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/N | Topic(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 Laws | 1. 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 |
