartesians systems to locate positions in x-y plane; plot graph and draw inference from the graph distinguish between scalar and ‘vector quantities; give examples of scalar and vector quantities:Physics TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES ‘OBIECTIVES iii. determine the resultant of two or more vectors; iv. determine relative velocity: v. resolve vectors into two perpendicular components. vi. use graphical methods to solve vector problems 3. Motion (@) Types of motion: translational, oscillatory, rotational, spin and random (®) Relative motion (© Causes of motion (@ Types of force (9 contact Gi) force field © linear motion (@® speed, velocity and acceleration: (Gi) equations of uniformly accelerated motion; Gi) motion under gravity; (iv) distance-time graph and velocity time graph: (@) instantaneous velocity and acceleration. (Projectiles: @ calculation of range, maximum height and time of flight from the ground and a height: Gi) applications of projectile motion. (@ Newton’s laws of motion: @ inertia, mass and force: (ii) relationship between mass and acceleration: Gii)_impulse and momentum: 174 Candidates should be able to; i. identify different types of motion: ii solvenumerical problem on collinear motion: iii, identify force as cause of motion, iv. identify push and pull as fomns of’ force: v. identify electric and magnetic attractions, gravitational pull as forms of field forces: vi. differentiate between speed, velocity and acceleration: vii. deduce equations of unifomly accelerated motion: viii, solve problems of motion under sravity: ix. interpret distance-time graph and ‘velocity-time graph; compute instantaneous velocity and acceleration: ‘[Link] expressions for the range, maximum height and time of flight of projectiles, rockets, missiles xii. solve problems involving projectile motion; xiii solve numerical problems involving impulse and momentum: -xiv. interpretation of area under force — time graph: | xv_interpret Newton's laws of motion:Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES Gy) force-time graph: (©) conservation of linzar momentum (Coefficient of restitution not necessary), (@) Motion in a circle: (angular velocity and angular acceleration: (i) centripetal and centrifugal forces: ii) applications. @ Simple Harmonic Motion ([Link]: (@ definition and explanation of simple harmonic motion; (ii) examples of systems that execute SHM: (ii) period, fequency and amplitude of SHM: (iv) velocity and acceleration of S. HM: iii) simple treatment of energy change in SHM: (iv) force vibration and resonance (simple treatment). Gravitational field () Newton's law of universal gravitation: (ii) gravitational potential: (ii) conservative and non-conservative fields; (iv) acceleration due to gravity: (x). variation of g on the earth’s surface: (wi) distinction between mass and weight escape velocity: (vil) parking orbit and weightlessness. 175, ‘xvi. compere inertia, mass and force: xvii. deduce the relationship between mass and acceleration; xviii. interpret the law of conservation of linear momentum and application: xix. establish expression for angular velocity, angular acceleration and centripetal force: xx, solve numerical problems iavolving motion in a circle: xxi, establish the relationship benween. period and frequency. ‘xxii, analyse the energy changes occurring during S HM; xxiii, identify different types of forced ‘vibration: xxiv. enumerate applications of Candidates should be able to” i identify the expression for gravitational force between two bodies: apply Newton's law gravitation, iii, give examples of conservative and non- conservative fields; iv. deduce the expression for gravitational field_ potentials: v identify the canses of variation of g on the carth’s surface: ‘Vi. differentiate between mass and weight: ‘Vii. determine escape velocity ii. of universalPhysics TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES ‘OBIECTIVES Equilibrium of Forces (a) equilibrium of particles: Candidates should be able to. (@ equilibrium of coplanar forces: Gi) triangles and polygon of forces: (Gi) Lam's theorem. (b) principles of moments @ moment of a force: (fi) simple weatment aad moment of a couple (torque); iii) applications (© conditions for equilibrium of rigid bodies under the action of parallel and non- parallel forces (resolution and composition of forces in two perpendicular directions; Gi) resultant and equilibrant. (© centre of gravity and stability @ stable, unstable and neutral equilibra (a) Work, Energy and Power @_ definition of work, energy and power: (1) forms of energy: (ii) conservation of energy: (és) qualitative treatment between different forms of energy: (v) interpretation of area under the force- distance curve (®) Energy and society @ sources of energy: (i) renewable and non-renewable energy ¢. coal, crude oil, sun, wind etc. (ii)_uses of energy: 176 i. apply