Universal Curriculum Physics GCE 'O' Level Science

Chapter Section
Theme Topic / Textbook Chapter Sub-Topic / Textbook Section Title
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General Physics 1 Measurement 1.4 Measurement of Time On what does the period of a ball pendulum depend?
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.1 Distance and Displacement Displacement and distance
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.1 Distance and Displacement Position
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.2 Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Position, speed and time
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.2 Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Average and instantaneous speed
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.2 Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Velocity is a vector
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.2 Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Uniformly accelerating motion
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.2 Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Acceleration
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.2 Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Acceleration and speed increment
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion Position time graph
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion Speed and a graph
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion Speed time graph for uniform acceleration
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion Speed time graph for non-uniform acceleration
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion Acceleration and the graph of speed
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion How to derive acceleration from the graph v(t)
The relationship between the inclination of the graph of speed and
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion
acceleration
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion Calculation of distance in uniformly accelerating motion
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3 Graphs of Motion How to calculate distance when the graph of the speed is given
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.3(extension) Graphs of Motion How to plot one graph given another
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4 Acceleration due to Gravity What type of motion is it?
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4 Acceleration due to Gravity Change in velocity
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4 Acceleration due to Gravity Distance
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4 Acceleration due to Gravity An upward vertical projection and free fall
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4 Acceleration due to Gravity Free fall in a vacuum
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4(OPTIONAL) Acceleration due to Gravity Air resistance (drag)
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4(OPTIONAL) Acceleration due to Gravity Relationship between air resistance and speed
General Physics 2 Kinematics 2.4(extension) Acceleration due to Gravity Free fall on the Moon
General Physics 3 Forces 3.1 Forces Force what is it?
General Physics 3 Forces 3.1(extension) Forces Large and small forces
General Physics 3 Forces 3.1 Forces Types of forces
General Physics 3 Forces 3.2 Vector Diagrams Graphical representation of forces
General Physics 3 Forces 3.2 Vector Diagrams Resultant force
General Physics 3 Forces 3.2 Vector Diagrams Addition of forces by means of a parallelogram
General Physics 3 Forces 3.2 Vector Diagrams Addition of forces by means of a triangle
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3 Forces and Motion Effects of the application of force
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3 Forces and Motion What is force needed for?
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3 Forces and Motion Newton's First Law of Motion
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3 Forces and Motion Newton's Second Law of Motion
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3 Forces and Motion Force as a product of mass and acceleration
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3 Forces and Motion The resultant force
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3(OPTIONAL) Forces and Motion Two forces: action and reaction

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General Physics 3 Forces 3.3(OPTIONAL) Forces and Motion Forces of action and reaction act in opposite directions
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3(OPTIONAL) Forces and Motion The same magnitude
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3(OPTIONAL) Forces and Motion Forces affect different bodies
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3(OPTIONAL) Forces and Motion The Third Law of Motion
General Physics 3 Forces 3.3(OPTIONAL) Forces and Motion Walking and rolling
General Physics 3 Forces 3.4 Friction and Its Effects The effects of friction
General Physics 3 Pressure 3.6 Pressure The effects of the force of a load
General Physics 3 Pressure 3.6 Pressure Definition of pressure
General Physics 3 Pressure 3.6 Pressure Changes in area
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.1 Mass and Weight Weight versus mass
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.1 Mass and Weight Mass and weight of a body
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.1 Mass and Weight Weight and mass
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.1 Mass and Weight A balance as a type of force gauge
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.2 Inertia The Inertia Principle
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.3 Density Definition of density
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.3 Density How to determine the density of a solid
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.3 Density Why objects float or sink
General Physics 4 Weight, Mass and Density 4.3(extension) Density The density of a liquid
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.1 Moments Forces and rotation
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.1 Moments The magnitude of the moment of a force
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.1 Moments The moment of a force (including direction)
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.2 Principle of Moments A see-saw
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.2 Principle of Moments Equilibrium of moments
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.2 Principle of Moments A motionless solid
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.2 Principle of Moments Weighing scales
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.2 Principle of Moments Workers holding a beam
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.2(extension) Principle of Moments Levers
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.2 Principle of Moments Long arm, small force
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.3 Centre of Gravity A broom
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.3 Centre of Gravity A figure
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.3 Centre of Gravity Equilibrium of forces and moments of forces
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.4 Stability Types of equilibrium
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.4 Stability Solids in equilibrium
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.4 Stability Equilibrium
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.4 Stability When will it topple?
General Physics 5 Turning Effect of Forces 5.4 Stability Which car to choose?
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Gravitational potential energy
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Potential energy and the centre of gravity
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Transformations and transfer of energy
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Energy and movement
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Formula for kinetic energy
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Kinetic energy and potential energy
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Kinetic energy and elastic potential energy

