ISC Physics Syllabus

8/13/2019 ISC Physics Syllabus

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PHYSICS (861)

Aims:

1. To enable candidates to acquire knowledge andto develop an understanding of the terms, facts,concepts, definitions, fundamental laws,

principles and processes in the field of physics.

2. To develop the ability to apply the knowledgeand understanding of physics to unfamiliarsituations.

3. To develop a scientific attitude through the studyof physical sciences.

4. To develop skills in -(a) the practical aspects of handling apparatus,

recording observations and

(b) drawing diagrams, graphs, etc.5. To develop an appreciation of the contribution

of physics towards scientific and technologicaldevelopments and towards human happiness.

6. To develop an interest in the world of physicalsciences.

CLASS XI

There will be two papers in the subject.

Paper I: Theory - 3 hour ... 70 marks

Paper II: Practical - 3 hours ... 20 marks

ProjectWork 7 marks

Practical File 3 marks

PAPER I -THEORY 70 Marks

Paper I shall be of 3 hours duration and be dividedinto two parts.

Part I (20 marks): This part will consist of

compulsory short answer questions, testingknowledge, application and skills relating toelementary/fundamental aspects of the entire syllabus.

Part II (50 marks): This part will be divided intothree Sections A, B and C. There shall be sixquestions in Section A (each carrying 7 marks) andcandidates are required to answer four questionsfrom this Section. There shall be three questions inSection B (each carrying 6 marks) and candidates arerequired to answer two questions from this Section.There shall be three questions in Section C(each carrying 5 marks) and candidates are required

to answer twoquestions from this Section. Therefore,candidates are expected to answer eightquestions inPart II.

Note: Unless otherwise specified, only S. I. Units areto be used while teaching and learning, as well as foranswering questions.

SECTION A

1. Role of Physics(i) Scope of Physics.

Applications of Physics to everyday life. Inter-relation with other science disciplines.Physics learning and phenomena of nature;development of spirit of inquiry, observation,measurement, analysis of data, interpretationof data and scientific temper; appreciation forthe beauty of scheme of nature.

(ii) Role of Physics in technology.Physics as the foundation of all technicaladvances - examples. Quantitative approachof physics as the beginning of technology.Technology as the extension of appliedphysics. Growth of technology made possibleby advances in physics. Fundamental laws ofnature are from physics. Technology is builton the basic laws of physics.

(iii)Impact on society.Effect of discoveries of laws of nature on thephilosophy and culture of people. Effect of

growth of physics on our understanding ofnatural phenomenon like lighting andthunder, weather changes, rain, etc. Effect ofstudy of quantum mechanics, dual nature ofmatter, nuclear physics and astronomy on themacroscopic and microscopic picture of ouruniverse.


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2. Units

(i) SI units. Fundamental and derived units(correct symbols for units including

conventions for symbols).

Importance of measurement in scientificstudies; physics is a science of measurement.Unit as a reference standard of measurement;

essential properties. Systems of unit; CGS,FPS, MKSA, and SI; the seven base units of SIselected by the General Conference ofWeights and Measures in 1971 and theirdefinitions; list of fundamental physicalquantities; their units and symbols, strictly asper rule; subunits and multiple units usingprefixes for powers of 10 (from atto for 10-18to tera for 1012); other common units suchas fermi, angstrom (now outdated), light year,astronomical unit and parsec. A new unit ofmass used in atomic physics is unified atomic

mass unit with symbol u (not amu); rules forwriting the names of units and their symbolsin SI (upper case/lower case, no period aftersymbols, etc.)

Derived units (with correct symbols); specialnames wherever applicable; expression interms of base units (eg: N= kgm/s2).

(ii) Accuracy and errors in measurement, leastcount of measuring instruments (and the

implications for errors in experimentalmeasurements and calculations).

Accuracy of measurement, errors inmeasurement: instrumental errors, systematicerrors, random errors and gross errors. Leastcount of an instrument and its implication forerrors in measurements; absolute error,relative error and percentage error;combination of error in (a) sum anddifference, (b) product and quotient and (c)power of a measured quantity.

(iii)Significant figures and order of accuracy withreference to measuring instruments. Powers of10 and order of magnitude.

What are significant figures? Theirsignificance; rules for counting the number ofsignificant figures; rules for (a) addition andsubtraction, (b) multiplication/division;rounding off the uncertain digits; order ofmagnitude as statement of magnitudes inpowers of 10; examples from magnitudes ofcommon physical quantities - size, mass, time,etc.

3. Dimensions

(i) Dimensional formula of physical quantitiesand physical constants like g, h, etc. (fromMechanics only).

Dimensions of physical quantities;dimensional formula; express derived units interms of base units (N = kg.ms-2); use symbol

[...] for dimension of or base unit of;ex: dimensional formula of force in terms ofbase units is written as [F]=[MLT 2].Expressions in terms of SI base units may beobtained for all physical quantities as andwhen new physical quantities are introduced.

(ii) Dimensional equation and its use to checkcorrectness of a formula, to find the relationbetween physical quantities, to find thedimension of a physical quantity or constant;limitations of dimensional analysis.

Use of dimensional analysis to (i) check the

dimensional correctness of a formula/equation, (ii) to obtain the exact dependenceof a physical quantity on other mechanicalvariables, and (iii) to obtain the dimensionalformula of any derived physical quantityincluding constants; limitations ofdimensional analysis.

4. Vectors, Scalar Quantities and Elementary

Calculus

(i) Vectors in one dimension, two dimensions andthree dimensions, equality of vectors and nullvector.

Vectors explained using displacement as aprototype - along a straight line(one dimension), on a plane surface(two dimension) and in open space notconfined to a line or plane (three dimension);symbol and representation; a scalar quantity,its representation and unit, equality ofvectors. Unit vectors denoted by

i ,j ,k orthogonal unit vectors along x, y andz axes respectively. Examples of one

dimensional vector 1V

=a i or bj or ck where a, b, c are scalar quantities or

numbers; 2V

= a i + b j is a two dimensional

vector, 3V

= a i + bj + ck is a threedimensional vector. Define and discuss theneed of a null vector. Concept of co-planarvectors.


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(ii) Vector operations (addition, subtraction andmultiplication of vectors including use of unit

vectors i ,j , k ); parallelogram and trianglelaw of vector addition.

Addition: use displacement as an example;obtain triangle law of addition; graphical and

analytical treatment; Discuss commutative andassociative properties of vector addition (Proofnot required). Parallelogram Law; sum anddifference; derive expression for magnitudeand directions from a parallelogram; specialcases; subtraction as special case of additionwith direction reversed; use of Triangle Law

for subtraction also; if a

+ b

= c; c

- a

= b

;

In a parallelogram, if one diagonal is the sum,the other diagonal is the difference; additionand subtraction with vectors expressed in

terms of unit vectors i ,j , k ; multiplication of

a vector by real numbers.

(iii) Resolution and components of like vectors in aplane (including rectangular components),scalar (dot) and vector (cross) products.

Use triangle law of addition to express avector in terms of its components. If a

+

b

= c

is an addition fact, c

= a

+ b

is a

resolution; a

andb

are components of c

.Rectangular components, relation betweencomponents, resultant and angle in between.

Dot (or scalar) product of vectors or scalarproducta

.b

=abcos; example W = F

. S

Special case of = 0, 90 and 1800. Vector (or

cross) product ax b

=[absin]n ; example:

torque

= rx F

; Special cases using unit

vectors i,j ,k for a

. b

and ax b

.

[Elementary Calculus: differentiation andintegration as required for physics topics inClasses XI and XII. No direct question will beasked from this subunit in the examination].

Differentiation as rate of change; examplesfrom physics speed, acceleration, etc.Formulae for differentiation of simplefunctions: xn, sinx, cosx, ex and ln x. Simpleideas about integration mainly.xn.dx. Bothdefinite and indefinite integral should beexplained.

5. Dynamics

(i) Cases of uniform velocity, equations ofuniformly accelerated motion and applications

including motion under gravity (close to

surface of the earth) and motion along a

smooth inclined plane.

Review of rest and motion; distance anddisplacement, speed and velocity, averagespeed and average velocity, uniform velocity,instantaneous speed and instantaneousvelocity, acceleration, instantaneousacceleration, s-t, v-t and a-t graphs foruniform acceleration and discussion of usefulinformation obtained from the graphs;kinematic equations of motion for objects inuniformly accelerated rectilinear motionderived using calculus or otherwise, motion ofan object under gravity, (one dimensionalmotion). Acceleration of an object moving upand down a smooth inclined plane.

(ii) Relative velocity, projectile motion.Start from simple examples on relativevelocity of one dimensional motion and thentwo dimensional motion; considerdisplacement first; relative displacement

(use Triangle Law); -AB A BS S S

then

differentiating we get AB A Bv v v

;projectile motion; Equation of trajectory;obtain equations for max. height, velocity,range, time of flight, etc; relation between

horizontal range and vertical range[projectile motion on an inclined plane notincluded]. Examples and problems onprojectile motion.