the conditions for the equilibrium of coplanar forces to solve problems: ii, use triangle and polygon laws of forces to solve equilibrium problems; iii, use Lami’s theorem to solve problems: iv. analyse the principle of moment of a force: v. determine moment of a force and couple: Vi. describe some applications of moment of a force and couple: ivii. apply the conditions for the equilibrium of rigid bodies to solve problems: ‘Vili. resolve forces into two perpendicular directions: ix. determine the resultant and equilibrant of forces; x. differentiate between stable, unstable and neutral equilibra Candidates should be able to: 4. differentiate between work, energy and power: compare different forms of energy, giving examples apply the principle of conservation of energy: examine the transformation between diferent foms of energy: ¥. interpret the area under the force — distance curve solve numerical problems in work, energy and power. ii Candidates should be able to: i. itemize the sources of energy: ii, distinguish between renewable and non- renewable energy. examples should be given:Physics TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES ‘OBIECTIVES Gx) energy and development: iii, identify methods of energy transition: (e) energy diversification: iv. explain the importance of energy in the (vi) environmental impact of energy eg | development of the society: global warming, greenhouse effect and spillage: (vii) energy crises: (viii) conversion of energy; (ex) devices used in energy production. (©) Dams and energy production 8. G@ location of dams (Gd energy production (@ nuclear energy (© solar energy @ solar collector; Gi solar panel for energy supply Friction @ static and dynamic friction: (@ coefficient of limiting friction and its determination; (iii) advantages and disadvantages of friction Gx) reduetion of friction: (¥) qualitative treatment of viscosity and terminal velocity (vi) Stoke's law Simple Machines ( definition of simple machines; Gi) types of machines: (ii) mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of machines. 7 v. analyze the effect of energy use to the environment: identify the impact of energy on the environment, vii. identify energy sources that are friendly or hazardous tothe environment; viii, identify energy uses in their immediate environment; ix. suggests ways of safe energy use x state different forms of energy conversion. Candidates should be able to” i differentiate between static and dynamic friction; determine the coefficient of limiting friction; iii. compare the advantages and disadvantages of friction: iv. suggest ways by which friction can be reduced: ‘v. analyse factors that affect viscosity and terminal velocity: ‘vi. apply Stoke's law: Candidates should be able to: i. identify different types of simple machines; solve problems machines. ii involving simplePhysics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES 9. Elasticity: Hooke’s Law and Young’s Modulus @ elastic limit, yield point, breaking point, Hooke’s law and Young's modulus (ii) the spring balance as a device for measuring force: ) work done per unit volume in springs and elastic strings: 10. Pressure (@ Atmospheric Pressure @ definition of atmospheric pressure: Gi)_units of pressure (S.D units (Pa) (itt) measurement of pressure: Gv) simple mercury barometer: aneroid barometer and manometer, (@)_ variation of pressure with height; (vi) the use of barometer as an altimeter. (b) Pressure in liquids @ the relationship between pressure, depth and density (P = pzh) G transmission of pressure in liquids (Pascal’s Principle) Gi) application 11 Liquids At Rest @ determination of density of solids and liquids Gi) definition of relative density (iii) upthrust on a body immersed in a liquid (Gv) Archimedes’ principle and law of floatation and applications, e.g. ships and hydrometers. 12. Temperature and Its Measurement @ concept of temperature (41) thermometric properties (iil) calibration of thermometers és) temperature scales ~Celsius and Kelvin. () types of thermometers (vi) conversion from one scale of temperature to another Candidates should be able to. i. interpret force-extension curves: ii, interpret Hooke’s law and Young's modulus of a material: ili_use spring balance to measure force; iv. determine the work done in spring and elastic strings Candidates should be able to: i. recognize the [Link] of pressure P2): ii identify pressure measuring instruments: iii, relate the variation of pressure to height: iv. use a barometer as an altimeter, v. determine the relationship between pressure depth and density: vi apply the principle of transmission of pressure in liquids to solve problems; ‘vii. determine and apply the principle of pressure in liquid. Candidates should be able to: i. distinguish between density and relative density of substances: ii determine the upthrust_ on a body immersed in a liquid: iii, apply Archimedes’ principle and law of floatation to solve problems. Candidates should be able to: i. identify thermometric properties of materials that are used for different thermometers; i, calibrate thermometers: wePhysics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES 13. Thermal Expansion (a) Solids @ definition and determination of linear, volume and area expansivities; (1) effects and applications, e.g. expansion in building strips and railway lin Gii) relationship between different expansivities (>) Liquids © volume expansivity: Gi real and apparent expansivities; (Gi) determination of volume expansivity; Gv) anomalous expansion of water 14, Gas Laws ( Boyle's law (isothermal process) (ii) Charte’s law (isobaric process) (aut) Pressure law (volumetric process) Gv) absolute zero of temperature (©). general gas equation: (22 = constant ) T (i) ideal gas equation Py=aRT Gv) Van der waal gas 15. Quantity of Heat (@)_ heat as a form of energy: 179 differentiate between temperature scales eg Celsius, Faranheight and Kelvin, iv. compare the types of thermometers, ‘vi. convert from one scale of temperature to another. Fg Candidates should be able to: i. detemnine linear and volume expansivities: ii, assess the effects and applications of thermal expansivities; determine the relationship between different expansivities: iil iv. determine volume, apparent, and real expansivities of liquids. v. analyse the anomalous expansion of water. Candidates should be able to” i. interpret the gas laws; ii, use expression of these laws to solve numerical problems; iii, interpret Van der waal equation for one mole of a real gas. Candidates should be able to: i differentiate between heat capacity and specific heat capacity:Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES (@ definition of heat capacity and specific heat capacity of solids and liquids: Gi) determination of heat capacity and specific heat capacity of substances by simple methods eg. method of mixtures and electrical method and Newton's law of cooling 16. Change of State @ latent heat: (a) specific latent heats ‘vaporization: Gi) melting, evaporation and boiling; Gs) the influence of pressure and of dissolved substances on boiling and melting points: (S) application in appliances. of fusion and 17 Vapours (@ unsaturated and saturated vapours; (i) ‘relationship benween saturated vapour pressure ([Link]) and boiling: Gii) determination of SVP by barometer tube method; (iv) formation of dew, mist, fog, clouds and rain: () study of dew point, humidity and relative humidity: (i) hygrometzy; estimation of the humidity of the atmosphere using wet and dry bulb hygrometers. 18. Structure of Matter and Kinetic Theory (@ Molecular nature of matter @ atoms and molecules; (Gi) molecular theory: explanation of Brownian motion, diffusion, surface tension, capillarity, adhesion, cohesion and angles of contact law of definite proportion: (ii) examples and applications. 180 ii determine heat capacity and specific heat capacity using simple methods, iii, solve numerical problems. Candidates should be able to: i differentiate between latent heat and specific latent heats of fusion and vaporization: ii, differentiate between melting, evaporation and boiling: iii, examine the effects of pressure and of dissolved substance on boiling and melting points. iv. solve numerical problems. Candidates should be able to: i distinguish between saturated and unsaturated vapours: ii, relate saturated vapour pressure to boiling point: ili, determine SVP by barometer tube method: iv. differentiate between dew humidity and relative humidity; estimate the humidity of the atmosphere using wet and dry bulb hygrometers: solve numerical problems. point. vi Candidates should be able to: i. differentiate between atoms molecules: ii use molecular theory to explain Brownian motion, diffusion, surface, tension, capillarity, adhesion, cohesion and angle of contact: andPhysics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES (b) Kinetic Theory @ assumptions of the kinetic theory Gi) using the theory to explain the pressure exerted by gas, Boyle's law, Charles’ law, melting. boiling. vapourization, change in temperature, evaporation, ete. 19. Heat Transfer @ conduction, convection and radiation as modes of heat transfer: (Gi) temperature gradient. thermal conductivity and heat flux: Gi) effect of the nature of the surface on the energy radiated and absorbed by it: Gx) the conductivities of common materials: (w) the thermos flask and vacuum flask; (wi) land and sea breeze. (vi) combustion engine. 