S1 Physics Holiday Assignment, Term 1 2020

This is a Senior 1 Physics holiday assignment set for Term 1 of 2020. It has ten multi-part questions on introductory topics. Learners define physics, describe its branches and explain why the subject matters. They also cover laboratory safety rules and the measurement of length, area, volume and mass, including the instruments used and methods for irregular objects. Other questions deal with types of force found at home, the difference between mass and weight, density calculations, and the properties and particle arrangement of solids, liquids and gases. The last question practises scientific notation and converting square and cubic centimetres to SI units. Several tasks ask learners to make observations at home or draw diagrams.