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Entrance Exam Physics Revised Syllabus
Units and Topics
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Syllabus
1: 11th Std [Revision]
Entrance Exam Physics Syllabus
1 Vectors [Revision]
- Vector Analysis
- 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)
- Multiplication of Vectors>Vector Product (Cross Product)
- Characteristics of Vector Product
- Concept of Calculus
2 Error Analysis [Revision]
3 Motion in a Plane [Revision]
4 Laws of Motion [Revision]
- Introduction to Laws of Motion
- Aristotle’s Fallacy
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Types of Forces>Real and Pseudo Forces
- Inertial and Non-inertial Frames of Reference
- Types of Forces>Fundamental Forces in Nature
- Types of Forces>Contact and Non-Contact Forces
- Types of Forces>Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
- Types of Forces>Work Done by a Variable Force
- Work Energy Theorem
- Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum
- Collisions
- Impulse of a Force
- Necessity of Defining Impulse
- Rotational Analogue of a Force: Moment of a Force Or Torque
- Couple and Its Torque
- Mechanical 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
5 Gravitation [Revision]
- Concept of Gravitation
- Kepler’s Laws
- 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
- Earth Satellites
- Energy Associated with Satellite
- Critical Velocity
6 Thermal Properties of Matter [Revision]
- Understanding Thermal Properties of Matter
- Temperature and Heat
- Measurement of Temperature
- Absolute Zero and Absolute Temperature
- Ideal Gas Equation
- Thermal Expansion
- Specific Heat Capacity
- Definition: Specific Heat Capacity
- Formula: Specific Heat Capacity
- Key Points: Specific Heat Capacity
- Calorimetry
- Change of State
- Concept of Desublimation (Deposition)
- Analysis of Observation>From Point A to B
- Analysis of Observation>From Point B to D
- Evaporation vs Boiling
- Boiling Point and Pressure
- Phase Diagram
- Gas and Vapour
- Latent Heat
- Heat Transfer
- Conduction
- Convection
- Environmental Issues
- Newton’s Law of Cooling
7 Sound [Revision]
- Sound Waves
- Types of Waves
- Mechanical waves
- EM waves
- Matter waves
- Common Properties of All Waves
- Transverse Waves
- Longitudinal Waves
- Mathematical Expression of a Wave
- The Speed of Travelling Waves
- Principle of Superposition of Waves
- Echo, Reverberation and 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
8 Optics [Revision]
- Fundamental Concepts of Light
- Nature of Light
- Ray Optics Or Geometrical Optics
- Cartesian Sign Convention
- Reflection of Light
- Introduction
- Activity
- Experiment
- Key Points: Reflection of Light
- Reflection>Reflection from a Plane Surface
- Reflection>Reflection from Curved Mirrors
- Total Internal Reflection
- Applications of Total Internal Reflection
- Refraction at a Spherical Surface and Lenses
- Lens Makers' Equation
- Dispersion of Light
- Analysis of Prism
- Thin Prisms
- Some Natural Phenomena Due to Sunlight
- Defects of Lenses
- Optical Instruments
9 Electrostatics [Revision]
- Concept of Electrostatics
- Electric Charge
- Basic Properties of Electric Charge
- Coulomb’s Law
- Relative Permittivity or Dielectric Constant
- Definition of Unit Charge from the Coulomb’s Law
- Forces Between Multiple Charges: Superposition Principle
- Electric Field
- 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
10 Semiconductors [Revision]
- Concept of Semiconductors
- Electrical Conduction in Solids
- Band Theory of Solids
- Intrinsic Semiconductor
- Extrinsic Semiconductor
- Charge neutrality of extrinsic semiconductors
- Diode or p-n Junction
- Basics of Semiconductor Devices
- Applications of Semiconductors and P-n Junction Diode
- Thermistor
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Semiconductor Devices
11 Electric Current Through Conductors [Revision]
- Resistance of a System of Resistors
- Potential Difference and Emf of a Cell
