Year 11 Physics Syllabus1. Year 11 Physics for Year 11- Introduction to the field of physics
- Fundamental concepts and principles
- Scientific method and experimental techniques
2. Energy security and sustainability- Understanding the importance of energy security
- Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
- Environmental impact of different energy sources
- Strategies for achieving energy sustainability
3. Energy balance of Earth- Earth's energy budget
- Solar radiation and its effects on Earth's climate
- Greenhouse effect and global warming
- Mitigation strategies for climate change
4. Thermodynamics- Laws of thermodynamics
- Heat transfer mechanisms
- Work, energy, and power
- Efficiency and entropy
5. Radioisotopes and radiometric dating- Radioactive decay and half-life
- Applications of radioisotopes in medicine and industry
- Radiometric dating techniques
6. Harnessing nuclear power- Nuclear fission and its applications
- Nuclear reactors and their components
- Safety and waste management issues
7. Nuclear fusion in stars- Nuclear fusion reactions
- Stellar evolution and energy production
- The role of fusion in the universe
8. Electrical energy in the home- Electrical circuits and components
- Power consumption and energy efficiency
- Safety precautions and electrical regulations
9. Powering the digital age- Semiconductor devices and their applications
- Digital electronics and logic gates
- Information and communication technology
10. Electric lighting- Incandescent, fluorescent, and LED lighting
- Energy efficiency and environmental impact
- Lighting design and control systems
11. Road safety and technology- Vehicle dynamics and mechanics
- Driver behavior and road safety measures
- Automotive technologies for safety improvement
12. Sports science- Biomechanics and sports performance
- Energy systems and exercise physiology
- Sports nutrition and injury prevention
13. Development and limitations of Newton’s Laws- Newton's laws of motion
- Applications and limitations of classical mechanics
- Relativity and quantum mechanics
14. Monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis- Seismic waves and earthquake measurement
- Tsunami formation and detection systems
- Earthquake engineering and disaster preparedness
15. Noise pollution and acoustic design- Sound waves and properties of sound
- Noise pollution sources and effects
- Acoustic design principles for buildings and environments
16. Wave theory of light- Electromagnetic spectrum and properties of light
- Wave-particle duality and quantum optics
- Applications of wave theory in optics and imaging
This course is helpful for the following exams: Year 11