(iii)Newton's laws of motion and simpleapplications. Elementary ideas on inertial anduniformly accelerated frames of reference.

[Already done in Classes IX and X, so hereit can be treated at higher maths level using

vectors and calculus].

Newton's first law: Statement and

explanation; inertia, mass, force definitions;law of inertia; mathematically, ifF=0, a=0.

Newton's second law:p

=m v

; F

dp

dt

;

F

=kdp

dt

. Define unit of force so that


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k=1; F

=dp

dt

; a vector equation. For

classical physics with v not large and mass

m remaining constant, obtain F

=m a

.For v c, m is not constant. Then

m =22

o

cv-1

. Note that F= ma is the

special case for classical mechanics. It is a

vector equation. a

|| F

. Also, this can beresolved into three scalar equations Fx=maxetc. Application to numerical problems;introduce tension force, normal reactionforce. If a = 0 (body in equilibrium), F= 0.Impulse Ft =p; unit; problems.

Newton's third law. Simple ideas withexamples of inertial and uniformlyaccelerated frames of reference. Simple

applications of Newtons laws: tension,normal reaction; law of conservation ofmomentum. Systematic solution of problemsin mechanics; isolate a part of a system,identify all forces acting on it; draw a freebody diagram representing the part as a pointand representing all forces by line segments,solve for resultant force which is equal tom a

. Simple problems on Connected bodies

(not involving two pulleys).

(iv)Concurrent forces (reference should be madeto force diagrams and to the point of

application of forces), work done by constantand variable force (Spring force).

Force diagrams; resultant or net force fromlaw of Triangle of Forces, parallelogram lawor resolution of forces. Apply net force

F

= m a

. Again for equilibrium a=0and F=0. Conditions of equilibrium ofa rigid body under three coplanarforces. Discuss ladder problem. Work

done W= F

. S

=FScos. If F is

variable dW= F

. dS

and W=dw= F

. dS

,forF

dS

F

. dS

=FdS therefore, W=FdS

is the area under the F-S graph or if F can beexpressed in terms of S, FdS can beevaluated. Example, work done in stretching a

spring 21

2W Fdx kxdx kx . This is

also the potential energy stored in thestretched spring U= kx2 .

(v) Energy, conservation of energy, power,conservation of linear momentum, impulse,elastic and inelastic collisions in one and twodimensions.

E=W. Units same as that of work W; law ofconservation of energy; oscillating spring.U+K = E = Kmax= Umax(for U = 0 and K = 0respectively); different forms of energyE = mc2;no derivation. Power P=W/t; units;

.P F v

; conservation of linear momentum(done under Newton's 3rdlaw); impulse Ft orFt. unit N.s and joule- done under 2nd law.Collision in one dimension; derivation ofvelocity equation for general case of m1m2and u1 u2=0; Special cases for m1=m2=m;m1>>m2 or m1


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(theorem); assumptions - incompressibleliquid, streamline (steady) flow, non-viscousand irrotational liquid - ideal liquid;derivation of equation; applications ofBernoullis theorem as given in the syllabus.Discuss in brief: Pressure in a fluid, Pascalslaw.

(ii) Stream line and turbulent flow, Reynold'snumber (derivation not required).

Streamline and turbulent flow - examples;trajectory of fluid particles; streamlines donot intersect (like electric and magnetic linesof force); tubes of flow; number of streamlinesper unit area velocity of flow (fromequation of continuity v1a1 = v2a2); criticalvelocity; Reynolds number - no derivation,but check dimensional correctness.(Poisseulles formula excluded).

(iii)Viscous drag; Newton's formula for viscosity,co-efficient of viscosity and its units.

Flow of fluids (liquids and gases), laminarflow, internal friction between layers of fluid,between fluid and the solid with which thefluid is in relative motion; examples; viscousdrag is a force of friction; mobile and viscousliquids.

Velocity gradient dv/dx (space rate of changeof velocity); viscous drag F = A dv/dx;coefficient of viscosity = F/A(dv/dx)depends on the nature of the liquid and its

temperature; units: Ns/m2

and dyn.s/cm2

=poise. 1 poise=0.1 Ns/m2; value of for a fewselected fluids.

(iv)Stoke's law, terminal velocity of a spherefalling through a fluid or a hollow rigid sphere

rising to the surface of a fluid.

Motion of a sphere falling through a fluid,hollow rigid sphere rising to the surface of aliquid, parachute, terminal velocity; forcesacting; buoyancy (Archimedes principle);viscous drag, a force proportional to velocity;

Stokes law; -t graph.8. Circular Motion

(i) Centripetal acceleration and force, motionround a banked track, point mass at the end ofa light inextensible string moving in(i) horizontal circle (ii) vertical circle and a

conical pendulum.

Definition of centripetal acceleration; deriveexpression for this acceleration usingTriangle Law to find

. Magnitude and

direction of a same as that of

;Centripetal acceleration; the cause of thisacceleration is a force - also calledcentripetal force; the name only indicates its

direction, it is not a new type of force, it couldbe mechanical tension as in motion of a pointmass at the end of a light inextensible stringmoving in a circle, or electric as on anelectron in Bohr model of atom, or magneticas on any charged particle moving in amagnetic field [may not introduce centrifugalforce]; conical pendulum, formula forcentripetal force and tension in the string;motion in a vertical circle; banking of roadand railway track.

(ii) Centre of mass, moment of inertia:rectangular rod; disc; ring; sphere.

Definition of centre of mass (cm) for a twoparticle system moving in one dimensionm1x1+m2x2=Mxcm; differentiating, get theequation for vcmand acm; general equation forN particles- many particles system; [need notgo into more details]; concept of a rigid body;kinetic energy of a rigid body rotating about afixed axis in terms of that of the particles ofthe body; hence define moment of inertia andradius of gyration; unit and dimensions;

depend on mass and axis of rotation; it isrotational inertia; applications: deriveexpression for the moment of inertia, I (aboutthe symmetry axis) of (i) a particle rotating ina circle (e.g. electron in Bohr model ofH atom); (ii) a ring; also I of a thin rod,a solid and hollow sphere, a ring, a disc and ahollow cylinder - only formulae (noderivation).

(iii)Parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axistheorem; radius of gyration.

Statement of the theorems with illustrations

[derivation not required]. Simple applicationsto the cases derived under 8(ii), with changeof axis.

(iv)Torque and angular momentum, relationbetween torque and moment of inertia andbetween angular momentum and moment ofinertia; conservation of angular momentumand applications.


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Definition of torque (vector);

= rx F

and

angular momentum l

= r

x p

for a

particle; differentiate to obtain dl/dt=

;

similar to Newtons second law of motion(linear); angular velocity =v/r and angularacceleration =a/r , hence = I and l =

I; (only scalar equation); Law ofconservation of angular momentum; simpleapplications.

9. Gravitation

(i) Newton's law of universal gravitation;gravitational constant (G); gravitationalacceleration on surface of the earth (g).

Statement; unit and dimensional formula ofuniversal gravitational constant, G[Cavendish experiment not required]; weight

of a body W= mg from F=ma.(ii) Relation between G and g; variation of

gravitational acceleration above and below the

surface of the earth.

From the Newtons Law of Gravitation andSecond Law of Motion g = Gm/R2applied toearth. Variation of g above and below thesurface of the earth; graph; mention variationof g with latitude and rotation, (withoutderivation).

(iii)Gravitational field, its range, potential,potential energy and intensity.Define gravitational field, intensity ofgravitational field and potential at a point inearths gravitational field. Vp = Wp/mo.Derive the expression (by integration) for thegravitational potential difference V = VB-VA= G.M(1/rA-1/rB); here Vp= V(r) = -GM/r;negative sign for attractive force field; definegravitational potential energy of a mass m inthe earth's field; obtain expression forgravitational potential energy U(r) = Wp=m.V(r) = -G M m/r; show that for a not solarge change in distance U = mgh. Relationbetween intensity and acceleration due togravity. Compare its range with those ofelectric, magnetic and nuclear fields.

(iv)Escape velocity (with special reference to theearth and the moon); orbital velocity andperiod of a satellite in circular orbit(particularly around the earth).

Define and obtain expression for the escapevelocity from earth using energyconsideration; ve depends on mass of theearth; from moon veis less as mass of moon isless; consequence - no atmosphere on themoon; satellites (both natural (moon) andartificial satellite) in uniform circular motion

around the earth; orbital velocity and timeperiod; note the centripetal acceleration iscaused (or centripetal force is provided) bythe force of gravity exerted by the earth on thesatellite; the acceleration of the satellite is theacceleration due to gravity [g= g(R/R+h)2;FG = mg].

(v) Geostationary satellites - uses ofcommunication satellites.

Conditions for satellite to be geostationary.Uses.

