Curriculum
The Cross Section of the
Balkan High-School Physics Curricula

Dynamics

Measurement

Fundamental quantities and derived quantities 
Conversion of units 
Significant digits of numbers

Motion in One Dimension

Position, velocity, and acceleration 
Motion diagrams 

Motion in Two Dimensions

Position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration 

Projectile Motion

The trajectory of a projectile as combination of horizontal motion with constant velocity and vertical motion with constant acceleration 
A body projected horizontally 
Height and range of a projectile

The Laws of Motion

The concept of force 
Newton’s first law 
Newton’s second law 
Newton’s third law 
Forces of friction 
Free-body diagram 

Energy of a System

Work done by a constant force 
Kinetic energy 
Kinetic energy and the work–kinetic energy theorem 
Potential energy of a system 
Conservative and non-conservative forces 
Relationship between conservative forces and potential energy 
Mechanical energy of a system 
Changes in mechanical energy for conservative and nonconservative forces 
Mechanical energy of a block–spring system

Electromagnetism

Current and Resistance

Electric current 
Resistance 
Ohm’s law 
Electromotive force 
Resistors in series and parallel 
Equivalent resistance in simple circuits 
Electric power