Introduction to Physics
Topics: Definition and meaning of physics, careers related to physics, basic mathematics in physics to solve real-world problems, basic and derived quantities and units, dimensions, errors in the use of measuring instruments, errors in measurements, scientific notations and their unit multipliers, scalar and vector quantities, states of matter. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Motion and Pressure
Topics: Motion and equations of motion (Types of motion, Equations of motion, Motion under Gravity, Graphical Representation of Motion of Objects, Newton’s Laws of Motion), Pressure (Definition and equation, Hydrostatic Pressure, Pascal’s Principle, Pressure in fluids, Brake Systems and Hydraulic Press). Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Heat
Topics: Thermometric Substances (Characteristics of Thermometric Substances), Thermometers (The Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer, The Clinical Thermometer, The Gas Thermometer, The Thermoelectric Thermometer, The Resistance Thermometers, The Thermistor), Temperature Scales, Temperature Scales and Conversions, Uses of temperature scales. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Waves I
Topics: Reflection in a plane mirror, Laws of Reflection, Formation of Images in a Plane Mirror, Terminologies Associated with Spherical Mirrors, Relationship between Focal Length and Radius of Curvature, Comparison of Convex and Concave Mirrors, Characteristics of Image Formation in Spherical Mirrors using Ray Diagram, Characteristics of Image Formation in Spherical Mirrors using Mirror Formular and Magnification Formula, Uses of Spherical mirrors, Sign Convention for Spherical Mirrors, Laws of Refraction). Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Waves II
Topics: Refractive Index, Types of Refractive Index, Applications of Refraction, Total Internal Reflection, Conditions for occurrence of Total Internal Reflection, Optical Instruments that utilise Total Internal Reflection, Natural Examples of Total Internal Reflection, Deriving the Apparent Depth Formula, Explanation of the Brilliance of a Diamond, Summary of the Similarities and Differences Between TIR, Refraction and Reflection. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Electric Field, Magnetic Field and Electronics
Topics: Mobile Charge Carriers and Gold Leaf Electroscope (Electrons, Detecting Charge, Electrical Properties of Materials), Behaviour of Two Bodies of Different Charges, Charge (Definition of Electric Charge, Distribution of Charges on Surfaces, Surface Charge Density, Sharp Edges and Round Surfaces, Positive and Negative Charges), Positive and Negative Charges in Nature, Conservation of Charge, Principle of Conservation of Charge, Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials, Magnetic Fields, Magnetisation and Demagnetisation. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
