The broad aims of physics are to enable students to:
1. develop interest in the physical world and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about it;
2. construct and apply knowledge of physics, and appreciate the relationship between physical science
and other disciplines;
3. appreciate and understand the nature of science in physics-related contexts;
4. develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
5. develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and to solve problems individually
or collaboratively in physics-related contexts;
6. understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on physics-related issues;
7. make informed decisions and judgments on physics-related issues; and
8. be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of physics,
and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship
Course content:
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Compulsory part |
Elective part (any 2 of 4) |
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I. Heat and Gases |
a. Temperature, heat and internal energy b. Transfer processes c. Change of state d. Gases |
VI. Astronomy and Space Science
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a. The universe as seen in different scales b. Astronomy through history c. Orbital motions under gravity d. Stars and the universe |
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II. Force and Motion
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a. Position and movement b. Force and motion c. Projectile motion d. Work, energy and power e. Momentum f. Uniform circular motion g. Gravitation |
VII. Atomic World
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a. Rutherford's atomic model b. Photoelectric effect c. Bohr's atomic model of hydrogen d. Particles or waves e. Probing into nano scale |
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III. Wave Motion
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a. Nature and properties of waves b. Light c. Sound |
VIII. Energy and Use of Energy
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a. Electricity at home b. Energy efficiency in building and transportation c. Renewable and non-renewable energy sources |
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IV. Electricity and Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
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a. Electrostatics b. Circuits and domestic electricity c. Electromagnetism |
IX. Medical Physics
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a. Making sense of the eye and the ear b. Medical imaging using non-ionizing radiation c. Medical imaging using ionizing radiation |
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V. Magnetism |
a. Radiation and radioactivity b. Atomic model c. Nuclear energy |
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For more information, please refer to:
1. Curriculum and Assessment Guide
2. Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority: Physics Subject
