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