20. Waves (@) Production and Propagation (wave motion: Gi vibrating systems as source of waves: (iil) waves as mode of energy transfer: iv) distinction between particle motion and wave motion: (@) relationship between frequency, wavelength and wave velocity (V=£2); (i) phase difference, wave number and wave vector, (vii) progressive wave equation eg. ¥-Asin 2 (esx) 2 181, ili, examine the assumptions of kinetic theory: iv. interpret kinetic theory, the pressure exerted by gases, Boyle's law, Charles's “law. melting. boiling. vaporization, change in temperature, evaporation, etc. Candidates should be able to. i. differentiate between conduction, convection and radiation as modes of heat transfer: ii, solve problems on temperature gradient, thermal conductivity and heat Flux: iii, assess the effect of the nature of the surface on the energy radiated and absorbed by it iv. compare the conductivities of common materials [Link] the component part of the working of the thermos flask: Vi. differentiate between land and sea breeze: vii. analyse the principles of operating internal combustion jet engines, rockets Candidates should be able to: i. interpret wave motion: ii. identify vibrating systems as sources of waves: iii use waves as a mode of energy transfer: iv distinguish between particle motion and wave motion: ¥. telate frequency and wave length to wave velocity: vi. determine phase difference, number and wave vector: vii. use the progressive wave equation to compute basic wave parametersPhysics TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES ‘OBIECTIVES ‘Vili. differentiate between mechanical and (b) Classification electromagnetic wav @ types of waves; mechanical and | ix. differentiate between longitudinal and electromagnetic waves: Gi) longitudinal and transverse waves: (ii) stationary and progressive waves: (iv) examples of waves fiom springs, ropes, stretched strings and the ripple tank. (© Characteristics’Properties () reflection, refraction, diffraction and plane polarization: (id) superposition of waves e.g, interference (ii) Beats: (x) Doppler effects (qualitative treatment only). 21. Propagation of Sound Waves @ the necessity for a material medium: (a) speed of sound in solids, liquids and air, Gii) reflection of sound; echoes, reverberation and their applications; (w) advantages and disadvantages of echoes and reverberations. 22. Characteristics of Sound Waves (noise and musical notes; Gi) quality, pitch, intensity and loudness and their application to musical instruments; G columns 182 ) simple treatment of harmonics and overtones produced by vibrating strings and their transverse waves: x. distinguish between stationary and progressive waves: ‘xi. indicate the example of waves generated from springs, ropes, stretched strings and the ripple tank. xxii. differentiate benween reflection, refraction, diffraction and plane polarization of wav sili, analyse the principle of superposition of waves; xiv. solve numerical problems on waves explain the phenomenoa of beat, beat frequency and uses, xv. explain Doppler effect of sound and application Candidates should be able to: i. determine the need for a material medium in the propagation of sound ii, compare the speed of sound in solids, liquids and air; iii, relate the effects of temperature and pressure to the speed of sound in air; iv. solve problem on echoes, reverberation ‘and speed: ‘v compare the disadvantages and advantages of echoes. ‘vi. solve problems on echo, reverberation and speed of sound. Candidates should be able to: i differentiate between noise and musical notes ii, analyse quality, pitch, intensity and loudness of sound notes: ii. evaluate the application of (ii) above in the construction of musical instruments,Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES (iv) acoustic examples of resonance: (x) frequency of a note emitted by air columns in closed and open pipes in relation to their lengths. 23. Light Energy (@) Sources of Light (@_ natural and artificial sources of light: (@ luminous and non-luminous objects. (©) Propagation of light @_ speed, frequency and wavelength of light: (i) formation of shadows and eclipse: Gid) the pin-hole camera 24, Reflection of Light at Plane and Curved Surfaces (@_ laws of reflection: Gi) application of reflection of light: (ii) formation of images by plane, concave and convex mirrors and ray diagrams, (@v) use of the mirror formula: liv fouy (@) linear and angular magnification. 25. Refraction of Light Through at Plane and Curved Surfaces (@_ explanation of refiection in terms of velocity of light in the media: Gi) laws of refraction: (i) definition of refractive index of a medium: (iv) determination of refractive index of glass and liquid using Snell's law: («) real and apparent depth and lateral 183 iv. identify overtones by vibrating stings and air columas: iv. itemize acoustical resonance: vi determine the frequencies of notes emitted by air columns in open and closed pipes in relation to their lengths. examples of Candidates should be able to” i compare the natural and artificial sources of light: ii, differentiate between luminous and non luminous objects; iii, relate the speed, frequency and wavelength