Tag: PHYSICS
TOPIC 5: SIMPLE MACHINES | PHYSICS FORM 1
Simple Machines
A simple machine is a non-powered mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. In general, they can be defined...
TOPIC 4: FORCES IN EQUILIBRIUM | PHYSICS FORM 1
Moment of a Force
The Effects of Turning Forces
Explain the effects of turning forces
A force is a push or pull which when applied to a body...
TOPIC 3: MAGNETISM | PHYSICS FORM 1
Concept of Magnetism
The Origin of Magnetism
Explain the origin of magnetism
Chinese were the first to use the metal magnetite called lodestone.
A Lodestone was capable of attracting...
TOPIC 2: CURRENT ELECTRICITY | PHYSICS FORM 2
Electric current is the rate of charge flow past a given point in an electric circuit, measured in Coulombs/second which is named Amperes. In...
TOPIC 1: STATIC ELECTRICITY | PHYSICS FORM 2
Concept of Static Electricity
The Concept of Static Electricity
Explain the concept of static electricity
Static electricity refers to the electric charges stored on a conductor.
The Orign...
TOPIC 9: LIGHT | PHYSICS FORM 1
Sources of Light
The Concept of Light
Explain the concept of light
Light
can carry both energy and information. It both is the way the sun
delivers energy to...
TOPIC 8: WORK ENERGY AND POWER | PHYSICS FORM 1
Work
The Concept of Work
Explain the concept of work
If a person pushes a wall and the wall does not move, though the person may sweat...
TOPIC 7: PRESSURE | PHYSICS FORM 1
Concept of Pressure
The Concept of Pressure
Explain the concept of pressure
Pressure is defined as the force per unit area. OR Pressure is the force acting...
TOPIC 6: STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER | PHYSICS FORM 1
Structure of Matter
State of matter is defined in terms of the phase transitions which indicate the change in structure and properties. Solids, liquids and...
TOPIC 5: ARCHIMEDES’ PRINCIPLE AND LAW OF FLOTATION | PHYSICS FORM 1
Archimedes’ principle indicates that the upward buoyant force that is exerted on a body immersed in a fluid, whether fully or partially submerged, is...
