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PHYSICS · GRADE 11

What this subject covers

The GradesPal Grade 11 Physical Sciences subject follows a term-by-term teaching plan term by term: Vectors, Newton's Laws and Electrostatics in Term 1, Electromagnetism, Electric Circuits, Atomic Combinations and Intermolecular Forces in Term 2, the Mole concept, Energy Changes, Acids/Bases and Ideal Gases in Term 3, then Redox Reactions and exam consolidation in Term 4. Every lesson works through the curriculum content, then a worked diagram, then an exam-style problem with a full step-by-step solution.

Modules
16
Lessons
101
Study time
102h 49m
Learners
4
  • Solve every Paper 1 (Physics) and Paper 2 (Chemistry) question type with a clear method
  • Build the vector, force and reaction diagrams exam memos expect, not just the final answer
  • Recognise the exact exam wording The curriculum uses for each topic, and where marks are commonly lost
LESSONS

Subject content

01Module 1 · Vectors in two dimensions

  1. Vectors in Two Dimensions60 min · Free preview
  2. Adding vectors: the resultant (tail-to-head, tail-to-tail and Pythagoras)Vectors in Two Dimensions65 min
  3. Resolving vectors into componentsVectors in Two Dimensions60 min
  4. The component method: the resultant of any number of vectorsVectors in Two Dimensions70 min
  5. Equilibrium of forces: closed vector diagrams, ropes and the sine ruleVectors in Two Dimensions70 min
  6. Exam clinic: how the Grade 11 papers test vectors, and a full mockVectors in Two Dimensions60 min
  7. Quiz: Vectors in two dimensions — MCQ bankVectors in Two Dimensions25 min
  8. Past-paper questions: Vectors in two dimensions (with memos)Vectors in Two Dimensions90 min
  9. Practice set: Vectors in two dimensionsVectors in Two Dimensions24 min

02Module 2 · Newton's laws

  1. Forces and free-body diagrams: weight, normal, friction and tensionNewton's Laws70 min
  2. Newton's three laws: statements, meaning and the multiple-choice trapsNewton's Laws65 min
  3. Using F_net = ma: lifts, helicopters, ropes and constant velocityNewton's Laws70 min
  4. Friction: static, kinetic, the coefficients and the friction experimentNewton's Laws70 min
  5. Forces on an inclined plane: components, friction and motion up or down a slopeNewton's Laws70 min
  6. Connected bodies: pulleys, strings and the two-equation methodNewton's Laws75 min
  7. The investigation: net force and acceleration with a ticker-timerNewton's Laws60 min
  8. Exam clinic: how Newton's laws are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockNewton's Laws65 min
  9. Quiz: Newton's laws — MCQ bankNewton's Laws30 min
  10. Past-paper questions: Newton's laws (with memos)Newton's Laws150 min

03Module 3 · Gravitation

  1. Newton's law of universal gravitation: F = Gm₁m₂/r²Newton's Laws60 min
  2. Ratio reasoning and graphs: answering without a calculatorNewton's Laws55 min
  3. Weight, g = GM/r² and the rocket: mass, weight and heightNewton's Laws65 min
  4. Exam clinic: how gravitation is tested in Grade 11, and a full mockNewton's Laws45 min
  5. Quiz: Gravitation — MCQ bankNewton's Laws20 min
  6. Past-paper questions: Gravitation (with memos)Newton's Laws60 min

04Module 4 · Atomic combinations

  1. Covalent bonding: Lewis diagrams, dative bonds, bond length and bond energyAtomic Combinations70 min
  2. Electronegativity, bond polarity, ionic and metallic bondingAtomic Combinations65 min
  3. Molecular shape (VSEPR theory) and the polarity of moleculesAtomic Combinations60 min
  4. Exam clinic: how atomic combinations are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockAtomic Combinations50 min
  5. Quiz: Atomic combinations — MCQ bankAtomic Combinations25 min
  6. Past-paper questions: Atomic combinations (with memos)Atomic Combinations60 min

05Module 5 · Intermolecular forces

  1. Intermolecular forces: London, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonds and ion-dipoleIntermolecular Forces65 min
  2. How intermolecular forces explain boiling points, vapour pressure and solubilityIntermolecular Forces70 min
  3. Exam clinic: how intermolecular forces are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockIntermolecular Forces50 min
  4. Quiz: Intermolecular forces — MCQ bankIntermolecular Forces25 min
  5. Past-paper questions: Intermolecular forces (with memos)Intermolecular Forces60 min

06Module 6 · Electrostatics

  1. Electric charge: conservation, quantisation and sharing chargeElectrostatics60 min
  2. Coulomb's law: the force between point chargesElectrostatics70 min
  3. The electric field: definition, field patterns and E = kQ/r²Electrostatics75 min
  4. Electrostatics problems: ratios, graphs, equilibrium and moving chargesElectrostatics65 min
  5. Exam clinic: how electrostatics is tested in Grade 11, and a full mockElectrostatics55 min
  6. Quiz: Electrostatics — MCQ bankElectrostatics25 min
  7. Past-paper questions: Electrostatics (with memos)Electrostatics100 min

07Module 7 · Electric circuits

  1. Current, potential difference, resistance and Ohm's lawElectric Circuits65 min
  2. Resistors in series and parallel: effective resistance and mixed circuitsElectric Circuits75 min
  3. What happens when the circuit changes: opening a switch, removing or adding a resistorElectric Circuits60 min
  4. Electrical power and energy: P = VI, kWh and the cost of electricityElectric Circuits60 min
  5. Exam clinic: how electric circuits are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockElectric Circuits55 min
  6. Quiz: Electric circuits — MCQ bankElectric Circuits25 min
  7. Past-paper questions: Electric circuits (with memos)Electric Circuits100 min

08Module 8 · Electromagnetism

  1. Magnetic fields: magnets, current-carrying wires and solenoidsElectromagnetism55 min
  2. Magnetic flux and Faraday's law of electromagnetic inductionElectromagnetism70 min
  3. Lenz's law, the direction of the induced current, and electromagnets in actionElectromagnetism55 min
  4. Exam clinic: how electromagnetism is tested in Grade 11, and a full mockElectromagnetism45 min
  5. Quiz: Electromagnetism — MCQ bankElectromagnetism20 min
  6. Past-paper questions: Electromagnetism (with memos)Electromagnetism50 min

09Module 9 · Geometrical optics

  1. Refraction of light: refractive index and Snell's lawGeometrical Optics65 min
  2. Critical angle and total internal reflectionGeometrical Optics60 min
  3. Exam clinic: how geometrical optics is tested in Grade 11, and a full mockGeometrical Optics45 min
  4. Quiz: Geometrical optics — MCQ bankGeometrical Optics20 min
  5. Past-paper questions: Geometrical optics (with memos)Geometrical Optics30 min

10Module 10 · Wavefronts and diffraction

  1. Wavefronts, Huygens' principle and diffractionWavefronts and Diffraction60 min
  2. The single-slit diffraction pattern: wavelength, slit width and the nature of lightWavefronts and Diffraction55 min
  3. Exam clinic: how wavefronts and diffraction are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockWavefronts and Diffraction40 min
  4. Quiz: Wavefronts and diffraction — MCQ bankWavefronts and Diffraction15 min
  5. Past-paper questions: Wavefronts and diffraction (with memos)Wavefronts and Diffraction20 min

11Module 11 · Ideal gases and thermal properties

  1. The kinetic theory of gases and the gas laws: Boyle, Charles, Gay-LussacIdeal Gases70 min
  2. The ideal gas equation, molar volume and real gasesIdeal Gases70 min
  3. Exam clinic: how ideal gases are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockIdeal Gases50 min
  4. Quiz: Ideal gases — MCQ bankIdeal Gases25 min
  5. Past-paper questions: Ideal gases (with memos)Ideal Gases70 min

12Module 12 · Quantitative aspects of chemical change

  1. The mole, molar mass, concentration and empirical formulaeQuantitative Aspects of Chemical Change75 min
  2. Stoichiometry: calculations from balanced equationsQuantitative Aspects of Chemical Change70 min
  3. Limiting reagent, percentage yield and percentage purityQuantitative Aspects of Chemical Change70 min
  4. Exam clinic: how quantitative aspects are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockQuantitative Aspects of Chemical Change55 min
  5. Quiz: Quantitative aspects — MCQ bankQuantitative Aspects of Chemical Change25 min
  6. Past-paper questions: Quantitative aspects (with memos)Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change100 min

13Module 13 · Energy and chemical change

  1. Energy changes in reactions: exothermic, endothermic and ΔHEnergy and Chemical Change55 min
  2. Activation energy, the activated complex and catalystsEnergy and Chemical Change55 min
  3. Exam clinic: how energy and chemical change is tested in Grade 11, and a full mockEnergy and Chemical Change40 min
  4. Quiz: Energy and chemical change — MCQ bankEnergy and Chemical Change20 min
  5. Past-paper questions: Energy and chemical change (with memos)Energy and Chemical Change40 min

14Module 14 · Types of chemical reactions

  1. Redox reactions: oxidation numbers, half-reactions, oxidising and reducing agentsTypes of Chemical Reactions70 min
  2. Balancing redox equations (ion-electron method) and redox in industryTypes of Chemical Reactions70 min
  3. Exam clinic: how redox reactions are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockTypes of Chemical Reactions45 min
  4. Quiz: Types of chemical reactions — MCQ bankTypes of Chemical Reactions25 min
  5. Past-paper questions: Types of chemical reactions (with memos)Types of Chemical Reactions60 min

15Module 15 · Acids and bases

  1. Acids and bases: the Lowry-Brønsted model, conjugate pairs and ampholytesAcids and Bases60 min
  2. Reactions of acids with bases, metal oxides, carbonates and metalsAcids and Bases60 min
  3. Exam clinic: how acids and bases are tested in Grade 11, and a full mockAcids and Bases40 min
  4. Quiz: Acids and bases — MCQ bankAcids and Bases20 min
  5. Past-paper questions: Acids and bases (with memos)Acids and Bases40 min

16Module 16 · Exam preparation

  1. How the Grade 11 Physical Sciences papers are built, and how to scoreExam preparation40 min
  2. A four-week revision plan, with a checklist for every topicExam preparation40 min
  3. Full paper: Physics Paper 1, November 2020 exemplar (with memo)Exam preparation180 min
  4. Full paper: Chemistry Paper 2, November 2020 exemplar (with memo)Exam preparation180 min
  5. Full paper: Chemistry Paper 2, November 2021 Gauteng (with memo)Exam preparation120 min
  6. Full paper: Physics Paper 1, November 2022 Eastern Cape (with memo)Exam preparation120 min
  7. Full paper: Chemistry Paper 2, November 2022 Eastern Cape (with memo)Exam preparation120 min
  8. Full paper: Physics Paper 1, November 2022 Provincial (with memo)Exam preparation120 min
  9. Test: Physics Paper 1, March 2026 KwaZulu-Natal common test (with memo)Exam preparation120 min
QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Who is my tutor?

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Does this cover both Physics and Chemistry?

Yes. Physical Sciences is examined as two papers - Paper 1 (Physics) and Paper 2 (Chemistry) - and this subject follows a term-by-term teaching plan for both, in the order your school year actually runs.

How much of the year does this subject cover?

The full Grade 11 year, term by term - new modules are added to this subject as each term's content is completed.

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