Physics
物理
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: November 2011
Second Edition: September 2016
ISBN 978-962-7326-96-0
About the Book
The second edition of this book series "Physics Exam-Builder for HKDSE" is written in accordance with the amended NSS physics curriculum guidelines for 2016 HKDSE and onwards.
Each chapter begins with a section covering condensed and comprehensive notes, illustrated with worked examples. They are useful to students as they serve as a quick revision guide for them to acquire the fundamental knowledge and concepts relevant to each major topic.
Various types of questions with different difficulty levels are included to reflect the diverse abilities tested in the public examination. Full solutions to most multiple choice questions and full marking schemes for conventional questions are provided to help students consolidate their concepts and master their skills in answering exam-type questions.
Contents
Temperature and Thermometers
Heat and Internal Energy
Change of State
Transfer Processes
Gases
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: January 2012
Second Edition: February 2017
ISBN 978-962-7326-97-7
About the Book
Book 2 covers the topics of "Force and Motion", which lays the foundation of physics and the concepts are also used in other sections of the syllabus. Moreover, this section carries a significant weight in the HKDSE examination. It takes time for students to grasp the concepts and master the necessary skills in solving problems. Some examination questions on this section cover integrated topics and require candidates’ ability to comprehend an unfamiliar situation and to apply suitable knowledge in solving problems. In this book, although topics are grouped clearly in different chapters, some questions in a later chapter require application of knowledge learned in previous chapters. This will help candidates to consolidate their knowledge and to build up their confidence in tackling problems demanding higher order skills.
Contents
Position and Movement
Force and Motion
Projectile Motion
Work, Energy and Power
Momentum
Uniform Circular Motion
Gravitation
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: May 2012
Second Edition: September 2019
ISBN 978-962-7326-99-1
About the Book
Book 3 covers the topics of "Wave Motion", which lays the foundation of physics and the concepts are also used in other sections of the syllabus. Moreover, this section carries a significant weight in the HKDSE examination. It takes time for students to grasp the concepts and master the necessary skills in solving problems. Some examination questions on this section cover integrated topics and require candidates’ ability to comprehend an unfamiliar situation and to apply suitable knowledge in solving problems. In this book, although topics are grouped clearly in different chapters, some questions in a later chapter require application of knowledge learned in previous chapters. This will help candidates to consolidate their knowledge and to build up their confidence in tackling problems demanding higher order skills.
Contents
Nature and Propagation of Waves
Wave Properties and Phenomena
Light I – Reflection • Refraction • Total Internal Reflection
Light II – Lenses
Wave nature of light
Sound
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: September 2012
Second Edition: January 2021
ISBN 978-988-8438-07-5
About the Book
As a subject, learning this topic at DSE level lays the foundation for further studies in the field of science, engineering, and other innovative technological development. It is customary to name this section of the syllabus as "electricity and magnetism". In fact, there is a close relationship between them. An electric current produces a magnetic field, and magnetic fields interact to produce magnetic forces in motors. A changing magnetic field produces an induced e.m.f. which is the basic physics principle underlying the production of electricity using a.c. generators in power stations. The magnetism of a permanent magnet is in fact due to atomic currents caused by orbiting and spinning electrons. Hence except for static charges, the name electromagnetism is used to describe various phenomena relating currents, changing currents, magnetic fields and changing magnetic fields.
Contents
Electrostatics
Circuits and Domestic Electricity
Electromagnetism I
Electromagnetism II
First Edition: January 2023
ISBN 978-988-8438-13-6
About the Book
Physics is broad, interesting and challenging. As a fundamental science subject it serves as good intellectual training and it broadens the view of students. It is also very useful for students who aim to engage their future careers in various fields such as medical science, engineering and innovative technology. We are living in a changing world and people have to cope with various problems which affect the mankind as a whole such as adverse effects of global warming and the foreseeable future energy shortage. Currently thousands of scientists in various countries are endeavouring to make feasible fusion energy in ‘artificial sun’ experimental fusion reactors. There have been some breakthroughs in their research and eventually their success will solve the energy problem of mankind. Besides exploring new and cleaner energy sources, we can see many new developments in the physics world which can benefit mankind such as applications of nanotechnology as discussed in this book.
