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Chapter 1: Physical World

Introduction to Physical World

Approach to Study of Physics

Physical Quantity

Fundamental Forces in Nature

Concept Checkers - Physical World - Class XI

Chapter 2: Units and Measurements

Introduction to Measurement of Physical Quantities

System of Units

Measurement of Length

Accuracy and Precision

Errors in Measurement

Absolute Error, Relative Error and Percentage Error

Combination of Errors

Significant Figures

Dimension of Physical Quantities

Application of Dimensional Analysis

Concept Checkers - Units and Measurement - Class XI

Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line

Introduction to Motion

Basics of Calculus: Derivatives

Basics of Calculus: Integrals

Position and Time

Path Length/ Distance and Displacement

Plot of Displacement vs. Time

Average Speed and Velocity

Plot of Velocity vs. Time

Instantaneous Velocity

Acceleration

Plot of Acceleration with Related Velocity and Displacement

Kinematic Equations of Motion: Graphical Approach

Kinematic Equations of Motion: Method of Calculus

Motion under Gravity

Relative Velocity

Concept Checkers - Motion in a Straight Line - Class XI

Chapter 4: Motion in a Plane

Introduction to Motion in a Plane

Scalar and Vector

Representation of a Vector: Geometric Approach

Position and Displacement Vector

Resolution of Vectors

Uniform Circular Motion

Projectile Motion

Relative Velocity in Planar Motion

Motion in Plane with Constant Acceleration

Velocity Vector

Acceleration Vector

Addition of Vectors: Analytical Approach

Addition of Vectors

Subtraction of Vectors

Magnitude of a Vector

Representation of a Vector: Cartesian Approach

Unit Vector

Concept Checkers - Motion in a Plane - Class XI

Chapter 5: Laws of Motion

Causes of Motion

Law of Inertia

Newton's First Law of Motion

Momentum

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Third Law of Motion

Outcome of a Force

Conservation of Momentum

Vector Product

Impulse

Equilibrium of a Particle

Concept Checkers - Laws of Motion - Class XI

Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power

Introduction to Work, Energy and Power

Scalar Product

Vector Product

Work

Work Done by a Variable Force

Energy

Work Energy Theorem

Conservation of Mechanical Energy

Potential Energy in Springs

Various Forms of Energy

Power

Collisions

Concept Checkers - Work, Energy and Power - Class XI

Chapter 7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Finite Size of Objects

Kinds of Motion of a Body

Centre of Mass

Motion of Centre of Mass

Angular Displacement, Angular Velocity and Angular Acceleration

Torque and Angular Momentum

Equilibrium of a Body

Torque of a Couple

Principle of Moments

Concept Checkers - System of Particles and Rotational Motion - Class XI

Chapter 8: Gravitation

Attraction Towards the Centre of Earth

Kepler's Laws

Universal Law of Gravitation

Acceleration Due to Gravity

Acceleration Due to Gravity at Certain Height Above Earth's Surface

Acceleration Due to Gravity at Certain Depth Below Earth's Surface

Gravitational Potential Energy

Escape Velocity

Earth Satellites

Energy of an Orbiting Satellite

Geostationary Satellites

Weightlessness

Concept Checkers - Gravitation - Class XI

Chapter 9: Mechanical Properties of Solids

Rigid Body: A Myth

Elasticity and Plasticity

Elastic Nature of Solids

Restoring Force

Stress

Direct Stress

Tangential Stress

Strain

Stress vs. Strain

Hooke's Law

Elastic Constants

Lateral Strain and Poisson's Ratio

Volumetric Strain

Bulk Modulus and Compressibility

Strain Energy

Concept Checkers - Mechanical Properties of Solids - Class XI

Chapter 10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids

What are Fluids?

Pressure and Density

Pascal's Law

Variation of Pressure with Depth

Absolute, Atmospheric, Gauge and Vacuum Pressure

Measurement of Pressure

Hydraulic Machines

Streamline Flow

Bernoulli's Principle

Speed Efflux: Torricelli's Law

Venturimeter

Dynamic Lift

Viscosity

Stoke's Law

Reynold's Number

Surface Tension

Drop and Bubbles

Capillary Rise/Drop

Concept Checkers - Mechanical Properties of Fluids - Class XI

Chapter 11: Thermal Properties of Matter

Temperature and Heat

Measurement of Temperature

Gas Thermometer and Ideal Gas Equation

Thermal Expansion

Thermal Stress

Heat Capacity

Calorimetry

Change of State

Latent Heat

Heat Transfer: Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Newton's Law of Cooling

Concept Checkers - Thermal Properties of Matter - Class XI

Chapter 12: Thermodynamics

Introduction to Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic System

Surrounding and Boundary

Types of System

Properties of a System

State of System

Thermodynamic Equilibrium

Gas at Each of Constant Pressure/ Volume/ Temperature

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

Internal Energy

First Law of Thermodynamics

Types of Thermodynamic Processes

Work Done in Isobaric Process

Work Done in Isochoric Process

Work Done in Isothermal Process

Work Done in Adiabatic Process

Heat Engines

Refrigerators and Pumps

Second Law of Thermodynamics

Reversible and Irreversible Processes

Carnot Engine

Concept Checkers - Thermodynamics - Class XI

Chapter 13: Kinetic Theory

Nature of Gases

Molecular Nature of Matter

Behaviour of Gases

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Pressure of Ideal Gas

Law of Equipartition of Energy

Specific Heat Capacity of Gases

Specific Heat Capacity of Solid and Liquid

Mean Free Path

Concept Checkers - Kinetic Theory - Class XI

Chapter 14: Oscillations

Periodic and Oscillatory Motion

Time Period and Frequency

Displacement

Simple Harmonic Motion

Amplitude, Angular Velocity and Phase in S.H.M.

S.H.M. and Circular Motion

Velocity in S.H.M.

Acceleration in S.H.M.

Force in S.H.M.

Energy in S.H.M.

Spring Mass in Oscillation

Simple Pendulum

Damped S.H.M.

Forced Oscillations and Resonance

Concept Checkers - Oscillations - Class XI

Chapter 15: Waves

Introduction to Wave Motion

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Displacement of a Progressive Wave

Amplitude and Phase

Wavelength and Wave Number

Period, Frequency and Angular Frequency

Speed of Travelling Wave

Superposition of Waves

Reflection of Waves

Beats

Doppler Effect

Concept Checkers - Waves - Class XI

Final Quizzes

Mock Test 1 - Physics - Class XI

Mock Test 2 - Physics - Class XI

Mock Test 3 - Physics - Class XI

Preview - Physics CBSE Class XI