Physics in the real world (physics in Technology)

Physics SSS3 First Term

WEEK 11

Physics in the real world (physics in Technology)

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to;

1. Construct and use matter
2. Identify phenomena which are only satisfactorily to explain by assuming matter behaves like particles.
3. Explain why it is preferred to have high p.d instead of high current transmission over a long distance.

Performance objectives

Transmission System

Transmission system in a car helps to transmit mechanical power from the car engine to give kinetic energy to the wheels. It is an interconnected system of gears, shafts and other electrical gadgets that form a bridge to transfer power and energy from the engine to the wheels.

The complete set up of the system helps to maintain the…