of light; iv. interpret the formation of shadows and eclipses; ¥. solve problems using the principle of | operation of a pin-hole camera Candidates should be able to: i interpret the laws of reflection: ii. illustrate the formation of images by plane, concave and convex mirrors: ii apply the minor formula to solve optical problems: iv. determine the linear magnification; x. apply the laws of reflection of light to the working of periscope, kaleidoscope and the sextant Candidates should be able to: i. interpret the laws of reflection: ii, determine the refractive index of glass and liquid using Snell's law: ili, determine the refractive index using the principle of real and apparent depth: iv. determine the conditions necessary for total intemal reflection:Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES displacement: (i) critical angle and total internal reflection. (b) Glass Prism (i) use of the minimum deviation formula: (ii) type of lenses: triangular, rectangularete use of lens formula: ai, and Newton's formular (F? = ab) (iv) magnification. 26. Optical Instruments (@ general principles of microscopes, telescopes. projectors. cameras and the human eye (physiological details of the eye are not required), (a) power of a lens: (ii) angular magnification: (iv) near and far points: (v) sight defects and their corrections. 27. (a) Dispersion of light and colours @ dispersion of white light by a triangular Prism: (i) production of pure spectrum: Git) colour mixing by addition and subtraction: Ge) colour of objects and colour filters. (@) rainbow and formation. 184 v. examine the use of periscope. prism. binoculars, optical fibre: ‘vi. apply the principles of total intemal reflection to the formation of mirage: Wii. use of lens formula and ray diagrams to solve optical numerical problems: vill, determine the magnification of an image: ix. calculate the refractive index of a glass prism using minimum deviation formula. Candidates should be able to: i. apply the principles of operation of optical instruments to solve problems: ii. distinguish between the human eye and the cameras; iii, calculate the power of a lens; iv. evaluate the angular magnification of optical instruments; -v. determine the near and far points; vii detect sight defects and their corrections. Candidates should be able to: i. identify primary colours and obtain secondary colours by mixing: ii, understand the formation of rainbow: iii, deduce why objects have colours; iv. relate the expression for gravitational force between two bodies: apply Newton's law of universal gravitation: [vi_analyse colours using colour filters:Physics TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES ‘OBIECTIVES (b)Electromagnetic spectrum \vii. analyse the electromagnetic spectrum in @ description of sources and uses of various | relation to their wavelengths, sources, types of radiation. detection and uses. 28. Electrostaties (@) existence of positive and negative charges in matter: (ai) charging a body by friction. contact and induction; Gii) electroscope, (Gv) Coulomb's inverse square law, electric field ‘and potential: (@) electric field intensity potential and potential difference; (wi) electric discharge and lightning. 29. Capacitors @ types and functions of capscitors; Gi) parallel plate capacitors; (Gui) capacitance of a capacitor: Gv) the relationship between capacitance, area separation of plates and medium between the plates o Gri) energy stored in a capacitor. capacitors in series and parallel; 30. Electric Cells @ simple voltaic cell and its defects; (ii) Daniel cell, Leclanche cell (wet and dry); (iii) lead-acid accumulator and Nickel-Iron (Nife) Lithium lon and Mercury cadmium: (iv) maintenance of cells and batteries (detail treatment of the chemistry of a cell is not required): (vi) arrangement of cells: (vii) efficiency of a cell. 185, Candidates should be able to. i. identify charges: ii, examine uses of an electroscope: iii, apply Coulomb's square law of electrostatics to solve problems: deduce expressions for electric field intensity and potential difference: identify electric field flux patterns of isolated and interacting charges; analyse the distribution of charges ona conductor and how it is used in lightening conductors. iv Candidates should be able to” i. determine uses of capacitors; ii, analyse parallel plate capacitors; iii, determine the capacitance of a capacitor: analyse the factors that affect the capacitance of a capacitor: solve problems involving the arrangement of a capacitor: determine the energy stored in capacitors, Candidates should be able to” i. identify the defects of the simple voltaic cell and their correction; ii compare different types of cells including solar ce! compare the advantages of lead-acid and Nikel iron accumulator: solve problems involving series and parallel combination of cells. ivPhysics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES @ clectromagnetic force (emf), potential difference (p.d.), current, internal resistance of a cell and lost Volt: (ii) Ohm’s law, resistivity and conductivity: (iii) measurement of resistance, (av) meter bridge: («) resistance in series and in parallel and their combination; (vi) the potentiometer method of measuring emf, current and intemal resistance of a cell (electrical networks. 