Quick Exam Notes 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 1.5 Measuring the Volume of an Irregularly-shaped Object

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 4.4 Experiment to Measure the Density of an Irregularly-shaped Object

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 Atmospheric Pressure 6.3 Liquid Pressure 6.4 Mercury Barometer 6.5 Manometer

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 8.4 Pressure in Gas

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: Temperature 10.1 Temperature 10.2 Measuring Temperature

CHAPTER 11: Thermal Properties of Matter 11.1 Internal Energy 11.2 Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity 11.3 Melting and Solidification 11.4 Boiling and Condensation 11.5 Latent Heat of Fusion and Specific Latent Heat of Fusion 11.6 Latent Heat of Vaporisation and Specific Latent Heat of Vaporisation 11.7 Evaporation

Section IV: Waves

CHAPTER 12: General Wave Properties 12.1 Waves 12.2 Wave Properties 12.3 Mechanical Wave Generator 12.4 Reflection and Refraction of Waves

CHAPTER 13: Light 13.1 Nature of Light 13.2 Reflection of Light 13.3 Refraction of Light 13.4 Total Internal Reflection and Critical Angle 13.5 Experiment to Demonstrate the Refraction of Light Through a Rectangular Glass Block 13.6 Types of Lenses 13.7 Ray Diagrams

CHAPTER 14: Electromagnetic Spectrum 14.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum 14.2 Common Properties of All Electromagnetic Waves 14.3 Examples of Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

CHAPTER 15: Sound 15.1 Nature of Sound 15.2 Transmission Medium for Sound 15.3 Audible Range 15.4 Reflection of Sound Waves – Echoes 15.5 Pitch 15.6 Loudness

Section V: Electricity and Magnetism

CHAPTER 16: Static Electricity 16.1 Atomic Structure 16.2 Charging by Friction 16.3 Electric Charges 16.4 Neutralising Charges 16.5 Charging Conductors by Induction 16.6 Gold Leaf Electroscope 16.7 Electric Field 16.8 Applications of Electrostatics 16.9 Hazards of Electrostatics

CHAPTER 17: Current of Electricity 17.1 Conventional Current 17.2 Electric Current 17.3 Electromotive Force (e.m.f.) 17.4 Potential Difference (p.d.) 17.5 Resistance

CHAPTER 18: D.C. Circuits 18.1 Circuit Symbols 18.2 Potential Divider 18.3 Thermistor 18.4 Light-dependent Resistor

CHAPTER 19: Practical Electricity 19.1 Practical Usage of Electricity 19.2 Electrical Power 19.3 Electric Energy 19.4 Calculating Electrical Consumption 19.5 Electrical Plug Wiring 19.6 Safe Use of Electricity 19.7 Dangers of Electricity

CHAPTER 20: Magnetism 20.1 Polarity 20.2 Magnetic Induction 20.3 Magnetism 20.4 Magnetisation and Demagnetisation 20.5 Magnetic Field 20.6 Properties and Applications of Magnets

CHAPTER 21: Electromagnetism 21.1 Magnetic Effect of a Current 21.2 Strength of Magnetic Field 21.3 Interactions Between Electric and Magnetic Fields 21.4 Magnetic Field Between Two Current-Carrying Conductors 21.5 Current-Carrying Rectangular Coil in Magnetic Field 21.6 Motion of Charged Particles in Magnetic Field

CHAPTER 22: Electromagnetic Induction 22.1 Electromagnetic Induction 22.2 Alternating Current (A.C.) Generator 22.3 Cathode Ray Oscilloscope 22.4 Closed-Core Transformer 22.5 Power Transfer in Transformer 22.6 Ways to Reduce Energy Loss in Power Transmission

APPENDIX: PHYSICS FORMULA LIST