SS2 Physics Scheme of Work for Second Term

The table below is the SS2 Physics Scheme of Work for Second Term

Developed by the

Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)

Content
Sub-theme
CONSERVATION
PRINCIPLES
S/NTopic(s)
1.Mechanical
Energy
1. Concept of work as
a measure of energy

2. Quantitative treatment
of mechanical energy

3. Conservation of
mechanical energy

4. Application of
mechanical energy

5. Machines

– Types of Machine
– Force ratio
(mechanical advantage)
– Velocity ratio
– Efficiency

6. Friction
2.Heat
Energy


(a) Temperature
and its measurements
1. Temperature and its
measurements

2. Thermometers
– Constant volume gas
thermometer
– Liquid-in-glass
thermometer
– Resistance
thermometer
– Thermocouple

3. Absolute scale of
temperature

4. Pressure and
temperature of a gas

5. Pressure law

6. Molecular explanation
of temperature
3.Heat
Energy


(b) Heat energy
easurements
1. Specific Heat

– Concept of specific
heat capacity
– its measurements
– its significance

2. Latent Heat

– Concept of latent heat
– Measurements of
specific latent heat of
fusion and vaporization
– Effect of pressure and
impurities on melting and
boiling points

3. Some applications of
latent heat

4. Evaporation, boiling and
sublimation

5. Relative humidity and dew
point
4.Gas Laws1. Measurement of gas
pressure

2. Barometers in practical use

3. Boyle’s law and its
application

4. Charles’ law and its
application

4. General gas law

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