Description
Dear learner,
In this module, you will have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of grade 9 physics. The grade 9 physics textbook contains seven units in total, but it is divided into two modules for this course. The first module contains the first four units, while the second module covers the remaining three units. The concepts in each unit are discussed systematically and sequentially. In addition, illustrative examples are provided to help you easily understand the concepts presented.
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Competencies
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to;
- Define physics in different ways.
- Describe the different branches of physics.
- Describe the relationships between physics and other fields of study.
- Discuss the contributions of prominent scientists in advancing physics at different periods of time.
- Describe how aspects of physics are used in other sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, engineering, etc.) as well as in everyday technology
- Solve problems involving distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration.
- Make practical measurements of distance, displacement, average speed, average velocity and acceleration.
- Understand the different types of forces.
- Practically measure forces and differentiate between mass and weight.
Contents
1: Physics and Human Society
Lesson 1: Definition, Nature and Branches of Physics
Lesson 2: Related Fields to Physics and Historical Issues and Contributors
2: Physical Quantities
Lesson 3: Scales and Standards
Lesson 4: Units (prefixes), and Measurement and Safety
Lesson 5: Classification of Physical Quantities
Lesson 6: Unit conversion
3: Motion in a Straight Line
Lesson 7: Position, Distance and Displacement
Lesson 8: Average Speed and Instantaneous Speed; and Average Velocity and Instantaneous Velocity
Lesson 9: Acceleration and Uniform Motion
Lesson 10: Graphical Representation of Motion
4: Force, Work, Energy and Power
Lesson 11: The Concept of Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion
Lesson 12: Forces of Friction and the Concept of Work
Lesson 13: Kinetic and Potential Energies
Lesson 14: Power
Assessment
Assessment in this module may include:
- Quiz and test
- Mid Exam
- Final Exam
References
- Physics Grade 9 Student Text Book Based On New Curriculum
- Extreme Physics For Grade 9-10
- Power physics 9-10
- Galaxy Physics For Grade 9-10
- Internet Search
