SS2 Physics 1st Term

SS2 Physics First Term Scheme of Work & Lesson Note

Physics is a science subject SS2 students are required to offer in first term. The Unit of Instruction for SS2 Physics 1st Term is carefully developed from the Scheme of Work, which in turn is, based on NERDC current curriculum and SSCE syllabus.

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SS2 PHYSICS 1ST TERM
SS2 Physics First Term main topics are:

Vectors, Moment and Equilibrium of Forces, Projectile, Simple Harmonic Motion, Simple Machines, Pressure in Fluids, Measurement of Heat Energy, Measurement of Latent Heat Energy, Practical Activities on Simple Harmonic Motion, ETC

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Week 1: 09-09-2024

Vectors

SUB TOPICS:
A. Vectors, vector representation and addition of vectors
B. The resultant vector (Pythagoras, parallelogram and triangular laws)
C. Application of sine and cosine rules
D. Resolution of a vector

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain what a vector is and how it can be represented.
2 Carry out simple addition of vectors.
3 Determine the resultant force of two or more forces acting at a point.
4 ETC

Week 2: 16-09-2024

Position, distance and displacement

Define position, distance and displacement

Position can be defined as the location of an object at a given moment in time.
Distance is a measure of an interval along a path. It is a scalar quantity. S.I. unit is metre.
Displacement is defined as the distance travelled or moved in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity. S.I. unit is metre.

See more definitions in What is Physics?

Week 3: 23-09-2024

Quantities in Physics

In our previous classes, we discussed fundamental quantities and derived quantities. Also, quantities in Physics can be classified into two groups, namely scalar quantities and vector quantities.

A scalar quantity is a quantity that has magnitude (size) but no direction.

A vector quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude (size) and direction.

Week 4: 30-09-2024

Projectile

SUB TOPICS:
A. Projectile motion: vertical and horizontal
B. Examples of projectile motion
C. Time of flight
D. Objects projected from the ground at an angle to the horizontal
E. Objects projected upwards from a height at an angle to the horizontal

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain and identify projectile motion and its application.
2 Sketch the path of a thrown javelin, a shot catapult and an athlete doing high jump.
3 State the reason why the horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile remains the same at every point of the flight.
4 ETC

Week 5: 07-10-2024

Simple Harmonic Motion

SUB TOPICS:
A. Definition and examples of simple harmonic motion
B. Simple harmonic motion from circular motion
C. Speed and acceleration of simple harmonic motion
D. Energy of simple harmonic motion
E. Forced vibration and resonance

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define simple harmonic motion (SHM) and state examples of body performing SHM.
2 Demonstrate simple harmonic motion using simple pendulum.
3 Describe the energy transformation of the bob of a simple pendulum when it swings to and fro.
4 ETC

Week 6: 14-10-2024

Simple Machines

SUB TOPICS:
A. Concept and meaning of simple machines
B. Definition of terms: force ratio, velocity ratio and efficiency
C. Types of simple machines: lever, pulley, etc
D. Types of simple machines: inclined plane, wedge, wheel and axle and gear wheels

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 State the meaning of a machine.
2 List examples of simple machines.
3 Define: (a) force ratio (b) velocity ratio (c) efficiency and write mathematical relationship between them.
4 ETC

Week 7: 21-10-2024

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1. A bird flies at 10ms−1 for 3s, 15ms−1 for 3s and 20 ms−1 for 4s. Calculate the bird’s average speed.  2012, Q8 

 
 
 
 

2. An object is released from rest at a height of 25 m. Calculate the time it takes to fall to the ground. [ g = 10 ms-2]

2002, Q10

 
 
 
 

3. An object is dropped from the top of tower. If it takes 4 s for it to reach the ground, calculate the height of the tower. (g = 10 ms-2, ignore air resistance).

2012, Q11

 
 
 
 

4. Two forces, whose resultant is 100N, are perpendicular to each other. If one of them makes an angle of 60 . (Sin 60º  = 0.8660, Cos 60º  = 0.5000)

1991, Q4

 
 
 
 

5. The average speed of an object is determined by dividing the sum of its initial and final speeds by two, only when the acceleration is

2010, Q8

 
 
 
 

6. An object at rest is said to possess

2018, Q11

 
 
 
 

7. A particle starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration of 0.5ms-2. Calculate the time taken by the particle to cover a distance of 25m.

1993, Q7

 
 
 
 

8. A body of mass 1000 kg is released from a height of 10 m above the ground. Determine its kinetic energy just before it strikes the ground .[g = 10ms-2]  2015, Q14 

 
 
 
 

9. What change in velocity would be produced on a body of mass 4 kg if a constant force of 16 N acts on it for 2 s?

1992, Q3

 
 
 
 

10. The slope of a straight line displacement-time graph indicates the

1988, Q2

 
 
 
 

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Week 8: 28-10-2024

Measurement of Heat Energy

SUB TOPICS:
A. Heat capacity
B. Specific heat capacity
C. Experimental determination of specific heat capacity by the electrical method and method of mixture
D. Solving questions using H = mcΔT when no change of state is involved

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain the relationship between the heat supplied to a substance and (i) its temperature change at constant mass (ii) its mass at constant temperature change.
2 Explain the terms specific heat capacity and thermal capacity.
3 Describe an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of a solid.
4 ETC

Week 9: 04-11-2024

Measurement of Latent Heat Energy

SUB TOPICS:
A. Latent heat
B. Specific latent heat
C. Determination of specific latent heat of fusion and vaporisation by the method of mixtures
D. Heating and cooling curve: melting and freezing point
E. Effects of pressure and impurities on freezing point

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain latent heat and specific latent heat.
2 Describe specific latent heat of fusion and specific latent heat of vaporization.
3 Distinguish between Latent heat and specific latent heat.
4 ETC

Week 10: 11-11-2024

Practical Activities on Simple Harmonic Motion

SUB TOPICS:
A. Identification of apparatus and setup
B. Acceleration due to gravity
C. Determination of ‘g’

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Setup the apparatus.
2 Read and record the readings of corresponding values.
3 Plot graph and determine the slope.

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Vectors
Moment and Equilibrium of Forces
Projectile
Simple Harmonic Motion
Simple Machines
Pressure in Fluids
Measurement of Heat Energy
Measurement of Latent Heat Energy
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