CLASS 11 · PHYSICS

Complete Physics Syllabus

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Chapter 1: Units and Measurements6 topics
  1. 1.1 Introduction
  2. 1.2 The international system of units
  3. 1.3 Significant figures
  4. 1.4 Dimensions of physical quantities
  5. 1.5 Dimensional formulae and dimensional equations
  6. 1.6 Dimensional analysis and its applications
Chapter 2: Motion in a Straight Line4 topics
  1. 2.1 Introduction
  2. 2.2 Instantaneous velocity and speed
  3. 2.3 Acceleration
  4. 2.4 Kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion
Chapter 3: Motion in a Plane10 topics
  1. 3.1 Introduction
  2. 3.2 Scalars and vectors
  3. 3.3 Multiplication of vectors by real numbers
  4. 3.4 Addition and subtraction of vectors – graphical method
  5. 3.5 Resolution of vectors
  6. 3.6 Vector addition – analytical method
  7. 3.7 Motion in a plane
  8. 3.8 Motion in a plane with constant acceleration
  9. 3.9 Projectile motion
  10. 3.10 Uniform circular motion
Chapter 4: Laws of Motion11 topics
  1. 4.1 Introduction
  2. 4.2 Aristotle's fallacy
  3. 4.3 The law of inertia
  4. 4.4 Newton's first law of motion
  5. 4.5 Newton's second law of motion
  6. 4.6 Newton's third law of motion
  7. 4.7 Conservation of momentum
  8. 4.8 Equilibrium of a particle
  9. 4.9 Common forces in mechanics
  10. 4.10 Circular motion
  11. 4.11 Solving problems in mechanics
Chapter 5: Work, Energy and Power11 topics
  1. 5.1 Introduction
  2. 5.2 Notions of work and kinetic energy: The work-energy theorem
  3. 5.3 Work
  4. 5.4 Kinetic energy
  5. 5.5 Work done by a variable force
  6. 5.6 The work-energy theorem for a variable force
  7. 5.7 The concept of potential energy
  8. 5.8 The conservation of mechanical energy
  9. 5.9 The potential energy of a spring
  10. 5.10 Power
  11. 5.11 Collisions
Chapter 6: System of Particles and Rotational Motion12 topics
  1. 6.1 Introduction
  2. 6.2 Centre of mass
  3. 6.3 Motion of centre of mass
  4. 6.4 Linear momentum of a system of particles
  5. 6.5 Vector product of two vectors
  6. 6.6 Angular velocity and its relation with linear velocity
  7. 6.7 Torque and angular momentum
  8. 6.8 Equilibrium of a rigid body
  9. 6.9 Moment of inertia
  10. 6.10 Kinematics of rotational motion about a fixed axis
  11. 6.11 Dynamics of rotational motion about a fixed axis
  12. 6.12 Angular momentum in case of rotations about a fixed axis
Chapter 7: Gravitation10 topics
  1. 7.1 Introduction
  2. 7.2 Kepler's laws
  3. 7.3 Universal law of gravitation
  4. 7.4 The gravitational constant
  5. 7.5 Acceleration due to gravity of the earth
  6. 7.6 Acceleration due to gravity below and above the surface of earth
  7. 7.7 Gravitational potential energy
  8. 7.8 Escape speed
  9. 7.9 Earth satellites
  10. 7.10 Energy of an orbiting satellite
Chapter 8: Mechanical Properties of Solids6 topics
  1. 8.1 Introduction
  2. 8.2 Stress and strain
  3. 8.3 Hooke's law
  4. 8.4 Stress-strain curve
  5. 8.5 Elastic moduli
  6. 8.6 Applications of elastic behaviour of materials
Chapter 9: Mechanical Properties of Fluids6 topics
  1. 9.1 Introduction
  2. 9.2 Pressure
  3. 9.3 Streamline flow
  4. 9.4 Bernoulli's principle
  5. 9.5 Viscosity
  6. 9.6 Surface tension
Chapter 10: Thermal Properties of Matter10 topics
  1. 10.1 Introduction
  2. 10.2 Temperature and heat
  3. 10.3 Measurement of temperature
  4. 10.4 Ideal-gas equation and absolute temperature
  5. 10.5 Thermal expansion
  6. 10.6 Specific heat capacity
  7. 10.7 Calorimetry
  8. 10.8 Change of state
  9. 10.9 Heat transfer
  10. 10.10 Newton's law of cooling
Chapter 11: Thermodynamics11 topics
  1. 11.1 Introduction
  2. 11.2 Thermal equilibrium
  3. 11.3 Zeroth law of thermodynamics
  4. 11.4 Heat, internal energy and work
  5. 11.5 First law of thermodynamics
  6. 11.6 Specific heat capacity
  7. 11.7 Thermodynamic state variables and equation of state
  8. 11.8 Thermodynamic processes
  9. 11.9 Second law of thermodynamics
  10. 11.10 Reversible and irreversible processes
  11. 11.11 Carnot engine
Chapter 12: Kinetic Theory7 topics
  1. 12.1 Introduction
  2. 12.2 Molecular nature of matter
  3. 12.3 Behaviour of gases
  4. 12.4 Kinetic theory of an ideal gas
  5. 12.5 Law of equipartition of energy
  6. 12.6 Specific heat capacity
  7. 12.7 Mean free path
Chapter 13: Oscillations8 topics
  1. 13.1 Introduction
  2. 13.2 Periodic and oscillatory motions
  3. 13.3 Simple harmonic motion
  4. 13.4 Simple harmonic motion and uniform circular motion
  5. 13.5 Velocity and acceleration in simple harmonic motion
  6. 13.6 Force law for simple harmonic motion
  7. 13.7 Energy in simple harmonic motion
  8. 13.8 The Simple Pendulum
Chapter 14: Waves7 topics
  1. 14.1 Introduction
  2. 14.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves
  3. 14.3 Displacement relation in a progressive wave
  4. 14.4 The speed of a travelling wave
  5. 14.5 The principle of superposition of waves
  6. 14.6 Reflection of waves
  7. 14.7 Beats