Physics (Science Stream)
Academic Year (2022 - 23)
SYLLABUS FOR HIGHER SECONDARY FINAL YEAR COURSE
One Paper - Time - Three Hours - Marks 100
SYLLABUS OF PHYSICS Session: 2022-23
H.S. Second Year
Time: 3 hours
One Paper (Theory)
Total Marks: 70
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Units |
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No.
of Periods |
Marks |
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Unit-I |
Electrostatics |
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Chapter-1: Electric
Charges and Fields. |
25 |
09 |
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Chapter-2: Electrostatic
Potential and Capacitance. |
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Unit-II |
Current Electricity |
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Chapter-3 Current
Electricity. |
22 |
08 |
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Unit-III |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
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Chapter-4 Moving Charges
and Magnetism. |
25 |
09 |
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Chapter-5 Magnetism and
Matter. |
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Unit-IV |
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
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Chapter-6
Electromagnetic Induction. |
20 |
09 |
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Chapter-7 Alternating
Current. |
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Unit-V |
Electromagnetic Waves |
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Chapter-8
Electromagnetic Waves. |
04 |
03 |
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Unit-VI |
Optics |
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Chapter-9 Ray Optics and
Optical instruments. |
30 |
14 |
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Chapter-10 Wave Optics. |
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Unit-VII |
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
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Chapter-11 Dual Nature
of Radiation and Matter. |
08 |
05 |
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Unit-VIII |
Atoms and Nuclei |
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Chapter-12 Atoms. |
18 |
06 |
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Chapter-13 Nuclei. |
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Unit-IX |
Electronic Devices |
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Chapter-14
Semiconductor-Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits |
18 |
07 |
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Total |
170 |
70 |
Chapter–1: Electric Charges and Fields
Electric Charges; Conservation of charge,
Coulomb's law-force between two point charges, forces between multiple charges;
superposition principle and continuous charge distribution. Electric field,
electric field due to a point charge, electric field lines, electric dipole,
electric field due to a dipole, torque on a dipole in uniform electric field.
Electric flux, statement of Gauss's theorem and its applications to find field
due to infinitely long straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet.
Chapter–2: Electrostatic Potential and
Capacitance
Electric potential, potential difference,
electric potential due to a point charge, a dipole and system of charges; equi potential
surfaces, electrical potential energy of a system of two-point charges and of
electric dipole in an electrostatic field. Conductors and insulators, free charges
and bound charges inside a conductor. Dielectrics and electric polarisation,
capacitors and capacitance, combination of capacitors in series and in
parallel, capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectric
medium between the plates, energy stored in a capacitor.
Unit II: Current Electricity 22 Periods
Chapter–3: Current Electricity
Electric current, flow of electric charges in
a metallic conductor, drift velocity, mobility and their relation with electric
current; Ohm's law, electrical resistance, V-I characteristics (linear and
non-linear), electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and
conductivity, temperature dependence of resistance. Internal resistance of a
cell, potential difference and emf of a cell, combination of cells in series
and in parallel, Kirchhoff's laws and simple applications, Wheatstone bridge,
Metre bridge. Potentiometer – principle and its applications to measure
potential difference and for comparing EMF of two cells; measurement of
internal resistance of a cell.
Unit III: Magnetic Effects of Current and
Magnetism 25 Periods
Chapter–4: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Concept of magnetic field, Oersted's
experiment. Biot - Savart law and its application to current carrying circular
loop. Ampere's law and its applications to infinitely long straight wire.
Straight solenoids (only qualitative treatment), force on a moving charge in
uniform magnetic and electric fields. Force on a current-carrying conductor in
a uniform magnetic field, force between two parallel current-carrying
conductors-definition of ampere, torque experienced by a current loop in
uniform magnetic field; moving coil galvanometer-its current sensitivity and
conversion to ammeter and voltmeter.
Chapter–5: Magnetism and Matter
Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its
magnetic dipole moment, magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron, bar
magnet as an equivalent solenoid, magnetic field lines; earth's magnetic field
and magnetic elements.
Unit IV: Electromagnetic Induction and
Alternating Currents 20
Periods
Chapter–6: Electromagnetic Induction
Electromagnetic induction; Faraday's laws,
induced EMF and current; Lenz's Law, Eddy currents. Self and mutual induction.
Chapter–7: Alternating Current
Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of
alternating current/voltage; reactance and impedance; LC oscillations
(qualitative treatment only), LCR series circuit, resonance; power in AC
circuits. AC generator and transformer.
Unit V: Electromagnetic waves. 04 Periods
Chapter–8: Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic waves, their characteristics,
their Transverse nature (qualitative ideas only). Electromagnetic spectrum
(radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays)
including elementary facts about their uses.
Unit VI: Optics 30 Periods
Chapter–9: Ray Optics and Optical
Instruments
Ray Optics: Refraction
of light, total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibers,
refraction at spherical surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, Lens maker’s
formula, magnification, power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact,
refraction of light through a prism.
Optical instruments: Microscopes and astronomical telescopes (reflecting and refracting)
and their magnifying powers.
Chapter–10: Wave Optics
Wave Optics : Wave
front and Huygen's principle, reflection and refraction of plane wave at a
plane surface using wave fronts. Proof of laws of reflection and refraction
using Huygen's principle. Interference, Young's double slit experiment and
expression for fringe width, coherent sources and sustained interference of
light, diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum,
polarization.