Contents
Compulsory Part - Radioactivity & Nuclear Energy
Radiation & Radioactivity
Atomic Model & Nuclear Energy
Elective Part - Atomic World
Rutherford's Atomic Model
Photoelectric Effect
Bohr's Atomic Model of Hydrogen
Wave-particle Duality
Probing into Nano Scale
Elective Part - Energy & Use of Energy
Electricity at Home
Energy Efficiency in Building and Transportation
Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: September 2015
ISBN 978-962-7326-91-5
About the Book
This book is written in accordance with the latest fine-tuned curriculum guidelines and examination requirements. It covers the elective module "Astronomy and Space Science". It contains comprehensive notes of the relevant knowledge for the examination, so that it can be used as a coursebook as well. It contains a wealth of multiple choice questions and structured questions in examination format, with detailed solutions, to help students consolidate their concepts and master their skills.
Contents
Astronomy Through History
Orbital Motions Under Gravity
Stars and the Universe
Mock Exam Paper - Astronomy & Space Science
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: May 2013
ISBN 978-962-7326-73-1
About the Book
This book covers the elective module "Atomic World". It contains comprehensive notes of the relevant knowledge for the examination, so that it can be used as a coursebook as well. It contains a wealth of multiple choice questions and structured questions in examination format, with detailed solutions, to help students consolidate their concepts and master their skills. Thorough understanding of the questions will help students build up their confidence in taking the DSE Examination.
Contents
Rutherford's Atomic Model
Photoelectric Effect
Bohr's Atomic Model of Hydrogen
Wave-particle Duality
Probing into Nano Scale
Mock Exam Paper – Atomic World
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: February 2014
ISBN 978-962-7326-80-9
About the Book
This book covers the elective module "Energy & Use of Energy". It contains comprehensive notes of the relevant knowledge for the examination, so that it can be used as a coursebook as well. It contains a wealth of multiple choice questions and structured questions in examination format, with detailed solutions, to help students consolidate their concepts and master their skills.
Contents
Electricity at Home
Energy Efficiency in Building and Transportation
Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources
Mock Exam Paper - Energy & Use of Energy
Written by Y. M. Yeung
First Edition: October 2014
ISBN 978-962-7326-86-1
About the Book
This book covers the elective module "Medical Physics". It contains comprehensive notes of the relevant knowledge for the examination, so that it can be used as a coursebook as well. It contains a wealth of multiple choice questions and structured questions in examination format, with detailed solutions, to help students consolidate their concepts and master their skills.
Contents
Making Sense of the Eye and the Ear
Medical Imaging Using non-ionizing Radiation
Medical Imaging Using Ionizing Radiation
Mock Exam Paper - Medical Physics
Written by Simon Poon
First Edition: September 2014
ISBN 978-962-7326-82-3
About the Book
"Heat & Gases; Radioactivity & Nuclear Energy" is the sixth among the several volumes of Physics in 24 Hours series, which is specially written for students who sit for the HKDSE Physics Examination. Notes and examples in this book are in line with the latest fine-tuned syllabus of HKDSE Physics Examination (2016 onwards). Detailed and comprehensive explanations on difficult concepts are given in this book. The point-form notes are the ultimate quick revision tool for students. Multiple choice questions at the end of every topic provide an effective way in checking study progress. Bonus mock examination questions on the topics "Heat & Gases" and "Radioactivity & Nuclear Energy" are provided at the end of the book. These questions are tailor-made in resemblance to the style and format of their public examination counterparts.
