Chapter 1:

1.four basic forces in nature. Write a brief note of each. Hence compare their strengths and ranges.

Chapter 2:
1. Distinguish between the terms precision and accuracy of a measurement.
2. Explain : (i) absolute error (ii) mean absolute error (iii) relative error (iv) percentage error (v) random error
3. Derivations of Errors in Sum, Add, Multiply and Subtract
4. Parallax Method derivation
5. Using Dimensional Analysis to find formulas.
Chapter 3:
1. Derive velocity time relation (v = u + at) by graphical and calculus method
2. Derive Position time relation (s = ut + ½ a t2) by graphical and calculus method
3. Derive velocity-displacement relation (v2 = u2 + 2as) by graphical and calculus method
4. Formula for relative velocity in one dimension

Chapter 4:
1. Oblique Projectile Motion: Trajectory derive time of flight, horizontal range and velocity at any instant
2. Derive Centripetal acceleration.
3. Derivation of Horizontal Projectile Motion
4. Give an expression for finding the relative velocity in two dimensions.
5. Derivation of Addition of two vector

Chapter 5 and 6:
1. Define the principle of conservation of linear momentum. Deduce the law of conservation of linear momentum from
Newton’s third law of motion.
2. Why circular roads are banked ? Derive an expression for angle of banking for safe circular turn. Consider that
coefficient of friction between the tyre and road is μ
3. Obtain an expression for minimum velocity of projection of a body at the lowest point for looping a vertical loop.
4. Show that the area under the force-time graph gives the magnitude of the impulse of the given force for the
following case when (i) force is constant (ii) variable force.
5. Derive an expression for acceleration of a body down a rough inclined plane ? (Sliding only)
6. With the help of suitable example, explain the terms static friction, limiting friction and kinetic friction. Show that
static friction is a self adjusting force. Also plot the graph showing the variation between applied force F and force of
friction f.
7. Show that at any instant of time during the motion total mechanical energy of a freely falling body remains constant.
Show graphically the variation of K.E. and P.E. during the motion
8. Define spring constant, write the characteristics of the force during the elongation of a spring. Derive the relation for
the P.E. stored when it is elongated by X. Draw the graphs to show the variation of P.E. and force with elongation.
9. How does a perfectly inelastic collision differ from perfectly elastic collision ? Two particles of mass m1 and m2
having velocities U1 and U2 respectively make a head on collision. Derive the relation for their final velocities.

Chapter 7 :
Derivations:
• Derivation of Centre of Mass Coordinates – Graphical and Integral Approach
• Motion of Centre of Mass – Zero Velocity, Constant velocity, Variable velocity
• Derivation of angular velocity, angular acceleration and equations of motion
• Conservation of Angular Momentum
• Find COM and MI of a. Rod of length l, b. Rod of length of variable mass density, c. Cylinder , d. Ring, e. Disc
• Derivation of Power in Rotational Motion
• Derivation of KE and acceleration for rolling on inclined plane
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 1. Establish the relation between torque and angular acceleration. Hence define moment of inertia.
2. Can a body in translatory motion have angular momentum ? Explain ?
3. Establish the relation between angular momentum and moment of inertia for a rigid body.
(iv) Why is it more difficult to revolve a stone by tying it to a longer string than by tying it to a shorter string ?
(v) State the law of conservation of angular momentum and illustrate it with the example of planetary motion.
(vi) A cat is able to land on its feet after a fall. Why ?
4. Find the moment of inertia of a rod of mass M and length L about and axis perpendicular to it through one end.
Given the moment of inertia about an axis perpendicular to rod and through COM

Chapter 8 :
Important derivations:
• Escape velocity
• Orbital Velocity
• Total Energy of Satellite
• Variation of g with height and depth
• Derivation of Gravitational Potential Energy
1. Obtain relations to show how the value of ‘g’ changes with (i) altitude, (ii) depth.
2. Define escape velocity obtain an expression for escape velocity of a body from the surface of earth ? Does the escape
velocity depend on (i) location from where it is projected (ii) the height of the location from where the body
is launched.
3. Derive expression for the orbital velocity of a satellite and its time period. What is a geostationary satellite.Obtain the
expression for the height of the geostationary satellite.
Chapter 9:
1. Draw and discuss stress versus strain graph, explaining clearly the terms elastic limit, permanent set, proportionality
limit, elastic hysteresis, tensible strength.
2. Concept and diagrams and formula of Young Modulus, Shear Modulus, Bulk Modulus
3. How to study graphs.
4. Why Steel is more elastic than rubber.