32. Electrical Energy and Power (@ concepts of electrical energy and power: Gi) commercial unit of electric energy and power: (iit) electric power transmission (x) heating effects of _ electric current; (i) electrical wiring of houses: (it) use of fuses. 33. Magnets and Magnetic Fields (@) natural and artificial magnets; (ii) magnetic properties of soft iron and steel: (ii) methods of making magnets and demagnetization: Gs) concept of magnetic field: (@) magnetic field of a permanent magnet; (i) magnetic field round a straight current carrying conductor, circular wire and solenoid; (ii) properties of the earth's magnetic field: north and south poles, magnetic meridian and angle of dip and declination: 186 Candidates should be able to: i. differentiate between emf, pd, current and internal resistant of a cell: ii, apply Ohm’s law to solve problems: ili, use metre bridge to calculate resistance: iv. compute effective total resistance of ‘both parallel and series arrangement of resistors: x. determine the resistivity and the conductivity of a conductor; ‘measure emf current and internal resistance of a cell using the vi potentiometer: vii. identify the advantages of the potentiometer: viii apply Kirchoff's law in electrical networks Candidates should be able to: i apply the expressions of clectrical energy and power to solve problems; ii. analyse how power is transmitted from the poveer station to the consumer: iii, identify the heating effects of current and its uses: iv. identify the advantages of parallel arrangement over series; v. determine the fuse rating. Candidates should be able to” i. give examples of natural and artificial magnets: ii differentiate between the magnetic properties of soft iron and steel: iii, identify the vorious methods of making magnets and demagnetizing magnets: iv. describe how to keep a magnet from losing its magnetism: v. determine the flux pattern exhibited when two magnets are placed together pole to pole:Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES (iti) flux and flux density: (Gx) variation of magnetic field intensity over the carth's surface (&) applications: earth's magnetic field in navigation and mineral exploration. 34, Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field (@ quantitative treatment of force between two parallel current-carrying conductors: (i) force on a charge moving in a magnetic field; (ii) the d. c. motor: (iv) electromagnets: () carbon microphone; Gi) moving coil and moving iron instruments, (viii) conversion of galvanometers to ammeters and voltmeter using shunts and multipliers: sensitivity of a galvanometer. es 35. (a) Electromagnetic Induction © Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction; (@) factors affecting induced emf: (iii) Lenz’s law as an illustration of the principle of conservation of ener: Gv) ac. and dc generators; (@) transformers Gi) the induction coil 187 ‘Vi. determine the flux ofa current carrying conductor, circular wire and solenoid including the polarity of the solenoid, ‘vii, determine the flux pattern of a magnet placed in the earth’s magnetic fields: ‘viii. identify the magnetic elements of the carth’s flux; ix, determine the variation of earth's magnetic field on the earth's surface: x examine the applications of the earth's magnetic field. Candidates should be able to: i detemnine the direction of force on a current carrying conductor using Fleming’s left-hand rule: ii interpret the attractive and repulsive forces between two parallel current carrying conductors using diagrams; iii_determine the relationship between the force, magnetic field strength, velocity and the angle through which the charge enters the field; iv. interpret the working of the dc. motor: v. analyse the principle of electromagnets and give examples of its application; ‘Vi. compare moving iron and moving coil instruments: convert a galvanometer into an ammeter or a voltmeter; identify the factors affecting the sensitivity of a galvanometer viii. Candidates should be able to: i. interpret the laws of electromagnetic induction: ii. identify factors affecting induced emf, iii, recognize how Lenz’s law illustrates the principle of conservation of energy: iv. interpret the diagrammatic set up of A. C. generators:Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES (b) Inductance © explanation of inductance; G) unit of inductance; (di) energy stored in an inductor: EPL Gv) application/uses of inductors (©) Eddy Current @_ reduction