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Physicsfor WAEC & JAMB

The complete Physics curriculum for Nigerian senior secondary, SS1 through SS2 and WAEC, mapped topic by topic (20 topics with their subtopics). Study each topic, then take a timed CBT of real past questions with worked solutions on PrepAssure.

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Physics: SS1

Introduction to Physics

  • Physical Quantities and Units
  • Dimensions
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Scientific Measurements

Matter and Its Properties

  • States of Matter
  • Kinetic Theory
  • Brownian Motion
  • Cohesion and Adhesion
  • Capillarity
  • Crystalline and Amorphous Solids

Motion

  • Position, Distance and Displacement
  • Speed and Velocity
  • Acceleration
  • Motion Graphs
  • Relative Motion
  • Circular Motion

Forces and Equilibrium

  • Scalars and Vectors
  • Resolution of Vectors
  • Equilibrium of Forces
  • Moments and Torque
  • Centre of Gravity
  • Stability

Fluids

  • Density and Relative Density
  • Pressure in Fluids
  • Atmospheric Pressure
  • Archimedes' Principle
  • Flotation
  • Hydraulics

Oscillations and Newtonian Mechanics

  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Momentum and Impulse
  • Conservation of Momentum

Physics: SS2

Energy, Work and Machines

  • Work
  • Energy
  • Power
  • Conservation of Energy
  • Simple Machines
  • Efficiency

Heat and Thermal Physics

  • Temperature and Thermometry
  • Thermal Expansion
  • Heat Transfer
  • Gas Laws
  • Heat Capacity
  • Specific Heat Capacity
  • Latent Heat
  • Humidity and Vapour Pressure

Waves

  • Wave Production
  • Wave Properties
  • Reflection
  • Refraction
  • Diffraction
  • Interference
  • Resonance
  • Stationary Waves

Light and Optics

  • Reflection of Light
  • Mirrors
  • Refraction
  • Lenses
  • Total Internal Reflection
  • Optical Instruments

Sound

  • Production of Sound
  • Characteristics of Sound
  • Echoes
  • Resonance
  • Vibrations in Strings
  • Vibrations in Air Columns

Gravitation and Fields

  • Gravitational Field
  • Electric Field
  • Magnetic Field
  • Field Concepts and Applications

Electricity and Magnetism

  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Electric Circuits
  • Capacitance
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Electromagnets
  • Electric Motors

Physics: SS3 / WAEC

Electromagnetism and AC Circuits

  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Generators
  • Transformers
  • Alternating Current
  • Reactance and Impedance
  • Resonance in AC Circuits

Atomic Physics

  • Models of the Atom
  • Atomic Spectra
  • Energy Levels
  • Photoelectric Effect
  • Thermionic Emission
  • X-Rays

Nuclear Physics

  • Structure of the Nucleus
  • Radioactivity
  • Radioactive Decay
  • Half-Life
  • Nuclear Reactions
  • Fission and Fusion
  • Radiation Safety

Electronics and Semiconductor Physics

  • Conductors and Insulators
  • Semiconductors
  • Doping
  • Diodes
  • Rectification
  • Electronic Applications

Space and Applied Physics

  • Satellites
  • Rockets
  • Projectile Motion
  • Escape Velocity
  • Geostationary Satellites

Materials and Modern Applications

  • Elasticity
  • Hooke's Law
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Fibre Optics
  • LASER Technology
  • Magnetic Materials

Modern Physics

  • Wave-Particle Duality
  • Quantum Concepts
  • Structure of Matter
  • Contemporary Applications
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