General Concepts
- Define physics and explain its fundamental principles.
- Describe the scientific method and its importance in physics.
- Explain the concept of measurement, uncertainty, and significant figures.
- Discuss the role of SI units and dimensional analysis.
Motion
- Describe the kinematics of 1D, 2D, and 3D motion.
- Apply Newton's laws of motion to analyze forces and motion.
- Solve problems involving projectile motion, circular motion, and relative motion.
Energy
- Define energy and describe its various forms.
- Explain the concepts of work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and mechanical energy.
- Apply the work-energy theorem to solve problems involving energy transfer and transformations.
Momentum
- Define momentum and explain its conservation.
- Solve problems involving impulse, momentum, and collisions.
- Discuss the center of mass and its role in motion.
Rotation
- Describe the concepts of torque, angular momentum, and moment of inertia.
- Apply rotational dynamics equations to solve problems involving rotating objects.
- Explain the relationship between linear and rotational motion.
Gravitation
- Describe the law of universal gravitation and its applications.
- Solve problems involving gravitational force, acceleration, and potential energy.
- Discuss the concept of Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
Oscillations and Waves
- Describe the characteristics of periodic motion and oscillations.
- Explain the concepts of frequency, period, and amplitude.
- Solve problems involving springs, pendulums, and waves.
Fluids
- Describe the properties of fluids, including density, pressure, and viscosity.
- Apply the principles of fluid mechanics to explain phenomena like buoyancy, flow rates, and pressure differences.
Thermal Properties of Matter
- Describe the three phases of matter and their properties.
- Explain the concepts of heat, temperature, and specific heat.
- Solve problems involving energy transfer and changes in temperature.
Modern Physics
- Introduce the basic concepts of special relativity and quantum mechanics.
- Discuss topics like time dilation, length contraction, and wave-particle duality.