SSS 3

Lesson 1 · Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law

• •Explain Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws of electromagnetic induction.
• •Describe the factors affecting the magnitude of induced electromotive force.

Lesson 2 · The Electric Generator

• •Identify the parts and functions of an AC generator.
• •Compare the principles of AC and DC generators.

Lesson 3 · Transformers and Power Transmission

• •Explain the working principles of step-up and step-down transformers.
• •Solve calculations involving transformer equation and efficiency.

Lesson 4 · Eddy Currents and Energy Loss

• •Describe the generation of eddy currents and their applications.
• •Explain the reduction of energy losses in inductive machines.

Lesson 5 · Induction Coil and Mutual Induction

• •Demonstrate the principle of mutual induction using two coils.
• •Apply electromagnetic induction principles to the induction coil.

Lesson 1 · Peak and RMS Values of AC

• •Explain peak and root-mean-square values of alternating current.
• •Calculate peak voltage and current from RMS values.

Lesson 2 · AC in Purely Resistive Circuits

• •Describe the phase relationship between current and voltage in resistors.
• •Calculate power dissipated in a purely resistive AC circuit.

Lesson 3 · Reactance in Inductors and Capacitors

• •Explain reactance in purely inductive and capacitive AC circuits.
• •Calculate inductive and capacitive reactance in simple circuits.

Lesson 4 · Impedance in R-L-C Series Circuits

• •Calculate the total impedance of an R-L-C series circuit.
• •Draw phasor diagrams for R-L-C series circuits.

Lesson 5 · Resonance in R-L-C Circuits

• •Explain the condition for resonance in an R-L-C circuit.
• •Identify the practical applications of resonance in radio tuning.

Lesson 1 · Principles of Capacitance

• •Describe the structure and basic functions of a capacitor.
• •Define capacitance and its unit, the Farad.

Lesson 2 · Parallel Plate Capacitors

• •Explain the factors affecting the capacitance of parallel plates.
• •Calculate capacitance using area, distance, and permittivity.

Lesson 3 · Capacitors in Series and Parallel

• •Calculate the equivalent capacitance for capacitors connected in series.
• •Calculate the equivalent capacitance for capacitors connected in parallel.

Lesson 4 · Energy Stored in a Capacitor

• •Apply the formula for energy stored in a charged capacitor.
• •Solve problems involving energy density in electric fields.

Lesson 5 · Types of Capacitors and Dielectrics

• •Describe the functions of different types of capacitors.
• •Identify the roles of dielectrics in capacitor performance.

Lesson 1 · Magnetic Fields Around Current-Carrying Conductors

• •Describe the magnetic field patterns around straight wires.
• •Apply the right-hand grip rule to determine field direction.

Lesson 2 · Force on a Moving Charge in a Magnetic Field

• •Calculate the magnetic force on a charge moving in a field.
• •Explain the motion of charged particles in uniform magnetic fields.

Lesson 3 · Force Between Parallel Current-Carrying Wires

• •Calculate the force between two parallel current-carrying conductors.
• •Define the Ampere based on the force between conductors.

Lesson 4 · Moving Coil Galvanometer and Conversions

• •Describe the operation of a moving coil galvanometer.
• •Explain the conversion of a galvanometer to an ammeter.

Lesson 5 · Torque on a Coil in a Magnetic Field

• •Calculate the torque on a rectangular current-carrying coil.
• •Describe the application of torque in electric motors.

Lesson 1 · The Nuclear Atom and Atomic Structure

• •Describe the Rutherford and Bohr models of the atom.
• •Explain the components and structure of the atomic nucleus.

Lesson 2 · Natural and Artificial Radioactivity

• •Differentiate between natural and artificial radioactivity.
• •Identify the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiations.

Lesson 3 · Half-life and Radioactive Decay Calculations

• •Explain the concept of half-life in radioactive decay.
• •Solve numerical problems involving half-life and decay constants.

Lesson 4 · Radiation Detectors and Safety Measures

• •Describe the detection of radiation using a Geiger-Muller tube.
• •Explain the health hazards and safety precautions for radiation.

Lesson 5 · Practical Applications of Radioactivity

• •Discuss the application of radioisotopes in Nigerian medicine.
• •Explain the use of carbon dating in archaeology.

Lesson 1 · Nuclear Fission and Fusion

• •Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion processes.
• •Compare the energy released in fission versus fusion reactions.

Lesson 2 · Binding Energy and Mass Defect

• •Apply the mass-energy equivalence equation to nuclear reactions.
• •Calculate mass defect and nuclear binding energy.

Lesson 3 · Nuclear Reactors and Governance

• •Describe the basic components of a nuclear reactor.
• •Explain the role of moderators and control rods.

Lesson 4 · Chain Reactions and Critical Mass

• •Explain the mechanisms of a nuclear chain reaction.
• •Identify the conditions required for a sustained chain reaction.

Lesson 5 · Nuclear Energy and the Environment

• •Discuss the environmental impacts of nuclear waste disposal.
• •Evaluate the benefits of nuclear energy for Nigeria’s grid.

