Physics For Grade 10

Introduction

Grade 10 physics enhances students' understanding of fundamental scientific principles, covering motion, forces, waves, and electricity in greater depth. Students explore Newton's laws of motion in detail, learn about electromagnetism, and study energy transformations in mechanical and electrical systems. They also connect to real-world applications, such as how electrical circuits work and how lenses and mirrors control light. With a greater emphasis on mathematical analysis and experimental design, this grade helps build a strong foundation for higher-level physics study.

All Chapters & Topics

1.  Mechanics

• 1.1.  Dynamics
• 1.1.1.  Motion in one dimension
• 1.1.2.  Motion in two dimensions
• 1.1.3.  Displacement and Distance
• 1.1.4.  Speed and Velocity
• 1.1.5.  Acceleration
• 1.1.6.  Graphical representation of motion
• 1.1.7.  Equations of motion
• 1.1.8.  Free fall and acceleration due to gravity
• 1.1.9.  Projectile motion
• 1.1.10.  Relative speed
• 1.2.  Dynamics
• 1.2.1.  Newton's Laws of Motion
• 1.2.2.  Inertia and mass
• 1.2.3.  Force and its types
• 1.2.4.  action and reaction force
• 1.2.5.  Friction and its effects
• 1.2.6.  Coefficient of friction
• 1.2.7.  Circular motion
• 1.2.8.  Centripetal force and centripetal acceleration
• 1.2.9.  Momentum and Impulse
• 1.2.10.  Conservation of momentum
• 1.2.11.  Newton's third law and applications
• 1.3.  Work, Energy and Power
• 1.3.1.  Work done by the force
• 1.3.2.  Work–energy theorem
• 1.3.3.  Kinetic energy
• 1.3.4.  Potential energy
• 1.3.5.  Mechanical energy
• 1.3.6.  Energy Conservation
• 1.3.7.  Power and efficiency
• 1.3.8.  Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
• 1.4.  Gravitational force
• 1.4.1.  Newton's law of universal gravitation
• 1.4.2.  Gravitational field and field strength
• 1.4.3.  Acceleration due to gravity on different planets
• 1.4.4.  Kepler's laws of planetary motion
• 1.4.5.  Orbits and satellites
• 1.4.6.  Weight and apparent weight
• 1.4.7.  Gravitational potential energy

2.  Properties of matter

• 2.1.  States of matter
• 2.1.1.  Solid, liquid and gas
• 2.1.2.  Molecular structure of matter
• 2.1.3.  Intermolecular forces
• 2.1.4.  Plasma and Bose–Einstein condensate
• 2.2.  Pressure
• 2.2.1.  Definition of Pressure
• 2.2.2.  Pressure in liquids
• 2.2.3.  Atmospheric pressure
• 2.2.4.  Pascal's principle
• 2.2.5.  Archimedes' Principle and Buoyancy
• 2.2.6.  Surface tension and capillarity
• 2.3.  Elasticity
• 2.3.1.  Hooke's law
• 2.3.2.  Stress and strain
• 2.3.3.  Elastic Limit and Modulus of Elasticity
• 2.3.4.  Applications of Elasticity

3.  Thermal physics

• 3.1.  heat and temperature
• 3.1.1.  Difference Between Heat and Temperature
• 3.1.2.  Temperature scale
• 3.1.3.  Thermal expansion
• 3.1.4.  Thermal equilibrium
• 3.2.  Heat transfer
• 3.2.1.  Conductivity
• 3.2.2.  Convection
• 3.2.3.  Radiation
• 3.2.4.  Insulation and its applications
• 3.3.  Thermal properties of matter
• 3.3.1.  Specific heat capacity
• 3.3.2.  Latent heat and phase change
• 3.3.3.  Boiling and Melting Point
• 3.3.4.  Heat engines and refrigeration
• 3.4.  Laws of Thermodynamics
• 3.4.1.  Zeroth law of thermodynamics
• 3.4.2.  First law of thermodynamics
• 3.4.3.  Second law of thermodynamics
• 3.4.4.  Carnot cycle

4.  Waves and optics

• 4.1.  Nature and properties of waves
• 4.1.1.  Types of waves in nature and properties of waves
• 4.1.2.  Transverse and longitudinal waves
• 4.1.3.  Wave parameters
• 4.1.4.  Reflection and refraction of waves
• 4.1.5.  Superposition and Interference
• 4.1.6.  Standing Waves and Resonance
• 4.1.7.  Doppler effect
• 4.2.  Sound waves
• 4.2.1.  Characteristics of sound waves
• 4.2.2.  Speed of sound in different mediums
• 4.2.3.  Applications of sound waves
• 4.2.4.  Ultrasound and its uses
• 4.3.  Light Waves and Optics
• 4.3.1.  Nature of light
• 4.3.2.  Reflection of light
• 4.3.3.  Laws of reflection
• 4.3.4.  Mirrors and Image Formation
• 4.3.5.  Refraction of light
• 4.3.6.  Snell's Law
• 4.3.7.  Lenses and Image Formation
• 4.3.8.  Total internal reflection and critical angle
• 4.3.9.  Optical fibre
• 4.4.  Optical Instruments
• 4.4.1.  Microscope
• 4.4.2.  Telescope
• 4.4.3.  Human eye and vision defects
• 4.4.4.  Camera and its working principle

5.  Electricity and Magnetism

• 5.1.  Electrostatics
• 5.1.1.  Electric charge and its properties
• 5.1.2.  Conductors and Insulators
• 5.1.3.  Coulomb's law
• 5.1.4.  Electric field and field lines
• 5.1.5.  Electric potential and potential difference
• 5.1.6.  Capacitors and Capacitance
• 5.2.  Current Electricity
• 5.2.1.  Electric current and its measurement
• 5.2.2.  Ohm's law
• 5.2.3.  Resistance and resistivity
• 5.2.4.  Series and Parallel Circuits
• 5.2.5.  Electric power and energy
• 5.2.6.  Kirchhoff's Laws
• 5.3.  Magnetism and Electromagnetism
• 5.3.1.  Magnetic field and field lines
• 5.3.2.  Magnetic effects of electric current
• 5.3.3.  Electromagnetic induction
• 5.3.4.  Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction
• 5.3.5.  Transformers and Applications
• 5.3.6.  AC and DC current

6.  Modern Physics

• 6.1.  Nuclear physics
• 6.1.1.  Structure of the atom
• 6.1.2.  Bohr's atomic model
• 6.1.3.  Electron Energy Levels
• 6.1.4.  X-rays and applications
• 6.2.  Radioactivity
• 6.2.1.  Types of radiation
• 6.2.2.  Half-life and radioactive decay
• 6.2.3.  Nuclear reactions and applications
• 6.2.4.  Fission and Fusion
• 6.3.  Quantum physics
• 6.3.1.  Wave–particle duality
• 6.3.2.  Photoelectric effect
• 6.3.3.  Energy quantization
• 6.3.4.  Heisenberg's uncertainty principle

7.  Electronics and Communication

• 7.1.  Semiconductors
• 7.1.1.  Conductors, Insulators and Semiconductors
• 7.1.2.  Diodes and their applications
• 7.1.3.  Transistors and Logic Gates
• 7.1.4.  LEDs and photodiodes
• 7.2.  Communication Systems
• 7.2.1.  Basics of communication
• 7.2.2.  Analog and digital signals
• 7.2.3.  Wireless and optical fibre communication
• 7.2.4.  Radio Waves and Modulation