Contents
PART I - Heat & Gases
Topic 1 - Temperature, Heat And Internal Energy
Temperature and thermometers
Heat and internal energy
Heat capacity and specific heat capacity
Topic 2 - Transfer Process
Basic concepts
Applications concerning conduction, convection and radiation
Topic 3 - Change Of State
Melting, freezing, boiling and condensing
Measurement of specific latent heat
Evaporation
Topic 4 - Gases
Gas pressure
Gas laws
General gas law
Macroscopic definition of ideal gas
Kinetic theory of gases
Qualitative explanation of the gas laws using kinetic theory
PART II - Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
Topic 1 - Radiation And Radioactivity
X-rays
Radioactivity
Topic 2 - Atomic Model
Atomic structure
Isotopes and radioactive transmutation
Topic 3 - Nuclear Energy
Mass-energy relationship
Nuclear fission and fusion
Written by Simon Poon
First Edition: February 2013
ISBN 978-962-7326-72-4
About the Book
"Force and Motion" is one of the several volumes of the series Physics in 24 hours. It is specially written for students preparing for the HKDSE Physics Examination. The notes and examples in this book follow closely to the HKDSE Physics syllabus by the year of 2013. Detailed explanations on difficult concepts are given in this book. Its point-form notes act as the quick revision tool for students. Two special features of this book are the multiple choice questions for checking study progress and mock examination questions designed for the topic "Force and Motion".
Contents
Topic 1 - Position and movement
Position, distance and displacement
Scalars and vectors
Speed and velocity
Acceleration
Linear motion
Acceleration due to gravity
Topic 2 - Force and motion
Newton's First Law of motion
Newton's Second Law of motion
Newton's Third Law of motion
Mass and weight
Addition and resolution of forces
Moment of a force
Topic 3 - Projectile motion
General Projectile
Independence of horizontal and vertical motions
Topic 4 - Work, energy and power
Work
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Law of conservation of energy in a closed system
Power
Topic 5 - Momentum
Linear momentum
Law of conservation of (linear) momentum
Collision experiment
Elastic and inelastic collisions
Topic 6 - Uniform circular motion
Angular velocity
Centripetal acceleration
Centripetal force
Experiment to demonstrate the formula for centripetal force
Topic 7 - Gravitation
Newton's law of gravitation
Gravitational field and gravitational field strength
Gravitational field strength of the Earth
Field lines and field pattern
Velocity of an object (e.g. satellite) in a circular orbit
Written by Simon Poon
First Edition: February 2014
ISBN 978-962-7326-79-3
About the Book
"Wave Motion" is the fifth among the several volumes of Physics in 24 hours series, which is specially written for students who sit for the HKDSE Physics Examination. Notes and examples in this book are in line with the latest fine-tuned syllabus of HKDSE Physics Examination (2016 onwards). Detailed and comprehensive explanations on difficult concepts are given in this book. The point-form notes are the ultimate quick revision tool for students. Multiple choice questions at the end of every topic provide an effective way in checking study progress. Bonus mock examination questions on the topic “Wave Motion” are provided at the end of the book. These questions are tailor-made in resemblance to the style and format of their public examination counterparts.
Contents
Topic 1 - Nature And Properties Of Waves
Nature of waves
Wave motion and propagation
Reflection and refraction of wave
Diffraction and interference and of wave
Stationary wave (mechanical type)
Topic 2 - Light
Light in electromagnetic spectrum
Reflection of light
Refraction of light
Total internal refraction
Formation of images by lenses
Wave nature of light
Topic 3 - Sound
Wave nature of sound
Audible frequency range
Musical notes
Noise
Written by Simon Poon
First Edition: September 2013
ISBN 978-962-7326-74-8
About the Book
"Electricity and Magnetism" is the fourth among the several volumes of Physics in 24 Hours series, which is specially written for students who sit for the HKDSE Physics Examination. Notes and examples in this book are in line with the latest fine-tuned syllabus of HKDSE Physics Examination (2016 onwards). Detailed and comprehensive explanations on difficult concepts are given in this book. The point-form notes are the ultimate quick revision tool for students. Multiple choice questions at the end of every topic provide an effective way in checking study progress. Bonus mock examination questions on the topic "Electricity and Magnetism" are provided at the end of the book. These questions are tailor-made in resemblance to the style and format of their public exam counterparts.