of eddy current (Gi) applications of eddy current 36. Simple A. C. Circuits (@ explanation of ac. current and voltage: Gi) peak and rms. values; Gil) acc. source connected to a resistor: Gs) ac source connected to a capacitor (capacitive reactance); ac source connected to an inductor Gaductive reactance): Gi) RL-C circuits (vii) vector diagram, phase angle and power factor: (ili) resistance and impedance; (ix) effective voltage in an R-L-C circuits; (S) resonance and resonance frequency: 1 2xJLC @) Fo= 37. Conduction of Electricity Through (a) liquids (@_ clectrotytes and non-clectrolyte: (ai) concept of electrolysis: (iii) Faraday’s laws of electrolysis: 188 v. identify the types of transformer: ‘i. examine principles of operation of ‘wansformers; ‘vii. assess the functions of an induction coil, viii. draw some conclusions from the principles of operation of an induction coil: ix. interpret the inductance of an inductor: x recognize units of inductance; xi. calculate the effective total inductance in series and parallel arrangement, xii, deduce the expression for the energy stored in an inductor: xiii. examine the applications of inductors. suv. describe the method by which eddy current losses can be reduced: determine ways by which eddy currents can be used. Candidates should be able to” i. identify ac. current and d.c. voltage: ii, differentiate between the peak [Link]. values of a.c.: iii, determine the phase difference between current and voltage; iv. imerpret R-L-C circuits: ‘v. analyse vector diagrams: viv calculate the effective reactance and impedance; ‘Vii. recognize the condition by which the circuit is at resonance: ‘viii_ determine the resonant frequency of R-L-C arrangement; ix. determine the instantaneous power, average power and the power factor in ac. circuits voltage Candidates should be able to” i. distinguish between electrolytes and non- electrolytes; ii, analyse the processes of electrolysis; iii, apply Faraday’s laws of electrolysis to solve problems:Physics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES Gx) application of electrolysis, eg electroplating, calibration of ammeter etc. (b) gases (@) discharge through gases (qualitative treatment only); Gi application of conduction of electricity through gases; 38, Elementary Modern Physics-Bohr’s Theory (models of the atom and their limitations: (ui) elementary structure of the atom: (ii) energy levels and spectra: Gs) thermionic and photoelectric emissions: (@)_ Einstein's equation and stopping potential (i) applications of thermionic emissions and photoelectric effects: (ii) simple method of production of x-rays; (iii) properties and applications of alpha, beta and gamma rays; Gx) half-life and decay constant: (®) simple ideas of production of energy by fusion and fission; (ai) binding energy, mass defect and Einstein's Energy equation [AE = AMc?} (el) wave-particle (duality of matter) (sili) electron diffraction; (xiv) the uncertainty principle. 189 iv. analyse discharge through gases: v. determine some applicationsuses of, conduction of electricity through gases. Candidates should be able to: i identify the models of the ator and write their limitations ii describe elementary structure of the atom: iii, differentiate between the energy levels and spectra of atoms; iv. compare thermionic emission and photoelectric emission: v. apply Einstein's equation to solve problems of photoelectric effect: vi calculate the stopping potential: Vii. relate some application of thermionic emission and photoelectric effects ‘Vil. interpret the process involved in the production of x-rays: ix. dentify some properties and applications of x-rays: x analyse elementary radioactivity: xi. distinguish between stable and unstable nuclei; xii. identify isotopes of an element; xsi. compare the properties of alpha, beta and gamma rays: xiv. relate half-life and decay constant of a radioactive element: xv. determine the binding energy, mass defect and Einstein's energy equatior: xvi. analyse wave particle duality: xvii solve some numerical problems based on the uncertainty principle and wave— particle dualityPhysics ‘TOPICS/CONTENTS NOTES OBIECTIVES 39. Introductory Electronics @ distinction between metals, semiconductors and insulators (elementary knowledge of band gap is required): G)_— intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors (n- type and p-type semiconductors); (il) uses of semiconductors and diodes in rectification and transistors in amplification: (ix) elementary knowledge of diodes and transistors. Candidates should be able to: i. differentiate between conductors, semi- ii iti, distinguish between electron and hole v conductors and insulators distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors (a-type and p-type semiconductors); carriers: analyse diodes and transistor relate diodes to rectification and transistor to amplification. 190