Lesson 1 · Basics of Photoelectric Effect

• •Explain the concept of the photoelectric effect.
• •Define threshold frequency and work function of a metal.

Lesson 2 · Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation

• •Apply Einstein’s photoelectric equation to solve energy problems.
• •Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons.

Lesson 3 · Photocells and Their Applications

• •Describe the structure and operation of a photocell.
• •Identify the uses of photocells in automatic streetlights.

Lesson 4 · Wave-Particle Duality of Matter

• •Explain the duality of matter and de Broglie wavelength.
• •Calculate the wavelength of particles moving at high speeds.

Lesson 5 · Stopping Potential and Intensity Effects

• •Describe the stopping potential in a photoelectric experiment.
• •Evaluate the relationship between light intensity and photo-current.

Lesson 1 · Energy Bands and Semiconductor Types

• •Differentiate between conductors, insulators, and semiconductors.
• •Describe the effect of temperature on semiconductor conductivity.

Lesson 2 · Doping: N-type and P-type Semiconductors

• •Explain the process of doping in semiconductors.
• •Compare the properties of n-type and p-type semiconductors.

Lesson 3 · The P-N Junction Diode

• •Describe the formation of the p-n junction depletion layer.
• •Explain the behavior of a p-n junction under bias.

Lesson 4 · Diode Rectification of AC Current

• •Demonstrate the use of diodes in half-wave rectification.
• •Explain the process of full-wave rectification using bridges.

Lesson 5 · Transistors and Simple Applications

• •Identify the structure of bipolar junction transistors.
• •Explain the use of a transistor as a switch.

Lesson 1 · Introduction to Logic Gates

• •Describe the basic functions of logic gate systems.
• •Identify the standard symbols for common logic gates.

Lesson 2 · AND and OR Logic Gates

• •Construct the truth table for the AND gate.
• •Construct the truth table for the OR gate.

Lesson 3 · NOT, NAND, and NOR Gates

• •Explain the inversion property of the NOT gate.
• •Identify the NAND and NOR gates as universal gates.

Lesson 4 · Combined Logic Circuits and Truth Tables

• •Construct truth tables for combinations of logic gates.
• •Determine the output of a simple logic circuit.

Lesson 5 · Applications of Digital Electronics

• •Discuss the use of logic gates in security alarms.
• •Compare digital signals with analog signals in electronics.

Lesson 1 · Early Atomic Models: Thomson and Rutherford

• •Explain the findings of the Thomson plum pudding model.
• •Describe the results of the Rutherford gold foil experiment.

Lesson 2 · The Bohr Model of the Atom

• •Describe the postulates of the Bohr atomic model.
• •Explain the limitations of the Bohr model of atoms.

Lesson 3 · Energy Levels and Photon Emission

• •Describe the quantized energy levels within an atom.
• •Calculate the energy of photons emitted during electron transitions.

Lesson 4 · The Quantum Mechanical Model Overview

• •Explain the basic principles of the wave-mechanical model.
• •Describe the concept of orbitals and electron probability.

Lesson 5 · Evolution of Atomic Theories

• •Compare the different atomic models throughout history.
• •Evaluate how atomic models influenced modern technology development.

Lesson 1 · WAEC Revision: Mechanics and Waves

• •Solve objective questions on mechanics from past WAEC papers.
• •Apply physics principles to solve light and wave problems.

Lesson 2 · WAEC Revision: Electricity and Magnetism

• •Practice multi-step calculations in electricity and magnetism.
• •Evaluate common errors in past student work for electricity.

Lesson 3 · NECO Revision: Heat and Modern Physics

• •Identify key terminology required for modern physics questions.
• •Solve past NECO questions on radioactivity and atoms.

Lesson 4 · Practical Skills and Data Analysis Revision

• •Describe the correct format for writing physics practical reports.
• •Analyze sample data to determine gradients and intercepts.

Lesson 5 · Mock Examination and Result Analysis

• •Apply time-management strategies to complete past theory papers.
• •Evaluate marking schemes to understand mark allocation.

Lesson 1 · Comprehensive Formula and Concept Review

• •Summarize fundamental constants and formulae used in physics.
• •Apply conceptual understanding to explain everyday physical phenomena.

Lesson 2 · Advanced Problem Solving Strategies

• •Calculate solutions for complex problems in thermal physics.
• •Solve calculation-intensive questions across the senior secondary curriculum.

Lesson 3 · Practical Physics and Laboratory Procedures Recap

• •Review the procedures for electricity and optics experiments.
• •Identify sources of error and precautions in laboratory work.

Lesson 4 · JAMB and WAEC Comparative Review

• •Compare different question structures in JAMB and WAEC.
• •Evaluate readiness through a comprehensive subject-wide quiz.

Lesson 5 · Final Exam Techniques and Readiness

• •Demonstrate mastery of core physics topics through peer-teaching.
• •Refine exam techniques for answering descriptive physics questions.