G12-Physics

Page 1: Title Page

  • Ministry of Education

  • Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

  • Physics Student Textbook - Grade 12

  • ISBN: 978-99990-0-035-2

Page 2: Care for the Textbook

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Page 3: Contributors and Editors

  • Contributors:

    • Abebe Getachew (Ph.D), Writer

    • Tizazu Abza (Ph.D), Writer

    • Hagos Tsegaye (Ph.D), Content Editor

    • Abreham Zelalem (Ph.D), Curriculum Editor

    • Daniel Taye (Ph.D), Language Editor

    • Getasew Admasu (Ph.D), Illustrator

    • Kasim Kedir (MSc) and Derese T. Nega, Book Designers

  • Evaluators:

    • Girmaye Defar (MSc)

    • Dessie Melese (MSc)

    • Zafu Abraha (MSc)

Page 4: Publication Information

  • First published August 2023 by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Education.

  • Supported by multiple international organizations (World Bank, UNICEF, etc.).

  • Copyright Notice: All rights reserved; no reproduction without permission.

  • Acknowledgments to contributor institutions (Hawassa University and others).

Page 5: Table of Contents

  • Unit 1: Application of physics in other fields

  • Sections Include:

    1. Physics and other sciences

    2. Physics and engineering

    3. Medical physics

    4. Physics and defense technology

    5. Physics in communication

    6. Two-dimensional motion (and further topics)

Page 6: Continued Contents

  • Further topics listed include:

    • Fluid Mechanics

    • Electromagnetism

    • Basics of electronics

  • Index at the end of the textbook.

Page 7: Unit 1 Overview

  • Introduction: Overview of science and its interrelation among disciplines.

  • Learning Objectives:

    • Understand and appreciate physics's societal contributions.

    • Recognize physics's relationship with other sciences and technology.

  • Brainstorming Questions:

    1. List sciences including 'physics' in their titles.

    2. Explaining physics knowledge application in these fields.

Page 8: Physics and Other Sciences

  • Physics as a Foundation of Modern Sciences:

    • Extensively influences chemistry, biology, geology, and astronomy.

  • Learning Objectives for Section:

    • Explain the relationship of physics with chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy.

  • Physics and Chemistry:

    • Overlaps in areas involving matter; principles explain atomic structures.

Page 9: Interdisciplinary Applications

  • Relation of Physics and Chemistry:

    • Matter and energy interactions explain complex systems.

  • Spectroscopy Importance:

    • Essential for understanding atomic and molecular structures.

Page 10: Physics and Biology

  • Understanding Life through Physics:

    • Applications in metabolism, fluid dynamics, and mechanics.

  • Newtonian Mechanics:

    • Describes movements and stability in animal locomotion.

  • Discussion Questions:

    • Compare stability on one foot vs two; analyze human body mechanics.

Page 11: Electric and Optical Physics in Biology

  • Electricity and Biology:

    • Neurons transmit signals, showing reliance on electrical phenomena.

  • Optical Physics:

    • Importance for photosynthesis and vision.

  • Discussion Questions:

    • Discuss light utilization in vision.

Page 12: Physics and Astronomy

  • Astrophysics and Motion:

    • Newton’s laws describe celestial mechanics (e.g., orbits).

  • Use of Electromagnetic Waves:

    • Critical for analyzing celestial phenomena using telescopes.

Page 13: Methods of Astronomy

  • Techniques for Distant Measurement:

    • Brightness measures distance and luminosity understanding; inverse square law.

Page 14: Physics and Geology

  • Earth Science Overview:

    • Involves understanding Earth’s processes, combined with various physics concepts.

  • Geology Applications:

    • Use of physics to study rock properties and geological formations.

Page 15: Physics in Engineering

  • Importance of Physics in Engineering:

    • Provides foundational knowledge for various engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical).

  • Civil Engineering History:

    • Development from ancient practices improved by physics.

Page 16: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering Applications:

    • Involves physics principles for creating efficient mechanical systems.

  • Electrical Engineering Requirements:

    • Understanding electromagnetism and circuits is crucial.

Page 17: Chemical Engineering

  • Practical Applications of Chemical Engineering:

    • Governed by laws of physical chemistry and molecular dynamics for efficiency in processes.

Page 18: Technology and Physics

  • Interconnection of Technology and Physics:

    • Discuss the influence of technology on physics and vice versa.

Page 19: Medical Physics

  • Introduction to Medical Physics:

    • Focuses on physics applications in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  • Medical Imaging Technologies:

    • Overview of various imaging methodologies including MRI and CT scans.

Page 20: Medical Imaging Techniques

  • MRI Process:

    • Utilizes proton behavior under magnetic fields for imaging.

  • CT Scanning Process:

    • Detailed imaging through X-ray absorption and digital processing.2t