Chapter 10:
1. Show that there is always an excess pressure on the concave side of the meniscus of a liquid. Obtain an expression
for the excess pressure inside (i) a liquid drop (ii) soap bubble (iii) air bubble inside a liquid.
2. State and prove Bernoulli’s theorem. Give its limitation. Name any two application of the principle.
3. Define terminal velocity. Obtain an expression for terminal velocity of a sphere falling through a viscous liquid. Use
the formula to explain the observed rise of air bubbles in a liquid.
4. State and prove Pascal’s law of transmission of fluid pressure. Explain how is Pascal’s law applied in a hydraulic lift.

• Variation of Pressure with Height

• Bernoulli's Theorem
• Torricelli's Law
• Viscosity and Reynolds Number
• Surface Tension and Surface Energy
• Pressure inside drop and bubble
• Formula for Capillary Rise
• Terminal Velocity
o Stokes Law
Chapter 11:
1.. Show graphically how the energy emitted from a hot body varies with the wavelength of radiation. Give some of
salient points of the graph.

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 2. What is meant by a block body. Explain how a black body may be achieved in practice. State and explain Stefan’s
law?
3.Discuss energy distribution of black body radiation spectrum and explain Wein’s displacement law of radiation and
Stefan’s law of heat radiation.

• Coefficient of Volume Expansion of Gas

• Relation for change in length, Area and Volume with Temperature
• Relation between α, β, γ
• Derivation of Thermal Stress in Rod
• Density of water vs Temperature Graph
• Graph of Change of State with Temperature

Chapter 12:

1. Learn Degree of Freedom and formula for Cp, Cv and Gamma for monoatomic, diatomic and polyatomic gases

• Work Done in Isothermal Process

• Work Done in Adiabatic Process
• Work Done in Isobaric Process
• Work Done in Isochoric Process
• Graphs of all the processes
• Cyclic Processes and Work Done
• Relation between Cp and Cv ( Mayer’s Relation)
• Boyle’s Law, Charle’s Law , Gay Lussac’s Law, Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures

Ch 13
• Pressure by an ideal gas on walls of container
• Prove that Internal Energy is directly proportional to Temperature
• Relation between Internal Energy and Temperature
• Law of Equipartition
• Derivation of Mean Free Path
• Vrms, Vav, Vmp of Ideal Gas (Only Formulas)

Ch 14
• Periodic Function and Derive Time Period
• Derivation : Function is Periodic but not Simple Harmonic
• Relation between SHM and UCM
• Derivation of Velocity, Acceleration and Displacement in SHM
• Time Period of Spring Mass System by Force Equation
• Time Period of Spring Mass System by Energy Equation
• Proof of Conservation of Energy in SHM
• Time Period of Simple Pendulum by Force Equation- Linear SHM
• Time Period of Simple Pendulum by Force Equation-Rotational SHM
• Damped SHM : Derivation of Energy and Amplitude
• Forced Oscillation: Small Damping and Small Wd
• Time Period of Second Pendulum

• Show that for a particle in linear simple harmonic motion, the average kinetic energy over a period of
oscillation, equals the average potential energy over the same period.

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 • One end of a U-tube containing mercury is connected to a suction pump and the other end is connected
to the atmosphere. A small pressure difference is maintained between the two columns. Show that
when the suction pump is removed, the liquid in the U-tube executes S.H.M.

Ch 15
• Speed of a Transverse Wave on Stretched String
• Speed of a Longitudinal Wave Speed of Sound
• Principle of Superposition and Resultant Intensity
• Reflection of Waves
• Standing Waves: Closed at Both End
• Standing Waves: Open at Both End
• Standing Waves: Open at one End

1. Discuss the Newton’s formula for velocity of sound in air. What correction was applied to it by Laplace and why?
2. What are standing waves? Desire and expression for the standing waves.Also define the terms node and
antinode and obtain their positions.
3. Discuss the formation of harmonics in a stretched string. Show that in case of a stretched string the first four
harmonics are in the ratio 1:2:3:4
4. Give the differences between progressive and stationary waves.
5. Give a qualitative discussion of the different modes of vibration of an open organ pipe.

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