Physics

1. Aims and Objectives

1.1 Aims of the Subject

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To develop interest in the physical world and arouse curiosity about the nature,
To train students to construct and apply knowledge of physics to the physical science and other disciplines,
To pursuit a high standard of the language of science and effective communicate on physics-related issues, and
To gain physics-related learning experiences for developing scientific literacy,
To solve problems individually or collaboratively in physics-related contexts,
To participate actively in the rapidly changing knowledge-based world, and
To prepare fully for the tertiary education.

1.2 Objectives of the Subject

To develop interest in the physical world and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about it;
To construct and apply knowledge of physics, and appreciate the relationship between physical science and other disciplines;
To appreciate and understand the nature of science in physics-related contexts;
To develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
To develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and to solve problems individually or collaboratively in physics-related contexts;
To understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on physics-related issues;
To make informed decisions and judgments on physics-related issues; and
To be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of physics, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.

2. Subject Curriculum Framework

(a) HKDSE STREAM

G10

Term 1

Wave Motion I

Reflection of light, Refraction of light

Lenses

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Heat and Gases

Temperature, heat and internal energy

Transfer processes, Change of state

Term 2

Mechanics

Position and movement

Force and motion

Work, energy and power

Momentum

Wave Motion

Nature of waves

Properties of waves

Light , Sound

G11

Term 1

Heat and Gases

Gases

Mechanics

Projectile motion

Uniform circular motion

Gravitation

Electricity and Magnetism

Electrostatics

Electric circuits

Domestic electricity

Term 2

Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Induction

Transmission of electricity

Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy

Radiation and radioactivity

Atomic model

Nuclear energy

G12

Term 1

Energy and Use of Energy

Electricity at home

Energy efficiency in building and transportation

Renewable and non-renewable energy sources

Medical Physics

Making sense of the eye and the ear

Medical imaging using non-ionizing radiation

Medical imaging using ionizing radiation

(b) IGCSE STREAM

G11

Term 1

Unit 1:

Physics on the Go

mechanics (rectilinear motion, forces, energy and power)

materials (flow of liquids, viscosity, Stokes’ Law, properties of materials, Young’s modulus and elastic strain energy)

Unit 2:

Physics at Work

waves (including refraction, polarization, diffraction and standing (stationary) waves)

Term 2

electricity (current and resistance, Ohm’s law and non-ohmic materials, potential dividers, emf and internal resistance of cells, and negative temperature coefficient thermistors)

Unit 4:

Physics on the Move

further mechanics (momentum and circular motion)

G12

Term 1

Unit 4:

Physics on the Move

electric and magnetic fields

particle physics

Unit 5:

Physics from Creation to Collapse

thermal energy

Term 2

nuclear decay

oscillations

astrophysics

cosmology