Contents
Topic 1 - Electrostatics
Electric charges
Electric field
Electric potential energy and potential difference
Phenomena and applications related to electrostatics
Topic 2 - Circuits And Domestic Electricity
Electric current, electrical energy and electromotive force
Resistance
Simple circuits
Electrical power
Domestic electricity
Topic 3 - Electromagnetism
Magnetic force and magnetic field
Magnetic effect of electric current
Current-carrying conductor in magnetic field
Hall probe
Topic 4 - Electromagnetic Induction
Induced e.m.f. resulting from a moving conductor in a magnetic field
Magnetic flux
Induced e.m.f. resulting from a stationary conductor in a changing magnetic field
Lenz’s law
Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
Simple a.c. and d.c. generator
Eddy currents
Alternating current
Transformers
High voltage transmission of electrical energy
Written by Simon Poon
First Edition: March 2012
ISBN 978-962-7326-65-6
About the Book
"Atomic World" (Elective part) is one of the several volumes of the Physics in 24 hours series. It is specially written for students preparing for the HKDSE Physics Examination. The notes, examples and exercises in this book follow closely to the HKDSE Physics syllabus by the year of 2012. Detailed explanations on difficult concepts are given in this book. Its point-form notes can be a quick revision tool for students. "Quick-check" provides concept-clearing multiple choice questions as a benchmark of study progress at the end of every topic. In the Appendix section, revision reminders and the self-assessment questions were provided to enhance students' revision efficiency.
Contents
Topic 1 - Rutherford's Atomic Model
Rutherford's construction of an atomic model
Limitation of Rutherford's atomic model
Importance of scattering experiments and the impact on searching for new particles
Topic 2 - Photoelectric Effect
Evidence of light quanta
Einstein's explanation of photoelectric effect and photoelectric equation
Topic 3 - Bohr's atomic model of hydrogen
Line spectra
Bohr's model of hydrogen atom
Interpretation of line spectrum of hydrogen
Limitations of Bohr's theory of hydrogen
Topic 4 - Particles or Waves
Wave-particle duality of light
De Broglie formula
Topic 5 - Probing into nano scale
Physical properties of materials in nano scale
Seeing at nano scale
Recent development in nanotechnology
Written by Simon Poon
First Edition: September 2012
ISBN 978-962-7326-68-7
About the Book
"Energy & Use of Energy" (Elective part) is one of the several volumes of the series Physics in 24 hours. It is specially written for students preparing for the HKDSE Physics Examination. The notes, examples and exercises in this book follow closely to the HKDSE Physics syllabus by the year of 2012. Detailed explanations on difficult concepts are given in this book. Its point-form notes act as the quick revision tool for students. "Quick-check" provides concept-clearing multiple choice questions as a benchmark of study progress at the end of every topic. In the Appendix section, revision reminders and the self-assessment questions were provided to enhance students' revision efficiency.
Contents
Topic 1 - Electricity at home
Energy consuming appliances at home
Lighting
Cooking without fire
Moving heat around
Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme
Topic 2 - Energy efficiency in building and transportation
Building materials used to improve the energy efficiency
Electric vehicles
Topic 3 - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Characteristics of renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Solar energy
Wind power
Hydroelectric power
Nuclear power
Environmental impact of energy consumption
Example and Exercise with Concise Notes in Physics for the HKDSE
Example and Exercise with Concise Notes in Physics for the HKDSE - Book 1 - Heat & Gases
Written by K. Y. Leung
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: December 2018
ISBN 978-988-16764-5-0
About the Book
The book is written to assist students to achieve a good grade in Physics and to cultivate their interest and zeal for further studying in the subject. To these ends, each chapter starts off a concise, yet comprehensive coverage of the key concepts, knowledge, formulae, laws and principles that students need to master for getting a good grade in the DSE Examination. An adequate number of check-up questions will follow to allow students to do self-reflection if they have understood the subject matter in the chapter. The practice questions following are planned to guide them to be acquainted with the necessary thinking skills and computation skills needed for the chapter. A number of parts in some questions require verbal answers. These allow them to practise their presentation skills and other higher order skills. Detailed solutions to these questions are provided at the end of the book.
