Form 3 Physics Notes PHYSICS FORM THREE TOPIC 9: THERMAL CURRENT ELECTRICITY msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Electromotive force (emf) and potential difference (pd) The Concept of Electromotive Force (emf) and Potential Difference (PD) Explain the concept of electromotive force (emf) and potential difference (pd) Potential difference (P.d) is the difference in potential between two charged points of conductor. It is measured in volts with… 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 4: OPTICAL INSTRUMENT msomimaktaba, November 6, 2018February 13, 2019 Simple Microscope The Structure of the Simple Microscope Describe the structure of the simple microscope A magnifying glass, an ordinary double convex lens with a short focal length, is a simple microscope. The reading lens and hand lens are instruments of this type. When an object is placed nearer… 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 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 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 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