The MYP eAssessment subject list for Physics consists of six broad topics:
- Forces and energy
- Heat, light and sound
- Electromagnetism
- Waves
- Astrophysics
- Atomic physics
Topic : Forces
- Types of forces and their effects on motion
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Mass and acceleration
- Frictional forces
- Weight and gravitational force
- Momentum its conservation and impulse
- Collision and Explosion
- Circular motion and centripetal force
- Turning effects of forces (moment of force)
- Levers and torque
- Centre of mass
- Hooke’s law
- Stretching and compressing materials
Topic : Electromagnetism
- Electric charge and electrons
- Static electricity and Charging Methods
- Electric Force
- Electric fields and field line diagrams
- Current in a simple circuit
- Potential difference
- Resistance and Ohm’s law
- Series and parallel circuits: current and voltage rules
- Electrical energy and power
- Electrical hazards and safety
- Magnetic fields
- Magnetic effect of a current
- Electromagnets and their applications
- Electromagnetic induction
- Electric motors
- Generators
- Transformers
- Understanding AC vs DC current
- Power transmission
Topic : Astrophysics
- The solar system , Planets and satellites.
- Characteristics of the Sun and planets
- Identifying patterns in planetary data tables/diagrams
- Using speed of light to estimate distances (e.g., light-years)
- Satellites, space probes, and telescopes
- Scientific vs non-scientific claims in space science and Evaluating technology: strengths and weaknesses
- Overview of galaxies, stars, planets, moons, meteors, and asteroids
- Role of gravitational attraction in astronomy
- The Big Bang Theory and origin of the universe
- Life cycle of a star
- Emission spectra and spectral analysis of stars
- Kepler’s laws of planetary motion
- Instruments used in astronomy
- Astronomical telescope and its Ray diagrams