Physics Important Topics – Chapter wise, 2024

Chapter 1: Measurements

Short: Dimensional analysis, errors and uncertainty, CRQ Q5,

Long: Rules for determining significant figures

Problems: Ex 1.1, Self – Assessment Question on Pg18, Numerical: 1, 8, 9

Chapter 2: Kinematics

Short: Associative law of vector addition, resolution of vector, commutative property of cross products,
derivations of 2nd and 3rd equations of motion, CRQ 5,

Long: Addition of vectors by rectangular component method, Derivations of equations of motion (1st),
projectile motion,

Problems: Ex 2.2, Numerical: 1, 3, 5, 6.

Chapter 3: Dynamics

Short: Newton’s 2nd law of motion, law of conservation of linear momentum, relation between angle of
friction and angle of repose.

Long: elastic collision derivation,

Problems: Ex 3.2, 3.3, Numerical: 1, 4, 5, 6

Chapter 4: Rotational and Circular Motion

Short: relationship between linear and angular quantities, centripetal force and tension, banked curves,
orbital velocity with time period, torque and momentum of inertia derivation,

Long: centripetal acceleration derivation, law of conservation of angular momentum,

Problems: Ex 4.5, 4.6, Numerical: 2, 5, 6, 8, 11

Chapter 5: Work, Energy and Power

Short: Work done by variable force, conservative field, work – energy theorem,

Long: law of conservation of energy

Problems: Ex 5.1, Numerical: 2, 5, 9, 10, 11.

Chapter 6: Fluid Statics

Short: Pascal’s principle with application, up thrust,

Long:

Problems: Ex 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, Numerical: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10

Chapter 7: Fluid Dynamics

Short: Continuity equation, applications of Bernoulli’s equation

Long: Bernoulli’s equation,

Problems: Ex 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, Numerical: All.

Chapter 8: Electric Fields

Short: Coulomb’s law, electric field of a point charge, electric flux though a closed surface, relation
between electric field and potential difference

Long: Electric dipole

Problems: Ex 8.1, 8.3, 8.5, Numerical: 1, 2, 3, 5, 9.

Chapter 9: Capacitors

Short: capacitance of a capacitor, series and parallel combination, charging and discharging of a
capacitor,

Long:

Problems: Circuit numerical, 4, 5, 7.

Chapter 10: D.C Circuits

Short: resistance and temperature, power dissipation, Kirchhoff’s laws, combination of resistance,
Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, Self-Assessment questions on page 219.

Long:

Problems: Ex 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, Numerical: 1, 2, 6, 7.

Chapter 11: Oscillators

Short: SHM Proofs (mass – spring system, simple pendulum)

Long: projection of a particle, velocity of projection, energy in SHM,

Problems: Ex 11.2, Numerical: 1, 2, 4, 10.

Chapter 12: Acoustics

Short: factors affecting speed of sound,

Long: Speed of sound in air with correction, beats, modes of vibration in a stretched string, Doppler’s
effect,

Problems: Ex 12.1, 12.3, Numerical: 1, 4, 7, 9, 10.

Chapter 13: Physical Optics

Short: Michelson Interferometer, diffraction grating, x – ray diffraction,

Long: Young’s double slit experiment, Newton’s Rings,

Problems: Ex 13.1, 13.2, Numerical: 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15, 17.

Chapter 14: Communication

Short: modulation,

Long: types of modulation,

Problems:

SUMMARY OF TOPICS
Shorts 50
Longs 20
Numericals 64
Examples 24
Self-Assessments 5
TOTAL 163

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

1. Do not just rely on these topics for maximum marks.

2. You can see how important are numericals. Give them maximum attention it will save a lot of
time in preparation and in exam as well.
3. Keep an eye on Self – Assessment numerical in the book.
4. When you prepare for the long, include diagrams as well.

Hopefully this will help you to align your preparations.

Good Luck 

By: Muhammad Wasiq Khan.