Glenmuir High School Classroom Standards, Expectations, & Learning Guide

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SUBJECT OUTLINE: PHYSICS Class Target – 65%

TEXT:
 Physics for CAPE Examinations – Alec Farley and David Glover – Macmillan Education.
 Calculations for A’ Level Physics – T.L. Lowe & J.F. Rounce – Nelson Thornes – 4 th Edition
 Unit 2 CAPE Physics ‘Study Guide’ – Terry David , Joyce Crichlow, Dwight de Fretais, Carlos Hunte

TERM ONE (September-December)

WEEK Topic & Objectives Activities

Electrical Quantities  worksheet on current electricity
 discuss the terms electric current and
potential difference https://www.easyteacherworksheets
 use energy considerations to .com/science/twopages-
differentiate between e.m.f and p.d electricity.html
 define the terms Ampere, Coulomb,
1 (Sep 11-15) Volt, and Charge
 use the equations Q =It, V= W/Q
 state Ohm’s law and use V=IR to solve
problems
 define electrical power and use the
equations P=IV, P=I2R and P=V2/R
to solve problems
 define and use the term resistivity
2 (Sep 19 – Oct 23)  use the equation R = ƿL/A to solve  class activity
problems https://
 explain drift velocity, use and derive www.physicstutoronline.co.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2017/10/6.-
I = nevA for electrons moving in a
Resistivity-and-Transport-equation-
metal
Edexcel.pdf

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 work problems involving resistivity and

drift velocity
Electrical Circuits
 sketch IV characteristics for a  group presentation on I-V
-metallic conductor characteristics
- filament lamp
- semi-conductor diode
- thermistors
3 (Oct 5- 9)  sketch variation of resistance with
temperature for negative and positive
co-efficient thermistors
 solve problems involving terminal p.d and
external load, given that sources of e,m.f
possess internal resistance
 interpret series and parallel d.c. circuits  find combined circuit resistance,
involving resistors and e.m.f elements current through resistor branches
 solve problems involving series and p.d across resistors in varies
4 (Oct 12 – 16) circuits, parallel circuits and circuits
series-parallel circuits  worksheet on series, parallel and
series-parallel d.c circuits
 state Kirchhoff’s laws  class practice questions
5 (Oct 19-23)  apply Kirchhoff’s laws to given circuits  worksheets
 discuss the elements of a potential  use Kirchhoff’s second law to
divider derive the potential divider
 draw and interpret potential divider equations
circuits  class practice questions
 use the Wheatstone Bridge and as a  project on hazards and
6 (Oct 26- 30)
means of comparing resistances applications of static electricity
Electric Fields
 discuss the hazards and applications of
static electricity

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 use Coulomb’s law for the force

between charges in free space or air  Coulomb’s law simulation
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/
to solve problems { F = Q1Q2/4πεor2}
html/coulombs-law/latest/
 use E = Q/4πεor2 for field strength due coulombs-law_en.html
to point charges  class practice questions
 use E = V/d to calculate field strength
7 (Nov 2 – 6) within a uniform electric field and
F = EQ for the force on a charged
particle within the field.
 use the equation V = Q/4πεor to
calculate the electric potential due
to a point charge
Capacitor  Class discussion, class activities
 explain the term ‘farad’ and use C = Q/V to and worksheet
solve problems
8 (Nov 9 – 13)  use the formula C =εA/d for parallel plate
capacitors
 derive and use formulae for capacitors in
parallel and series to solve problems
 use the energy stored in a capacitor as
W = ½ CV2, W = ½ QV and W = Q2/2C  derive capacitor energy equations
to solve problems  write capacitor charging and
 recall and use the equations for discharging equations in a linear
capacitor charge and discharge fo rm
 sketch graphs illustrating the charge  plot graphs and determine the
9 (Nov 16 – 20)
and discharge of a capacitor capacitance and time
constant
of a capacitor from the
graph
gradient
Magnetic Fields
10 (Nov 23 – 27)  worksheet on magnetic flux density

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 explain magnetic flux density and Tesla  research and explain the terms
 sketch magnetic flux patterns due to a flux density and Tesla
long straight wire, a flat circular coil
and a solenoid
 use the equations B = μoI/2πr,
B = μoNI/2r and B= μonI to
calculate
the flux density for long straight
wire, a
flat circular coil and a solenoid
respectively

Magnetic Forces
 explain the motor effect and use Fleming’s  classwork practice questions and
left hand rule reading assignment on the
 use F = BILsinθ to solve problems current
 explain how the current balance can be balance, Hall effect and
the Hall
 used to measure flux density
probe
 predict the direction of a charge moving
in a magnetic field
11 (Nov 30 – Dec 4)  use the expression F = BQVsinθ to
solve problems
 solve problems involving charged
particles moving mutually perpendicular
electric and magnetic fields.
 explain the HALL effect and use the
Hall probe to measure flux density

 explain magnetic flux and use the

12 (Dec 7 – 11) equation Φ = BA to solve problems  classwork and worksheet on
magnetic flux, calculating induced

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 explain electromagnetic induction and use

Fleming’s Right Hand Rule e.m.f and the transformer equation
 state demonstrate Faraday’s law and
Lenz’s law
 explain the principle of operation of the
simple transformer
 use the relationship
Ns/Np =Vs/Vp = Ip/Is

 review of topics done in term 1

 work past paper questions on
various
13 (14 – 18)
 topics done in term 1 and
perform laboratory experiments

ASSESSMENT (One of these tables must be completed for each subject)

Assignments/Projects/Tests/Examinations Marks Due Date

1. (a) Explain the terms charging by friction 20 November 6,2020

and charging by induction(aid of
diagrams)

(b) Describe three hazards and three 40

applications of static electricity.
(include well labeled diagrams)
(c) With the aid of diagrams explain the 15
production of lightning and the
function of lightning rods on buildings

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2. Design and MAKE a working 20 December 7, 2020

d.c motor.

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