Quick Exam Notes 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 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 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: Light 12.1 Nature of Light 12.2 Reflection of Light 12.3 Refraction of Light 12.4 Total Internal Reflection and Critical Angle 12.5 Experiment to Demonstrate the Refraction of Light Through a Rectangular Glass Block 12.6 Types of Lenses 12.7 Ray Diagrams

CHAPTER 13: Electromagnetic Spectrum 13.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum 13.2 Common Properties of All Electromagnetic Waves 13.3 Examples of Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

CHAPTER 14: Sound 14.1 Nature of Sound 14.2 Transmission Medium for Sound 14.3 Audible Range 14.4 Reflection of Sound Waves – Echoes 14.5 Pitch 14.6 Loudness

Section V: Electricity and Magnetism

CHAPTER 15: Static Electricity 15.1 Atomic Structure 15.2 Charging by Friction 15.3 Electric Charges 15.4 Electric Field 15.5 Applications of Electrostatics 15.6 Hazards of Electrostatics

CHAPTER 16: Current of Electricity 16.1 Conventional Current 16.2 Electric Current 16.3 Electromotive Force (e.m.f.) 16.4 Potential Difference (p.d.) 16.5 Resistance

CHAPTER 17: D.C. Circuits 17.1 Circuit Symbols 17.2 Potential Divider 17.3 Thermistor 17.4 Light-dependent Resistor

CHAPTER 18: Practical Electricity 18.1 Practical Usage of Electricity 18.2 Electrical Power 18.3 Electric Energy 18.4 Calculating Electrical Consumption 18.5 Electrical Plug Wiring 18.6 Safe Use of Electricity 18.7 Dangers of Electricity

CHAPTER 19: Magnetism and Electromagnetism 19.1 Polarity 19.2 Magnetic Induction 19.3 Magnetism 19.4 Magnetisation and Demagnetisation 19.5 Magnetic Field 19.6 Properties and Applications of Magnets 19.7 Magnetic Effect of a Current 19.8 Strength of Magnetic Field 19.9 Interactions Between Electric and Magnetic Fields 19.10 Magnetic Field Between Two Current-Carrying Conductors 19.11 Current-Carrying Rectangular Coil in Magnetic Field

APPENDIX: PHYSICS FORMULA LIST