Year 8 Physics SyllabusYear 8 Forces- Introduction to forces and their effects
- Balanced and unbalanced forces
- Newton's laws of motion
- Friction and its effects
- Pressure and area
Year 8 Speed- Definition and calculation of speed
- Distance-time graphs
- Acceleration and deceleration
- Velocity and its direction
Year 8 Gravity- The concept of gravity
- The effect of gravity on objects
- Weight and mass
- Freefall and terminal velocity
Year 8 Energy Costs- Types of energy sources
- Energy transformations and transfers
- Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
- Energy efficiency and conservation
Year 8 Energy Changes & Transfer- Forms of energy
- Conservation of energy
- Energy changes in different systems
- Energy transfer in everyday life
Year 8 Heating & Cooling- Heat energy and temperature
- Conduction, convection, and radiation
- Specific heat capacity
- Energy transfer in heating and cooling processes
Year 8 Sound- Properties and characteristics of sound
- Sound waves and their behavior
- Pitch, loudness, and frequency
- Sound production and reception
Year 8 Pressure- Definition and calculation of pressure
- Pressure in liquids and gases
- Atmospheric pressure
- Pressure and depth
Year 8 Magnetism- Properties of magnets
- Magnetic fields and their effects
- Electromagnetism
- Applications of magnets and electromagnets
Year 8 Waves- Introduction to waves
- Types of waves (transverse and longitudinal)
- Wave properties (amplitude, wavelength, frequency)
- Wave behavior (reflection, refraction, diffraction)
Year 8 Light- Properties of light
- Reflection and refraction of light
- The formation of images by mirrors and lenses
- The electromagnetic spectrum
By following this comprehensive Year 8 Physics syllabus, students will gain a strong foundation in the fundamental concepts and principles of physics. They will develop an understanding of various topics such as forces, energy, waves, and light, which will provide them with a solid base for further exploration in the field of physics.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Class 8, Year 8