In the MATSEC Physics syllabus (2022), the topic “Motion, Forces and Energy” is divided into two parts. Usually, “Forces and Energy” is introduced in Year 9, while “Linear motion” is introduced in Year 10. However, in some schools, these topics might be swapped, meaning that “Linear motion” could be taught in Year 9 and “Forces and Energy” in Year 10.
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2.3 a Distinguish between vectors and scalars.
2.2 b Use (total distance travelled)/(total time taken) to calculate the average speed.
2.3 b Apply the equation in MQF Level 2 to solve problems including use of subject of the formula.
2.2 c Use (total displacement)/(total time) to calculate the average velocity.
2.3 c Apply the equation in MQF Level 2 to solve problems including use of subject of the formula.
2.1 d Explain the meaning of acceleration as (change in velocity)/(time taken).
2.2 d Use the equation of acceleration to solve simple problems
2.3 d Apply the equation of acceleration to solve problems including use of subject of the formula.
2.3 f Sketch a distance-time graph to represent different sections of a journey: at rest and constant speed.
2.3 q Determine the average speed from a distance-time graph.
2.3 h Sketch a velocity-time graph to represent different sections of a journey: constant velocity and constant acceleration/ deceleration.
2.2k Use the equations of rectilinear motion
v=u+at, s=ut+1/2at2, v2=u2+2as, s=(u+v)t/2 to solve simple problems.
2.3k Apply the equations of rectilinear motion
v=u+at, s=ut+1/2at2, v2=u2+2as, s=(u+v)t/2 to solve problems including use of subject of the formula.
2.1l Describe the thinking distance as the distance travelled by an object moving at constant speed during the driver’s reaction time.
2.3m Describe the factors that affect the thinking distance.
2.3o Describe the factors that affect the braking distance.
2.3p Calculate the thinking, the braking and the stopping distances represented in real-life situations.
2.1r Describe the motion of a falling object on Earth.
2.2r Compare the motion of a falling object on Earth and on the Moon.
2.3r Describe in detail an experiment to measure the acceleration of free fall. This includes providing a diagram, the procedure, adequate precautions, measurements made and how to determine the acceleration of free fall.
2.3s Explain how objects of different mass fall equal distances in equal time neglecting air resistance.
In a situation of no air resistance, two objects fall with the same acceleration and touch the ground at the same time, irrespective of their mass.