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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
- Introduction
- Scalars and Vectors
- Scalar vs Vector
- Key Points to Remember
- Vector Operations>Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
- Introduction: Vector Operations
- Statement: Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
- Example
- Vector Operations>Addition and Subtraction of Vectors
- Statement
- Vector Addition: Parallel Vectors
- Vector Subtraction: Anti-Parallel Vectors
- Real-Life Applications
- Vector Operations>Triangle Law for Vector Addition
- Statement
- Commutative Law
- Association Law
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Vector Operations>Law of parallelogram of vectors
- Statement
- Derivation: Magnitude of \[\vec R\]
- Derivation: Magnitude of Resultant
- Derivation: Direction of Resultant
- Example
- Resolution of Vectors
- Introduction
- Definition: Resolution of the Vector
- Definition: Rectangular Components
- Characteristics
- Vector Resolution in 2D
- 2D vs 3D Rectangular Components
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Multiplication of Vectors
- Introduction
- Scalar Product(Dot Product)
- Introduction
- Definition: Scalar Product
- Characteristics of Scalar Product
- Scalar Product Using Rectangular Components
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Vector Product (Cross Product)
- Definition: Vector Product
- Core Properties and Characteristics
- Steps for Calculating the Cross Product
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Example 3
- Real Life Applications
- Characteristics of Vector Product
- Concept of Calculus
- Introduction
- Histotical Background
- Definition: Calculus
- Two Main Branches of Calculus
- Significance
- Differential Calculus
- Introduction
- Definition: Differentiation
- Characteristics
- Process: Finding the Derivative
- Significance
- Derivatives
- Example
- Integral Calculus
- Introduction
- Definition: Definite Integral
- Definition: Indefinite Integral
- Characteristics
- Process: Finding the Area Under a General Curve
- Significance
- Basics of Integration
- Example
2 Error Analysis [Revision]
- Errors in Measurement
- Errors in Measurements>Systematic Errors
- Definition: Errors in Measurements
- Definition: Systematic Errors
- Source: Systematic Errors
- Effects: Systematic Errors
- Errors in Measurements>Random Errors
- Definition: Random Errors
- Source: Random Errors
- Effects: Random Errors
- Estimation of Errors
- Introduction
- Formula: Arithmetic Mean
- Formula: Absolute Error
- Formula: Mean Absolute Error
- Formula: Relative Error
- Formula: Percentage Error
- Flowchart
- Activity
- Example
- Combination of Errors
- Introduction
- Errors in sum and in Difference
- Errors in Products and in Division
- Errors Due to the Power Quantities
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Significant Figures
3 Motion in a Plane [Revision]
- Introduction of Motion in a Plane
- Rectilinear Motion
- Introduction
- Displacement
- Introduction
- Formula: Displacement
- Characteristics
- Real-Life Examples
- Path Length
- Introduction
- Explanation
- Real-Life Examples
- Average Velocity
- Introduction
- Definition: Average Velocity
- Calculation of Average Velocity
- Significance
- Formula
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Average Speed
- Introduction
- Definition: Average Speed
- Characteristics
- Calculation of Average Speed
- Formula: Average Speed
- Example
- Instantaneous Velocity
- Introduction
- Definition: Instantaneous Velocity
- Formula: Instantaneous Velocity
- Real-Life Example
- Instantaneous Speed
- Definition: Instantaneous Speed
- Formula: Instantaneous Speed
- Graphical Study of Motion
- Instantaneous Velocity in Non-Uniform Motion
- Acceleration in Linear Motion
- Introduction
- Definition: Acceleration
- Formula: Average Acceleration
- Formula: Instantaneous Acceleration
- Characteristics
- Graphical Interpretation
- Equations of Motion
- Significance
- Illustrative Example
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Relative Velocity
- Introduction
- Definition: Relative Velocity
- Formula: Relative Velocity
- Sign Convention
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Position-time, Velocity-time and Acceleration-time Graphs
- Motion in Two Dimensions - Motion in a Plane
- Average and Instantaneous Velocities
- Average and Instantaneous Acceleration
- Equations of Motion for an Object travelLing a Plane with Uniform Acceleration
- Relative Velocity
- Projectile Motion
- Average and Instantaneous Velocities
- Introduction
- Definition: Average Velocity in Two-Dimensional Motion
- Definition: Instantaneous Velocity in Two-Dimensional Motion
