Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 8: WORK ENERGY AND POWER msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Work The Concept of Work Explain the concept of work If a person pushes a wall and the wall does not move, though the person may sweat and physically become tired, he would not have done any work. But if the person pushes a trolley and the trolley moves… Continue Reading
Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 7: PRESSURE msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Concept of Pressure The Concept of Pressure Explain the concept of pressure Pressure is defined as the force per unit area. OR Pressure is the force acting normally (perpendicularly) per unit surface area. It is calculated by the formula: Pressure = Force (f)/Area (A) P = F/A Where P –… Continue Reading
Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 6: STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Structure of Matter State of matter is defined in terms of the phase transitions which indicate the change in structure and properties. Solids, liquids and gases all are made up of microscopic particles. The behavior of all these particles also varies in three phases. The Concept of Matter Explain the… Continue Reading
Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 5: ARCHIMEDES’ PRINCIPLE AND LAW OF FLOTATION msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Archimedes’ principle indicates that the upward buoyant force that is exerted on a body immersed in a fluid, whether fully or partially submerged, is equal to the weight of the fluid that the body displaces. The Concept of Upthrust Explain the concept of upthrust If a heavy object is lifted… Continue Reading
Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 4: FORCE msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 What is Force? A force is an interaction that causes a change. In mechanics, a force is an interaction that causes a change in velocity (an interaction that causes acceleration). Concept of Force The Concept of Force Explain the concept of force For better understanding of this concept, let’s… Continue Reading
Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 3: MEASUREMENT msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 The Concepts of Measurement Measurement is the process of assigning numbers to observations or events. Importance of Measurement in Real Life State the importance of measurement in real life Measurements are so often taken for granted, we sometimes do not appreciate the grand importance measurements play in… Continue Reading