General Physics 1, tailored to the STEM curriculum. Below is a summary of each main topic and subtopic:

1. Units and Measurements

• Units: SI units, unit conversions, dimensional analysis.

• Physical Quantities: Scalar and vector quantities.

• Measurement: Precision, accuracy, and significant figures.

• Graphical Presentation: Data plotting and interpretation.

• Linear Fitting of Data: Least-squares method and error analysis.

2. Vectors

• Vectors and Vector Addition: Representation and addition using geometric and analytical methods.

• Components of Vectors: Resolving vectors into components.

• Unit Vectors: Notation and applications in physics.

3. Kinematics

• Motion Along a Straight Line: Displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

  • Uniform and non-uniform motion, free fall.

• Motion in 2-D and 3-D:

  • Relative Motion: Frames of reference.

  • Projectile Motion: Trajectory equations and analysis.

  • Circular Motion: Uniform and non-uniform motion.

4. Newton's Laws of Motion

• Explanation and applications of the three laws.

• Inertial Reference Frames: Concept and examples.

• Types of Forces: Contact (friction, tension) and non-contact (gravity, electromagnetic).

• Free-Body Diagrams: Drawing and analyzing force interactions.

5. Work, Energy, and Power

• Work: Calculating work in varying scenarios.

• Energy: Forms of energy, potential and kinetic.

• Conservation of Energy: Energy transformation principles.

6. Momentum and Collisions

• Center of Mass: Concept and calculation.

• Momentum and Impulse: Definitions and applications.

• Conservation of Momentum: Analysis in isolated systems.

• Types of Collisions: Elastic and inelastic.

7. Rotational Dynamics

• Moment of Inertia: Rotational equivalent of mass.

• Torque and Angular Acceleration: Dynamics of rotational systems.

• Rotational Kinematics and Energy: Equations and conservation principles.

8. Thermodynamics

• Heat Transfer Concepts: Conduction, convection, radiation.

• Laws of Thermodynamics: Zeroth, First, and Second Laws, their implications.

9. Oscillations and Waves

• Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): Springs, pendulums, and energy in SHM.

• Wave Properties: Amplitude, frequency, wavelength, speed.

10. Fluid Mechanics

• Properties of Fluids: Density, pressure, and viscosity.

• Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle: Applications in floating and submerged objects.

11. Electric Charge, Coulomb’s Law, Electric Fields, and Electric Flux

• Electric Charge: Properties, types, and quantization of charge.

• Insulators and Conductors: Behavior of materials under electric influence.

• Induced Charges: Polarization and charging by induction.

• Coulomb’s Law: Mathematical representation of electric force.

• Electric Forces and Fields: Field representation and interactions.

• Electric Field Calculations: Point charges, line charges, and continuous distributions.

• Charges on Conductors: Behavior in electrostatic equilibrium.

• Electric Flux and Gauss’s Law: Applications in symmetric charge distributions.

12. Electric Potential

• Electric Potential Energy: Energy due to charge configurations.

• Electric Potential: Potential difference and applications.

• Equipotential Surfaces: Representation and properties.

• Relationship Between Electric Field and Potential Gradient: Deriving field strength from potential.

13. Capacitance and Dielectrics

• Capacitors: Definition, function, and types.

• Configurations: Capacitors in series and parallel circuits.

• Energy Stored in Capacitors: Mathematical derivation and real-world significance.

• Effects of Dielectrics: Material properties and influence on capacitance.

14. Current, Resistance, and Electromotive Force (emf)

• Current: Definition, direction, and flow in conductors.

• Resistivity and Resistance: Material dependence and calculations.

• Ohm’s Law: Voltage-current relationship.

• Energy and Power in Electric Circuits: Efficiency and heat production.

• Electrical Safety: Precautions in handling electrical systems.

15. Direct-Current Circuits

• Resistors in Series and Parallel: Combining resistances.

• Kirchhoff’s Rules: Current and voltage laws in circuits.

• R-C Circuits: Time constants and transient behavior.

16. Force Due to Magnetic Fields

• Magnetic Fields: Properties and visualization.

• Lorentz Force: Effect on moving charges.

• Motion of Charged Particles: Circular and helical trajectories in fields.

17. Magnetic Induction, Inductance, AC, and LC Circuits

• Magnetic Induction: Generation of emf by changing magnetic flux.

• Faraday’s Law of Induction: Quantitative analysis.

• Alternating Current (AC) Circuits: Waveforms, impedance, and power.

18. Integration of Electrostatics, Magnetostatics, and Electric Circuits Concepts

• Multiconcept Problem-Solving: Comprehensive application of electricity and magnetism theories.

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