- Cells, EMF, and Internal Resistance
12 Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System [Revision]
- Concept of Electromagnetic Waves
- Amplitude Modulation (AM)
- Amplitude Modulation (AM)
- Production of amplitude modulated wave
- Detection of amplitude modulated wave
- Modulation index or modulation factor in amplitude modulation
- Power and current relations in amplitude modulation wave
- Applications of amplitude modulation
- Drawbacks in amplitude modulation
13 Measurements [Revision]
- Measurements
- Measurement
- The need for measurement in daily life
- Physical Quantities
- Unit and Its Types
- Unit Systems
- Introduction
- Types of Unit System
- Properties of Matter and Their Measurement
- System of Units
- Measurement of Length
- Measuring Smaller Distances
- Fermi (f)
- Angstrom (A°)
- Nanometre (nm)
- Micron (micrometre μm)
- Millimetre (mm)
- Centimetre (cm)
- Measuring Larger Distances
- Astronomical unit
- Light year
- Parsec
- Devices for Measuring Length
- Use of a metre ruler to measure length
- Description of a metre ruler
- Measurement of length of an object with a metre ruler
- Parallax Error
- Use of measuring tape to measure length
- Description of a measuring tape
- Measurement of Mass
- Measurement of Time
- Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis
- Accuracy, Precision and Uncertainty in Measurement
- Errors in Measurements>Systematic Errors
- Estimation of Errors
- Combination of Errors
- Significant Figures
14 Scalars and Vectors [Revision]
15 Friction in Solids and Liquids [Revision]
16 Magnetic Effect of Electric Current [Revision]
- Flow of Charges (Electrons) Between Conductor
- Drift Speed
- Ohm's Law
- Forms of Energy > Electrical Energy
- Definition: Electrical Energy
- Concept of Power
- Definition: Power
- Formula: Power
- Key Points: Power
- Resistors
- Specific Resistance or Electrical Resistivity
- Variation of Resistance with Temperature
- Electro-Motive Force of a Cell
- Definition: Electro-Motive Force
- Definition: The e.m.f. Cell
- Cells in Series
17 Magnetism [Revision]
- Concept of Magnetism
- Magnetic Lines of Force
- Bar Magnet and Solenoid Analogy
- Gauss' Law of Magnetism
- The Earth’s Magnetism
2: 12th Std [Revision]
Entrance Exam Physics Syllabus
1 Rotational Dynamics [Revision]
- Rotational Dynamics
- Introduction
- Circular Motion and Its Characteristics
- Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis
- Non-uniform circular motion
- Dynamic of Circular Motion
- Centripetal force
- Vehicle on a leveled circular road
- Banking of Tracks
- Centrifugal Force
- Effects of Centrifugal Force
- Centrifugal Force due to Rotation of the Earth
- Centripetal Force Versus Centrifugal Force
- Centrifugal Forces
- Definition: Centrifugal Force
- Definition: Fictitious Force
- Key Points: Centrifugal Force
- Applications of Uniform Circular Motion
- Vehicle Along a Horizontal Circular Track
- Well (or Woll) of Death
- Vehicle on o Banked Rood
- Uniform Circular Motion (UCM)
- Vertical Circular Motion
- Point Mass Undergoing Vertical Circular Motion Under Gravity
- Case I: Mass tied to a string
- Case II: Mass tied to a rod
- Sphere of Death
- Vehicle at the Top of a Convex OverBridge
- Point Moss Undergoing Vertical Circular Motion Under Gravity
- Sphere of Death
- Moment of Inertia as an Analogous Quantity for Mass
- Moment of Inertia of a Uniform Ring
- Moment of Inertia of a Uniform Disc
- Moment of Inertia of a Uniform Disc
- Radius of Gyration
- Theorems of Perpendicular and Parallel Axes
- Angular Momentum or Moment of Linear Momentum
- Expression for Angular Momentum in Terms of Moment of Inertia
- Expression for Torque in Terms of Moment of Inertia
- Conservation of Angular Momentum
- Rolling Motion
2 Mechanical Properties of Fluids [Revision]
- Fluid and Its Properties
- Pressure of liquid
- Introduction
- Experiment 1
- Experiment 2
- Pressure Due to a Liquid Column
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Absolute Pressure and Gouge Pressure
- Hydrostatic Paradox
- Pascal’s Law
- Applications of Pascal's Law > Hydraulic lift
- Applications of Pascal's Law > Hydraulic Brakes
- Pressure Measurement
- Measurement of Atmospheric Pressure
- Mercury Barometer (Simple Barometer)
- Open Tube Manometer
- Surface Tension
- Molecular Theory of Surface Tension
- Surface Tension and Surface Energy
- Angle of Contact
- Effect of Impurity and Temperature on Surface Tension
- Excess Pressure Across the Free Surface of a Liquid
- Explanation of Formation of Drops and Bubbles
- Capillarity and Capillary Action
- Capillary action
- Ascent formula
- Capillary fall
- Capillary rise
- Expression for capillary rise or fall
- Method (I): Using pressure difference
- Method (II): Using forces
- Fluids in Motion
- Critical Velocity and Reynolds Number
- Liquid State
- Coefficient of viscosity
- Stokes’ Law
- Terminal Velocity
- Continuous and Discontinuous Functions
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Applications of Bernoulli's equation > Speed of efflux
- Applications of Bernoulli's Equation > Ventury Tube
- Applications of Bernoulli's Equation > Lifting up of on Aeroplane
- Applications of Bernoulli's Equation > Working of on Atomizer
- Applications of Bernoulli's Equation > Blowing off of Roofs by Stormy Wind
- Archimedes' Principle
3 Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation [Revision]
- Gases and Its Characteristics
- Classification of Gases: Real Gases and Ideal Gases
- Mean Free Path
- Pressure of Ideal Gas
- Root Mean Square (RMS) Speed
- Interpretation of Temperature in Kinetic Theory
- Law of Equipartition of Energy
- Degrees of Freedom
- Bonding in Some Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
- Specific Heat Capacity
- Definition: Specific Heat Capacity
- Formula: Specific Heat Capacity
- Key Points: Specific Heat Capacity
- Moyer's Relation
- Monatomic Gases
- Diatomic Gases
- Polyatomic Gases
- Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission of Heat Radiation
- Interaction of Thermal Radiation and Matter
- Interaction of Thermal Radiation and Matter
- Perfect Blackbody
- Ferry's Blackbody
- Emission of Heat Radiation
- Coefficient of Emission or Emissivity
- Coefficient of Emission or Emissivity
- Kirchhoff’s Law of Heat Radiation and Its Theoretical Proof
- Spectral Distribution of Blackbody Radiation
- Wien's Displacement Law
- Stefan-boltzmann Law of Radiation
- Prevost's Theory of Heat Exchange
4 Thermodynamics [Revision]
- Thermodynamics
- Thermal Equilibrium
- Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- Heat, Internal Energy and Work
- Internal Energy (U)
- Heat
- Introduction
- Units of Heat
- Internal Energy and Change in Internal Energy
- Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
- Thermodynamic state variables
- Thermodynamic Equilibrium
- Thermodynamic State Variables and Equation of State
- The p-V diagram
- Thermodynamic Process
- Work Done During a Thermodynamic Process
- Heat Added During a Thermodynamic Process
- Classification of Thermodynamic Processes
- Reversible and Irreversible Processes
- Isothermal Processes
- Isobaric process
- Isochoric process
- Adiabatic Processes
- Cyclic Process
- Free Expansion
- Heat Engine
- The Heat Engine Cycle and the p-V Diagram
- Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
- Heat Flow from a Colder Region to a Hotter Region
- Refrigerator
- Performance of a Refrigerator
- Air Conditioner
- Heat Pump
- Spontaneity
- Carnot Cycle and Carnot Engine
- Significance of Reversibility in Thermodynamics
- Maximum Efficiency of a Heat Engine and Carnot’s Cycle
- Carnot Refrigerator
- The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Carnot Cycle
- Sterling Cycle
5 Oscillations [Revision]
- Oscillations
- Explanation of Periodic Motion
- Linear Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M.)
- Differential Equation of Linear S.H.M.
- Acceleration (a), Velocity (v) and Displacement (x) of S.H.M.
- Amplitude (A), Period (T) and Frequency (N) of S.H.M.
- Combination of Springs
- Reference Circle Method
- Phase in S.H.M.
- Graphical Representation of S.H.M.
- Composition of Two S.H.M.’S Having Same Period and Along Same Line
- The Energy of a Particle Performing S.H.M.
- Simple Pendulum
- Angular S.H.M. and It's Differential Equation
- Damped Oscillations
- Free Oscillations, Forced Oscillations and Resonance Oscillations
6 Superposition of Waves [Revision]
- Introduction to Superposition of Waves
- Progressive Waves
- Reflection of Waves
- Superposition of Waves
- Stationary Waves
- Formation of Stationary Waves on String
- Equation of Stationary Wave on a Stretched String
- Properties of Stationary Waves
- Comparison of Progressive Waves and Stationary Waves
- Free and Forced Vibrations
- Harmonics and Overtones
- End Correction
- Study of Vibrations of Air Columns
- Vibrations of Air Column in a Pipe Open at Both Ends
- Practical Determination of End Correction
- Vibrations Produced in a String
- Laws of a Vibrating String
- Sonometer
- Beats
- Characteristics of Sound
- Musical Instruments
7 Wave Optics [Revision]
- Concept of Wave Optics
- Nature of Light
- Light as a Wave
- Huygens Principle
- Reflection of Light at a Plane Surface
- Refraction of Light at a Plane Boundary Between Two Media
- Polarisation of Light
- Interference
- Coherent and Incoherent Sources and Sustained Interference of Light
- Young's Double Slit Experiment and Expression for Fringe Width
- Conditions for Producing Steady Interference Pattern
- Methods for Obtaining Coherent Sources
- Optical Path
- Diffraction of Light
- Fresnel and Fraunhofer Diffraction
- Experimental Set up for Fraunhofer Diffraction
- Fraunhofer Diffraction Due to a Single Slit
- Young’s Double Slit vs Single Slit
- Resolving Power
- Rayleigh’s Criterion
- Resolving Power of a Microscope and Telescope
8 Electrostatics [Revision]
- Concept of Electrostatics
- Gauss’s Law
- Application of Gauss' Law
- Electric Potential and Potential Difference
- Introduction
- Definition: Potential Difference
- Formula: Potential Difference
- Example
- Electric Potential Due to a Point Charge
- Electric Field due to an Electric Dipole
- Electric Field
- Equipotential Surfaces
- Electrical Energy of Two Point Charges and of a Dipole in an Electrostatic Field
- Potential energy of a system of 2 point charges
- Potential energy for a system of N point charges
- Potential energy of a single charge in an external field
- Potential energy of a system of two charges in an external field
- Potential energy of a dipole in an external field
- Conductors and Insulators
- Free Charges and Bound Charges Inside a Conductor
- Introduction
- Definition: Good Conductors
- Definition: Bad Conductors
- Definition: Bound Charge
- Explanation
- Dielectrics
- Definition: Dielectrics
- Dielectric Constant
- Polar and Non-polar Dielectric Molecules
- Electric Polarisation of Matter
- Capacitors and Capacitance
- Combination of Capacitors
- Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor with and Without Dielectric Medium Between the Plates
- Displacement Current
- Energy Stored in a Charged Capacitor
- Van De Graaff Generator
9 Current Electricity [Revision]
- Current Electricity
- Kirchhoff’s Laws
- Wheatstone Bridge
- Metre Bridge: Slide-Wire Bridge
- Potentiometer
- Principle
- Sensitivity of Potentiometer
- Construction
- Precautions
- Superiority of Potentiometer over Voltmeter
- Uses of Potentiometer
- Galvanometer
- Definition: Galvanometer
10 Magnetic Fields Due to Electric Current [Revision]
- Magnetic Fields Due to Electric Current
- Magnetic force
- Cyclotron
- Description
- Construction
- Theory and Working
- Achievement of Resonance Condition
- Limitations
- Kinetic Energy of Particles Accelerated in a Cyclotron
- Helical Motion
- Magnetic Force on a Wire Carrying a Current
- Force on a Closed Circuit in a Magnetic Field
- Torque on a Current-Loop in a Uniform Magnetic Field
- Magnetic Dipole Moment
