Physics Form 4

Chapter1: Introduction to Physics

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

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1.1 Understanding Physics

Physics Form 4 LEARNING OUTCOMES Chapter1: Introduction to Physics By the end of this subtopic, student will be able to : 1. Explain what Physics is, 2. Recognize the Physics in everyday situations and natural phenomena

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What is Physics
1. Physics is a branch of science concerned with the study of __________ ____________ and properties of matter and energy. 2. Name several physics concepts related to daily live or natural phenomenon. Refraction of light Gravitational force Friction radio wave Inertia Density Air resistance Reflection of light Physics concepts

Phenomena A straight stick seems bent in water. Satellites do not fall out of the sky. While a car is braking to a stop, you continue in motion, sliding along the seat in forward motion. More massive object (a stone) falls faster than less massive object (a feather). People can communicate using mobile phones. Example:

We can see the image of an object in a mirror. 1 Tm = . m A submarine can sail on the sea surface3.6 and mA = A under the sea.

How to change the unit: Field of Study in Physics LEARNING OUTCOMES:

A student should be able to : 1. Identify variables in a given situation, 2. Tera to micro 2. identify a question suitable for scientific investigation, 3. form a hypothesis, Field of study Explanation 4. design and carry out a simple experiment to test the hypothesis, Investigates the3. action of to force and motion. piko Mega 5. record and present data in a suitable form, 2 6. interpret data to draw a conclusion, Force and motion Heat n Studies ofand heat different types of matter. A xQuantities 10 , where 1 <Derived A < 10 non is an integer. Prefixes Base Standard Scalar Using Accuracy Sensitivity Errors Measurement Appropriate and in Measurements Form and in Vector Measurements of Consistency and Length Quantities Instruments in Quantities Measurements to Measure Nuclear physics

Example: 1. Mega to nano

Notes : 1g = 10-3 kg Notes : 1 hour = 3600 s 1000 m = 1 km

Physics Form 4

Chapter1: Introduction to Physics

SMSKP

Points to Note!