- Formula: Average Velocity in Two-Dimensional Motion
- Formula: Instantaneous Velocity in Two-Dimensional Motion
- Acceleration in a Plane
- Introduction
- Definition: Average Acceleration in plane
- Definition: Instantaneous Acceleration in plane
- Formula: Average Acceleration in Two-Dimensional Plane
- Formula: Instantaneous Acceleration in Two-Dimensional Plane
- Characteristics
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Example
- Equations of Motion in a Plane with Constant Acceleration
- Introduction
- Vector Form Equations
- Example
- Real-Life Example
- Relative Velocity in Two Dimensions
- Introduction
- Formula: Velocity of A relative to B
- Formula: Velocity of B relative to A
- Characteristics
- Chaining Relative Velocities
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Example
- Projectile Motion
- Introduction
- Definition: Projectile Motion
- Key Concepts
- Characteristics
- Trajectory Equation
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Uniform Circular Motion (UCM)
- Definition: Uniform Circular Motion
- Key Parameters of Circular Motion
- Definition: Period
- Definition: Linear Speed
- FormulaL Linear Speed
- Definition: Radius Vector
- Definition: Angular Speed
- Formula: Angular Speed
- Calculation of Angular Speed
- Essential Link
- Real-Life Example
- Centripetal Acceleration
- Introduction
- Definition: Centripetal Force
- Formula: Centripetal Force
- Formula: Centripetal Acceleration
- Characteristics
- Derivation
- Application to Planetary Motion
- Significance
- Experiment
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Conical Pendulum
- Conical Pendulum
- Forces Acting on Bob
- Resolving the Forces
- Derivation
4 Laws of Motion [Revision]
- Introduction to Laws of Motion
- Aristotle’s Fallacy
- Introduction
- Origin
- Definition: Aristotle's Fallacy
- Aristotle Thought
- Galileo's Correction
- Real-Life Examples
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law of Motion
- Introduction
- Definition: Newton's First Law of Motion
- Balanced and Unbalanced Force
- Cause of Change in Motion
- Significance
- Formula: Newton's First Law of Motion
- Experiment
- Summary
- Newton's Third Law of Motion
- Introduction
- Definition: Newton's Third Law of Motion
- Characteristics
- Law's Concequesnces
- Significance
- Formula: Newton's Third Law of Motion
- Examples
- Newton's First Law of Motion
- Types of Forces>Real and Pseudo Forces
- Introduction
- Formula: Pseudo-Forces
- Characteristics
- Understanding Pseudo Forces
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Inertial and Non-inertial Frames of Reference
- Frame of Reference
- Definition: Frame of Reference
- Definition: Inertial Frames
- Definition: Non-Inertial Frames
- Key Features of Inertial Frames
- Example: Non-Inertial Frames
- Limitations of Newton’s Law
- Types of Forces>Fundamental Forces in Nature
- Introduction
- Garvitational Force
- Electromagnetic Force
- Strong Nuclear Force
- Weak Nuclear Force
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Types of Forces>Contact and Non-Contact Forces
- Introduction
- Definition: Contact Force
- Definition: Non-Contact Force
- Characteristics
- Understanding Contact Forces
- Understanding Non-Contact Forces
- Experiment
- Significance
- Types of Forces>Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
- Introduction
- Definition: Conservative Forces
- Definition: Potential Energy
- Definition: Non-Conservative Force
- Understanding Conservating Forces
- Understanding Non-Conservatives Forces
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Types of Forces>Work Done by a Variable Force
- Work Done by Variable Forces: The Power of Integration
- Dividing and Conquering (Integration)
- The Graphical Method: Area Under the Curve
- Example
- Work Energy Theorem
- Introduction
- Definition: Work-Energy Theorem for Conservative Forces
- Characteristics
- Derivation
- Real-Life Example
- Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum
- Introduction
- Definition: Principle of Conversation of Linear Momentum
- Characteristics
- Application of Newton's Second law and FBD
- System vs. Free Body Diagram Forces
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Example
- Collisions
- Introduction
- Definition: Collision
- Characteristics
- Real-Life Examples
- Perfectly Inelastic Collision
- Introduction
- Definition: Perfectly Inelastic Collision
- Characteristics
- Illustrations
- Real-Life Examples
- Coefficient of Restitution e
- Introduction
- Definition: Coefficient of Restitution e
- Characteristics
- Head On Collision
- Significance
- Real-Life Example
- Expressions for Final Velocities in Elastic Head-On Collision
- Introduction
- Fundamental Conservation Equations
- Derivation
- Case Studies
- Example
