COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK OF SOLVED PHYSICS PROBLEMS.
Senior Secondary School Exam Guide For WAEC, NECO, JAMB & NABTEB
Section 1: General Introduction to Physics
1.1 Definition, Scope, and Applications of Physics
1.2 Physical Quantities and Their Measurements
1.3 Scalars and Vectors
1.4 Units and Dimensions (SI Units)
1.5 Errors in Measurement (Accuracy, Precision, and Uncertainty)
1.6 Graphical Representation of Data
Section 2: Mechanics
2.1 Motion: Types of Motion (Linear, Circular, Rotational)
2.2 Kinematics: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
2.3 Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion
2.4 Newton's Laws of Motion
2.5 Work, Energy, and Power
2.6 Conservation Laws (Momentum, Energy)
2.7 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
2.8 Projectile Motion
2.9 Friction and Its Effects
2.10 Moments of Forces and Equilibrium
2.11 Center of Gravity and Stability
Section 3: Properties of Matter
3.1 Elasticity: Hooke’s Law and Young’s Modulus
3.2 Pressure in Solids, Liquids, and Gases
3.3 Surface Tension and Viscosity
3.4 Capillarity
3.5 Fluid Dynamics: Bernoulli’s Principle
3.6 Kinetic Theory of Gases
3.7 Diffusion and Brownian Motion
3.8 States of Matter and Changes of State
Section 4: Thermal Physics
4.1 Temperature and Its Measurement
4.2 Thermal Expansion of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
4.3 Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
4.4 Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat
4.5 Gas Laws (Boyle’s Law, Charles’s Law, Ideal Gas Equation)
4.6 Thermodynamics: First and Second Laws
4.7 Heat Engines and Efficiency
4.8 The Concept of Entropy
Section 5: Waves
5.1 Types of Waves: Transverse and Longitudinal
5.2 Wave Parameters: Wavelength, Frequency, Amplitude, and Speed
5.3 The Principle of Superposition and Interference
5.4 Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction of Waves
5.5 Sound Waves: Properties and Applications
5.6 Doppler Effect
5.7 Electromagnetic Waves: Spectrum and Applications
Section 6: Optics
6.1 Reflection of Light: Laws and Applications
6.2 Refraction of Light: Snell’s Law, Critical Angle, and Total Internal Reflection
6.3 Lenses: Types, Image Formation, and Magnification
6.4 Optical Instruments (Microscopes, Telescopes, Cameras)
6.5 Dispersion and Scattering of Light
6.6 The Human Eye and Vision Defects (Myopia, Hypermetropia)
6.7 Fiber Optics and Optical Communication
Section 7: Electricity and Magnetism
7.1 Electrostatics: Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, and Potential
7.2 Conductors and Insulators
7.3 Capacitors and Capacitance
7.4 Current Electricity: Ohm’s Law, Resistors, and Circuits
7.5 Kirchhoff’s Laws and Their Applications
7.6 Electrical Energy and Power
7.7 Electromagnetism: Magnetic Fields and Their Applications
7.8 Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws
7.9 Alternating Current (AC) vs Direct Current (DC)
7.10 Transformers and Transmission of Electrical Power
7.11 Electric Motors and Generators
Section 8: Modern Physics
8.1 Photoelectric Effect
8.2 Wave-Particle Duality
8.3 Atomic Models and Energy Levels
8.4 X-Rays and Their Applications
8.5 Radioactivity: Types, Half-life, and Decay Laws
8.6 Nuclear Reactions: Fission and Fusion
8.7 Einstein’s Theory of Relativity (Special Relativity)
Section 9: Electronics
9.1 Semiconductors: Diodes, Transistors, and Their Applications
9.2 Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra
9.3 Rectification and Amplification
9.4 Digital Electronics: Binary Numbers and Circuits
9.5 Integrated Circuits (ICs)
9.6 Communication Systems: Modulation and Demodulation
Section 10: Practical Physics
10.1 Laboratory Safety and Equipment
10.2 Measurement of Physical Quantities
10.3 Experimental Errors and Uncertainties
10.4 Graphical Analysis of Experimental Data
10.5 Electrical Circuit Building and Measurement
10.6 Verification of Laws in Physics (Ohm’s Law, Hooke’s Law, Boyle’s Law)
10.7 Simple Pendulum and Determination of g
10.8 Determination of Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat
Section 11: Past Examination Questions and Answers
11.1 WAEC Physics Past Questions (Solved)
11.2 NECO Physics Past Questions (Solved)
11.3 JAMB Physics Past Questions (Solved)
11.4 NABTEB Physics Past Questions (Solved)
11.5 Sample Test Papers and Mock Exams