(vi)Kepler's laws of planetary motion.Explain the three laws using diagrams. Proofof second and third law (circular orbits only);derive only T2 R3from 3rd law for circularorbits.

SECTION B

10. Properties of Matter - Temperature

(i) Properties of matter: Solids: elasticity insolids, Hookes law, Young modulus and itsdetermination, bulk modulus and modulus ofrigidity, work done in stretching a wire.

Liquids: surface tension (molecular theory),drops and bubbles, angle of contact, workdone in stretching a surface and surfaceenergy, capillary rise, measurement of surfacetension by capillary rise methods. Gases:

kinetic theory of gases: postulates, molecular

speeds and derivation of p= 2c , equation

of state of an ideal gas pV = nRT (numericalproblems not included from gas laws).

For solids and liquids; the scope as given

above is clear. For gases; derive p=1/3 2c

from the assumptions and applying Newtonslaws of motion. The average thermal velocity(rms value) crms=3p/; calculate for air,hydrogen and their comparison with commonspeeds of transportation. Effect oftemperature and pressure on rms speed of gasmolecules. [Note that pV=nRT the ideal gas


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equation cannot be derived from kinetictheory of ideal gas. Hence, neither can othergas laws; pV=nRT is an experimental result.

Comparing this with p = 2c , from kinetictheory of gas a kinetic interpretation oftemperature can be obtained as explained inthe next subunit].

(ii) Temperature: kinetic interpretation oftemperature (relation between c2 and T);absolute temperature. Law of equipartition ofenergy (statement only).

From kinetic theory for an ideal gas (obeyingall the assumptions especially nointermolecular attraction and negligibly small

size of molecules, we get p = (1/3) 2c or

pV = (1/3)M 2c . (No further, as temperatureis not a concept of kinetic theory). From

experimentally obtained gas laws we have theideal gas equation (obeyed by some gases atlow pressure and high temperature) pV = RTfor one mole. Combining these two results(assuming they can be combined),

RT=(1/3)M 2c =(2/3).M 2c =(2/3)K; Hence,kinetic energy of 1 mole of an ideal gasK=(3/2)RT. Average K for 1 molecule = K/N= (3/2) RT/N = (3/2) kT where k isBoltzmanns constant. So, temperature T canbe interpreted as a measure of the averagekinetic energy of the molecules of a gas.

Degrees of freedom, statement of the law ofequipartition of energy. Scales oftemperature - only Celsius, Fahrenheit andKelvin scales.

11. Internal Energy

(i) First law of thermodynamics.Review the concept of heat (Q) as the energythat is transferred (due to temperaturedifference only) and not stored; the energythat is stored in a body or system as potential

and kinetic energy is called internal energy(U). Internal energy is a state property (onlyelementary ideas) whereas, heat is not; firstlaw is a statement of conservation of energy,when, in general, heat (Q) is transferred to abody (system), internal energy (U) of thesystem changes and some work W is done bythe system; then Q=U+W; also W=pdV for

working substance an ideal gas; explain themeaning of symbols (with examples) and signconvention carefully (as used in physics: Q>0when to a system, U>0 when U increases ortemperature rises, and W>0 when work isdone by the system). Special cases for Q=0(adiabatic), U=0 (isothermal) and W=0

(isochoric).(ii) Isothermal and adiabatic changes in a perfect

gas described in terms of curves for

PV = constant and PV= constant; joule andcalorie relation (derivation for

PV= constant not included).

Self-explanatory. Note that 1 cal = 4186 Jexactly and J (so-called mechanicalequivalent of heat) should not be used inequations. In equations, it is understood thateach term as well as the LHS and RHS are in

the same units; it could be all joules or allcalories.

(iii)Work done in isothermal and adiabaticexpansion; principal molar heat capacities; Cp

and Cv; relation between Cp and Cv

(Cp - Cv= R). Cp and Cv for monatomic and

diatomic gasses.

Self-explanatory. Derive the relations.

Work done as area bounded by PV graph.

(iv)Second law of thermodynamics, Carnot'scycle. Some practical applications.

Only one statement each in terms of Kelvinsimpossible steam engine and Clausiusimpossible refrigerator. Brief explanation oflaw. Carnots cycle - describe realisationfrom source and sink of infinite thermalcapacity, thermal insulation, etc. Explain pVgraph (isothermal and adiabatic of properslope); obtain expression for efficiency =1-T2/T1. Understanding ways of enhancingefficiency of a device energy saving deviceslike C.F.L., designing buildings that make the

best use of natural light and suits the localclimatic conditions. LEDs save not onlyenergy, but also help in reducing globalwarming.

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method is not required]. comparison ofthermal and electrical conductivity.Convection with examples.

Define coefficient of thermal conductivityfrom the equation for heat flow Q = KA d/dt;temperature gradient; Comparison of thermaland electrical conductivities (briefly).

Examples of convection.(vi) Thermal radiation: nature and properties of

thermal radiation, qualitative effects of natureof surface on energy absorbed or emitted byit; black body and black body radiation,Stefan's law (using Stefan's law to determinethe surface temperature of the sun or a star bytreating it as a black body); Newton's law ofcooling, Wien's displacement law, distribution

of energy in the spectrum of black bodyradiation (only qualitative and graphicaltreatment).

Black body is now called ideal or cavityradiator and black body radiation is cavityradiation; Stefans law is now known asStefan Boltzmann law as Boltzmann derived ittheoretically. There is multiplicity of technicalterms related to thermal radiation - radiantintensity I (T) for total radiant power (energyradiated/second) per unit area of the surface,in W/m2, I (T) =T4; dimensions and SI unitof . For practical radiators I =. T4where (dimension less) is called emmissivity

of the surface material; =1 forideal radiators. The Spectral radiancy R().

I (T)=0

R

() d. Graph of R() vs fordifferent temperatures. Area under the graphis I (T). The corresponding to maximumvalue of R is called max; decreases withincrease in temperature.

max 1/T; m.T=2898m.K - Weinsdisplacement law; application to determinetemperature of stars, numerical problems.

From known temperature, we get I (T)= T

4

.The luminosity (L) of a star is the total powerradiated in all directions L=4r2.I from thesolar radiant power received per unit area ofthe surface of the earth (at noon), the distanceof the sun and the radius of the sun itself, onecan calculate the radiant intensity I of the sunand hence the temperature T of its surface

using Stefans law. Numerical problems.Cover Newtons law of cooling briefly,numerical problems to be covered.[Deductions from Stefans law not necessary].Developing technologies that do not harm theenvironment Solar Cooker and Solar Cars,etc.

SECTION C

12. Oscillations

(i) Simple harmonic motion.(ii) Expressions for displacement, velocity and

acceleration.

(iii)Characteristics of simple harmonic motion.(iv)Relation between linear simple harmonic

motion and uniform circular motion.

(v) Kinetic and potential energy at a point insimple harmonic motion.

(vi)Derivation of time period of simple harmonicmotion of a simple pendulum, mass on aspring (horizontal and vertical oscillations).

Periodic motion, period T and frequency f,f=1/T; uniform circular motion and itsprojection on a diameter defines SHM;displacement, amplitude, phase and epochvelocity, acceleration, time period;characteristics of SHM; differential equationof SHM, d2y/dt2+2y=0 from the nature of

force acting F=-k y; solution y=A sin (t+0)where 2 = k/m; expression for time period Tand frequency f. Examples, simple pendulum,a mass m attached to a spring of springconstant k. Total energy E = U+K (potential+kinetic) is conserved. Draw graphs of U, Kand E Vs y.

(vii)Free, forced and damped oscillations(qualitative treatment only). Resonance.

Examples of damped oscillations (alloscillations are damped); graph of amplitude

vs time for undamped and dampedoscillations; damping force (-bv) in additionto restoring force (-ky); forced oscillations,examples; action of an external periodicforce, in addition to restoring force. Timeperiod is changed to that of the externalapplied force, amplitude (A) varies withfrequency of the applied force and it is


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maximum when the f of the external appliedforce is equal to the natural frequency of thevibrating body. This is resonance; maximumenergy transfer from one body to the other;bell graph of amplitude vs frequency of theapplied force. Examples from mechanics,electricity and electronics (radio).

13. Waves

(i) Transverse and longitudinal waves; relationbetween speed, wavelength and frequency;

expression for displacement in wave motion;

characteristics of a harmonic wave; graphical

representation of a harmonic wave; amplitude

and intensity.

Review wave motion covered in Class IX.Distinction between transverse andlongitudinal waves; examples; define

displacement, amplitude, time period,frequency, wavelength and derive v=f ;graph of displacement with time/position,label time period/wavelength and amplitude,equation of a progressive harmonic(sinusoidal) wave, y = A sin (kx- t);amplitude and intensity.

(ii) Sound as a wave motion, Newton's formulafor the speed of sound and Laplace's

correction; variation in the speed of sound

with changes in pressure, temperature and

humidity; speed of sound in liquids and solids(descriptive treatment only).

Review of production and propagation ofsound as wave motion; mechanical waverequires a medium; general formula for speedof sound (no derivation). Newtons formulafor speed of sound in air; experimental value;Laplaces correction; calculation of value atSTP; numerical problems; variation of speedv with changes in pressure, density, humidity

and temperature. Speed of sound in liquidsand solids - brief introduction only. Somevalues. Mention the unit Mach 1, 2, etc.Concept of supersonic and ultrasonic.

(iii)Superimposition of waves (interference, beatsand standing waves), progressive and

stationary waves.

The principle of superposition; interference(simple ideas only); dependence of combinedwave form, on the relative phase of theinterfering waves; qualitative only - illustratewith wave representations. Beats (qualitativeexplanation only); number of beats producedper second = difference in the frequencies ofthe interfering waves; numerical problems.Standing waves or stationary waves;formation by two traveling waves (of andf same) traveling in opposite directions(ex: along a string, in an air column - incidentand reflected waves); obtain y= y1+y2=[2 ym sin kx] cos( t) using equations of thetraveling waves; variation of the amplitudeA=2 ymsin kx with location (x) of the particle;nodes and antinodes; compare standingwaves with progressive waves.

(iv)Laws of vibrations of stretched strings.Equation for fundamental frequency

f0=(l) T/m ; sonometer, experimentalverification.

(v) Modes of vibration of strings and air columns;resonance.

Vibrations of strings and air column (closedand open pipe); standing waves with nodesand antinodes; also in resonance with theperiodic force exerted usually by a tuningfork; sketches of various nodes; fundamentaland overtones-harmonics; mutual relation.

(vi)Doppler Effect for sound.Doppler effect for sound; general expressionfor the Doppler effect when both the sourceand listener are moving can be given by

LL r

r

v vf f

v v

which can be reduced to any

one of the four special cases, by applyingproper sign convention.

(vii)Noise

Sound as noise, some major sources of noiselike construction sites, generators in

residential units/institutions, airports,industrial grinders. Effect of noise on peopleworking in such places and neighbouringcommunities.

NOTE:Numerical problems are included from alltopics except where they are specifically excludedor where only qualitative treatment is required.


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PAPER II

PRACTICAL WORK- 20 Marks

The following experiments are recommended forpractical work. In each experiment, students are

expected to record their observations in tabular formwith units at the column head. Students should plot an

appropriate graph, work out the necessary calculationsand arrive at the result. The teacher may alter or add.

1. Measurement by Vernier callipers. Measure thediameter of a spherical body. Calculate thevolume with appropriate significant figures.Measure the volume using a graduated cylinderand compare it with calculated value.

2. Find the diameter of a wire using a micrometerscrew gauge and determine percentage error incross sectional area.

3. Determine radius of curvature of a sphericalsurface like watch glass by a spherometer.

4. Equilibrium of three concurrent coplanar forces.To verify the parallelogram law of forces and todetermine weight of a body.

5. Inclined plane: To find the downward force actingalong the inclined plane on a roller due togravitational pull of earth and to study itsrelationship with angle of inclination by plotting

graph between force and sin .

6. Friction: To find the force of kinetic friction for awooden block placed on horizontal surface and to

study its relationship with normal reaction.To determine the coefficient of friction.

7. To find the acceleration due to gravity bymeasuring the variation in time period (T) witheffective length (L) of simple pendulum; plot

graph of T s L and T2s L.

8. To find the force constant of a spring and to studyvariation in time period of oscillation of a bodysuspended by the spring. To find acceleration due

to gravity by plotting graph of T against m.

9. Oscillation of a simple meter rule used as barpendulum. To study variation in time period (T)with distance of centre of gravity from axis of

suspension and to find radius of gyration andmoment of inertia about an axis through the centreof gravity.

10. Boyle's Law: To study the variation in volumewith pressure for a sample of air at constant

temperature by plotting graphs between p and

V1 and between p and V.

11. Cooling curve: To study the fall in temperature ofa body (like hot water or liquid in calorimeter)with time. Find the slope of curve at four

different temperatures of hot body and hence

deduce Newton's law of cooling.12. Determine Young's modulus of elasticity using

Searle's apparatus.

13. To study the variation in frequency of air columnwith length using resonance column apparatus or

a long cylinder and set of tuning forks. Hencedetermine velocity of sound in air at roomtemperature.

14. To determine frequency of a tuning fork using asonometer.

15. To verify laws of vibration of strings using asonometer.

16. To determine the surface tension of water bycapillary rise method.

17. To determine the coefficient of viscosity of agiven viscous liquid by measuring terminalvelocity of a given spherical body.

PROJECT WORK AND PRACTICAL FILE

10 Marks

Project Work 7 Marks

All candidates will do project work involving some

Physics related topics, under the guidance and regularsupervision of the Physics teacher. Candidates are to

prepare a technical report formally written including

an abstract, some theoretical discussion, experimental

setup, observations with tables of data collected,

analysis and discussion of results, deductions,

conclusion, etc. (after the draft has been approved by

the teacher). The report should be kept simple, but

neat and elegant. No extra credit shall be given for

type-written material/decorative cover, etc. Teachers

may assign or students may choose any one project of

their choice.

Practical File 3 Marks

Teachers are required to assess students on the basis

of the Physics practical file maintained by them

during the academic year.


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CLASS XII

There will be two papers in the subject.

Paper I: Theory - 3 hour ... 70 marks

Paper II: Practical - 3 hours ... 20 marks

ProjectWork ... 7 marks

Practical File ... 3 marks

PAPER I -THEORY- 70 Marks

Paper I shall be of 3 hours duration and be dividedinto two parts.

Part I (20 marks): This part will consist ofcompulsory short answer questions, testingknowledge, application and skills relating toelementary/fundamental aspects of the entire syllabus.

Part II (50 marks): This part will be divided into

three Sections A, B and C. There shall be threequestions in Section A (each carrying 9 marks) andcandidates are required to answertwoquestions fromthis Section. There shall be three questions inSection B (each carrying 8 marks) and candidates arerequired to answer two questions from this Section.There shall be three questions in Section C(each carrying 8 marks) and candidates are requiredto answer twoquestions from this Section. Therefore,candidates are expected to answer six questions inPart II.

Note:Unless otherwise specified, only S. I. units areto be used while teaching and learning, as well as foranswering questions.

SECTION A

1. Electrostatics

(i) Coulomb's law, S.I. unit of charge;permittivity of free space.

Review of electrostatics covered in Class X.Frictional electricity, electric charge(two types); repulsion and attraction; simpleatomic structure - electrons and protons as

electric charge carriers; conductors,insulators; quantisation of electric charge;conservation of charge; Coulomb's law(in free space only); vector form; (positioncoordinates r1, r2 not necessary); SI unit ofcharge; Superposition principle; simplenumerical problems.

(ii) Concept of electric field E = F/qo; Gauss'theorem and its applications.

Action at a distance versus field concept;examples of different fields; temperature andpressure (scalar); gravitational, electric and

magnetic (vector field); definition / oE F q .

Electric field due to a point charge; E

fora

group of charges (superposition); A point

charge q in an electric field E

experiences an

electric force EF qE

.

Gauss theorem: the flux of a vector field;

Q=VA for velocity vector A,V

the area

vector, for uniform flow of a liquid. Similarly

for electric field E, electric flux E = EAfor E A

and

E E A

for uniform E

. For

non-uniform field E =d= .E dA

. Specialcases for = 0, 90 and 180. Examples,calculations. Gauss law, statement: E=q/0

orE

0

qE dA

where E is for a

closed surface; q is the net charge enclosed,o is the permittivity of free space. Essentialproperties of a Gaussian surface.

Applications: 1. Deduce Coulomb's law fromthe Gauss law and certain symmetryconsiderations (No proof required); 2 (a). Anexcess charge placed on an isolatedconductor resides on the outer surface; (b)

E

=0 inside a cavity in an isolated conductor;

(c) E = /0for a point outside; 3. E

due toan infinite line of charge, sheet of charge,spherical shell of charge (inside and outside);hollow spherical conductor. [Experimentaltest of coulombs law not included].

(iii)Electric dipole; electric field at a point on theaxis and perpendicular bisector of a dipole;electric dipole moment; torque on a dipole ina uniform electric field.

Electric dipole and dipole moment; with unit;

derivation of the E

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dipole, for r>> 2l. [ E

due to continuousdistribution of charge, ring of charge, disc ofcharge etc not included]; dipole in uniform

E

electric field; net force zero, torque

p E

.

(iv)Electric lines of force.

A convenient way to visualize the electricfield; properties of lines of force; examples ofthe lines of force due to an isolated pointcharge (+ve and - ve); dipole, two similarcharges at a small distance; uniform fieldbetween two oppositely charged parallelplates.

(v) Electric potential and potential energy;potential due to a point charge and due to a

dipole; potential energy of an electric dipolein an electric field. Van de Graff generator.