- Real-Life Example
- Loss of Kinetic Energy in Perfectly Inelastic Head-On Collision
- Introduction
- Definition: Perfectly Inelastic Collision
- Final Velocity (From Momentum Conservation)
- Loss in Kinetic Energy
- Inelastic Collision with Coefficient of Restitution e
- Impulse (Change in Momentum) During Collision
- Significance
- Real-Life Example
- Collision in Two Dimensions
- Introduction
- Definition: Oblique Collision
- Characterisics
- Mathematical Analysis Steps
- Flowchart
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Impulse of a Force
- Introduction
- Definition: Impulse of a Force
- Relationship between Force and Momentum Change (Impulse)
- Collision Related Concepts
- Necessity of Defining Impulse
- Introduction
- Formula: Impulse
- Impulse Necessity
- Graphical Representation of Impulse
- Significance
- Example
- Rotational Analogue of a Force: Moment of a Force Or Torque
- Introduction
- Definition: Torque
- Formula: Torque
- Factors Affecting Torque
- Direction of Torque
- Consequences
- Everyday Examples
- Couple and Its Torque
- Introduction
- Definition: Couple
- Rotation Without Translation
- Moment (Torque) of a Couple
- Direction of Torque
- Moment of a Single Force vs Moment of a Couple
- Real-Life Applications
- Proof of Independence of the Axis of Rotation
- Introduction
- Axis of Rotation Between the Forces
- Axis of Rotation Outside the Forces
- Conclusion
- Mechanical Equilibrium
- Introduction
- Definition: Mechanical Equilibrium
- Mathematical Expression
- Flowchart
- States of Equilibrium
- States of Equilibrium
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Centre of Mass>Mathematical Understanding of Centre of Mass
- Introduction
- Definition: Centre of Mass
- System of n Particles
- Continuous Mass Distribution
- Important Results for Symmetric Objects
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Example 3
- Real-Life Examples
- Centre of Mass>Velocity of Centre of Mass
- Introduction
- Velocity of Centre of Mass for Discrete Particles
- Velocity of Centre of Mass for Continuous Mass Distribution
- Real-World Applications
- Centre of Mass>Acceleration of Centre of Mass
- Introduction
- The Fundamental Formula: A Weighted Average
- Application to Continuous Bodies
- Centre of Mass>Characteristics of Centre of Mass
- Introdcution
- Definition: Centre of Mass
- Characteristics
- Real-Life Examples
- Centre of Gravity
- Definition: Centre of Gravity
- Key Points: Centre of Gravity
5 Gravitation [Revision]
- Concept of Gravitation
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Definition: Gravitation
- Formula: Gravitation
- Characteristics
- Understanding Gravitation
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Kepler’s Laws
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Formula: Kepler's Law
- Characteristics
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Drawing an Ellipse
- Law of Orbit or Kepler's First Law
- Introduction
- Characteristics
- Law: Kepler's First Law
- Key Terms: Law of Orbit or Kepler's First Law
- Understanding Elliptical Orbit
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Law of Areas or Kepler's Second Law
- Introduction
- Law: Kepler's Second Law
- Formula: Kepler's Second Law
- Characteristics
- Significance
- Real-Life Example
- Law of Periods or Kepler's Third Law
- Introduction
- Characteristics
- Law: Kepler's Third Law
- Formula: Kepler's Third Law
- Understanding Kepler's Third Law
- Significance
- Example
- Real-Life Example
- Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Introduction
- History/Origin
- Definition: Universal Law of Gravitation
- Formula: Universal Law of Gravitation
- Key Points: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Characteristics
- Relationship to the Acceleration of the Moon
- Generalisation to Force
- Force Due to the Collection of Masses
- Special Cases for Extended Objects
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Acceleration Due to Gravity (Earth’s Gravitational Acceleration)
- Introduction
- Definition: Acceleration Due to Gravity
- Formula: Acceleration Due to Gravity
- Characteristics
- Derivation and Calculation
- Change along the Surface of the Earth
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Altitude
- Introduction
- Formula: Gravity with Altitude
- Characteristics
- Derivation
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Depth
- Introduction
- Definition: Gravity with Depth
- Formula: Gravity with Depth
- Characteristics
- Shell Theorem
- Importance
- Real-Life Examples
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Latitude and Rotation of the Earth
- Introduction
- Definition: Latitude
- Formula: Gravity with Latitude
- Characteristics
- Derivation
- Experiment: Variation of g with Latitude
