| Linear Motion |
Mechanics is the study of motion, force and energy. Click here »» |
| Density, Pressure, Archimedes |
This is a relatively easy section, and the three items are interrelated.
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| Gravitation and Circular Motion |
This is the more advanced section of mechanics and it requires the ability to be good at manipulating figures. Click here »» |
| Reflection and Refraction |
Much of the simple optics (reflection from mirrors, refraction at plane surfaces such as surfaces of prisms) is simply geometry. Click here »» |
| Lenses and the Eye |
The optics of the human eye are included here, along with its two common defects and their correction. Click here »» |
| Dispersion, Spectra and Colour |
This section is essentially an extension of the corresponding material from the Junior Certificate syllabus, with the addition of the study of the spectrometer. Click here »» |
| Heat, Temperature and Measuring Heat |
The important items in the section are the calibration (putting a scale on it) of the thermometer and calculations using the 'heat lost = heat gained' formula. Click here »» |
| Waves, Sound & Light |
It is necessary to have a full understanding of how and why waves interfere and can be diffracted. Click here »» |
| Waves, Strings and Pipes |
The mathematical parts of this section involve the speed of sound in air, the Doppler effect, the diffraction grating and its use in measuring the wavelength of light, and vibrating strings. Click here »» |
| Electric Charges |
Electric charges (or electrostatics) implies electricity at rest, as distinct from current electricity. Click here »» |
| Current Electricity |
One of the most problematic areas of electricity for students is an understanding of the significance of the various units involved, particularly of what volts are. Click here »» |
| Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Induction & AC |
Electromagnetic induction is a topic that appears on examination papers practically every year and a good knowledge of it is highly recommended.
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| Semiconductors |
Semiconductor materials are used in transistors, LEDs, light-dependent resistors and thermistors and you must have some knowledge of the uses to which these various devices are put. Click here »» |
| Electron Beams |
Electron beams are essential to the workings of TV sets, computer monitors, X-ray tubes, photoelectric cells and laboratory cathode-ray oscilloscopes.
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| Radioactivity & Nuclear Energy |
A sound knowledge of atomic structure (e.g. atomic number, mass number, isotopes) is needed for an understanding of the topic. Click here »» |
| Particle Physics |
This is one of the Optional Topics — the other being Applied Electricity. Only one option needs to be studied. Click here »» |
| Applied Electricity |
This is Option 2 on the syllabus. Either this, or the previous topic (Particle Physics) is to be studied, but not both. Click here »» |
| Glossary |
A glossary of the key terms and definitions. Click here »» |
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