Brief review of conservative forces of whichgravitational force and electric forces areexamples; potential, pd and potential energyare defined only in a conservative field;electric potential at a point; definitionVP=W/q0; hence VA -VB = WBA/ q0 (taking q0from B to A) = (q/40)(

1/rA-1/rB); derive this

equation; also VA = q/40 .1/rA ; for q>0,VA>0 and for q>d. Potential energy of a point charge (q)

in an electric field E, placed at a point P

where potential is V, is given by U =qV andU =q (VA-VB) . The electrostatic potentialenergy of a system of two charges = workdone W21=W12 in assembling the system;U12or U21= (1/40) q1q2/r12.For a system of3 charges U123 = U12 + U13 + U23

=0

14

1 3 2 31 2

12 13 23

( )q q q qq qr r r . For a dipole

in a uniform electric field, the electric

potential energy UE= -p

. E, special case for

=0, 900and 1800.

Van de Graff Generator. Potential inside acharged spherical shell is uniform. A smallconducting sphere of radius r and carryingcharge q is located inside a large shell ofradius R that carries charge Q. The potentialdifference between the spheres, V(R) V(r) =(q/4o) (1/R 1/r) is independent of Q. If the

two are connected, charge always flows fromthe inner sphere to the outer sphere, raisingits potential. Sketch of a very simple Van deGraff Generator, its working and use.

(vi)Capacitance of a conductor C = Q/V, thefarad; capacitance of a parallel-plate

capacitor; C = K0A/d capacitors in seriesand parallel combinations; energy U = 1/2CV

2

=

21 1

2 2

QQV

C .

Self-explanatory.

Combinations of capacitors in series andparallel; effective capacitance and chargedistribution.

(vii)Dielectrics (elementary ideas only);permittivity and relative permittivity of a

dielectric (r = /o). Effects on pd, chargeand capacitance.

Dielectric constant Ke = C'/C; this is alsocalled relative permittivity Ke = r = /o;elementary ideas of polarization of matter in auniform electric field qualitative discussion;

induced surface charges weaken the originalfield; results in reduction in E

and hence, in

pd, (V); for charge remaining the sameQ = CV = C' V' = Ke . CV' ; V' = V/Ke;

ande

EE

K ; if the C is kept connected with

the source of emf, V is kept constant V = Q/C= Q'/C' ; Q'=C'V = Ke . CV= Ke . Qincreases; For a parallel plate capacitor witha dielectric in between C' = KeC = Ke .o .

A/d = r .o .A/d. Then,0

r

AC d

;

extending this to a partially filled capacitorC' =oA/(d-t + t/r).Spherical and cylindricalcapacitors (qualitative only).


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2. Current Electricity

(i) Steady currents; sources of current, simplecells, secondary cells.

Sources of emf: Mention: Standard cell, solarcell, thermo-couple and battery, etc.,acid/alkali cells - qualitative description.

(ii) Potential difference as the power supplieddivided by the current; Ohm's law and itslimitations; Combinations of resistors in seriesand parallel; Electric energy and power.

Definition of pd, V = P/ I; P = V I;electrical energy consumed in timet is E=Pt= VIt; using ohms law

E = VIt = tR

V2 = I2Rt. Electric power

consumed P = VI = V2 /R = I2R ; SI units;commercial units; electricity consumption andbilling. Ohm's law, current density = I/A;experimental verification, graphs and slope,ohmic resistors; examples; deviations.Derivation of formulae for combination ofresistors in series and parallel; special caseof n identical resistors; Rp= R/n.

(iii)Mechanism of flow of current in metals, driftvelocity of charges. Resistance and resistivityand their relation to drift velocity of electrons;

description of resistivity and conductivitybased on electron theory; effect oftemperature on resistance, colour coding of

resistance.Electric current I = Q/t; atomic view offlow of electric current in metals; I=vdena.Electron theory of conductivity; accelerationof electrons, relaxation time ;derive = ne2/m and = m/ne2 ; effect oftemperature on resistance. Resistance R= V/Ifor ohmic substances; resistivity , given by R= .l/A; unit of is .m; conductivity

=1/ ; Ohms law as J

= E

; colourcoding of resistance.

(iv)Electromotive force in a cell; internalresistance and back emf. Combination of cellsin series and parallel.

The source of energy of a seat of emf (such asa cell) may be electrical, mechanical, thermalor radiant energy. The emf of a source isdefined as the work done per unit charge to

force them to go to the higher point ofpotential (from -ve terminal to +ve terminalinside the cell) so, = dW /dq; but dq = Idt ;dW = dq = Idt . Equating total work doneto the work done across the external resistorR plus the work done across the internalresistance r; Idt=I2R dt + I2rdt; =I (R + r);

I=/( R + r ); also IR +Ir = or V=- Irwhere Ir is called the back emf as it actsagainst the emf ; V is the terminal pd.Derivation of formula for combination of cellsin series, parallel and mixed grouping.

(v) Kirchoff's laws and their simple applicationsto circuits with resistors and sources of emf;Wheatstone bridge, metre-bridge andpotentiometer; use for comparison of emf anddetermination of internal resistance of sources

of current; use of resistors (shunts andmultipliers) in ammeters and voltmeters.

Statement and explanation with simpleexamples. The first is a conservation law forcharge and the 2nd is law of conservation ofenergy. Note change in potential across aresistor V=IR0 if we go up against thecurrent across the resistor. When we gothrough a cell, the -ve terminal is at a lowerlevel and the +ve terminal at a higher level,so going from -ve to +ve through the cell, we

are going up and V=+and going from +veto -ve terminal through the cell we are goingdown, so V = -. Application to simplecircuits. Wheatstone bridge; right in thebeginning take Ig=0 as we consider abalanced bridge, derivation of R1/R2= R3/R4is simpler [Kirchoffs law not necessary].Metre bridge is a modified form ofWheatstone bridge. Here R2= l1p and R4=l2p; R1/R3 = l1/l2 . Potentiometer: fall inpotential V l - conditions; auxiliary emf1 is balanced against the fall in potential V1

across length l1 . 1 = V1=Kl1 ; 1/2= l1/l2;potentiometer as a voltmeter. Potentialgradient; comparison of emfs; determinationof internal resistance of a cell. Conversion ofgalvanometer to ammeter and voltmeter andtheir resistances.


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(vi)Electrical PowerChanging global patterns of energyconsumption.

Increased importance of electrical energy,different sources of electrical energy anddifferent applications starting from specific

use like drawing water, lighting, poweringlocomotives, power of industrial equipments,etc. to eventually society being completelydependent on electrical power.

(Only qualitative understanding of this topicis required. No numerical required).

(vii)Thermoelectricity; Seebeck effect;measurement of thermo emf; its variation withtemperature. Peltier effect.

Discovery of Seebeck effect. Seebeck series;Examples with different pairs of metals (for

easy recall remember - hot cofe and ABC -from copper to iron at the hot junction andfrom antimony to bismuth at the cold junctionfor current directions in thermocouple);variation of thermo emf with temperaturedifferences, graph; neutral temperature,temperature of inversion; slope:thermoelectric power = + 1/2 2 (noderivation), S = d/d = + . Thecomparison of Peltier effect and Joule effect.

3. Magnetism

(i) Magnetic field B

, definition from magneticforce on a moving charge; magnetic fieldlines. Superposition of magnetic fields;magnetic field and magnetic flux density; theearth's magnetic field; Magnetic field of amagnetic dipole; tangent law.

Magnetic field represented by the symbol B isnow defined by the equation oF q V

x B

(which comes later under subunit 4.2; B

isnot to be defined in terms of force acting on a

unit pole, etc; note the distinction of B

fromE

is that B

forms closed loops as there are

no magnetic monopoles, whereas E

linesstart from +ve charge and end on -ve charge.Magnetic field lines due to a magnetic dipole(bar magnet). Magnetic field in end-on andbroadside-on positions (No derivations).

Magnetic flux B =B

.A

= BA for B uniform

and B

A

; i.e. area held perpendicular to

B

. For = BA(B

A

); B=/A is the flux

density [SI unit of flux is weber (Wb)]; butnote that this is not correct as a defining

equation as B

is vector and and /A arescalars, unit of B is tesla (T) equal to

10-4 gauss. For non-uniformB

field,

= d=B

. dA

. Earth's magnetic field B

Eis uniform over a limited area like that of alab; the component of this field in thehorizontal directions BH is the one effectivelyacting on a magnet suspended or pivotedhorizontally. An artificial magnetic field isproduced by a current carrying loop (see 4.2)

B

c, or a bar magnet B

m in the horizontal

plane with its direction adjustedperpendicular to the magnetic meridian; this

is superposed over the earth's fields B

Hwhich is always present along the magneticmeridian. The two are then perpendicular toeach other; a compass needle experiences atorque exerted by these fields and comes to anequilibrium position along the resultant fieldmaking an angle with with BH. Then Bc -or Bm=BHtan . This is called tangent law.Deflection Magnetometer, description, settingand its working.