Contents
1 Temperature, Internal Energy and Heat
Temperature, Internal Energy and Heat
Temperature and Thermometer
Heat Capacity, Specific heat Capacity and their measurements and method of mixture
2 Transfer Processes
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
3 Change of States
Melting, freezing, boiling and condensing
Latent heat
Measurement and calculation of Specific latent heats
Evaporation
4 General Gas Law and Kinetic Theory of Gases
The General Gas Equation
Kinetic Theory
Appendix
Science Extracts Related to Curriculum Contents and Approach for Enrichment
Example and Exercise with Concise Notes in Physics for the HKDSE - Book 2 - Force and Motion
Written by K. Y. Leung
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: October 2020
ISBN 978-988-16764-9-8
About the Book
The aim of this set of books is to assist students to achieve a good grade in Physics and to cultivate their interest and zeal for further studying in the subject. Each chapter starts with a concise but comprehensive coverage of the key concepts, knowledge, formulae, laws, and principles that students need to master for obtaining a good grade in the DSE Examination. An adequate number of check-up questions that follow enables students to self-evaluate their understanding of the subject matter. The practice questions following are planned to help students to master over various skills such as presentation skill, computation skill, written communication skill, and other higher order thinking skills. Detailed solutions to each question are provided at the end of the book for reference.
Contents
1 Describing Motion
Distance and Displacement, Scalars and Vectors
Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
Measuring Speed and Acceleration
Equations of Uniformly accelerated motion
Vertical motion under Gravity
Motion graphs
Motion along an inclined plane
2 Force and Motion
Effects of Force on an object and Newton’s First Law of Motion
Addition and Resolution of forces
Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Friction and Air resistance on motion
Mass and Weight
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Safety devices installed in cars
3 Moment of a Force
Centre of gravity of an object
Moment of a force, Couple and Torque of a couple
Conditions for equilibrium of forces acting on a rigid body and the Principle of moments
4 Projectile Motion
Horizontal projectile
Projectiles launched at an angle of projection
Independence of horizontal and vertical motion
5 Work, Energy and Power
Work
More about work
Energy and Energy conservation
Power
6 Momentum
Momentum and Change in momentum
Principle of Conservation of linear momentum in one dimension
7 Uniform Circular Motion
Examples of Circular motion
Angular displacement θ and Angular velocity ω
Period of Motion, T
Uniform circular motion and Centripetal acceleration / force
Conical pendulum, Rounding bend and Circular motion in recreation parks etc. as examples of applications of Uniform circular motion
8 Gravitation
Newton’s Law of Universal gravitation
Gravitational field and Gravitational field strength
Velocity of an object in a circular orbit
Example and Exercise with Concise Notes in Physics for the HKDSE - Book 3 - Wave Motion
Written by K. Y. Leung
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: January 2022
ISBN 978-988-16765-1-1
About the Book
The aim of this set of books is to assist students to achieve a good grade in Physics and to cultivate their interest and zeal for further studying in the subject. Each chapter starts with a concise but comprehensive coverage of the key concepts, knowledge, formulae, laws, and principles that students need to master for obtaining a good grade in the DSE Examination. An adequate number of check-up questions that follow enables students to self-evaluate their understanding of the subject matter. The practice questions following are planned to help students to master over various skills such as presentation skill, computation skill, written communication skill, and other higher order thinking skills. Detailed solutions to each question are provided at the end of the book for reference.
Contents
1 Nature of Waves
What is a wave?
