SS2 Physics Lesson Notes
First Term
1. Reflection of Light (Laws of Reflection, Plane and Curved Mirrors)2. Refraction of Light (Laws of Refraction, Lenses)3. Lens Formula and Magnification4. Lens Combinations and Optical Systems5. Applications of Geometric Optics (Microscopes, Telescopes) 6. Electric Fields and Electric Potential7. Capacitors and Capacitance8. RC Circuits and Time Constants9. Magnetic Fields and Forces on Charged Particles10. Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law11. Electromagnetic Spectrum and Properties12. Transverse Nature of Electromagnetic Waves13. Electromagnetic Wave Equations and Calculations14. Applications of Electromagnetic Waves (Radio Waves, Microwaves)15. Wave-particle Duality and the Uncertainty Principle16. Photoelectric Effect and the Photon Model of Light17. Wave Nature of Particles (Electron Diffraction)18. The Bohr Model and Atomic Spectra19. Quantum Mechanics and Electron Configurations20. Radioactivity And Nuclear Decay21. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation22. Half-life and Radioactive Dating23. Nuclear Reactions and Energy24. Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Second Term
1. Vector Quantities in Two Dimensions2. Projectile Motion and Related Calculations3. Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Force4. Vertical Circular Motion and Banking of Tracks5. Applications of Motion in a Plane6. Newton's Laws of Motion and their Applications7. Frictional Forces and Coefficients of Friction8. Tension In Ropes And Inclined Planes9. Equilibrium of Forces and Free-body Diagrams10. Applications of Newton's Laws in Real-life Scenarios11. Wave Characteristics (Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength)12. Wave Properties and Wave Equation13. Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction of Waves14. Interference and Superposition of Waves15. Properties of Sound Waves And Applications16. Heat Transfer Mechanisms (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)17. Specific Heat Capacity and Calorimetry18. Thermal Expansion and Contraction19. Laws of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines20. Refrigeration and Heat Pumps21. Introduction to Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes)22. Electric Circuits with Resistors and Capacitors23. Transistors and their Applications24. Digital Electronics and Logic Gates25. Integrated Circuits and their Role in Modern Technology
Third Term
1. Electric Fields and Electric Potential2. Capacitors and Capacitance3. RC Circuits and Time Constants4. Magnetic Fields and Forces on Charged Particles5. Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law6. Interference of Light Waves7. Young's Double-slit Experiment8. Diffraction of Light Waves9. Polarisation of Light10. Applications of Wave Optics11. Wave-particle Duality and the Uncertainty Principle12. Photoelectric Effect and the Photon Model of Light13. Wave Nature of Particles (Electron Diffraction)14. The Bohr Model and Atomic Spectra15. Quantum Mechanics and Electron Configurations16. Radioactivity and Nuclear Decay17. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation18. Half-life and Radioactive Dating19. Nuclear Reactions and Energy20. Nuclear Fission and Fusion21. The Solar System And Its Components22. Celestial Bodies 23. Hubble's Law and the Expanding Universe24. The Big Bang Theory and Cosmic Microwave Background25. Space Exploration and its Significance