Form 2 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM TWO TOPIC 3: MAGNETISM msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Concept of Magnetism The Orign of Magnetism Explain the origin of magnetism Chinese were the first to use the metal magnetite called lodestone. A Lodestone was capable of attracting small iron pieces and it was used as a crude navigation compass by Greeks. Lodestones were the earliest magnets. Iron, nickel… Continue Reading
Form 2 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM TWO TOPIC 1: STATIC ELECTRICITY msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Concept of Static Electricity The Concept of Static Electricity Explain the concept of static electricity Static electricity refers to the electric charges stored on a conductor. The Orign of Charges Explain the origin of charges When a plastic pen is rubbed with a cloth, it acquires the property of attracting… 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 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
Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Physics is often described as the study of matter and energy. It is concerned with how matter and energy relate to each other, and how they affect each other over time and through space. Physicists ask the fundamental questions how did the universe begin? how and of what is it… Continue Reading