CISCE Syllabus For Class 8 Physics: Knowing the Syllabus is very important for the students of Class 8. Shaalaa has also provided a list of topics that every student needs to understand.
The CISCE Class 8 Physics syllabus for the academic year 2023-2024 is based on the Board's guidelines. Students should read the Class 8 Physics Syllabus to learn about the subject's subjects and subtopics.
Students will discover the unit names, chapters under each unit, and subtopics under each chapter in the CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus pdf 2023-2024. They will also receive a complete practical syllabus for Class 8 Physics in addition to this.
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CISCE Class 8 Physics Revised Syllabus
CISCE Class 8 Physics and their Unit wise marks distribution
CISCE Class 8 Physics Course Structure 2023-2024 With Marking Scheme
| # | Unit/Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| I | Matter | |
| II | Physical Quantities and Measurement | |
| III | Force and Pressure | |
| IV | Energy | |
| V | Light Energy | |
| VI | Heat Transfer | |
| VII | Sound | |
| VIII | Electricity | |
| 8.1 | Household Electricity | |
| 8.2 | Static Electricity | |
| Total | - |
Syllabus
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Matter
- Matter (Substance)
- Matter
- Creation of Matter
- Physical Nature of matter
- The matter is made up of particles
- How small is this particles of matter
- Colour, odour, melting point, boiling point, density
- Chemical properties: Composition, combustibility, activity with acids and bases
- Characteristics of Particles (Molecules) of Matter
- States of Matter
- States of Matter
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Change of State of Matter
- Concept of Melting (Fusion)
- Melting (Fusion)
- Melting point
- Latent heat
- Latent heat of fusion
- Heating curve of ice during melting
- Change in volume on melting
- Effect of pressure on the melting point
- Effect of impurities on the melting point
- Concept of Freezing (Solidification)
- Freezing (Solidification)
- Freezing point
- Concept of Boiling (Vaporization)
- Boiling (Vaporization)
- Boiling point
- Latent heat
- Latent heat of Vaporization
- The heating curve for water
- Change in volume on boiling
- Effect of pressure on the boiling point
- Effect of impurities on the boiling point
- Concept of Melting (Fusion)
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Physical Quantities and Measurement
- Density and It’s Unit
- Density
- Unit of Density
- Relationship between S.I. and C.G.S. units
- Vessels for Measuring the Volume
- Measurement of Density
- Relative Density and Its Unit
- Relative density
- Unit of relative density
- Measurement of Relative Density
- Density of a Substance in Its Different States
- Buoyancy Force (Upthrust Force)
- Buoyancy and upthrust
- Condition for a body to float or sink:
a) Volume of object
b) Density of liquid - Unit of upthrust
- Cartesian diver
- Principle of Floatation (Laws of Flotation)
- Law of Floatation
- Applications of Floatation
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Force and Pressure
- Force
- Turning Effect of a Force
- Turning effect of a force
- Factors affecting the turning of a body
- Some examples in daily life
- Moment of Force Or Torque
- Moment of Force Or Torque
- Unit of moment of force
- Application of Torque
- Thrust and Pressure
- Thrust
- Unit of thrust
- Example of thrust
- Pressure
- Unit of Pressure
- Examples of Pressure in our daily life
- The Effect of Thrust
- Factors Affecting Pressure
- Liquid Pressure
- Liquid Pressure
- Experiment of pressure on fluid
- Factors Affecting Liquid Pressure
- Consequences of Liquid Pressure
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Demonstration of Atmospheric Pressure
- Standard Value of Atmospheric Pressure
- Application of Atmospheric Pressure
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Energy
- Introduction of Work
- Work
- Application of force
- Two conditions need to be satisfied for work to be done
- Factors affecting the amount of work done
- Concept of Work
- Definition of work
- Units of work
- Relationship between joule and erg
- Positive, Negative, and Zero Work
- Measurement of Work
- Measurement of work
- Expression of work ( W = F S cos θ)
- Positive, Negative, and Zero Work
- Concept of Energy
- Energy is the capacity to do work
- Relationship between work and energy
- Units of energy
- Mechanical Energy and Its Different Form
- Mechanical Energy and Its Types
- Potential Energy
- Potential Energy
- Expression for the potential Energy
- Some examples of potential energy Gravitational potential energy
- Kinetic Energy
- Kinetic Energy
- Factors affecting the kinetic energy of a moving body
- Expression for the Kinetic Energy
- Relationship between kinetic energy and momentum
- Potential Energy
- Types of Potential Energy
- Types of Potential Energy
- Gravitational potential energy
- Elastic Potential Energy
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Gravitational potential energy
- Expression for the Gravitational potential energy
- Gravitational potential energy at a height (U = mgh)
- Types of Kinetic Energy
- Types of Kinetic Energy
- Translational kinetic energy
- Rotational kinetic energy
- Vibrational kinetic energy
- Conversion of Potential Energy into Kinetic Energy
- Transformation of Energy
- Different Forms of Energy
- Different Forms of Energy
- Solar energy
- Heat (or radiant) energy
- Light energy
- Chemical (or fuel) energy
- Hydro energy
- Electrical energy
- Nuclear energy
- Geothermal energy
- Wind energy
- Sound energy
- Magnetic energy
- Mechanical energy
- Power
- Definition of power
- Unit of power
- Relation between power and velocity
- Factors Affecting the Power of a Source
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Light Energy
- Speed of Light
- Speed of light
- Speed of light in different mediums
- Refraction of Light
- Refraction of light
- Partial reflection and refraction at the boundary of two different media
- Cause of refraction
- Some consequences of refraction of light
- Some Terms Related to Refraction of Light
- Some definitions related to refraction of light:
- Angle of refraction (r)
- Relative refractive index
- Absolute refractive index
- Law of Refraction of Light
- Law of Refraction of Light
- The first law of refraction
- The second law of refraction
- Effect on speed (V), wavelength (A.), and frequency (f) due to refraction of light
- Effects of Refraction
- Atmospheric Refraction
- Application of Atmospheric Refraction
- Phenomena explained by the refraction of light
- Twinkling of stars
- Sun is visible before the actual sunrise and also after sunset.
