CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus

The CBSE Class 11 Physics syllabus provides a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental concepts of physics. Here’s a summary of the key topics covered:

1. Physical World and Measurement

  • Physical World: Nature of physical laws, scope, and excitement of physics, and its relationship with other sciences.
  • Units and Measurements: SI units, measurements of physical quantities, accuracy and precision, error analysis, significant figures, and dimensional analysis.

2. Kinematics

  • Motion in a Straight Line: Scalar and vector quantities, motion, speed, velocity, acceleration, and equations of motion.
  • Motion in a Plane: Projectile motion, uniform circular motion, and relative velocity.

3. Laws of Motion

  • Newton’s Laws of Motion: First, second, and third laws of motion, and their applications.
  • Friction: Types of friction, laws of friction, and applications.

4. Work, Energy, and Power

  • Work: Definition, work done by a force, and work-energy theorem.
  • Energy: Kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy.
  • Power: Definition, calculation, and applications.

5. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

  • System of Particles: Centre of mass, motion of centre of mass, and collisions.
  • Rigid Body: Rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and moment of inertia.

6. Gravitation

  • Newton’s Law of Gravitation: Universal law of gravitation, gravitational field, and potential.
  • Gravitational Potential Energy: Escape velocity, orbital velocity, and Kepler’s laws.

7. Properties of Bulk Matter

  • Mechanical Properties: Elasticity, stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s law.
  • Fluid Mechanics: Pressure, buoyancy, and surface tension.
  • Thermal Properties: Heat, specific heat capacity, and thermal expansion.

8. Thermodynamics

  • Laws of Thermodynamics: First law, second law, and Carnot engine.
  • Thermal Processes: Heat engines, refrigerators, and entropy.

9. Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

  • Kinetic Theory: Assumptions, derivation of gas laws, and mean free path.
  • Ideal Gas Law: Derivation and applications.

10. Oscillations and Waves

  • Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion, oscillatory motion, and damped oscillations.
  • Waves: Wave motion, speed of wave, types of waves (transverse and longitudinal), and wave phenomena (interference, diffraction, and polarization).

11. Electrostatics

  • Electric Charges and Fields: Coulomb’s law, electric field, electric potential, and potential difference.
  • Capacitance: Capacitors, capacitance, and dielectric properties.

12. Current Electricity

  • Electric Current: Ohm’s law, resistance, and resistivity.
  • Circuits: Series and parallel combinations, Kirchhoff’s laws, and electrical power.

13. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

  • Magnetic Fields: Magnetic force, magnetic field lines, and magnetic field due to current.
  • Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, and self-inductance.

14. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

  • Alternating Currents: AC circuits, impedance, and phasor diagrams.
  • Electromagnetic Waves: Nature and properties of electromagnetic waves.

15. Electromagnetic Waves

  • Nature of Electromagnetic Waves: Spectrum, properties, and applications.

The syllabus is designed to provide a solid foundation in classical and modern physics concepts, preparing students for further studies in physics and related fields. For detailed curriculum information, refer to the CBSE official website or your school’s curriculum guide.

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