- Variation in the Acceleration>Effect of the shape of the Earth
- Introduction
- Definition: Weight of an Object
- Formula: Weight of an Object
- Characteristics
- Understanding Fravity Variation
- Significance
- Ral-Life Examples
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Introduction
- Definition: Potential Energy
- Formula: Potential Energy
- Characteristics
- Understanding the Mechanism
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Escape Velocity
- Introduction
- Definition: Escape Velocity
- Formula: Escape Velocity
- Derivation
- Expression for Gravitational Potential Energy
- Introduction
- Formula
- Derivation
- Example
- Connection of Potential Energy Formula with mgh
- Introduction
- connecting the General formula to mgh
- Potential and Potential Difference
- Introduction
- Definition: Potential at a Point
- Definition: Potential Difference
- Formula: Electric Potential at a Point
- Formula: Potential Difference
- SI units & Analysis
- Key Points: Potential and Potential Difference
- Earth Satellites
- Introduction
- Definition: Satellite
- Types of Earth Satellites
- Communication Satellites (Geostationary Satellites)
- Polar Satellites
- Significance
- Projection of Satellite
- Introduction
- Definition: Critical Velocity
- Formula: Critical Velocity
- Understanding Critical Velocity
- Five Cases of Satellite Orbits
- Special Case
- Significance
- Example
- Weightlessness in a Satellite
- Introduction
- Definition: Weightlessness
- Formula: Newton's Second Law of Motion
- Characteristics
- Aparent Weight and Weightlessness
- Application to a Satellite
- Real-Life Examples
- Time Period of Satellite
- Introduction
- Formula: Time Period of Satellite
- Characteristics
- Derivation
- Significance
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Energy Associated with Satellite
- Critical Velocity
6 Thermal Properties of Matter [Revision]
- Thermal Properties of Matter
- Temperature and Heat
- Introduction
- Definition: Heat
- Definition: Temperature
- Formula: Average Kinetic Energy and Temperature
- Formula: Heat Exchange
- Characteristics
- How Heat Affects Matter
- Significance
- Real-Life Examples
- Summary
- Measurement of Temperature
- Definition: Adiabatic Wall
- Definition: Diathermic Wall
- Definition: Thermal Equilibrium
- Definition: Thermometry
- Law: Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- Temperature Scales
- Conversion Formulas
- Thermometers Use the Zeroth Law
- Thermometric Property
- Types of Thermometers
- Characteristics of a Good Thermometer
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Example 3
- Example 4
- Summary
- Absolute Zero and Absolute Temperature
- Introduction
- Definition: Absolute Zero
- Definition: Kelvin Scale
- Definition: Triple Point
- Definition: Ideal Gas
- Definition: Universal Gas Constant (R)
- Definition: Extrapolation
- Definition: Kelvin
- Conversion Formulas
- Gases Respond to Temperature
- The Discovery of Absolute Zero
- The Kelvin (Absolute) Temperature Scale
- Temperature Scales & Conversion
- The Ideal Gas Equation
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Key Points: Absolute Zero and Absolute Temperature
- Ideal Gas Equation
- Introduction
- Definition: Ideal Gas Equation
- Deriving the Ideal Gas Equation
- Formula Combines Gas Law
- Example
- Key Points: Ideal Gas Equation
- Thermal Expansion
- Introduction
- Definition: Thermal Expansion
- Linear Expansion
- Introduction
- Definition: Linear Expansion
- Definition: Coefficient of Linear Expansion
- Deriving the Formula
- Coefficient of Linear Expansion (α) for Common Materials
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Real-Life Examples
- Key Points: Linear Expansion
- Areal Expansion
- Definition: Areal Expansion
- Definition: Coefficient of Areal Expansion
- Formula: Areal Expansion
- Derivation: β = 2α
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Key Points: Areal Expansion
- Volume Expansion
- Definition: Volume Expansion
- Definition: Coefficient of Volume Expansion
- Formula: Volume Expansion Equation
- Formula: Between Any Two Temperatures
- Coefficient of Volume Expansion (γ) Values
- γ Is Not Strictly Constant
- Example
- Key Points: Volume Expansion
- Relation Between Coefficient of Expansion
- Relation between β and α
- Relation between γ and α
- Example
- Real-Life Applications
- Key Points: Relation Between Coefficient of Expansion
- Specific Heat Capacity
- Definition: Specific Heat Capacity
- Formula: Specific Heat Capacity
- Key Points: Specific Heat Capacity
- Specific Heat Capacity of Solids and Liquids
- Introduction
- Definition: Specific Heat Capacity
- Formula: Specific Heat Capacity
- Specific Heat Capacity — Data Table
- Formula: Molar Specific Heat Capacity
