Below is an email (with names removed) I received from a Physics teacher on Nov 14, regarding my post IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) PAPER 2 2013.
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Hi Ilyasa,
I am <teacher’s name>,
<Student’s name>’s physics teacher.
He has attended yr physics crash course in oct.
I have compiled a list of qns based on yr predictions for 2013 paper 2.
I am impressed by the accuracy of yr predictions and would like to ask you If there are any methods u have used to reach such accuracy besides doing the elimination method.
I can be contacted at <hp no.>.
Rdgs
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IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL 2013 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) (5116/5117) PAPER 2
For our latest timetable, click here=> 
=============================================================== ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):
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TOPIC |
IMPORTANT AREAS TO FOCUS ON FOR 2013
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| 1. Measurement | (a) Resultant of vectors by graphical method(b) ticker tape, vernier, micrometer |
| 2. Kinematics | (a) s-t graph(b) v-t graph(d) vertical motion
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| 3. Dynamics | (a) F=ma(c) vertical motion |
| 4. Mass, Weight & Density | (a) mass & weight(b) gravitational field & strength(c) density
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| 5. Turning Effect of Forces | (a) CG & Stability |
| 6. Pressure | (a) P=F/A |
| 7. Energy, Work & Power | (a) POTCOE, KE, GPE(b) horizontal motion
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| 8. Kinetic Model of Matter | (a) molecular structure(b) motion of molecules |
| 9. Transfer of Heat | (a) convection |
| 10. Thermal Properties of Matter | (a) internal energy(b) melting & boiling(c) heating curve
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| 11. General Wave Properties | (a) Ripple Tank, wavefronts |
| 12. Light | (a) Reflection(b) Refraction |
| 13. EM Spectrum | (a) 7 components and uses |
| 14. Sound | (a) loudness & pitch(b) echo problems(c) pressure-time graph
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| 15. Static Electricity | (a) electric fields(b) law of electrostatics |
| 16. Current of Electricity | (a) Q=It, R=V/I, e.m.f, W=QV(b) experiment to determine Resistance(c) R=pL/A
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| 17. DC circuits | (a) series and parallel circuits |
| 18. Practical Electricity | (a) kWh(b) hazards of electricity |
| 19. Magnetism & Electromagnetism | (a) demagnetisation(b) magnetic fields(c) magnetic field patterns
(d) FLHR
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Note:
The above is based on my analysis of the Science (Physics) Paper 2 from 2008 to 2012. In general, Paper 2 topics of the previous year is not repeated in the following year, and topics that have not been tested for several years are more likely to be tested this time round.
Please not that the above are just guidelines and not 100% accurate. The topics that I have de-emphasized for Paper 2 can still be tested in Paper 1.
Note: If you need an intensive drill session for physics MCQs, you may attend my workshop: O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY (for Science (Physics), the number of MCQs is about 400)
IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) PAPER 2 2013
For our latest timetable, click here=> =============================================================== ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):
IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) PAPER 2 2013
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TOPIC |
MAJOR CONCEPTS
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2013 |
| 1. Measurement | (a) Resultant by graphical method(b) ticker tape, vernier, micrometer(c) pendulum | (a) Resultant by graphical method |
| 2. Kinematics | (a) s-t graph(b) v-t graph(c) terminal velocity(d) horizontal(e) vertical
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(c) terminal velocity (e) vertical motion |
| 3. Dynamics | (a) action of 3 forces on static point mass(b) F=ma(c) friction(d) horizontal(e) vertical
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b) F=ma (c) friction (d) horizontal
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| 4. Mass, Weight & Density | (a) mass & weight(b) gravitational field & strength(c) density | (a) mass & weight (b) gravitational field & strength |
| 5. Turning Effect of Forces | (a) POM(b) CG & Stability | (b) CG & Stability |
| 6. Pressure | (a) P=F/A(b) P=hpg(c) Hydraulic press(d) barometer(e) manometer
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(b) P=hpg (c) Hydraulic press |
| 7. Energy, Work & Power | (a) POTCOE, KE, GPE(b) Work done & Power(c) horizontal(d) vertical(e) slope
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(a) POTCOE, KE, GPE (d) vertical |
| 8. Kinetic Model of Matter | (a) Brownian motion experiment(b) pressure of a gas, trapped air(c) P=kT, V=kT, PV=k, explanation using kinetic model | (a) Brownian motion experiment (c) P=kT, V=kT, PV=k, explanation using kinetic model |
| 9. Transfer of Heat | (a) conduction(b) convection(c) radiation | (c) radiation |
| 10. Temperature | (a) scales & fixed points(b) thermocouple | (a) scales & fixed points |
| 11. Thermal Properties of Matter | (a) SHC(b) latent heat(c) cooling curve | (a) SHC |
| 12. General Wave Properties | (a) Transverse(b) Longitudinal(c) Ripple Tank | (c) Ripple Tank |
| 13. Light | (a) Reflection(b) Refraction(c) Optical fibre(d) Converging lens (real image)(e) Converging (magnifying glass)
(f) Diverging lens
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(d) Converging lens (real image) (f) Diverging lens |
| 14. EM Spectrum | (a) 7 components and uses(b) effects of absorption (eg. ionisation) | (a) 7 components and uses (b) effects of absorption (eg. ionisation) |
| 15. Sound | (a) wave properties(b) direct method to determine speed of sound in air(c) loudness & pitch(d) echo problems(g) ultrasound
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(a) wave properties (b) direct method to determine speed of sound in air (c) loudness & pitch |
| 16. Static Electricity | (a) charging by rubbing, contact(b) electric fields(c) charging by induction(d) potential hazards(e) application
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(b) electric fields (d) potential hazards |
| 17. Current of Electricity | (a) Q=It, R=V/I, e.m.f, W=QV(b) experiment to determine R(c) R=pL/A(d) Ohm’s Law & I/V graphs(e) diode as a rectifier
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(b) experiment to determine R (c) R=pL/A (d) Ohm’s Law & I/V graphs
(e) diode as a rectifier |
| 18. DC circuits | (a) series(b) parallel circuits(c) potential divider, potentiometer(d) thermistor, LDR(e) c.r.o & waveforms
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(c) potential divider, potentiometer (d) thermistor, LDR (e) c.r.o & waveforms
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| 19. Practical Electricity | (a) P=IV & E=IVt(b) kWh(c) hazards(d) fuse, circuit breaker, switch, earthing, L,N,E(e) wiring in a mains plug
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(b) kWh (c) hazards (e) wiring in a mains plug
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| 20. Magnetism | (a) magnetisation(b) demagnetisation(c) magnetic fields(d) temporary & permanent magnets | (a) magnetisation (b) demagnetisation (d) temporary & permanent magnets
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| 21. Electromagnetism | (a) magnetic field patterns(b) circuit breaker(c) FLHR(d) DC motor | (a) magnetic field patterns (b) circuit breaker |
| 22. Electromagnetic Induction | (a) Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws(b) AC generator(c) Transformer(d) Power loss | (c) Transformer (d) Power loss |
Note:
The above is based on my analysis of the Physics Paper 2 from 2008 to 2012. In general, Paper 2 topics of the previous year is not repeated in the following year, and topics that have not been tested for several years are more likely to be tested this time round.
Please not that the above are just guidelines and not 100% accurate. The topics that I have de-emphasized for Paper 2 can still be tested in Paper 1.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
Note: If you wish to have intensive revision on the above important topics, kindly attend my special two-day workshop, O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE on 26 & 27 Nov.
Another workshop you may be interested in is O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY.