Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad (SJPO)

The Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad (SJPO) is an annual Physics Olympiad competition in Singapore, that engages Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge in Physics. One of the most prestigious Physics competitions in Singapore, participants in the SJPO gain exposure to a wide range of problems, training their problem-solving skills and inspiring a deep inspiration for Physics. Moreover, top participants of the SJPO can be identified and selected for early and future training in the Singapore Physics Olympiad (SPhO), Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), and International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).

Learning and mastering your concepts is essential to doing well in the SJPO and Physics Olympiad competitions in general.

Our Physics tutors have specially crafted an SJPO syllabus that specifically trains you in the knowledge and problem-solving skills required by the Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad, and the associated Singapore Physics League (SPhL). From theoretical foundations to mathematically complex applications, we aim to immerse participants in our training in a holistic learning experience, that not just enables your child to approach any problem with the required Physical knowledge, but gives them the passion to continue pursuing Physics even beyond the competition.

Physics Olympiad Syllabus

Lesson	Topic	Content
1	Kinematics	Constant Acceleration 1D and 2D Motion Relative Motion
2	Impulse and Momentum	Principle of Conservation of Momentum Impulse-Momentum Theorem Types of Collisions Center of Gravity
3	Dynamics	Newton’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Laws Free Body Diagrams Resolution of Forces
4	Forces and Dynamics	Types of Forces Application of Newton’s Laws and Kinematics to Systems
5	Work, Energy, and Power	Principle of Conservation of Energy Work-Energy Theorem Gravitational and Elastic Potential Energy Work and Power
6	Circular Motion	Angular Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration Period and Frequency Centripetal Force Circular Motion
7	Rotational Mechanics	Rotational Kinematics Moment of Inertia Rigid Bodies
8	Rotational Mechanics	Torque and Moments Rotational Form of Newton’s Second Law Principle of Conservation of Angular Momentum Fixed-Axis Rotation Slipping
9	Simple Harmonic Motion	Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) Simple Pendulum Mathematical Description of SHM Graphs and Derivation of Mechanical Quantities
10	Waves	Transverse and Longitudinal Graphs Period, Frequency, and Amplitude Phase Difference Intensity and Energy
11	Electromagnetic Waves	Polarisation Superposition Young’s Double Slit Experiment Diffraction Grating Standing Waves Doppler Effect
12	Optics	Snell’s Law Principles of Reflection and Refraction
13	Thermodynamics	Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics Specific Heat Capacity Heat Transfer between Systems Newton’s Law of Cooling Root-Mean-Square (RMS)
14	Thermodynamics	First Law of Thermodynamics Isothermal, Isobaric, Isochoric, and Adiabatic Systems Heat Engines and Practical Applications
15	Fluid Mechanics	Pressure Buoyancy Continuity Equation for Fluids Bernoulli’s Principle
16	Electric Fields	Coulomb’s Law Electric Potential Energy and Electric Potential
17	Direct Current	Electromotive Force and Potential Difference Series and Parallel Circuits Potential Dividers Kirchhoff’s Laws Effective Resistance
18	Magnetism and Electromagnetism	Magnetic Fields Current-Carrying Wires, Flat Coils, and Solenoids Ampere’s Law
19	Electromagnetism	Right Hand Grip Rule and Fleming’s Left Hand Rule Lorentz Force Law Charges in Magnetic Fields
20	Electromagnetic Induction	Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law Magnetic Flux Applications of Electromagnetic Induction

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