- Real-Life Applications
- Key Points: Specific Heat Capacity of Solids and Liquids
- Specific Heat Capacity of Gas
- Introduction
- Principal Specific Heat Capacities of Gases
- Molar Specific Heat Capacities
- Experimental Data Table
- Real-Life Applications
- Key Points: Specific Heat Capacity of Gas
- Heat Equation
- Formula: Heat Equation
- Example
- Real-World Applications
- Key Points: Heat Equation
- Thermal Capacity
- Definition: Heat Capacity or Thermal Capacity
- Formula: Heat Capacity
- Example
- Real-Life Examples
- Calorimetry
- Introduction
- Definition: Calorimetry
- Definition: Calorimeter
- Calorimeter
- The Principle of Calorimetry
- Experiment: Method of Mixtures
- Derivation of the Calorimetry Equation
- Example
- Key Points: Calorimetry
- Change of State
- Introduction
- Definition: Change of State
- The Six Types of Phase Changes
- Practical Applications
- Key Points: Practical Applications of State
- Concept of Desublimation (Deposition)
- Analysis of Observation>From Point A to B
- Definition: Melting
- Definition: Freezing
- Definition: Melting Point
- Definition: Freezing Point
- Definition: Solidification
- Heating Ice and Its Changes
- Real-Life Connections
- Analysis of Observation>From Point B to D
- Introduction
- Definition: Vaporisation
- Definition: Condensation
- Definition: Boiling Point
- Real-Life Examples
- Evaporation vs Boiling
- After Point D
- Hotter Than 100 °C
- Evaporation vs Boiling
- Daily Life Examples
- Boiling Point and Pressure
- Activity: Boiling Point & Pressure Experiment
- Boiling of Water at High Altitudes
- Pressure Cooker Speeds Up Cooking
- Key Points: Boiling Point and Pressure
- Phase Diagram
- Introduction
- Vaporisation Curve (l–v)
- Fusion Curve (l–s)
- Sublimation Curve (s–v)
- The Triple Point
- Real-Life Examples
- Key Points: Phase Diagram
- Gas and Vapour
- Introduction
- Definition: Critical Temperature
- Definition: Gas
- Definition: Vapour
- Critical Temperatures of Common Substances
- Real-Life Analogies
- Key Points: Gas and Vapour
- Latent Heat
- Introduction
- Definition: Latent Heat
- Definition: Latent Heat of Fusion
- Definition: Latent Heat of Vaporization
- Formula: Latent Heat
- Experiment
- Reference Data Table
- Example
- Key Points: Latent Heat
- Heat Transfer
- Classification
- Key Points: Heat Transfer
- Conduction
- Definition: Conduction
- Definition: Good Conductors of Heat
- Definition: Bad Conductors of Heat
- The Experiment
- Mechanism of Conduction
- Real-Life Example
- Key Points: Conduction
- Thermal Conductivity
- Definition: Thermal Conductivity
- Definition: Temperature Gradient
- Formula: Temperature Gradient
- Heat Flow Through a Metal Rod
- Variable State vs Steady State
- Key Points: Thermal Conductivity
- Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity
- Experimental Observations
- Definition: Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity
- Formula: Fourier's Law of Conduction
- Expression for k - Its Units and Dimensions
- Rate of Heat Flow
- Differential (Calculus) Form of Fourier's Law
- Key Points: Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity
- Thermal Resistance
- Definition: Thermal Resistance
- Formula: Conduction Rate
- Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity (k)
- Need for Thermal Resistance
- Derivation of Thermal Resistance
- Example
- Key Points: Thermal Resistance
- Applications of Thermal conductivity
- Applications of Thermal Conductivity
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Key Points: Applications of Thermal conductivity
- Convection
- Introduction
- Definition: Convection
- Mechanism of Convection
- Experiment: Convection
- Key Points: Convection
- Application of Convection
- Heating and Cooling of Rooms
- Cooling of Transformers
- Key Points: Application of Convection
- Free and Forced Convection
- Definition: Free (Natural) Convection
- Definition: Forced Convection
- Examples
- Key Points: Free and Forced Convection
- Environmental Issues
- Radiation
- Definition: Radiation
- Activity: Radiation from a Candle
- A Wonder of Science: Infrared Camera
- Experiment: The Relation Between Density and Convection
- Experiment: Black Surfaces and Heat Absorption
- Experiment: Good and Bad Conductors of Heat
- Key Points: Radiation
- Radiation
- Newton’s Law of Cooling
- Introduction
- Experiment
- Graphical Analysis
- Law: Newton's Law of Cooling
- Mathematical Formulation
- Example
- Key Points: Newton’s Law of Cooling
7 Sound [Revision]
- Sound Waves
- Definition: Audible Range of Frequency
- Definition: Ultrasonic
- Definition: Infrasonic
- Definition: Amplitude of the Wave
- Definition: Time Period of the Wave
- Definition: Frequency of the Wave
- Definition: Wavelength