(ii) Properties of dia, para and ferromagneticsubstances; susceptibility and relativepermeability

It is better to explain the main distinction, thecause of magnetization (M) is due to magneticdipole moment (m) of atoms, ions ormolecules being 0 for dia, >0 but very smallfor para and > 0 and large for ferromagneticmaterials; few examples; placed in external

B, very small (induced) magnetization in a

direction opposite to B

in dia, smallmagnetization parallel to B

for para, and

large magnetization parallel to B

forferromagnetic materials; this leads to lines

of B

becoming less dense, more dense andmuch more dense in dia, para and ferro,respectively; hence, a weak repulsion for dia,


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weak attraction for para and strong attractionfor ferro - - - - - also a small bar suspended inthe horizontal plane becomes perpendicular

to the B

field for dia and parallel to B

forpara and ferro. Defining equation H = (B/0)-M; the magnetic properties, susceptibilitym= (M/H) < 0 for dia (as M is opposite H)

and >0 for para, both very small, but verylarge for ferro; hence relative permeabilityr =1+ m < 1 for dia, > 1 for para and>>1(very large) for ferro; further, m1/T(Curies law) for para, independent oftemperature (T) for dia and depends on T ina complicated manner for ferro; on heatingferro becomes para at Curie temperature.

4. Electromagnetism

(i) Oersted's experiment; Biot-Savart law, thetesla; magnetic field near a long straight wire,at the centre of a circular loop, and at a pointon the axis of a circular coil carrying currentand a solenoid. Amperes circuital law and itsapplication to obtain magnetic field due to along straight wire; tangent galvanometer.

Only historical introduction throughOersteds experiment. [Amperes swimmingrule not included]. Biot-Savart law in vectorform; application; derive the expression for B(i) near a very long wire carrying current;

direction of B

using right hand (clasp) rule-no other rule necessary; (ii) at the centre of acircular loop carrying current; (iii) at anypoint on its axis. Current carrying loop as amagnetic dipole. Amperes Circuital law:statement and brief explanation. Apply it to

obtainB

near a long wire carrying current.Tangent galvanometer- theory, working, use,advantages and disadvantages.

(ii) Force on a moving charge in a magnetic field;force on a current carrying conductor kept in a

magnetic field; force between two parallel

current carrying wires; definition of theampere based on the force between twocurrent carrying wires. Cyclotron (simple

idea).

Lorentz force equation .BF q v B

;

special cases, modify this equation

substituting dtld / for v and I for q/dt to yield

F

= Idl

B

for the force acting on a

current carrying conductor placed in a B

field. Derive the expression for force betweentwo long parallel wires carrying current,

using Biot-Savart law and F

= Idl

B

;

define ampere the base unit of SI and hence,coulomb from Q = It. Simple ideas aboutworking of a cyclotron, its principle, andlimitations.

(iii)A current loop as a magnetic dipole; magneticdipole moment; torque on a current loop;

moving coil galvanometer.

Derive the expression for torque on a current

carrying loop placed in a uniformB, using

F = IlB and = Fr = NIAB sin for N

turns

= xB, where the dipole moment= ANI unit: A.m2. A current carrying loopis a magnetic dipole; directions of current

and B

and m

using right hand rule only; noother rule necessary. Mention orbital magneticmoment of electrons in Bohr model of H atom.Moving coil galvanometer; construction,principle, working, theory I= k,advantagesover tangent galvanometer.

(iv)Electromagnetic induction, magnetic flux andinduced emf; Faraday's law and Lenz's law;

transformers; eddy currents.

Magnetic flux, change in flux, rate of changeof flux and induced emf; Faradays law= -d/dt, [only one law represented by thisequation]. Lenz's law, conservation of energy;motional emf = Blv, and powerP = (Blv)2/R; eddy currents (qualitative);transformer (ideal coupling), principle,working and uses; step up and step down;energy losses.

(v) Mutual and self inductance: the henry.Growth and decay of current in LR circuit(dc) (graphical approach), time constant.

Mutual inductance, illustrations of a pair ofcoils, flux linked 2 = MI1; induced emf

22

d

dt

=M 1

dI

dt. Definition of M as


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M =1

2

1

2 MI

or

dt

dI . SI unit henry.

Similar treatment for L dtdI ;

henry = volt. second/ampere [expressions forcoefficient of self inductance L and mutualinductance M, of solenoid/coils andexperiments, not included]. R-L circuit;induced emf opposes changes, back emf is setup, delays starting and closing, graphicalrepresentation of growth and decay of currentin an R-L circuit [no derivation]; define andexplain time constant from the graph; =L/R(result only). Unit of = unit of time =second. Hence, this name Time Constant.

(vi)Simple a.c. generators.Principle, description, theory and use.

(v) Comparison of a.c. with d.c.Variation in current and voltage with time fora.c. and d.c.

5. Alternating Current Circuits

(i) Change of voltage and current with time, thephase difference; peak and rms values of

voltage and current; their relation in

sinusoidal case.

Sinusoidal variation of V and I with time, forthe output from an ac generator; time period,frequency and phase changes; rms value of Vand I in sinusoidal cases only.

(ii) Variation of voltage and current in a.c.circuits consisting of only resistors, only

inductors and only capacitors (phasor

representation), phase lag and phase lead.

May apply Kirchoffs law and obtain simpledifferential equation (SHM type), V = Vo sint, solution I = I0 sin t, I0sin (t + /2) and

I0sin (t - /2) for pure R, C and L circuits,respectively. Draw phase (or phasor)diagrams showing voltage and current andphase lag or lead; resistance R, inductivereactance XL, XL=L and capacitativereactance XC, XC = 1/C and their mutualrelations. Graph of XLand XCvs f.

(iii)The LCR series circuit: phasor diagram,expression for V or I; phase lag/lead;impedance of a series LCR circuit (arrived atby phasor diagram); Special cases for RL and

RC circuits.

RLC circuit in single loop, note the pd acrossR, L and C; [the more able students may useKirchoffs law and obtain the differentialequation]. Use phasor diagram method toobtain expression for I or V and the net phaselag/lead; use the results of 5(ii), V lags I by/2 in a capacitor, V leads I by /2 in aninductor, V and I are in phase in a resistor, Iis the same in all three; hence draw phasediagram, combine VL and Vc (in oppositephase; phasors add like vectors) to giveV=VR+VL+VC(phasor addition) and the max.values are related by V2m=V

2RM+(VLm-VCm)

2 .Substituting pd=current x resistance orreactance, we get Z2 = R2+(XL-Xc)2 and tan= (VL m -VCm)/VRm= (XL-Xc)/R giving I = I msin (wt-) where I m=Vm/Z etc. Special casesfor RL and RC circuits. Graph of Z vs f.

(iv)Power P associated with LCR circuit= 1/2VoIocos=VrmsIrms cos; power absorbedand power dissipated; choke coil (choke and

starter); electrical resonance; bandwidth of

signals; oscillations in an LC circuit ( = 1/LC).

Average power consumed averaged over afull cycle P =(1/2) m. I mcos. Power factorcos = R/Z. Special case for pure R, L, C;choke coil:- XLcontrols current but cos= 0,hence P =0; LC circuit; at resonance withXL=Xc ,Z=Zmin= R, power delivered to circuitby the source, is maximum; 2 = 1/LC;

f =

2

; definition and explanation of

bandwidth.

SECTION B6. Wave Optics

(i) Complete electromagnetic spectrum fromradio waves to gamma rays; transverse nature

of electromagnetic waves, Huygen's principle;laws of reflection and refraction fromHuygen's principle. Speed of light.


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Qualitative descriptions only, but some wavelength range values may be noted; commonfeatures of all regions of em spectrum

including transverse nature ( E

andB

perpendicular to C

); special features of thecommon classification (gamma rays, X rays,UV rays, visible spectrum, IR, microwaves,radio and TV waves) in their production(source), propagation, modulation anddemodulation (qualitative only) AM andFM, interaction with matter, detection andother properties; uses; approximate range ofor f or at least proper order of increasing for . Huygens principle: wavefronts -different types/shapes, rays: Huygensconstruction and Huygens principle; proof oflaws of reflection and refraction using this.[Refraction through a prism and lens on thebasis of Huygens theory: Not required].Michelsons method to determine the speed oflight.

(ii) Conditions for interference of light,interference of monochromatic light bydouble slit; measurement of wave length.Fresnels biprism.

Phase of wave motion; superposition ofidentical waves at a point, path difference andphase difference; coherent and incoherentlight waves; interference- constructive anddestructive, conditions for sustained

interference of light waves [mathematicaldeduction of interference from the equationsof two progressive waves with a phasedifference is not to be done]. Young's doubleslit experiment, set up, diagram, geometricaldeduction of path difference = d sin ,between waves (rays) from the two slits; using=n for bright fringe and (n+) for darkfringe and sin = tan =yn/D as y and are small, obtain yn=(D/d)nand fringe width=(D/d)etc. Experiment of Fresnel biprism(qualitative only). Measurement of using a

telescope; determination of , usingd

D

.