Types of waves
Describing waves
Graphical representation of waves
2 Properties of Waves
The ripple tank for studying of wave properties
Reflection and refraction
Superposition of waves
Diffraction
Interference of waves
Stationary waves
3 Light in Ray Model
Reflection and image formation in a plane mirror
Refraction at a plane surface and laws of refraction
Total internal reflection
Refraction in lenses
4 Wave Nature of Light
Nature of light wave
Interference of light waves
Diffraction of light through a single slit and diffraction grating
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
5 Stationary Waves
Formation of stationary (standing) waves
Characteristics of stationary waves
6 Sound Wave
Wave nature of sound
The sound spectrum and applications of ultrasound
(Musical) notes, noise and noise pollution
Example and Exercise with Concise Notes in Physics for the HKDSE - Book 4 - Electricity & Magnetism; Radioactivity & Nuclear Energy
Written by K. Y. Leung
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: January 2023
ISBN 978-988-16765-2-8
About the Book
The aim of this set of books is to assist students to achieve a good grade in Physics and to cultivate their interest and zeal for further studying in the subject. Each chapter starts with a concise but comprehensive coverage of the key concepts, knowledge, formulae, laws, and principles that students need to master for obtaining a good grade in the DSE Examination. An adequate number of check-up questions that follow enables students to self-evaluate their understanding of the subject matter. The practice questions following are planned to help students to master over various skills such as presentation skill, computation skill, written communication skill, and other higher order thinking skills. Detailed solutions to each question are provided at the end of the book for reference.
Contents
1 Electrostatics
Electric charge
Charging and discharging
Electric field
Electric potential, V
2 Circuits and Domestic Electricity
Electric charge and electric current
Electromotive force (e.m.f.) and potential difference (electrical voltage)
Ohm’s law, resistance R and resistivity ρ
I ‒ V characteristics
Series and Parallel circuits
Electrical Power
Domestic electricity
3 Magnetic Effect of Current
Magnetic force and magnetic field
Magnetic effect of Electric current
Force due to magnetic field
Measuring magnetic flux density B
Turning effect on a current-carrying rectangular coil in a magnetic field
Force on moving charges in a magnetic field
4 Electromagnetic Induction
Induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) in a coil
Induced e.m.f. from a moving conductor in a magnetic field (Incomplete circuit)
Occurrence and practical use of eddy currents
A.C. and D.C. generator
Transformer and high voltage transmission of electrical energy
5 Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
X-ray
α, ꞵ and γ radiations
Detection of the radiations
Radioactive decay
Radiation safety
Radioactive isotopes and Uses of Radioactive isotopes
Nuclear Energy
Progressive Physics Practice
Written by Simon Poon
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: March 2016
ISBN 978-988-16764-3-6
About the Book
"Progressive Physics Practice" is written in line with the updated Physics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (2016 onwards) for HKDSE. Features of the book including:-
Exam-oriented practice questions in various compulsory topics arranged in progression of difficulty levels,
Examination practice questions on all 4 elective parts that offer full coverage for different students, and
Carefully-designed mock exam papers that help students in preparing for the HKDSE Exam.
Contents
Foundation Practices
Progressive Exercise 1
Progressive Exercise 2
Intermediate Practices
Progressive Exercise 3
Progressive Exercise 4
Progressive Exercise 5
Consolidation Practices
Progressive Exercise 6
Progressive Exercise 7
Progressive Exercise 8
Progressive Exercise 9
Miscellaneous Questions
Progressive Exercise 10
Elective Part
Progressive Exercise 11
Progressive Exercise 12
Progressive Exercise 13
Progressive Exercise 14
Mock Examination
Paper 1
Paper 2
List of data, formulae and relationships
Conceptual Physics Practice
Written by Simon Poon
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: November 2016
ISBN 978-988-16764-4-3
About the Book
"Conceptual Physics Practice" is written in line with the updated Physics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (2016 onwards). Important features of the book including:-
Extensive coverage of the compulsory part of the HKDSE Physics Examination,
Extensive review of the basic concepts and basic formulae, and
Concept-building multiple-choice questions carefully written for an essential practice in the learning progress.