- Definition: Wave Velocity
- Definition: Longitudinal Wave
- Definition: Transverse Wave
- Types of Waves
- Mechanical waves
- EM waves
- Matter waves
- Common Properties of All Waves
- Amplitude
- Wavelength
- Period
- Double Periodicity
- Frequency
- Velocity
- Phase and Phase Difference
- Activity
- Characteristics of Progressive Wave
- Example
- Transverse Waves
- Introduction
- Characteristics
- Longitudinal Waves
- Introduction
- Characteristics
- Mathematical Expression of a Wave
- The Speed of Travelling Waves
- Principle of Superposition of Waves
- Echo, Reverberation and Acoustics
- Qualities of Sound
- Audible Sound or Human Response to Sound
- Pitch
- Timbre (Sound Quality)
- Loudness
- Example
- Table
- Doppler Effect
- Source Moving and Listener Stationary
- Derivation
- Listener Approaching a Stationary Source with Velocity
- Derivation
- Both Source and Listener are Moving
- Illustations
- Cases
- Common Properties between Doppler Effect of Sound and Light
- Properties
- Major Differences between Doppler Effects of Sound and Light
- Differences
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Source Moving and Listener Stationary
8 Optics [Revision]
- Fundamental Concepts of Light
- Nature of Light
- Ray Optics Or Geometrical Optics
- Introduction
- Principles
- Fermat’s Principle
- Example
- Cartesian Sign Convention
- Introduction
- Sign Conventions
- Reflection of Light
- Introduction
- Activity
- Experiment
- Key Points: Reflection of Light
- Reflection>Reflection from a Plane Surface
- Images in Plane Mirrors
- Table
- Example
- Reflection>Reflection from Curved Mirrors
- Introduction
- Relation between f, u and v
- Lateral Magnification
- Table
- Example
- Defects or Aberration of Images
- Spherical Aberration
- Parabolic Mirrors
- Total Internal Reflection
- Definition: Total Internal Reflection
- Applications of Total Internal Reflection
- Refraction at a Spherical Surface and Lenses
- Refraction at a Single Spherical Surface
- Analysis
- Derivation
- Example
- Refraction Formula at a Surface
- Lens Makers' Equation
- Derivation
- Special Cases
- Example
- Refraction at a Single Spherical Surface
- Dispersion of Light
- Definition: Dispersion
- Definition: Spectrum
- Key Points: Dispersion of Light
- Analysis of Prism
- Introduction
- Relations between the Angles Involved
- Deviation Curve, Minimum Deviation and Prism Formula
- Example
- Refraction and Prism Formula
- Thin Prisms
- Angular Dispersion and Mean Deviation
- Mean Colour and Prism Formula
- Dispersive Power
- Example
- Some Natural Phenomena Due to Sunlight
- Mirage
- Causes of Mirage Formation
- Rainbow
- The Facts to be Explained
- Conditions Necessary for Formation of a Rainbow
- Optical Phenomena Involved
- Promary Rainbow
- Secondary Rainbow
- Formation and Visibility of Rainbows
- Defects of Lenses
- Introduction
- Chromatic Aberration
- Reducing / Eliminating Chromatic Aberration
- Example
- Spherical Aberration
- Methods to Reduce / Eliminate Spherical Aberration of Lenses
- Optical Instruments
- Simple Microscope or a Reading Glass
- Introduction
- Derivation
- Limiting Cases
- Example
- Compound Microscope
- Introduction
- Derivation
- Remarks
- Example
- Telescope
- Introduction
- Magnifying Power of a Telescope
- Example
- Simple Microscope or a Reading Glass
9 Electrostatics [Revision]
- Concept of Electrostatics
- Electric Charge
- Key Points: Electric Charge
- Basic Properties of Electric Charge
- Additive Nature of Charge
- Introduction
- Gold Leaf Electroscope
- Quantization of Charge
- Definition: Quantization of Charge
- Analysis
- Example
- Quarks and the Quantization of Charge
- Additive Nature of Charge
- Coulomb’s Law
- Scalar Form of Coulomb’s Law
- Introduction
- Statement
- Analysis
- Permittivity and Dielectrics
- Comparison with Gravitation
- Importance
- Relative Permittivity or Dielectric Constant
- Derivation
- Definition of Unit Charge from the Coulomb’s Law
- Introduction
- Definition: One Columb
- Magnitude of Electric Force Between Two Charges
- Example
- Coulomb's Law in Vector Form
- Derivation
- Example
- Comparison of Gravitational and Electrostatic Forces
- Scalar Form of Coulomb’s Law
- Principle of Superposition
- Electric Field
- Definition: Electric Field
- Derivation
- DImensional Formula
- Intensity of Electric Field
- Electric Field Intensity Due to a Point-Charge
- Derivation
- Uniform Electric Field
- Non Uniform Electric Field
- Practical Way of Calculating Electric Field
- Derivation
- Example 1
- Small Voltage, Large Electric Field
- Example 2
- Example 3
- Electric Lines of Force
- Definition: Line of Force
- Characteristics of Electric Lines of Force
- Imaginary Lines, Real Uses
- Electric Flux
- Introduction
- Definition: Electric Flux
