Topics
Units and Measurements
- Quantitative Science
- System of Units
- Derived Quantities and Units
- Rules and Conventions for Writing SI Units and Their Symbols
- Measurement of Length
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- Measurement of Time
- Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis
- Accuracy, Precision and Uncertainty in Measurement
- Errors in Measurements>Systematic Errors
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- Estimation of Errors
- Combination of Errors
- Significant Figures
- Definitions of SI Units and Constants
Mathematical Methods
- Vector Analysis
- Scalar
- Vector
- Vector Operations>Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
- Vector Operations>Addition and Subtraction of Vectors
- Vector Operations>Triangle Law for Vector Addition
- Vector Operations>Law of parallelogram of vectors
- Resolution of Vectors
- Multiplication of Vectors
- Scalar Product(Dot Product)
- Vector Product (Cross Product)
- Concept of Calculus
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
Motion in a Plane
- Concept of Motion
- Rectilinear Motion
- Displacement
- Path Length
- Average Velocity
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- Acceleration in Linear Motion
- Relative Velocity
- Motion in Two Dimensions-Motion in a Plane
- Average and Instantaneous Velocities
- Acceleration in a Plane
- Equations of Motion in a Plane with Constant Acceleration
- Relative Velocity in Two Dimensions
- Projectile Motion
- Uniform Circular Motion (UCM)
- Key Parameters of Circular Motion
- Centripetal Acceleration
- Conical Pendulum
Laws of Motion
- Fundamental Principles of Motion and Mechanics
- Types of Motion
- Aristotle’s Fallacy
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law of Motion
- Newton’s Second Law of Motion
- Newton's Third Law of Motion
- Inertial and Non-inertial Frames of Reference
- Types of Forces>Fundamental Forces in Nature
- Types of Forces>Contact and Non-Contact Forces
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- Work Energy Theorem
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- Collisions
- Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
- Perfectly Inelastic Collision
- Coefficient of Restitution e
- Expressions for Final Velocities in Elastic Head-On Collision
- Loss of Kinetic Energy in Perfectly Inelastic Head-On Collision
- Collision in Two Dimensions
- Impulse of a Force
- Necessity of Defining Impulse
- Rotational Analogue of a Force: Moment of a Force Or Torque
- Couple and Its Torque
- Proof of Independence of the Axis of Rotation
- Mechanical Equilibrium
- States of Equilibrium
- Centre of Mass>Mathematical Understanding of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Mass>Velocity of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Mass>Acceleration of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Mass>Characteristics of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Gravity
Gravitation
- Concept of Gravitation
- Kepler’s Laws
- Law of Orbit or Kepler's First Law
- Law of Areas or Kepler's Second Law
- Law of Periods or Kepler's Third Law
- Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Measurement of the Gravitational Constant (G)
- Acceleration Due to Gravity (Earth’s Gravitational Acceleration)
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Altitude
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Depth
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Latitude and Rotation of the Earth
- Variation in the Acceleration>Effect of the shape of the Earth
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Expression for Gravitational Potential Energy
- Connection of Potential Energy Formula with mgh
- Potential and Potential Difference
- Escape Velocity
- Earth Satellites
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- Time Period of Satellite
- Binding Energy of an Orbiting Satellite
Mechanical Properties of Solids
- Mechanical Properties of Solids
- Elastic Behavior of Solids
- Stress and Strain
- Types of Stress and Corresponding Strain
- Hooke’s Law
- Elastic Modulus>Young’s Modulus
- Elastic Modulus>Bulk Modulus
- Elastic Modulus>Modulus of Rigidity
- Elastic Modulus>Poisson’s Ratio
- Stress-strain Curve
- Strain Energy
- Hardness of Material
- Friction in Solids
- Origin of Friction
- Types of Friction>Static Friction
- Types of Friction>Kinetic Friction
- Types of Friction>Rolling Friction
Thermal Properties of Matter
- Thermal Properties of Matter
- Temperature and Heat
- Measurement of Temperature
- Absolute Zero and Absolute Temperature
- Ideal Gas Equation
- Thermal Expansion
- Linear Expansion
- Areal Expansion
- Volume Expansion
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- Specific Heat Capacity of Solids and Liquids
- Specific Heat Capacity of Gas
- Heat Equation
- Thermal Capacity
- Calorimetry
- Change of State
- Analysis of Observation>From Point A to B
- Analysis of Observation>From Point B to D
- Temperature Effects and Considerations
- Evaporation vs Boiling
- Boiling Point and Pressure
- Factors Affecting Cooking
- Sublimation
- Phase Diagram
- Gas and Vapour
- Latent Heat
- Heat Transfer
- Conduction
- Thermal Conductivity
- Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity
- Thermal Resistance
- Applications of Thermal conductivity
- Convection
- Application of Convection
- Free and Forced Convection
- Radiation
- Newton’s Law of Cooling
Sound
- Sound Waves
- Common Properties of All Waves
- Transverse Waves
- Longitudinal Waves
- Mathematical Expression of a Wave
- The Speed of Travelling Waves
- The Speed of Transverse Waves
- The Speed of Longitudinal Waves
- Newton's Formula for Velocity of Sound
- Laplace’s Correction
- Factors Affecting Speed of Sound
- Principle of Superposition of Waves
- Echo
- Reverberation
- Acoustics
- Qualities of Sound
- Doppler Effect
- Source Moving and Listener Stationary
- Listener Approaching a Stationary Source with Velocity
- Both Source and Listener are Moving
- Common Properties between Doppler Effect of Sound and Light
- Major Differences between Doppler Effects of Sound and Light
Optics
- Fundamental Concepts of Light
- Nature of Light
- Ray Optics Or Geometrical Optics
- Cartesian Sign Convention
- Reflection>Reflection from a Plane Surface
- Reflection>Reflection from Curved Mirrors
- Total Internal Reflection
- Refraction of Light
- Applications of Total Internal Reflection
- Refraction at a Spherical Surface and Lenses
- Thin Lenses and Their Combination
- Refraction at a Single Spherical Surface
- Lens Makers' Equation
- Dispersion of Light
- Analysis of Prism
- Thin Prisms
- Some Natural Phenomena Due to Sunlight
- Defects of Lenses
- Optical Instruments
- Simple Microscope or a Reading Glass
- Compound Microscope
- Telescope
Electrostatics
- Concept of Electrostatics
- Electric Charge
- Basic Properties of Electric Charge
- Additive Nature of Charge
- Quantization of Charge
- Conservation of Charge
- Force between Charges
- Coulomb’s Law
- Scalar Form of Coulomb’s Law
- Relative Permittivity or Dielectric Constant
- Definition of Unit Charge from the Coulomb’s Law
- Coulomb's Law in Vector Form
- Principle of Superposition
- Electric Field
- Electric Field Intensity Due to a Point-Charge
- Practical Way of Calculating Electric Field
- Electric Lines of Force
- Electric Flux
- Gauss’s Law
- Electric Dipole
- Couple Acting on an Electric Dipole in a Uniform Electric Field
- Electric Intensity at a Point Due to an Electric Dipole
- Continuous Charge Distribution
Electric Current Through Conductors
- Concept of Electric Currents in Conductors
- Electric Current
- Flow of Current Through a Conductor
- Drift Speed
- Ohm's Law
- Limitations of Ohm’s Law
- Electrical Power
- Resistors
- Rheostat
- A combination of resistors in both series and parallel
- Specific Resistance
- Variation of Resistance with Temperature
- Electromotive Force (emf)
- Cells in Series
- Cells in Parallel
- Types of Cells
Magnetism
- Concept of Magnetism
- Magnetic Lines of Force
- The Bar Magnet
- Magnetic Field due to a Bar Magnet
- Magnetic Field Due to a Bar Magnet at an Arbitrary Point
- Gauss' Law of Magnetism
- The Earth’s Magnetism
Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System
- Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory
- EM Wave
- Sources of EM Waves
- Characteristics of EM Waves
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Radio Waves
- Microwaves
- Infrared waves
- Visible Light
- Ultraviolet rays
- X-rays
- Gamma Rays
- Propagation of EM Waves
- Ground (surface) Wave
- Space wave
- Sky wave propagation
- Communication System
- Elements of a Communication System
- Commonly Used Terms in Electronic Communication System
- Modulation
Semiconductors
- Concept of Semiconductors
- Electrical Conduction in Solids
- Band Theory of Solids
- Intrinsic Semiconductor
- Extrinsic Semiconductor
- n-type semiconductor
- p-type semiconductor
- Charge neutrality of extrinsic semiconductors
- p-n Junction
- A p-n Junction Diode
- Basics of Semiconductor Devices
- Applications of Semiconductors and P-n Junction Diode
- Thermistor
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- Definition: Heat Capacity or Thermal Capacity
- Formula: Heat Capacity
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
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Definition: Heat Capacity or Thermal Capacity
Heat capacity or thermal capacity of a body is the quantity of heat needed to raise or lower the temperature of the whole body by 1°C (or 1K).
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Formula: Heat Capacity
Heat capacity = Q = m × s
- SI Unit: J/K (or equivalently J/°C)
- Dimensional Formula: [ML2T−2K−1]
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Example
Problem: Find the thermal capacity for a copper block of mass 0.2 kg, if the specific heat capacity of copper is 290 J/kg °C.
Solution:
Given: m = 0.2 kg, s = 290 J/(kg·°C)
Formula: S = m × s
Substitute: S = 0.2 × 290
J/°C
Meaning: 58 joules of heat energy will raise the temperature of this copper block by 1°C.
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Real-Life Examples
- Pool vs. Kettle Analogy – A pool needs much more energy to increase its temperature because it contains more mass of water, so its heat capacity is larger.
- Sea vs. Land (Sea Breeze / Coastal Climate concept) – The large mass of ocean water gives it a very high heat capacity, so it warms and cools more slowly than land.