- Mirage
- Looming
- Refraction of Light Through a Rectangular Glass Slab
- Refraction of Light Through a Prism
- Refraction of light through a prism
- Factors affecting the angle of deviation
- Dispersion of Light and Its Causes
- Concept of Prism
- Dispersion of Light Through Prism and Formation of Spectrum
- Dispersion Of Light through Prism
- Newton's Experiment
- Formation of Rainbow
- Newton Disc
- Spectrum
- Cause of dispersion of white light and formation of spectrum
- Angular dispersion (Δ)
- Dispersive power (ω)
- Dispersion without deviation
- Deviation without dispersion
- Spherical Mirrors
- Spherical Mirrors
- Terms related to Spherical Mirrors
- Center of Curvature (C)
- Pole (P)
- Radius of Curvature (R)
- Principal Axis
- Focus (F)
- Focal length (f)
- Principal section
- Aperture
- Rules for the Construction of Image Formed by a Spherical Mirror
- Rules for the construction of image formed by a spherical mirror
- Convenient rays
- A ray passing through the centre of curvature
- A ray parallel to the principal axis
- A ray passing through the focus
- A ray incident at the pole
- Formation of Image by Reflection: Real and Virtual Image
- Formation of Image by Reflection
- Real Image
- Virtual Image
- Distinction between a real and a virtual image
- Convex Mirror
- Convex Mirror
- Uses of convex mirrors
- Image Formation by Convex Mirror
- Ray diagram for the images formed by Convex mirror
- Concave Mirror
- Concave Mirror
- Application of Concave Mirror
- Image Formation by Concave Mirror
- Ray diagram for the images formed by concave mirror
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Heat Transfer
- Heat and Its Unit
- Heat
- Unit of Heat
- Effects of Heat
- Effect of Temperature on Molecular Motion
- Change of Liquid into Vapour State
- Expansion of Substances (Thermal Expansion)
- Thermal Expansion
- Uses of Thermal Expansion
- Thermal Expansion Examples
- Expansion of Solids
- Linear Expansion
- Superficial or areal expansion
- Cubical Expansion or volumetric expansion
- Some applications in daily life
- Expansion of Liquids
- Expansion in liquids
- Real expansion
- Apparent expansion
- Experiment to measure real and apparent expansion of liquid
- Variation of Density with Temperature
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Sound
- Sound
- Sound
- Types of Sound
- Longitudinal wave
- Transverse wave
- Categories of sound waves based on their frequencies
- Audible waves
- Infrasonic waves
- Ultrasonic waves
- Production of Sound
- Experiment: A vibrating string produces sound.
- Experiment: A vibrating tuning fork produces sound.
- Propagation of Sound
- Characteristics of a Sound Wave
- Frequency
- Amplitude (A)
- Time period (T)
- Wavelength (λ)
- Wave velocity
- Pitch
- Representation of a Wave
- Displacement - Time graph
- Displacement - Distance graph
- Properties of Sounds
- Loudness and Intensity
- Loudness
- Intensity
- Subjective nature of loudness and objective nature of intensity
- Factors affecting the loudness of sound
- Relationship between loudness and intensity
- Pitch (or shrillness) and frequency
- Pitch (or shrillness)
- Examples of change in pitch
- Subjective nature of pitch and objective nature of frequency
- Quality (Or Timbre) and Wave Form
- Recognition of the sources of two sounds by their quality
- Loudness and Intensity
- Monotone
- Making a Musical Toy
CISCE Class 8 Physics Syllabus for Electricity
8.1 Household Electricity
- Electricity
- Electrical Energy and Power Consumed in a Circuit
- Transmission of Power from the Power Generating Station to the Consumer
- Transmission of power from the power generating station to the consumer
- Supply of power to a house
- Connection from pole to the distribution board
- Colour Coding of Live, Neutral, and Earth Wires
- Electric Meter
- Commercial Unit of Electrical Energy
- Electric Fuse
- Electric fuse
- Purpose of fuse
- Characteristic of a fuse
- Working of a fuse
- Reason for connecting the fuse in the live wire
- Current rating of a fuse
- Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
- Household Electrical Circuits
- Electric Circuit in a Room
- Earthing (Grounding)
- Local earthing
- Safety by the local earthing
- Earthing of an appliance
- Safety by earthing of an appliance
- Power Rating of Appliances
- Household Consumption of Electric Energy
- Dangers of Electricity
- Precautions to Be Taken While Using Electricity
8.2 Static Electricity
- Static Electricity
- Electric Charges
- Charge
- Unit of charge
- Electric charges
- What is the origin of an electric charge?
- Measuring electric charge
- Types of Charges and Their Interaction
- Transfer of Charges
- Conductors and Insulators
- Conductors
- Insulators (Non-Conductors)
- Methods of Charging a Conductor
- Methods of Charging a Conductor
- Charging by friction
- Charging by induction
- Charging by conduction
- Electroscope
- Lightning and Lightning Safety
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