- Formula Derivation
- Formula: Electric Flux
- Definition: Electric Flux Linked to a Surface
- Formula Derivation
- Special Cases
- Definition: Electric Flux Density
- Formula: Electric Flux Density
- Units and Dimensions of Electric Flux
- Gauss’s Law
- Electric Dipole
- Definition: Dipole
- Definition: Axial Line
- Definition: Equitorial Line
- Definition: Dipole Moment
- Natural Dipole
- Couple Acting on an Electric Dipole in a Uniform Electric Field
- Derivation
- Example
- Electric Intensity at a Point Due to an Electric Dipole
- Case - 1
- Case - 2
- Continuous Charge Distribution
- Introduction
- Linear Charge Density
- Surface Charge Density
- Volume Charge Density
- We Don't Feel Earth's Charge
- Static Charge: Use and Safety
10 Semiconductors [Revision]
- Concept of Semiconductors
- Applications of Science and Technology in Everyday Life
- Introduction
- Electrical Conduction in Solids
- Introduction
- Conductors
- Insulators
- Semiconductors
- Table
- Concept of Electrical Conductivity
- Classification of Semiconductors
- Band Theory of Solids
- Formation of Energy Bands in Solids
- Valence Band
- Conduction Band
- Table
- Intrinsic Semiconductor
- Extrinsic Semiconductor
- Charge neutrality of extrinsic semiconductors
- Analysis
- Charge neutrality of extrinsic semiconductors
- Diode or p-n Junction
- Basics of Semiconductor Devices
- Introduction
- Comparison between N-Type Semiconductor and P- Type Semiconductor
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Applications of Semiconductors and P-n Junction Diode
- Introduction
- Solar Cell
- Photo Resistor
- Bi-polar Junction Transistor
- Photodiode
- LED
- Solid State Laser
- Integrated Circuits (ICs)
- Thermistor
- Analysis
- Electric and Electronic Devices
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Semiconductor Devices
11 Electric Current Through Conductors [Revision]
- Resistance of a System of Resistors
- Resistors in Parallel
- Key Points: Parallel Combination of Resistors
- Resistors in Parallel
- 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
- Rules and Conventions for Writing SI Units and Their Symbols
- Introduction
- The 10 Essential SI Unit Conventions
- Real-Life Applications
- Rules and Conventions for Writing SI Units and Their Symbols
- Measurement of Length
- Length and Its Measurement
- The Parallax Method
- Activity: Understanding Parallax Through Experience
- Measuring Stellar Distances
- Measuring the Size od Celestial Objects
- Measuring Very Small Distances
- Special Units for Large Distances
- Example
- 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
- Introduction
- The Old Kilogram Standard
- The New Kilogram Standard
- Measuring Atoms & Molecules: Atomic Mass Unit (amu)
- Measurement of Time
- The Foundation of Time
- The Revolutionary Solution: Cesium Atomic Clocks
- Real World Applications
- Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis
- Definition: Dimensions
- Application 1
- Application 2
- Application 3
- Real-Life Applications
- Limitations of Dimensional Analysis
- Accuracy, Precision and Uncertainty in Measurement
- Definition: Accuracy
- Definition: Precision
- Definition: Uncertainty
- Activity: Measuring with Uncertainty
- Real-Life Examples
- Errors in Measurements>Systematic Errors
- Definition: Errors in Measurements
- Definition: Systematic Errors
- Source: Systematic Errors
- Effects: Systematic Errors
- Estimation of Errors
- Introduction
- Formula: Arithmetic Mean
- Formula: Absolute Error
- Formula: Mean Absolute Error
- Formula: Relative Error
- Formula: Percentage Error
- Flowchart
- Activity
- Example
- Combination of Errors
- Introduction
- Errors in sum and in Difference
- Errors in Products and in Division
- Errors Due to the Power Quantities
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Significant Figures
14 Scalars and Vectors [Revision]
- Vector Analysis
- Introduction
- Scalars and Vectors
- Scalar vs Vector
- Key Points to Remember
- Vector Operations>Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
- Introduction: Vector Operations
- Statement: Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
- Example
- Resolution of Vectors
- Introduction
- Definition: Resolution of the Vector
- Definition: Rectangular Components
- Characteristics
- Vector Resolution in 2D
- 2D vs 3D Rectangular Components
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Multiplication of Vectors
- Introduction
- Concept of Calculus
- Introduction
- Histotical Background
- Definition: Calculus
- Two Main Branches of Calculus
- Significance
15 Friction in Solids and Liquids [Revision]
- Mechanical Properties of Solids
- Introduction
- Definition: Deforming Force
- Definition: Deformation
- Characteristics
