Physics Education in Singapore

Physics is a core science subject in Singapore's education system, available from Secondary 3 through Junior College. It develops analytical thinking and problem-solving skills through the study of fundamental physical principles.

Physics Levels

Level	Subject	Examination
Secondary 3-4	Pure Physics / Combined Science	O Level
JC 1-2	H1 Physics / H2 Physics	A Level

Mechanics

Mechanics forms the foundation of physics, covering motion, forces, energy, and momentum. Strong understanding of mechanics is essential for advanced topics.

Kinematics

Displacement, velocity, acceleration
Equations of motion
Projectile motion
Graphs of motion

Dynamics

Newton's laws of motion
Forces and free body diagrams
Friction and air resistance
Circular motion

Electricity and Magnetism

Electricity and magnetism covers circuits, electric and magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. These concepts have wide practical applications.

Electricity

Current, voltage, resistance
Series and parallel circuits
Electrical power and energy
Electric fields

Magnetism

Magnetic fields
Electromagnetic force
Electromagnetic induction
Transformers

Waves and Optics

Wave physics covers oscillations, wave properties, and light. Understanding wave behavior is essential for both O Level and A Level physics.

Wave Topics

Topic	Key Concepts
Wave properties	Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed
Wave phenomena	Reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference
Sound waves	Properties, applications, resonance
Light and optics	Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors

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Study Approach

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Draw diagrams — Visual representations help understand physical situations.
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