SS3 Physics Lesson Notes
First Term
1. Definition of waves2. Types of waves3. Wave characteristics4. Wave equation and calculations5. Introduction to sound waves6. Characteristics of sound waves7. Speed of sound waves8. Reflection, Refraction, And Diffraction of Sound Waves9. Applications of Sound Waves (Music, Ultrasound, Sonar)10. Introduction To Light Waves11. Electromagnetic Spectrum12. Reflection, Refraction, And Diffraction of Light Waves13. Lenses And Their Properties 14. Applications of Light Waves (Optical Instruments, Vision, Photography)15. Introduction To Electricity16. Electric Charge And Electric Fields17. Ohm's Law And Resistors18. Circuits And Circuit Components (series and parallel circuits, capacitors, inductors)19. Electrical Safety And Hazards20. Introduction To Magnetism21. Magnetic Fields And Magnetic Forces22. Magnetic Materials (Ferromagnetic, Paramagnetic, Diamagnetic)23. Magnetic Materials (Ferromagnetic, Paramagnetic, Diamagnetic)24. Electromagnetism And Its Applications25. Magnetic Induction And Faraday's Law26. Introduction To Modern Physics27. Quantum Mechanics And Wave-Particle Duality28. Atomic Structure And The Bohr Model29. Nuclear Physics (radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion)30. Applications of Modern Physics (semiconductor devices, nuclear energy)
Second Term
1. Enegy And Society - Introduction2. Source of Energy3. Renewable And Nonrenewable Energy (advantages and disadvantages)4. Uses of Energy 5. Conversion of Energy6. Natural Gas7. Fuel Combustion 8. Atomic And Nuclear Physics - Introduction9. Atomic Structure And The Periodic Table10. Radioactivity And Nuclear Decay11. Nuclear Reactions And Energy12. Radiation Safety And Hazards13. Introduction To Quantum Mechanics14. Wave-Particle Duality And Uncertainty Principle15. Schrodinger Equation16. Quantum States And Operators17. Applications of Quantum Mechanics18. Introduction To Solid State Physics19. Crystal Structures And Symmetry20. Band Theory And Energy Bands21. Conductors, Semiconductors, And Insulators22. Semiconductor Devices (Diodes, Transistors)23. Introduction To Astrophysics24. Observational Astronomy And Telescopes25. The Solar System And Planets26. Stellar Evolution And Life Cycles27. Cosmology And The Big Bang Theory