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General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Mechanical energy
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Principle of conservation of mechanical energy
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Energy of a pendulum ball
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Jumps on the Moon
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy A pendulum activity
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Shooting with a catapult activity
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy The Law of Conservation of Energy
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1 Energy Energy losses
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1(OPTIONAL) Energy The efficiency of a motor
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.1(OPTIONAL) Energy The efficiency of the energy conversion process
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.2 Work Force and displacement
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.2 Work Units of work
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.2 Work How to calculate work
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.2 Work When is 'work' not work
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.2 Work Work done to lift a body
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.3 Power Rate at which work is done
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.3 Power Units of power
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.3(extension) Power Power in nature and technology
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.3 Power Power and work of a man activity
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.3(extension) Power Power as a product of force and velocity
General Physics 6 Energy, Work and Power 6.3 Power Power and efficiency
Thermal Physics 7 Kinetic Model of Matter 7.1 The States of Matter Matter
Thermal Physics 7 Kinetic Model of Matter 7.2(extension) The Kinetic Model of Matter Gases
Thermal Physics 7 Kinetic Model of Matter 7.2(extension) The Kinetic Model of Matter Liquids
Thermal Physics 7 Kinetic Model of Matter 7.2 The Kinetic Model of Matter Solids
Thermal Physics 7 Kinetic Model of Matter 7.2(extension) The Kinetic Model of Matter Diffusion
Thermal Physics 8 Transfer of Thermal Energy 8.2 Conduction Microscopic view of conduction
Thermal Physics 8 Transfer of Thermal Energy 8.2 Conduction The heating of a body
Thermal Physics 8 Transfer of Thermal Energy 8.3 Convection Heat exchange by convection in gases
Thermal Physics 8 Transfer of Thermal Energy 8.4 Radiation Radiation
Thermal Physics 8 Transfer of Thermal Energy 8.5 Applications of Thermal Energy Transfer Applications of convection
Thermal Physics 8 Transfer of Thermal Energy 8.5 Applications of Thermal Energy Transfer The phenomenon of radiation
Thermal Physics 8 Transfer of Thermal Energy 8.5 Applications of Thermal Energy Transfer How to decrease losses
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.1 Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity Internal energy
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.1 Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity Internal energy and temperature
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.2 Melting and Solidification Melting and freezing
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.3 Boiling and Condensation Evaporation, condensation, and boiling
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.3 Boiling and Condensation The boiling point
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.3 Boiling and Condensation Changes in temperature during heating
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.4 Evaporation The rate of evaporation
Thermal Physics 9 Thermal Properties of Matter 9.4 Evaporation Flow of heat
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.1 Reflection of Light A ray of light
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.1 Reflection of Light The Law of Reflection

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Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.1 Reflection of Light Virtual image
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.1 Reflection of Light A mirror
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.1(extension) Reflection of Light Reflectors
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.2 Refraction of Light Light refraction
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.2 Refraction of Light What affects refraction?
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.2 Refraction of Light The refractive index
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.3 Total Internal Reflection Critical angle
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.3 Total Internal Reflection Total internal reflection
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.3 Total Internal Reflection A prism
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.3 Total Internal Reflection Binoculars
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.4 Refraction by Thin Lenses Converging and diverging lenses
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses Images in lenses
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses Converging lens, x > 2f
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses Converging lens, f < x < 2f
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses Converging lens, x < f
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses A magnifying glass
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses A photographic camera
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses Sight defects
Light, Waves and Sound 10 Light 10.5 Ray Diagrams for Thin Converging Lenses Glasses
Light, Waves and Sound 11 Waves 11.1 Introducing Waves Wave pulse and a mechanical wave
Light, Waves and Sound 11 Waves 11.1 Introducing Waves Transfer of energy by waves
Light, Waves and Sound 11 Waves 11.1 Introducing Waves Transverse and longitudinal waves
Light, Waves and Sound 11 Waves 11.2 Properties of Wave Motion The wavelength and the velocity of wave propagation
Light, Waves and Sound 11 Waves 11.2(extension) Properties of Wave Motion On what does wave refraction depend?
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.1 Electromagnetic Waves Electromagnetic waves
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.1(extension) Electromagnetic Waves Light as an electromagnetic wave
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.1(extension) Electromagnetic Waves Parameters of an electromagnetic wave
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.1 Electromagnetic Waves The division of electromagnetic waves
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2 Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Radio waves
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2 Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Microwaves
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2(extension) Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Infrared
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2(extension) Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Light
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2(extension) Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Ultraviolet
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2(extension) Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves X-ray radiation
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2(extension) Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Gamma radiation
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2 Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Electromagnetic radiation summary
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2(extension) Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Greenhouse effect
Light, Waves and Sound 12 Electromagnetic Waves 12.2(OPTIONAL) Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves Ionizing radiation
Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.1 What is Sound? Sound
Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.2 Transmission of Sound Propagation of sound
Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.2 Transmission of Sound Wavelength
Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.3 Reflection of Sound Echo
Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.3 Reflection of Sound Echolocation

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Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.1(extension) Ultrasound Audibility range

Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.4 Pitch and Loudness The amplitude and the frequency of sound
Light, Waves and Sound 13 Sound 13.4 Pitch and Loudness The timbre
Electricity and Magnetism 14 Static Electricity 14.1 Electrostatics Positive and negative electricity
Electricity and Magnetism 14 Static Electricity 14.1 Electrostatics Protons and electrons
Electricity and Magnetism 14 Static Electricity 14.1(extension) Electrostatics The principle of conservation of charge
Electricity and Magnetism 14 Static Electricity 14.1 Electrostatics Electric charges
Electricity and Magnetism 14 Static Electricity 14.2 Electric Field Electric field
Electricity and Magnetism 14 Static Electricity 14.2 Electric Field Electric field of a system of point charges
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.1 Electric Current An electric circuit
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.1 Electric Current A close look at current
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.1 Electric Current Current
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.2 Electromotive Force and Potential Difference Electromotive force
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.2(OPTIONAL) Electromotive Force and Potential Difference How to connect cells
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3 Resistance How resistance affects the way in which a conductor works
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3 Resistance Electrical resistance
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3 Resistance Resistors with variable resistance
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3(OPTIONAL) Resistance Ohm's Law
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3(OPTIONAL) Resistance The resistance of a light bulb filament
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3(OPTIONAL) Resistance The relationship between resistance and temperature
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3(OPTIONAL) Resistance A semiconductor diode
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.3(OPTIONAL) Resistance Diode testing
Electricity and Magnetism 15 Current Electricity 15.4 Resistivity The resistance of a conductor depends on its dimensions
Electricity and Magnetism 16 D.C. Circuits 16.1 Series Circuits Connection in series
Electricity and Magnetism 16 D.C. Circuits 16.1 Series Circuits Replacement resistance connection in series
Electricity and Magnetism 16 D.C. Circuits 16.2 Parallel Circuits Connection in parallel
Electricity and Magnetism 16 D.C. Circuits 16.2 Parallel Circuits Replacement resistance connection in parallel
Electricity and Magnetism 16 D.C. Circuits 16.2 Parallel Circuits Connection in parallel
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.2 Measuring Electrical Energy The work done by an electric current
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.2 Measuring Electrical Energy The power of an electric current
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.2 Measuring Electrical Energy How much does it cost to watch television?
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.2 Measuring Electrical Energy How much can you save by using an energy-saving light bulb?
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.3 Dangers of Electricity Overload and short-circuit
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.4 Safety Features in Home Circuitries Household mains
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.4 Safety Features in Home Circuitries What type of connection is it?
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.4 Safety Features in Home Circuitries The properties of a connection in parallel
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.4 Safety Features in Home Circuitries Circuit breakers
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.4 Safety Features in Home Circuitries Modern electric mains systems
Electricity and Magnetism 17 Practical Electricity 17.4 Safety Features in Home Circuitries Conductors
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Magnetism 18.1 Magnets and Magnetic Materials Magnets
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Magnetism 18.1 Magnets and Magnetic Materials Magnetic poles
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Magnetism 18.1 Magnets and Magnetic Materials A magnet
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Magnetism 18.3 Magnetisation and Demagnetisation Ferromagnets

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Electricity and Magnetism 18 Magnetism 18.3 Magnetisation and Demagnetisation Magnetisation

Electricity and Magnetism 18 Magnetism 18.4 Magnetic Fields Magnetic field
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Magnetism 18.4 Magnetic Fields The Earth's magnetic field
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.6 Magnetic Effect of a Current A magnetic needle in the vicinity of a conductor
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.6 Magnetic Effect of a Current The magnetic field around a conductor
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.6 Magnetic Effect of a Current The magnetic field of a loop
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.6 Magnetic Effect of a Current The magnetic field of a coil
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.6 Magnetic Effect of a Current The electromagnet
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.6 Magnetic Effect of a Current Electromagnets
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.7 The Motor Effect - Force due to Magnetic Fields Electromagnetic force
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.7 The Motor Effect - Force due to Magnetic Fields Left-hand rule
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.7 The Motor Effect - Force due to Magnetic Fields Magnetic field and an electric charge
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.7(OPTIONAL) The Motor Effect - Force due to Magnetic Fields Interaction between conductors
Turning Effect on a Current-carrying Coil in a
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.8 The forces that turn the frame
Magnetic Field
Turning Effect on a Current-carrying Coil in a
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.8(OPTIONAL) The rotation of the frame
Magnetic Field
Turning Effect on a Current-carrying Coil in a
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.8(OPTIONAL) A commutator
Magnetic Field
Turning Effect on a Current-carrying Coil in a
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.8(OPTIONAL) Brushes and commutator
Magnetic Field
Turning Effect on a Current-carrying Coil in a
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.8(OPTIONAL) A rotor
Magnetic Field
Turning Effect on a Current-carrying Coil in a
Electricity and Magnetism 18 Electromagnetism 18.8(OPTIONAL) More frames
Magnetic Field

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