Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 3 Physics
A comprehensive foundation in classical and modern physics designed for the Singapore Secondary 3 curriculum. Students engage in rigorous mathematical modeling and experimental inquiry to understand the fundamental laws governing matter and energy.
Measurement and Kinematics
Developing precision in physical measurement and describing the motion of objects through scalar and vector quantities.
Understanding the SI system and the importance of precision and accuracy in scientific measurement.
Analyzing displacement, velocity, and acceleration through graphical and algebraic methods.
Dynamics and Forces
Investigating the relationship between forces and motion using Newton's Laws and the concept of moments.
Explaining how balanced and unbalanced forces change the state of motion of an object.
Applying the principle of moments to systems in equilibrium and everyday machines.
Energy, Work, and Power
Exploring the conservation of energy and the efficiency of energy conversions in physical systems.
Defining work done and calculating kinetic and potential energy in various contexts.
Measuring the rate of work done and analyzing the sustainability of energy use.
Thermal Physics
Investigating the microscopic nature of matter and the transfer of thermal energy between systems.
Using the particle model to explain the states of matter and Brownian motion.
Analyzing conduction, convection, and radiation as methods of energy transfer.
Studying heat capacity and latent heat during phase changes.
Waves and Light
Examining the properties of general waves and the behavior of light in reflection and refraction.
Understanding wave motion, frequency, wavelength, and the wave equation.
Investigating reflection, refraction, and the behavior of thin converging lenses.
Exploring the properties and applications of the various regions of the EM spectrum.
Electricity and Magnetism
Analyzing DC circuits and the fundamental relationship between electricity and magnetism.
Defining current, potential difference, and resistance in electrical components.
Focusing on safe energy usage and the calculation of electrical costs.
Investigating magnetic fields and the motor effect in current-carrying conductors.