Contents
Heat and Gases
Wave Motion
Force and Motion
Electricity and Magnetism
Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
List of data, formulae and relationships
An Easy Approach to the HKDSE Physics
An Easy Approach to the HKDSE Physics - Heat and Gases
Written by K. Y. Leung & Y. M. Lee
Published by Martindale Press Ltd.
HKDSE Edition: December 2010
ISBN 978-962-296-069-5
About the Book
This series completely covers the new HKDSE Physics/Combined Science Syllabus. The books are written with a clear view of the various learning targets of the Physics curriculum as advocated in the Physics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (S.4-6). Special emphasis has been laid on providing a concise account of knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles to students. Each chapter is accompanied by ample illustrative examples followed by examination practice questions. Working through them carefully, students are able to master the scientific thinking process and skill, the problem-solving skill, the decision making skill, the information handling skill and the communication skill as well as the practical work required for examination.
Contents
Chapter 1 Temperature, Heat and Internal Energy
Temperature, Heat and Internal Energy
Measurement of Temperature
Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity
Chapter 2 Transfer Processes
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Distinction between Conduction, Convection and Radiation
Chapter 3 Change of State
Latent Heat
Specific Latent Heat
Evaporation
Chapter 4 General Gas Law and Kinetic theory of Gases
General Gas Law
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Examination Practice Questions
Suggested Solutions
Appendices
Values and Attitudes
Science, Technology, Society and the Environment (STSE) Connections
An Easy Approach to the HKDSE Physics - Wave Motion
Written by K. Y. Leung & Y. M. Lee
Published by Martindale Press Ltd.
HKDSE Edition: April 2011
ISBN 978-962-296-071-8
About the Book
The books is written with a clear view of the various learning targets of the Physics curriculum as advocated in the Physics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (S.4-6). Special emphasis has been laid on providing a concise account of knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles to students. Each chapter is accompanied by ample illustrative examples followed by examination practice questions. Working through them carefully, students are able to master the scientific thinking process and skill, the problem-solving skill, the decision making skill, the information handling skill and the communication skill as well as the practical work required for examination.
Contents
Chapter 1 The Nature of Waves
Introduction
Types of Waves
The Graphical Representation of Waves
Terminology
Chapter 2 Properties of Waves
Water Waves
Rays and Wavefronts
The Properties of Waves
Chapter 3 The Wave Nature of Light
A Brief Introduction of Electromagnetic Waves
The Wavefront Model of Light
Chapter 4 Light and Optics
The Ray Model
Reflection
Refraction
Total Internal Reflection
Thin Lenses
Chapter 5 Sound Waves
The Wave Nature of Sound
The Frequency of Sound Waves
The Perception of Sound
Noise
Examination Practice Questions
Suggested Solutions
Appendices
Values and Attitudes
Science, Technology, Society and the Environment (STSE) Connections
An Easy Approach to the HKDSE Physics - Electricity and Magnetism; Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
Written by K. Y. Leung & Y. M. Lee
Published by Martindale Press Ltd.
HKDSE Edition: March 2012
ISBN 978-962-296-078-7
About the Book
The books is written with a clear view of the various learning targets of the Physics curriculum as advocated in the Physics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (S.4-6). Special emphasis has been laid on providing a concise account of knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles to students. Each chapter is accompanied by ample illustrative examples followed by examination practice questions. Working through them carefully, students are able to master the scientific thinking process and skill, the problem-solving skill, the decision making skill, the information handling skill and the communication skill as well as the practical work required for examination.
