Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 4 Physics
A comprehensive exploration of the fundamental laws governing matter and energy. Students develop analytical skills to model physical phenomena and apply scientific principles to solve complex engineering challenges.
Dynamics and the Laws of Motion
Investigating how forces dictate the movement of objects from microscopic particles to massive structures.
Describing motion through displacement, velocity, and acceleration vectors.
Analyzing the relationship between resultant forces and the change in momentum.
Exploring moments, center of gravity, and the conditions for equilibrium.
Energy, Work, and Power
Examining the conservation of energy and the efficiency of energy conversion systems.
Quantifying kinetic, potential, and internal energy within closed and open systems.
Measuring the rate of energy transfer and the work done by varying forces.
Analyzing pressure in solids, liquids, and gases and its industrial applications.
Thermal Physics and Matter
Understanding the kinetic molecular model and the thermal properties of materials.
Relating microscopic particle motion to macroscopic properties like temperature and pressure.
Investigating conduction, convection, and radiation as mechanisms of heat transfer.
Quantifying the energy required for temperature changes and phase transitions.
Waves and Light Optics
Exploring the behavior of waves and the principles of geometric optics.
Analyzing transverse and longitudinal waves and the wave equation.
Studying reflection, refraction, and total internal reflection in various media.
Investigating the properties and applications of the full EM spectrum.
Electricity and Circuitry
Mastering the principles of current, potential difference, and electrical power.
Distinguishing between charge accumulation and the flow of electrons.
Applying Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's rules to series and parallel circuits.
Evaluating electrical energy usage and safety mechanisms in domestic settings.
Electromagnetism and Nuclear Physics
Exploring the intersection of electricity and magnetism, and the energy within the atom.
Analyzing the magnetic fields produced by currents and the motor effect.
Investigating Faraday's and Lenz's laws and their role in power generation.
Examining nuclear decay, half-life, and the implications of nuclear fission.