Physics

Introduction to Physics

  • Branches of Physics

  • Scientific Method and Experimental Design

  • Units and Dimensions (SI Units)

  • Significant Figures and Measurement

  • Converting Units (Dimensional Analysis)

Kinematics (Motion)

  • Scalars vs. Vectors

  • Displacement, Distance, Speed, and Velocity

  • Acceleration and Deceleration

  • Graphing Motion (Position-Time, Velocity-Time Graphs)

  • Equations of Motion for Constant Acceleration

Forces & Newton’s Laws

  • Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws

  • Free Body Diagrams

  • Net Force and Equilibrium

  • Friction: Static and Kinetic

  • Applications: Elevators, Inclined Planes, and Tension

Work, Energy, & Power

  • Work and Energy Basics

  • Kinetic and Potential Energy

  • Conservation of Energy

  • Power and Efficiency

  • Work-Energy Theorem

Momentum & Circular Motion

  • Momentum and Impulse

  • Conservation of Momentum

  • Elastic vs. Inelastic Collisions

  • Recoil and Explosion Problems

  • Centripetal Force and Acceleration

  • Uniform Circular Motion

  • Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation

  • Orbital Motion and Satellite Concepts

Waves & Sound

  • Types of Waves: Mechanical, Electromagnetic, Transverse, Longitudinal

  • Wave Properties: Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency, Speed

  • Sound Waves: Speed, Pitch, Doppler Effect

  • Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, and Interference

  • Resonance and Standing Waves

Light & Optics

  • Nature of Light: Ray and Wave Models

  • Reflection and Mirrors

  • Refraction and Lenses

  • Snell’s Law and Index of Refraction

  • Optical Instruments and Applications

Electricity & Circuits

  • Electric Charge and Static Electricity

  • Current, Voltage, and Resistance (Ohm’s Law)

  • Series and Parallel Circuits

  • Power and Energy in Circuits

  • Circuit Diagrams and Calculations

Magnetism & Electromagnetism

  • Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Forces

  • Electromagnets and Motors

  • Electromagnetic Induction

  • Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws

  • Generators and Transformers

Advanced Topics (Optional/Enrichment)

  • Rotational Motion and Torque

    • Angular Velocity and Acceleration

    • Torque and Rotational Equilibrium

    • Moment of Inertia

    • Rotational Kinetic Energy

    • Angular Momentum

  • Modern Physics

    • Atomic Models and Quantum Theory

    • Photoelectric Effect

    • Nuclear Physics: Fission, Fusion, and Radioactivity

    • Special Relativity (Intro)

    • Real-World Applications of Modern Physics