What We Do in PhysiXplore Club

1.     Introduction to Physics: start with introduction to the basic concepts of physics, emphasizing their applicability in everyday life.  Students will explore topics such as motion, forces, energy, and electricity throughout the ASA.

2.     Physics Experiments: Each session will highlight a specific physics concept through hands-on experiments. The following experiments are examples of what we plan to cover during the ASA:

a)       Projectile Motion: Students will design and build their own projectile apparatus to investigate the relationship between launch angle, distance, and height of projectiles. This experiment will enhance their understanding of concepts like velocity, acceleration, and trajectory.

b)       Newton’s Law of Motion: Students will interact with many kinds of forces in real life in order to feel the principles of dynamics. They will construct experiments that involves frictional force, gravitational force, spring force, and tension force as well. Students will also explore and analyze Newton’s law of motion through these experiments.

c)       Conservation of Energy: In this topic, students will delve into the fundamental principle of conservation of energy. Through hands-on experiments, they will explore how energy is transformed between different forms, such as potential energy and kinetic energy. Students may design setups to investigate scenarios involving gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, and the conversion of energy within systems.

d)       Momentum and Collision: Students will engage in experiments that demonstrate the conservation of linear momentum. They will design setups to investigate elastic and inelastic collisions, analyzing the transfer of momentum and energy during these interactions.

e)       Light and Optics: We will explore the fascinating properties of light by constructing simple spectrometers and conducting experiments on reflection, refraction, and color.

f)        Simple Machines: Through a series of hands-on activities, students will examine the fundamental principles of simple machines like levers, pulleys, and inclined planes. They will construct models, perform measurements, and analyze data to understand the concepts of work, power, and mechanical advantage.

g)       Electric Circuits: Students will work with circuit components, such as batteries, resistors, and LEDs, to build and analyze simple electric circuits. They will investigate the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance, and explore how electricity is used in various devices.

3.     Discussions on Gender Equality: Throughout the course, we will dedicate time to discussing gender equality in STEM, challenging stereotypes, and exploring ways to address those issues in STEM fields. These discussions promote open-mindedness and respect towards girls in STEM fields.