Course Title: Introduction to Physics
Course Duration: 10 sessions (1 session per week)
Session 1: Introduction to Physics
- What is physics?
- Branches of physics
- Importance of studying physics
Session 2: Mechanics – Part 1
- Introduction to motion
- Scalars and vectors
- Distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration
Session 3: Mechanics – Part 2
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Force, mass, and acceleration
- Applications of Newton’s Laws
Session 4: Energy
- Introduction to energy
- Forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, etc.)
- Conservation of energy
Session 5: Work and Power
- Definition of work
- Calculation of work
- Definition of power
- Calculation of power
Session 6: Waves
- Introduction to waves
- Types of waves (mechanical, electromagnetic)
- Properties of waves (amplitude, wavelength, frequency)
Session 7: Light and Optics
- Nature of light
- Reflection and refraction
- Lenses and mirrors
Session 8: Electricity and Magnetism – Part 1
- Introduction to electricity
- Electric charge and current
- Ohm’s Law
Session 9: Electricity and Magnetism – Part 2
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Magnetic fields and forces
- Applications of electromagnetism
Session 10: Review and Applications
- Review of key concepts
- Problem-solving session
- Real-life applications of physics principles
Note: Each session should include a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities to engage students and reinforce learning. Additionally, assessments such as quizzes or small projects can be included to evaluate student understanding.
