Form 4 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM FOUR TOPIC 7: GEOPHYSICS msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Geophysics is a branch of science that deals with the physical, chemical, geological, astronomical and other characteristic properties of the earth.It deals with geological phenomena such as the temperature courages the change of weather(most of weather phenomenon occur in the troposphere).Clouds and rain are formed within this region. The… Continue Reading
Form 4 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM FOUR TOPIC 1: WAVESIntroduction to Waves msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 The Concept of Wave Explain the concept of a wave A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another location. Consider a slinky wave as an example of a wave. When the slinky is stretched from end to end and is held at rest,… Continue Reading
Form 3 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM THREE TOPIC 8: VAPOUR AND HUMIDITY msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Vapour The Process of Evaporation of Liquid Explain the process of evaporation of liquid Vapours These are molecules which escape into the atmosphere after liquids are heated. When a liquid is heated strongly then molecules tends to escape ( those molecules are called vapour). Most liquids evaporates at any temperature… Continue Reading
Form 3 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM THREE TOPIC 7: MEASUREMENT OF THERMAL ENERGY msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Heat Capacity Heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of an object or substance by one degree. The temperature change is the difference between the final temperature ( Tf) and the initial temperature ( Ti). The Factors which Determine Heat Quality of a Substance… Continue Reading
Form 3 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM THREE TOPIC 5: THERMAL EXPANSION msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Thermal Energy The Concept of Heat Explain the concept of heat Heat – Is the transfer of energy due to temperature differences. Temperature – Is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body. Or heat is a form of energy which raises the temperature of the substance…. Continue Reading
Form 3 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM THREE TOPIC 1: APPLICATION OF VECTORS msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Scalar and Vector Quantities Difference between Scalar and Vector Quantities Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities Scalar Quantities These are physical quantities which have magnitude only. Examples of scalar quantities include mass, length, time, area, volume, density, distance, speed, electric current and specific heat capacity. Vector Quantities These are physical… Continue Reading
Form 2 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM TWO TOPIC 9: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESOURCE msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018August 2, 2021 Sustainable energy, specifically renewable energy or green energy, is an energy source which can be replenished, that is essentially inexhaustible. Sustainable sources of energy include solar, wind, water, biomass and geothermal. Non renewable energy sources include coal, oil and natural gas. Water Energy The Generation of Electricity from Water Explain… 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 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 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 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