The objective is to: 1. Describe concave, convex, and parabolic reflectors 2. Describe using ray diagram the principal axis, principal focus centre curvature and related terms 3. Locate images formed by curved mirrors by construction 4. Determine experimentally the characteristics of images formed by a concave mirror
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The objective is to: 1. Describe the properties and uses of magnets 2. Identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials 3. State the basic law of magnetism 4. Describe patterns of magnetic field 5. Describe methods of magnetisation and demagnetisation 6. Explain magnetisation and demagnetisation using the domain theory 7. Construct a simple compass
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The objective is to: 1. Measure length using vernier callipers and micrometer screw gauge 2. Express quantities in correct number of decimal places and correct number of significant figures 3. Express measurement in standard form 4. Estimate the diameter of a molecule of oil 5. Solve numerical problems in measurement
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The objective is to: 1. Define moment of a force about a point and state its SI unit 2. State and verify the principle of moments 3. Solve problems involving the principle of moments
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The objective is to: 1. Define the centre of gravity 2. Determine experimentally the centre of gravity of lamina objects 3. Identify and explain the states of equilibrium 4. State and explain factors affecting stability of an object 5. Explain the application of stability 6. Solve numerical problems involving centre of gravity and moments of
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The objective is to: 1. Draw and setup simple electric circuit 2. Identify circuit symbols 3. Define electric current 4. Explain the working of primary and secondary cells 5. Explain the care and maintenance of secondary cells
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The objective is to: 1. Define temperature 2. Define the functionings of various thermometers 3. Describe thermal expansion in solids, liquids and gases 4. Explain expansion in terms of particle behavior 5. Describe the unusual expansion of water and its effects 6. Explain the effects and applications of thermal expansion
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The objective is to: 1. Define heat 2. State the difference between temperature and heat 3. State and explain the modes heat transfer 4. Describe experiments to illustrate factors affecting heat transfer 5. Explain application of heat transfer
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The objective is to: 1. Perform and describe experiments to show that light travels in a straight line 2. Describe the formation of shadows and eclipses 3. Explain the functioning of a pin-hole camera 4. State the laws of reflection 5. Verify experimentally the laws of reflection 6. State the characteristics of images formed by
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The objective is to: 1. Describe electrostatic charging of objects by rubbing 2. Explain the source of electrostatic charges 3. State the two types of charges 4. State the basic law of charges 5. State the unit of charge 6. Construct a simple leaf electroscope 7. Explain the charging of a leaf electroscope 8. Use
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