Unit VII: Dual Nature of Radiation and
Matter. 08
Periods
Chapter–11: Dual Nature of Radiation and
Matter
Dual nature of radiation, Photoelectric
effect, Hertz and Lenard's observations; Einstein's photoelectric
equation-particle nature of light. Experimental study of photoelectric effect.
Matter waves-wave nature of particles, de-Broglie relation.
Unit VIII: Atoms and Nuclei 18 Periods
Chapter–12: Atoms
Alpha-particle scattering experiment;
Rutherford's model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum.
Chapter–13: Nuclei
Composition and size of nucleus, Nuclear
force Mass- energy relation, mass defect, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion,
Radioactivity.
Unit IX: Electronic Devices. 18 Periods
Chapter–14: Semiconductor Electronics:
Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
Energy bands in conductors, semiconductors
and insulators (qualitative ideas only) Semiconductor diode - I-V
characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier; Special
purpose p-n junction diodes: LED, photo diode, solar cell, Logic Gates.
SYLLABUS FOR PHYSICS PRACTICAL
Total Marks- 30
Section-A
Every student will perform 10 experiments (5 from each section)
& 8 activities (4 from each section) during the academic year.
Experiments:
1. To observe the variation of potential difference (V) across a
given resistor by changing the current (I) through it. Draw I-V graph and find
the value of the given resistance from the graph.
2. To find the value of a given resistance by using a metre bridge.
3. Construct a potential divider with the help of a rheostat and a
battery (or cell) and use it to verify, Ohm's Law.
4. To determine the internal resistance of given primary cell using
potentiometer.
5. Place a bar magnet in the magnetic meridian and draw the field
lines with its
(i) North-pole pointing towards the
geographical north pointing.
(ii) South pole pointing towards the
geographical north on one side of the magnet and to locate the position of the
neutral point.
Activities:
1. To observe deflection of a magnetic needle placed near a conductor
carrying current.
2. To measure resistance, dC voltage, dC current and check continuity
of a given electric circuit using multi meter.
3. To assemble a household circuit comprising three bulbs, three
on/off switches a fuse and a power source.
or, Assemble an extension board with an indicator, a fuse, three
plug points and three on/off switches.
4. To study the variation in potential drop with length of a wire for
a steady current.
5. Assemble an electric circuit comprising of at least a battery,
rheostat, key, ammeter and voltmeter. Mark the components that are not
connected in proper order and correct the circuit and also draw the correct
circuit diagram.
Section-B
Experiments:
1. To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graphs
between u and Ï‘ [Taken three readings making u > Ï‘ and three
readings making u < Ï‘.]
2. To find the focal length of a concave lens using a convex lens.
3. To find the angle of minimum deviation for a given equilateral
prism by plotting a graph between the angles of incidence (i) and corresponding
angles of deviation (ᵟ).
Determine the refractive index of the material of the prism. [Take angles of
incidence as 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600].
4. Measure the angles of incidence (i) and corresponding angles of
refraction (r) for a glass slab by pin method. Draw sin i – sin r graph and
find the refractive index of the material of the glass slab from the graph.
5. Draw the I-V characteristics graph of a p – n junction in forward
bias. Find the dc forward resistance of the diode from the graph.
6. Draw the output characteristic graphs of an n – p – n transistor
in common emitter configuration. Find the value of from the graphs.
Activities:
1. To identify resistance from resistance colour codes and to verify
the values using a multi meter.
2. To identify a diode, an LED, a transistor, a resistor, a capacitor
and an IC from a mixed collection of such items using a multi meter.
3. To observe refraction and lateral deviation of a beam of light
incident obliquely on a glass slab.
4. To observe polarization of light using two Polaroids.
5. Identify a concave and a convex mirror by observing the images
formed by the mirrors.
6. To study the nature and size of the image formed by (i) convex
lens (ii) concave mirror, using an optical bench.
7. Indentify a concave and a convex mirror by the image formed by the
mirrors.
Suggested Investigatory
Projects: (Students and teachers are free to design other project.)
1. To investigate whether the energy of a simple pendulum is
conserved.
2. To investigate changes in the velocity of a body under the action
of a constant force and determine its acceleration.
3. To compare effectiveness of different materials as insulators of
heat.
4. To study various factors on which the internal resistance/emf of a
cell depends.
5. To study infrared radiations emitted by different sources using
photo-transistors.
6. To compare effectiveness of different materials as absorbers of
sound.
7. To design an automatic traffic signal system using suitable
combination of logic gates.
8. To compare the Young’s modulus of elasticity of different
specimens of rubber and also draw their elastic hysteresis curve.
9. To study collision of two balls in two dimensions.
Evaluation Scheme for
Practical Examination:
* One experiment from any one section. 12 marks
* One activity (from any one section) and one investigatory project.
Or
Two activities (maximum one from each section)
* Practical record (experiments, activities and projects) 6 marks
* Viva voce on activities, experiments and projects 4 marks
Total 30 marks
Recommended Textbooks:
(English Medium)
1. Physics Part I, Textbook for Class XII, Published by NCERT.
2. Physics Part II, Textbook for Class XII, Published by NCERT.
(Assamese Medium)
1. Padartha Bigyan, Pratham Bhag, Published by AHSEC.
2. Padartha Bigyan, Dwitiya Bhag, Published by AHSEC.
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