The objective is to: 1. Perform and describe experiments to illustrate heating effect of an electric current 2. State the factors affecting heating by electric current 3. Derive the equations for electrical energy and electrical power 4. Identify devices in which heating effect of an electric current is applied 5. Solve numerical problems involving electrical […]
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The objective is to: 1. Sketch electric field patterns around charged bodies 2. Describe charge distribution on conductors of various shapes 3. Define capacitance and state its SI unit 4. Describe charging and discharging of a capacitor (Calculation involving curves not required) 5. State the factors affecting the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor 6.
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The objective is to: 1. Describe experiments to illustrate the properties of waves 2. Sketch wave fronts to illustrate the properties of waves 3. Explain constructive interference and destructive interference 4. Describe experiments to illustrate stationary waves
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The objective is to: 1. Define potential difference and state its units 2. Measure potential difference and current in a circuit 3. Verify Ohm’s law 4. Define resistance and state its unit 5. Determine experimentally the voltage – current relationship for various conductors 6. Define emf and explain internal resistance of a cell 7. Derive
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The objective is to: 1. Describe energy transformations 2. State the law of conservation of energy 3. Define work, energy, power and state their SI units 4. Define mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of machines 5. Solve numerical problems involving work, energy, power and machines
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The objective is to: 1. Perform and describe simple experiments to illustrate the photoelectric effect 2. Explain the factors affecting photoelectric emission 3. Apply the equation E = hf to calculate the energy of photons 4. Define threshold frequency, work function, and the electron volt 5. Explain photoelectric emission using Einstein’s equation 6. Explain the
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The objective is to: 1. Define radioactive decay and half-life 2. Describe the three types of radiations emitted in natural radioactivity 3. Explain the detection of radioactive emissions 4. Define nuclear fission and fusion 5. Write balanced nuclear equations 6. Explain the dangers of radioactive emissions 7. State the applications of radioactivity 8. Solve numerical
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The objective is to: 1. State the differences between conductors and insulators 2. Define intrinsic and extrinsic semi-conductors 3. Explain doping in semi-conductors 4. Explain the working of a p-n junction diode 5. Sketch current-voltage characteristics for a diode 6. Explain the application of diodes in rectification
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The objective is to: 1. Perform and describe simple experiments to illustrate electromagnetic induction 2. State the factors affecting the magnitude and the direction of the induced emf 3. State the laws of electromagnetic induction 4. Describe simple experiments to illustrate mutual induction 5. Explain the working of an alternating current (a.c.) generator and a
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The objective is to: 1. State the sources of mains electricity 2. Describe the transmission of electric power from the generating station 3. Explain the domestic wiring system 4. Define the Kilowatt hour 5. Determine the electrical energy consumption and cost 6. Solve numerical problems involving mains electricity
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