- Deforming Force and Restoring Mechanism
- Significance
- Example
- Elastic Behavior of Solids
- Definition: Elasticity
- Definition: Perfectly Elastic Body
- Definition: Plasticity
- Characteristics
- Stress and Strain
- Introduction
- Definition: Stress
- Definition: Strain
- Formula: Stress
- Formula: Strain
- Understanding Elasticity
- Hooke’s Law
- Introduction
- Origin
- Definition: Modulus of Elasticity
- Understanding Hooke's Law
- Significance
- Elastic Modulus>Young’s Modulus
- Definition
- Formula Derivation
- Table
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Stress-strain Curve
- Introduction
- Definition: Stress-Strain Curve
- Characteristics
- Understanding Stress-Strain Curve
- Classification of Materials Based on Stress-Strain Behavior
- Elastic Hysteresis
- Elastic Wear and Tear in Rubber Bands
- Strain Energy
- Introduction
- Definition: Strain Energy
- Formula: Strain Energy
- Characteristics
- Derivation of Strain Energy
- Significance
- Hardness of Material
- Introduction
- Definition: Hardness
- Characteristics
- Material Properties
- Friction in Solids
- Introduction
- Definition: Friction
- Definition: Frictional Force
- Understanding Friction
- Disadvantages and Remedies
- Real-Life Examples
16 Magnetic Effect of Electric Current [Revision]
- Flow of Charges (Electrons) Between Conductor
- Drift Speed
- Introduction
- Direction of Electric Field
- Derivation
- Example 1
- Example2
- Ohm's Law
- Limitations of Ohm’s Law
- Limitations
- Derivation
- Limitations of Ohm’s Law
- Forms of Energy > Electrical Energy
- Definition: Electrical Energy
- Concept of Power
- Definition: Power
- Formula: Power
- Key Points: Power
- Resistors
- Introduction
- Table
- Easy Bytes
- Example
- Specific Resistance or Electrical Resistivity
- Definition: Specific Resistance
- Derivation
- Dimensions of Electrical Resistivity ρ
- Electrical Resistivity in Terms of Material's Parameters
- Specific Conductance
- Variation of Resistance with Temperature
- Derivation
- Concept of Temperature Difference
- Example
- Superconductivity
- 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
- Introduction
- Properties
- Activity
- Formula: Magnetic Field
- Bar Magnet and Solenoid Analogy
- Gauss' Law of Magnetism
- Gauss’ Law for Magnetic Fields
- Non-Existence of Magnetic Monopoles
- The Earth’s Magnetism
- Introduction
- Magnetic Axis
- Magnetic Equator
- Geographic Meridian
- Magnetic Meridian
- Magnetic Declination
- Magnetic Inclination or Angle of Dip
- Earth’s Magnetic Field
- Special Cases
- Magnetic Maps of the Earth
- Example 1
- Example 2
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)
- Conical Pendulum
- Conical Pendulum
- Forces Acting on Bob
- Resolving the Forces
- Derivation
- Conical Pendulum
- 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’ Theory
- 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
- Derivation
- Electric Field due to an Electric Dipole
- Intensity of the Electric Field at a Point on the Axis of a Dipole
- Intensity of the Electric Field at a Point on the Equatorial Line of a Dipole
- Electric Field
- Equipotential Surfaces
- Definition: Equipotential Surfaces
- Formula Derivation and Analysis
- Formula: Equipotential Surfaces
- Important Properties of 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
- Definition: Conductors
- Definition: Insulators
- Insulators are also called Dielectrics
- Explanation
- 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 of Electrical Network
- Wheatstone Bridge
- Introduction
- Definition: Wheatstone’s Bridge
- Derivation
- 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
- Introduction
- Experiment
- 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
- Biot-Savart Law
- Force of Attraction Between Two Long Parallel Wires
- Magnetic Field Produced by a Current in a Circular Arc of a Wire
- Applications of Biot-Savart's Law > 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
- Definition: Electromagnetic Induction
- Faraday's Laws of Electromagnetic Induction
- Definition: Faraday's Law of Induction
- Law: Faraday's First Law or Neumann's Law
- Law: Faraday's Second Law or Lenz's Law
- Lenz's Law
- Flux of the 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]
- 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
- Definition: Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear Fission
- Nuclear Fusion
- Dalton's Atomic Theory
- Hydrogen Spectrum
- Radioactivity
16 Semiconductor Devices [Revision]
- Basics of Semiconductor Devices
- Introduction
- Comparison between N-Type Semiconductor and P- Type Semiconductor
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- 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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