Contents
Chapter 1 Electrostatics
The Properties of Electric Charges
Electric Force
Electric Field
Electric Potential Energy, Electric Potential and Equipotential Lines/Surfaces
Chapter 2 Electric Circuits
Electric Current
Electrical Energy and Voltage
Measuring Current and Voltage
Resistance and Ohm's Law
Simple Circuits
Electric Energy and Power
Chapter 3 Domestic Electricity
Power Rating of Electrical Appliances
The Kilowatt-Hour (kW h)
Household Wiring
Chapter 4 Electromagnetism
Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields
The Magnetic Effect of an Electric Current
Current in a Magnetic Field
Chapter 5 Electromagnetic Induction
Induced Electromotive Force (e.m.f.)
Generators
Transformers
Measuring Alternating Voltages
Root-mean-squared Values of Alternating Voltage and Current
High Voltage Transmission of Electrical Energy
Chapter 6 Radioactivity
X-Rays
Nuclear Radiation
The Detection of Radiation
Atomic Models
Radioactive Decay
Radiation Safety
Chapter 7 Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Reactions and Energy
Examination Practice Questions
Suggested Solutions
Appendices
Values and Attitudes
Science, Technology, Society and the Environment (STSE) Connections
An Easy Approach to the HKDSE Physics - Atomic World
Written by K. Y. Leung
Published by Martindale Press Ltd.
First Edition: September 2012
ISBN 978-962-296-077-0
About the Book
This book is written for candidates who have selected the elective module, Atomic World, in the HKDSE Physics as one of their elective topics. The content materials cover entirely every topic which students are required to learn in accordance with the Physics Curriculum and Assessment Guide.
The content materials are presented in a way to help students to grasp hold of the concepts and the rational thinking behind the development and continual refinement of physics laws and models in the like of experimental evidences. The examples and problems are designed to help students to reinforce what the Curriculum hopes them to acquire. As the Curriculum aims to develop awareness in students the impact of rapid development in material science through the study of Nanotechnology, in this book, this topic includes sufficient study materials and examples on applications of nanotechnology and the potential hazard and issues of risk and safety to our life and society in using nanotechnology.
Contents
Chapter 1 Photoelectric Effect
Theories of Light
Photoelectric Effect - As Evidence for the Existence of Light Quanta
Einstein's Interpretation of Photoelectric Effect and Photoelectric Equation
Stopping Voltage
Application of the Photoelectric Equation
Particles of Waves
Chapter 2 Rutherford’s Atomic Model
Background
Rutherford’s Alpha-Scattering Experiment
Further Evidences for Existence of Nucleus in an Atom
Rutherford’s Model of the Atom
Limitations of the Rutherford’s Atomic Model
More Quantitative Approach to the Size of the Nucleus
Importance of the Alpha-Scattering Experiment and Its Impact on Searching for New Particles
Chapter 3 Bohr's Atomic Model of Hydrogen
Line Spectra
Bohr's Model of Hydrogen Atom
Chapter 4 Probing into Nano Scale
Physical Properties of Materials in Nano Scale
Some Recent Developments of Nanotechnology
Seeing at Nano Scale
End of Module Test
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An Easy Approach to the HKDSE Physics - Energy & Use of Energy
Published by Martindale Press Ltd.
Written by K. Y. Leung
First Edition: February 2013
ISBN 978-962-296-084-8
About the Book
The intention of the elective topic 'Energy and Use of Energy' is to increase students' understanding of the application of physics, the uses of different energy sources and the implications of energy efficiency to the environment. The materials in this book are carefully chosen, aiming to help students to achieve this. The content materials are presented in a way to help students to grasp hold of the concepts and the rational thinking behind the development and continual refinement of physics laws and models in the light of experimental evidences. The examples and problems are designed to help students to reinforce what the Curriculum hopes them to acquire.
Contents
Chapter 1 Electricity at Home
Energy Consuming Appliances at Home
Lighting
Cooking Without Fire
Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme
Chapter 2 Energy Efficiency in Building and Transportation
Building materials used to improve energy efficiency
Energy efficiency in transportation
Chapter 3 Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources
Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources
Binding Energy and Nuclear Reactor
Environmental Impact of Energy Consumption
The Local Energy Consumption Rate Pattern