SSS 2 Physics SyllabusPosition, Distance and Displacement
- Definition and difference between position, distance, and displacement
- Scalar and vector quantities
- Calculation of displacement using graphical and mathematical methods
Vectors
- Definition and properties of vectors
- Addition, subtraction, and multiplication of vectors
- Resolving vectors into components
Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
- Definition and calculations of speed, velocity, and acceleration
- Difference between instantaneous and average velocity/acceleration
- Graphical representation of velocity-time and acceleration-time graphs
Equation of Uniformly Accelerated Motion
- Derivation and applications of equations of motion
- Calculation of displacement, initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and time using the equations of motion
Equilibrium of Forces
- Definition of equilibrium
- Conditions for equilibrium
- Calculation of forces in equilibrium using Newton's laws
Projectile
- Definition and characteristics of projectile motion
- Calculation of range, maximum height, time of flight, and velocity components of a projectile
Simple Harmonic Motion
- Definition and characteristics of simple harmonic motion
- Calculation of displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time period of an object in simple harmonic motion
Mechanical Energy
- Definition and types of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energy)
- Calculation of mechanical energy using formulas
Heat Energy
- Definition and transfer of heat energy
- Calculation of heat energy using specific heat capacity
Heat Energy Measurements
- Measurement of temperature using different scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin)
- Calculation of heat energy using temperature changes and specific heat capacity
Gas Laws
- Boyle's law, Charles's law, and Gay-Lussac's law
- Calculation of pressure, volume, and temperature changes in gases
Waves
- Definition and characteristics of waves
- Types of waves (transverse and longitudinal)
- Calculation of frequency, wavelength, and wave speed
Light Waves
- Properties and behavior of light waves
- Reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference of light waves
- Calculation of angles of incidence and refraction
Sound Waves
- Properties and behavior of sound waves
- Speed of sound in different media
- Calculation of frequency, wavelength, and intensity of sound waves
Human Eye
- Structure and functions of the human eye
- Accommodation and defects of vision (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
Application of Sound Waves
- Echoes and their applications
- Sonar and ultrasound technology
Molecular Theory of Matter
- Definition and explanation of molecular theory
- States of matter and their properties
- Changes of state and phase diagrams
Musical Instruments
- Classification of musical instruments
- Sound production and characteristics of different musical instruments
- Calculation of fundamental frequency and harmonics in musical instruments
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 2