Tanzanian A Level Physics Syllabus 712cp

FORM V - PHYSICS SYLLABUS CLASS COMPETENCES

CLASS OBJECTIVES By the end of Form V course the student should have the ability to: 1. Communicate effectively using the language of Physics. 2. Apply theories, laws and principles of mechanics, heat, vibration and waves, and electrostatics in daily life. 3. Make appropriate and accurate measurements. 4. Investigate physical phenomena scientifically. 5. Use and maintaining domestic appliances.

1.0 MEASUREMENT 1.1 Physical Quantities (10 Periods) 1.2 Errors (16 Periods) 2.0 MECHANICS 2.1 Newton’s Law of Motion (24 Periods) 2.2 Projectile Motion (6 Periods) 2.3 Uniform Circular Motion (12 Periods) 2.4 Simple Harmonic Motion (12 Periods) 2.5 Gravitation (14 Periods) 2.6 Rotation of Rigid Bodies (32 Periods) 3.0 FLUID DYNAMICS 3.1 Streamline Flow and Continuity (6 Periods)

3.2 Bernoulli Principle (8 Periods) 3.3 Viscosity and Turbulent Flow (30 Periods) 4.0 PROPERTIES OF MATTER 4.1 Surface Tension (12 Periods) 4.2 Elasticity (26 Periods) 4.3 Kinetic Theory of Gases (8 Periods) 5.0 HEAT 5.1 Thermometers (10 Periods) 5.2 Heat Transfer 5.2.1 Thermal Conduction (16 Periods) 5.2.2 Thermal Convection (12 Periods) 5.2.3 Thermal Radiation (12 Periods) 5.3 First Law of Thermodynamics (18 Periods) 6.0 VIBRATIONS AND WAVES 6.1 Mechanical Vibrations (6 Periods) 6.2 Wave Motion (12 Periods) 6.3 Sound (16 Periods) 6.4 Electromagnetic Waves (6 Periods) 6.5 Physical Optics 6.5.1 Interference (12 Periods) 6.5.2 Diffraction (10 Periods) 6.5.3 Polarization (10 Periods) 6.6 Doppler Effect (8 Periods)

7.0 ELECTROSTATICS 7.1 The Electric Field (6 Periods) 7.2 Electric Potential (8 Periods) 7.3 Capacitance (16 Periods)

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CLASS COMPETENCES CLASS OBJECTIVES 1.0 ELECTROMAGNETISM 1.1 Magnetic Fields (12 Lessons) 1.2 Magnetic Properties of Materials (16 Periods) 1.3 Magnetic Forces (8 Periods) 1.4 Electromagnetic Induction (20 Lessons) 1.5 Magnetic Field of the Earth (15 Periods) 2.0 CURRENT ELECTRICITY 2.1 Electric Conduction in Metals (25 Periods) 2.2 Electric Conduction in Gases (12 Periods) 2.3 Alternating Current (26 Periods) 3.0 ELECTRONICS

3.1 The Band Theory of Solids (6 Periods) 3.2 Semiconductors (14 Periods) 3.3 Transistors (25 Periods) 3.4 Logic Gates (15 Periods) 3.5 Operational Amplifiers (14 Periods) 3.6 Telecommunications (26 Periods) 4.0 ATOMIC PHYSICS 4.1 Structure of the Atom (8 Periods) 4.2 Quantum Physics (30 Periods) 4.3 LASER (16 Periods) 4.4 Nuclear Physics (32 Periods) 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS 5.1 Agricultural Physics (20 Periods) 5.2 Energy from the Environment (20 Periods) 5.3 Earthquakes (12 Periods) 5.4 Environmental Pollution (28 Periods)