S.2 Physics, Term 1
Work, Energy and Power
What you will learn
S.2 · Physics · Term 1
Work, Energy and Power
Competency
Understand and use the relationship between energy, work done, force, and power in the operation of simple machines
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know that the sun is our major source of energy, and the different forms of energy Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 2 | Know that energy can be changed from one form into another and understand the law of conservation of energy KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 3 | Understand the positive and negative effects of solar energy Understanding | Understanding |
| 4 | Understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources with respect to Uganda UnderstandingValues & attitudes | UnderstandingValues & attitudes |
| 5 | Know and use the relationship between work done, force, and distance moved, and time taken KnowledgeSkills | KnowledgeSkills |
| 6 | Understand that an object may have energy due to its motion or its position and change between kinetic and positional potential energy UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 7 | Know the mathematical relationship between positional potential energy and kinetic energy, and use it in calculations KnowledgeUnderstandingSkillsGeneric skills | KnowledgeUnderstandingSkillsGeneric skills |
| 8 | Understand the meaning of machines and explain how simple machines simplify work UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
Ask the AI tutor
Stuck on Work, Energy and Power? Get it explained, practise with exam-style questions, or have your answer marked. It follows the S.2 syllabus and our notes.
Scenario items with scoring guide Quiz me Open the full AI tutor →
Notes
Notes for this topic are being written. Meanwhile, check the downloads below or ask the community.
Downloads
No files for this topic yet. Share yours.
Questions about this topic
Ask a questionStuck on something? Ask, and learners and teachers will help.