(iii)Single slit Fraunhofer diffraction (elementaryexplanation).

Diffraction at a single slit experimental setup,diagram, diffraction pattern, position of

secondary maxima, conditions for secondarymaxima, a sinn =(2n+1)/2, for secondaryminima a sinn= n, where n = 1,2,3 ;distribution of intensity with angular distance;angular width of central bright fringe.Mention diffraction by a grating and its use indetermining wave length of light (Details not

required).(iv)Plane polarised electromagnetic wave

(elementary idea), polarisation of light byreflection. Brewster's law; polaroids.

Review description of an electromagneticwave as transmission of energy by periodic

changes in E

and B

along the path;

transverse nature as E

and B

are

perpendicular to C

(velocity). These threevectors form a right handed system, so that

E

x B

is along C

, they are mutuallyperpendicular to each other. For ordinary

light, E

and B

are in all directions in a

plane perpendicular to the C

vector-

unpolarised waves. If E

and (hence B

also)

is confined to a single line only (C, we have

linearly polarized light. The plane containing

E

(or B

) and C

remains fixed. Hence, alinearly polarised light is also called planepolarised light. Plane of polarisation;polarisation by reflection; Brewsters law:tan ip=n; refracted ray is perpendicular toreflected ray for i = ip; ip+rp = 90 ;polaroids; use in production anddetection/analysis of polarised light., otheruses.

7. Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

(i) Refraction of light at a plane interface (Snell'slaw); total internal reflection and criticalangle; total reflecting prisms and opticalfibres.

Self-explanatory. Simple applications;numerical problems included.

(ii) Refraction through a prism, minimumdeviation and derivation of relation between

n, A and min.

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ray inside the prism is parallel to the base ofthe prism; application to triangular prismswith angle of the prism 300, 450, 600and 900respectively; ray diagrams.

(iii)Refraction at a single spherical surface(relation between n1, n2, u, v and R);refraction through thin lens (lens maker's

formula and formula relating u, v, f, n, R1andR2); combined focal length of two thin lensesin contact. Combination of lenses and mirrors[Silvering of lens excluded].

Self-explanatory.

Limit detailed discussion to one case only-convex towards rarer medium, for sphericalsurface and real image. For lens, derivationonly for biconvex lens with R1= R2; extend theresults to biconcave lens, plano convex lensand lens immersed in a liquid; do also power

of a lens P=1/f with SI unit dioptre. Forlenses in contact 1/F= 1/f1+1/f2and P=P1+P2.Formation of image and determination offocal length with combination of thin lenses.

(iv) Dispersion; dispersive power; production ofpure spectrum; spectrometer and its setting

(experimental uses and procedures included);absorption and emission spectra; spherical andchromatic aberration; derivation of condition

for achromatic combination of two thin lensesin contact and not of prism.

Angular dispersion; dispersive power,conditions for pure spectrum; spectrometerwith experiments for A and . Hence, mand n; rainbow - ray diagram (no derivation).Simple explanation. Spectra: emissionspectra; line; band and continuous spectra-their source and qualitative explanation;absorption spectra - condition; solar spectrumand Fraunhofer lines, spherical aberration ina convex lens (qualitative only), how to reducelinear or axial chromatic aberration,derivations, condition for achromatic

combination of two lenses in contact.(v) Simple microscope; Compound microscope

and their magnifying power.

For microscope - magnifying power for imageat least distance of distinct vision; raydiagrams, numerical problems included.

(vi)Simple astronomical telescope (refracting andreflecting), magnifying power and resolvingpower of a simple astronomical telescope.

Ray diagrams of reflecting as well asrefracting telescope with image at infinityonly; simple explanation; magnifying power;resolving power, advantages, disadvantages

and uses.

(vii)Human Eye, Defects of vision and theircorrection.

Working, accommodation, near point, farpoint, shortsightedness, longsightedness.Their correction with the help of lenses.Numericals included.

SECTION C

8. Electrons and Photons

(i) Cathode rays: measurement of e/m forelectrons. Millikans oil drop experiment.

Production of cathode rays only brief andqualitative [historical details not included].Thomsons experiment to measure e/m ofelectrons: e/m=(V) (E/B)2.

Thermionic emission, deflection of charged

particle by E

andB, and fluorescence

produced by electron. Millikans oil dropexperiment - quantization of charge.

(ii) Photo electric effect, quantization ofradiation; Einstein's equation; threshold

frequency; work function; energy and

momentum of photon. Determination of

Plancks Constant.

Experimental facts; do topics as given; noteEinstein used Plancks ideas and extended itto apply for radiation (light); photoelectriceffect can be explained only assumingquantum (particle) nature of radiation.Theory and experiment for determination of

Plancks constant (from the graph of stoppingpotential V versus frequency f of the incidentlight). Momentum of photon p=E/c=hf/c=h/.

(iii)Wave particle duality, De Broglie equation,phenomenon of electron diffraction(informative only).


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Dual nature of radiation already discussed;wave nature in interference, diffractionand polarization; particle nature inphotoelectric effect and Compton effect. Dualnature of matter: particle nature common inthat it possess momentum p=mv and kineticenergy K=mv2. The wave nature of matterwas proposed by Louis de Broglie =h/p=h/mv. Davisson and Germer experiment;qualitative description and discussion of theexperiment, polar graph. No numericalproblem.

9. Atoms

(i) Charge and size of nuclei (-particlescattering); atomic structure; Bohr'spostulates, Bohr's quantization condition; radiiof Bohr orbits for hydrogen atom; energy ofthe hydrogen atom in the nth state; linespectra of hydrogen and calculation of E and f

for different lines.

Rutherfords nuclear model of atom(mathematical theory of scattering excluded),based on Geiger - Marsden experiment on-scattering; nuclear radius r in terms ofclosest approach of particle to the nucleus,obtained by equating K= mv2 of the particle to the change in electrostaticpotential energy U of the system[(1/40(2e)(Ze)/r0]; r010

-15m =1 fm or 1fermi; atomic structure; only generalqualitative ideas, including, atomic number Z,

Neutron number N and mass number A. Abrief account of historical backgroundleading to Bohrs theory of hydrogen spectra;empirical formula for Lyman, Balmer andPaschen series. Bohrs model of H atom,postulates (Z=1); expressions for orbitalvelocity, kinetic energy, potential energy,radius of orbit and total energy of electron.Energy level diagram for n=1,2,3calculation of E, frequency and wavelengthof different lines of emission spectra;agreement with experimentally observedvalues. [Use nm and not for unit of ].

(ii) Production of X-rays; maximum frequencyfor a given tube potential. Characteristic andcontinuous X -rays. Moseleys law.

A simple modern X-ray tube (Coolidge tube) main parts: hot cathode, heavy element targetkept cool and anode, all enclosed in a vacuum

tube; elementary theory of X-ray production;effect of increasing filament current-temperature increases rate of emission ofelectrons (from the cathode), rate ofproduction of X rays and hence, intensity of Xrays increases (not its frequency); increase inanode potential increases energy of each

electron, each X-ray photon and hence, X-rayfrequency (E=hf); maximum frequencyhfmax=eV; continuous spectrum of X rays hasminimum wavelength min= c/fmax. Moseleyslaw. Characteristic and continuous X-rays;origin.

10. Nuclei

(i) Atomic masses; unified atomic mass unit uand its value in MeV; the neutron;composition and size of nucleus; mass defectand binding energy.

Atomic masses; unified atomic mass unit,symbol u, 1u=1/12 of the mass of 12C atom =1.66x10-27kg). Composition of nucleus; massdefect and binding energy BE=(m)c2.Graph of BE/nucleon versus mass number A,special features - low for light as well asheavy elements. Middle order more stable[see fission and fusion in 11.(ii), 11.(iii)].

(ii) Radioactivity: nature and radioactive decaylaw, half-life, mean life and decay constant.Nuclear reactions.

Discovery; spontaneous disintegration of anatomic nucleus with the emission of or particles and radiation, unaffected byordinary chemical changes. Radioactivedecay law; derivation of N = Noe

-t ; half lifeperiod T; graph of N versus t, with T markedon the X axis. Relation between T and ;mean life and . Value of T of some commonradioactive elements. Examples of fewnuclear reactions with conservation ofnucleon number and charge. (neutrino to be

includedDangers of leakages of radiation, e.g.Chernobyl, importance of judicious scrapdisposal (e.g. Mayapuri Scrap Market inDelhi), Outcome of atomic bombs inHiroshima and Nagasaki.


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[Mathematical theory of and decay notincluded]. Changes taking place within thenucleus included.

