Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 10 physics Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is authored & Prepared by:

• Fikadu Eshetu (PhD)
• Mideksa Kasahun

Publisher

Published by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Country of Origin

Ethiopia, The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context.

Pages

The textbook contains 258 pages, organized into several units that cover a range of topics.

Total Units

The textbook includes 6 units, each focusing on different aspects of topic.

Curriculum

The textbook follows the Ethiopian New Curriculum

File Size

The digital file size of the textbook is 10 MB, available in PDF format

The New Curriculum grade 10 Physics Student Textbook contains 6 units, they are:

• Unit 1: Vector Quantities
• Unit 2: Uniformly Accelerated Motion
• Unit 3: Elasticity and Static Equilibrium of Rigid Body
• Unit 4: Static and Current Electricity
• Unit 5: Magnetism
• Unit 6: Electromagnetic Waves and Geometrical Optics

Chapter 1 - Vector Quantities:

• Introduces the concepts of scalar and vector quantities, and how to represent and manipulate vectors graphically and algebraically.
• Covers vector addition and subtraction using methods like the triangle, parallelogram, and polygon methods.
• Discusses vector resolution and the identification of vector components.

Chapter 2 - Uniformly Accelerated Motion:

• Explores the concepts of position, displacement, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration.
• Discusses the equations of motion for uniformly accelerated motion and their graphical representation.
• Covers the concept of relative velocity in one dimension.

Chapter 3 - Elasticity and Static Equilibrium of Rigid Body:

• Introduces the concepts of elasticity, plasticity, density, and specific gravity.
• Covers the concepts of stress, strain, and Young's modulus.
• Discusses the conditions for static equilibrium of rigid bodies.

Chapter 4 - Static and Current Electricity:

• Covers the nature of electric charges, methods of charging, and the concept of the electroscope.
• Discusses Coulomb's law of electrostatics and the electric field.
• Introduces electric circuits, current, voltage, Ohm's law, and the combination of resistors.
• Covers the proper connection of voltmeters and ammeters in circuits.
• Addresses electrical safety in general and the local context.
• Includes information on various electric projects.

Chapter 5 - Magnetism:

• Introduces the concept of magnets and magnetic fields.
• Discusses the Earth's magnetic field and the compass.
• Covers the magnetic field of a current-carrying conductor and the magnetic force on a moving charge or current-carrying wire.
• Explores the magnetic force between parallel current-carrying wires and various applications of magnetism.

Chapter 6 - Electromagnetic Waves and Geometrical Optics:

• Discusses electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the wave nature of light.
• Covers the laws of reflection and refraction, as well as the behavior of mirrors and lenses.
• Examines the human eye and various optical instruments.
• Explores the concepts of primary colors, color addition, and color subtraction using filters.

Students will gain understanding in:

• Scalar and Vector Quantities: Understanding the differences between scalar and vector quantities, and how to represent them.
• Vector Addition and Subtraction: Developing the ability to add and subtract vectors using graphical methods.
• Resolving Vectors: Learning how to resolve a vector into its components.
• Uniformly Accelerated Motion: Comprehending the concepts of uniformly accelerated motion, including the equations of motion and their graphical representation.
• Elasticity and Static Equilibrium: Gaining knowledge of elasticity, stress, strain, and the conditions for static equilibrium.
• Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetic Waves: Understanding the fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves.
• Electrostatics and Electric Circuits: Understanding the fundamental principles of electrostatics, electric circuits, and electrical safety.
• Magnetism: Gaining knowledge of the properties of magnets, magnetic fields, and the applications of magnetism.
• Electromagnetic Waves and Optics: Comprehending the nature of electromagnetic waves, the behavior of light, and the functioning of optical systems.
• Application of Physics Concepts: Developing the ability to apply the concepts of vector addition, uniformly accelerated motion, elasticity, and electromagnetism to solve practical problems.