Form 2 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM TWO TOPIC 6: MOTION IN STRAIGHT LINE. msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Motion In Straight Line Motion is the change of position of an object from one place to another. There are two types of motions; i.Circular motion-Is the motion of an object in a circle. Examples; a/. motion of the electron around the nucleus of an atom b/.revolutionary movement of… Continue Reading
Form 2 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM TWO TOPIC 5: SIMPLE MACHINES msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Simple Machines A simple machine is a non-powered mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. In general, they can be defined as the simplest mechanisms that use mechanical advantage (also called leverage) to multiply force. A simple machine uses a single applied force to do… Continue Reading
Form 2 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM TWO TOPIC 4: FORCES IN EQUILIBRIUM msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Moment of a Force The Effects of Turning Forces Explain the effects of turning forces A force is a push or pull which when applied to a body it will change its state either by stopping it if it was in motion or making it move if it was… Continue Reading
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 2: CURRENT ELECTRICITY msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Electric current is the rate of charge flow past a given point in an electric circuit, measured in Coulombs/second which is named Amperes. In most DC electric circuits, it can be assumed that the resistance to current flow is a constant so that the current in the circuit is… 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 9: LIGHT msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Sources of Light The Concept of Light Explain the concept of light Light can carry both energy and information. It both is the way the sun delivers energy to the world, making life possible, and it is a very important way that we learn about the world, through our sense… Continue Reading
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
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
Form 1 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 2: INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY PRACTICE msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 A Laboratory is a room or a building designed specifically for carrying out experiments. Laboratory Rules and Safety Guidelines Rules in a Physics Laboratory State rules in physics laboratory While working in the lab, individuals are advised to adhere to specific lab rules to ensure their safety,… Continue Reading