- Magnetic Potential Energy of a Dipole
- Magnetic Field Due to a Current Element, Biot-savart Law
- Force of Attraction Between Two Long Parallel Wires
- Magnetic Field Produced by a Current in a Circular Arc of a Wire
- Magnetic Field on the Axis of a Circular Current-Carrying Loop
- Magnetic Lines for a Current Loop
- Ampere’s Circuital Law
- Applications of Ampere’s Circuital Law > Magnetic Field of a Toroidal Solenoid
11 Magnetic Materials [Revision]
- Magnetic Materials
- Selection of Magnetic Materials
- Torque Acting on a Magnetic Dipole in a Uniform Magnetic Field
- Location of Magnetic poles of a Current Carrying Loop
- Origin of Magnetism in Materials
- Magnetic Moment of an Electron Revolving Around the Nucleus of an Atom
- Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity
- Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Effect of Temperature
- Hysteresis: Retentivity and Coercivity
- Permanent Magnet
- Magnetic Shielding
12 Electromagnetic Induction [Revision]
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Faraday's Laws of Electromagnetic Induction
- Lenz's Law
- Flux of a Vector Field
- Motional Electromotive Force (e.m.f.)
- Induced Emf in a Stationary Coil in a Changing Magnetic Field
- Generators
- Back Emf and Back Torque
- Induction and Energy Transfer
- Eddy Currents or Foucault Currents
- Explanation
- Applications
- Inductance
- Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field
- Energy Density of a Magnetic Field
- Transformers
13 AC Circuits [Revision]
- AC Circuits
- A.C. Generator
- Values of Alternating Current
- Phasors
- AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor
- AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor
- AC Voltage Applied to a Capacitor
- AC Voltage Applied to a Series LCR Circuit
- Power in AC Circuit
- LC Oscillations
- Electric Resonance
- Sharpness of Resonance: Q Factor
- Choke Coil
14 Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter [Revision]
- Understanding Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
- The Photoelectric Effect
- Experimental Study of Photoelectric Effect
- Observations from Experiments on Photoelectric Effect
- Failure of Wove Theory on Photoelectric Effect
- Einstein's Postulate of the Photoelectric Equation
- Wave-particle Duality of Electromagnetic Radiation
- Photo Cell
- De Broglie Hypothesis
- Davisson and Germer Experiment
- Wave-particle Duality of Matter
- Particle Nature of Electromagnetic Radiation: Planck's Quantum Theory of Radiation
15 Structure of Atoms and Nuclei [Revision]
- Structure of the Atom and Nucleus
- Thomson’s Atomic Model
- Geiger-marsden Experiment
- Atomic Models
- Atomic Spectra
- Neils Bohr’s Model of an Atom
- Radii of the Orbits
- Energy of the Electrons
- Limitations of Bohr's Model
- De Broglie's Explanation
- Atomic Nucleus
- Constituents of a Nucleus
- Units for measuring masses of atoms and subatomic particles
- Sizes of Nuclei
- Nuclear Forces
- Nuclear Binding Energy
- Radioactive Decays
- Alpha Decay
- Beta Decay
- Gamma Decay
- Rate of decay
- Rate law
- Expression for decay constant
- Half life of radioelement (t1/2)
- Graphical representation of decay
- Units of radioactivity
- Law of Radioactive Decay
- Forms of Energy > Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear Fission
- Nuclear Fusion
- Dalton's Atomic Theory
- Hydrogen Spectrum
- Radioactivity
16 Semiconductor Devices [Revision]
- Basics of Semiconductor Devices
- p-n Junction Diode as a Rectifier
- Ripple Factor
- Filter circuits
- Special Purpose P-n Junction Diodes
- Applications of semiconductors : Rectifier diode, LED, Zener diode, Photo diode, Photovoltaic cell, BJT, FET, SCR., MOSFET
- Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
- Logic Gates
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Frequently asked questions about Entrance Exam Physics Revised Syllabus
Which topic in Physics has the highest weightage in MHT CET?
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