11. Nuclear Energy

(i) Energy - mass equivalence.Einsteins equation E=mc2. Somecalculations. (already done under 10.(i));mass defect/binding energy, mutualannihilation and pair production as examples.

(ii)Nuclear fission; chain reaction; principle ofoperation of a nuclear reactor.

(iii)Nuclear fusion; thermonuclear fusion as thesource of the sun's energy.

Theoretical (qualitative) prediction ofexothermic (with release of energy) nuclearreaction, in fusing together two light nuclei toform a heavier nucleus and in splitting heavynucleus to form middle order (lower massnumber) nucleus, is evident from the shape ofBE per nucleon versus mass number graph.Also calculate the disintegration energy Q fora heavy nucleus (A=240) with BE/A 7.6MeV per nucleon split into two equal halveswith A=120 each and BE/A 8.5MeV/nucleon; Q 200 MeV. Discovery offission. Any one equation of fission reaction.Chain reaction- controlled and uncontrolled;nuclear reactor and nuclear bomb. Mainparts of a nuclear reactor including a simplediagram and their functions - fuel elements,moderator, control rods, coolant, casing;criticality; utilization of energy output - allqualitative only. Fusion, simple example of4 1H4He and its nuclear reaction equation;requires very high temperature 106

degrees; difficult to achieve; hydrogen bomb;thermonuclear energy production in the sunand stars. [Details of chain reaction notrequired].

12. Semiconductor Devices

(i) Energy bands in solids; energy band diagramsfor distinction between conductors, insulatorsand semi-conductors - intrinsic and extrinsic;electrons and holes in semiconductors.

Elementary ideas about electrical conductionin metals [crystal structure not included].Energy levels (as for hydrogen atom), 1s, 2s,

2p, 3s , etc. of an isolated atom such as that ofcopper; these split, eventually formingbands of energy levels, as we consider solidcopper made up of a large number of isolatedatoms, brought together to form a lattice;definition of energy bands - groups of closelyspaced energy levels separated by band gaps

called forbidden bands. An idealizedrepresentation of the energy bands for aconductor, insulator and semiconductor;characteristics, differences; distinctionbetween conductors, insulators andsemiconductors on the basis of energy bands,with examples; qualitative discussion only;energy gaps (eV) in typical substances(carbon, Ge, Si); some electrical properties ofsemiconductors. Majority and minoritycharge carriers - electrons and holes;intrinsic and extrinsic, doping, p-type, n-type;

donor and acceptor impurities. [No numericalproblems from this topic].

(ii) Junction diode; depletion region; forward andreverse biasing current - voltage

characteristics; pn diode as a half wave and a

full wave rectifier; solar cell, LED and

photodiode. Zener diode and voltage

regulation.

Junction diode; symbol, simple qualitativedescription only [details of different types offormation not included]. The topics are selfexplanatory. [Bridge rectifier of 4 diodes notincluded]. Simple circuit diagram and graphs,function of each component - in the electriccircuits, qualitative only. Elementary ideas onsolar cell, photodiode and light emitting diode(LED) as semi conducting diodes. Importanceof LEDs as they save energy without causingatmospheric pollution and global warming.Self explanatory.

(iii)The junction transistor; npn and pnptransistors; current gain in a transistor;transistor (common emitter) amplifier (only

circuit diagram and qualitative treatment) and

oscillator.

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emitter-base region (one arrow only)- base isnarrow; current gain in transistor; commonemitter configuration only, characteristics;IB vs VBE and IC vs VCE with circuitdiagram; no numerical problem; commonemitter transistor amplifier - correctdiagram; qualitative explanation including

amplification, wave form and phase reversal.[relation between , not included, nonumerical problems]. Circuit diagram andqualitative explanation of a simple oscillator.

(iv)Elementary idea of discreet and integratedcircuits, analogue and digital circuits. Logic

gates (symbols; working with truth tables;

applications and uses) - NOT, OR, AND,

NOR, NAND.

Self explanatory. Advantages of IC.

Introduction to elementary digital electronics.Logic gates as given; symbols, input andoutput, Boolean equations (Y=A+B etc), truthtable, qualitative explanation. [No numericalproblems. Realisation not included].

PAPER II

PRACTICAL WORK- 20 Marks

The experiments for laboratory work and practicalexaminations are mostly from two groups;

(i) experiments based on ray optics and(ii) experiments based on current electricity.

The main skill required in group (i) is to removeparallax between a needle and the real image ofanother needle. In group (ii), understanding circuitdiagram and making connections strictly following the

given diagram is very important. Take care ofpolarity of cells and meters, their range, zero error,least count, etc. A graph is a convenient and effectiveway of representing results of measurement.

Therefore, it is an important part of the experiment.Usually, there are two graphs in all question papers.

Students should learn to draw graphs correctly notingall important steps such as title, selection of origin,labelling of axes (not x and y), proper scale and theunits given along each axis. Use maximum area ofgraph paper, plot points with great care, mark the

points plotted with or and draw the best fitstraight line (not necessarily passing through all the

plotted points), keeping all experimental points

symmetrically placed (on the line and on the left andright side of the line) with respect to the best fit thinstraight line. Read intercepts carefully. Y intercepti.e. y0is that value of y when x = 0. Slope m of the

best fit line should be found out using two distantpoints, one of which should be unplotted point, using

2 1

2 1

y ym

x x

.

NOTE:

Short answer questions may be set from eachexperiment to test understanding of theory and logicof steps involved.

The list of experiments given below is only a generalrecommendation. Teachers may add, alter or modifythis list, keeping in mind the general pattern ofquestions asked in the annual examinations.

1. Draw the following set of graphs using data fromlens experiments -

i) against u. It will be a curve.ii) Magnification v

um

against and to find

focal length by intercept.

iii) y = 100/v against x = 100/u and to find fby intercepts.

2. To find f of a convex lens by using u-v method.3. To find f of a convex lens by displacementmethod.4. Coaxial combination of two convex lenses not in

contact.

5. Using a convex lens, optical bench and two pins,obtain the positions of the images for variouspositions of the object; f


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9. Using a spectrometer, measure the angle of thegiven prism and the angle of minimum deviation.Calculate the refractive index of the material.[A dark room is not necessary].

10.Set up a deflection magnetometer in Tan-Aposition, and use it to compare the dipolemoments of the given bar magnets, using

(a) deflection method, neglecting the length of themagnets and (b) null method.

11.Set up a vibration magnetometer and use it tocompare the magnetic moments of the given barmagnets of equal size, but different strengths.

12.Determine the galvanometer constant of a tangentgalvanometer measuring the current (using an

ammeter) and galvanometer deflection, varyingthe current using a rheostat. Also, determine themagnetic field at the centre of the galvanometercoil for different values of current and for

different number of turns of the coil.

13.Using a metre bridge, determine the resistance ofabout 100 cm of constantan wire, measure itslength and radius and hence, calculate the specificresistance of the material.

14.Verify Ohms law for the given unknownresistance (a 60 cm constantan wire), plotting agraph of potential difference versus current. Fromthe slope of the graph and the length of the wire,calculate the resistance per cm of the wire.

15.From a potentiometer set up, measure the fall inpotential for increasing lengths of a constantanwire, through which a steady current is flowing;plot a graph of pd V versus length l. Calculate the

potential gradient of the wire. Q (i) Why is thecurrent kept constant in this experiment? Q (ii)How can you increase the sensitivity of thepotentiometer? Q (iii) How can you use the aboveresults and measure the emf of a cell?

16.Compare the emf of two cells using apotentiometer.

17.To study the variation in potential drop withlength of slide wire for constant current, hence todetermine specific resistance.

18.To determine the internal resistance of a cell bypotentiometer device.

19.Given the figure of merit and resistance of agalvanometer, convert it to (a) an ammeter ofrange, say 2A and (b) a voltmeter of range 4V.Also calculate the resistance of the new ammeterand voltmeter.

20.To draw I-V characteristics of a semi-conductordiode in forward and reverse bias.

21.To draw characteristics of a Zener diode and todetermine its reverse breakdown voltage.

22.To study the characteristics of pnp/npn transistorin common emitter configuration.

23.To determine refractive index of a glass slab usinga traveling microscope.

PROJECT WORK AND PRACTICAL FILE 10 Marks

Project Work 7 Marks

The Project work is to be assessed by a VisitingExaminer appointed locally and approved by theCouncil.

All candidates will do project work involving somephysics related topics, under the guidance and regular

supervision of the Physics teacher.

Candidates are to prepare a technical report formallywritten including an abstract, some theoreticaldiscussion, experimental setup, observations withtables of data collected, analysis and discussion ofresults, deductions, conclusion, etc. (after the draft hasbeen approved by the teacher). The report should bekept simple, but neat and elegant. No extra credit shallbe given for typewritten material/decorative cover,etc. Teachers may assign or students may choose anyone project of their choice.

Practical File 3 Marks

The Visiting Examiner is required to assess students

on the basis of the Physics practical file maintained bythem during the academic year.

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