Quick Exam Notes N(A) Level Science Physics

Singapore Curriculum — suitable for enrichment alongside Australian primary and secondary learning.

Quick Exam Notes Science for Upper Secondary are specially compiled to help students prepare for important tests and examinations.

Clear Presentation Format Notes are presented in point form for ease of understanding and systematic learning. Students will be able to review important concepts and examples quickly.

Useful Illustrations A variety of diagrams, graphs and tables are included. Students will be able to understand concepts and processes easily through these helpful visual aids.

Contents

Section I: Measurement CHAPTER 1: Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement 1.1 International System of Units (SI Units) 1.2 Scalar and Vector 1.3 Measuring Length 1.4 Measuring Time

Section II: Newtonian Mechanics

CHAPTER 2: Kinematics 2.1 Speed and Velocity 2.2 Displacement-Time Graph 2.3 Velocity-Time Graph 2.4 Acceleration Due to Gravity

CHAPTER 3: Dynamics 3.1 Definition of Force 3.2 Resultant Force 3.3 Newton's Laws of Motion 3.4 Friction 3.5 Balanced Forces 3.6 Unbalanced Forces

CHAPTER 4: Mass, Weight and Density 4.1 Mass 4.2 Weight 4.3 Density

CHAPTER 5: Turning Effect of Forces 5.1 Moment of a Force 5.2 Principle of Moments 5.3 Centre of Gravity (CG) of Regularly-shaped Objects 5.4 Stability

CHAPTER 6: Pressure 6.1 Pressure 6.2 Mercury Barometer

CHAPTER 7: Work, Energy and Power 7.1 Work 7.2 Energy 7.3 Power

Section III: Thermal Physics

CHAPTER 8: Kinetic Model of Matter 8.1 States of Matter 8.2 Kinetic Theory of Matter 8.3 Brownian Motion

CHAPTER 9: Transfer of Thermal Energy 9.1 Methods of Heat Transfer 9.2 Conduction 9.3 Convection 9.4 Radiation 9.5 Application of Heat Transfer – A Vacuum Flask 9.6 Experiments to Investigate Absorption and Emission of Radiation by Black and Silvery Surfaces

CHAPTER 10: Thermal Properties of Matter 10.1 Internal Energy 10.2 Melting and Solidification 10.3 Boiling and Condensation 10.4 Evaporation

Section IV: Waves

CHAPTER 11: General Wave Properties 11.1 Waves 11.2 Wave Properties 11.3 Mechanical Wave Generator 11.4 Reflection and Refraction of Waves

CHAPTER 12: Electromagnetic Spectrum 12.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum 12.2 Common Properties of All Electromagnetic Waves 12.3 Examples of Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

CHAPTER 13: Sound 13.1 Nature of Sound 13.2 Transmission Medium for Sound 13.3 Audible Range 13.4 Reflection of Sound Waves – Echoes 13.5 Pitch 13.6 Loudness

Section V: Electricity

CHAPTER 14: Current of Electricity 14.1 Conventional Current 14.2 Electric Current 14.3 Electromotive Force (e.m.f.) 14.4 Potential Difference (p.d.) 14.5 Resistance

CHAPTER 15: D.C. Circuits 15.1 Circuit Symbols 15.2 Potential Divider 15.3 Thermistor 15.4 Light-dependent Resistor

CHAPTER 16: Practical Electricity 16.1 Practical Usage of Electricity 16.2 Electrical Power 16.3 Electric Energy 16.4 Calculating Electrical Consumption 16.5 Electrical Plug Wiring 16.6 Safe Use of Electricity 16.7 Dangers of Electricity

APPENDIX: PHYSICS FORMULA LIST