Physics is the branch of science which deals with the understanding of the nature and the various universal laws that govern the various phenomenon of taking place in it. Physics is the basis of all the branches of Engineering be it Electrical or Mechanical or Civil.

Why this paper is important?

The subject is a scoring one and is applicable in every field. Electrical, Electronics and telecommunication are the major section of physics. Physics has very advantageous applications in almost all the branches of engineering and it is also applied in mathematics. In fact today’s world of explorations and research is purely based on physics.

General Pattern followed by the Board

The paper carries a total of 40 marks; it is divided in to 5 questions. The first question has eight multiple choice questions with 4 options and students have to write the correct answer. Each question carries 1 mark. Question 2, 3 and 4 has one numerical and some other questions. Question 5 has 3 numerical questions of 4 marks each and 2 have to be answered.

Some Common questions from the paper

Definition of coefficient of reflection, coefficient of transmission, S.H.M, perfectly black body coefficient of absorption etc., Difference between centrifugal and centripetal force, Assumptions of kinetic theory of gases, Boyle’s law on the basis of Kinetic theory of gases, Expression for the period of SHM, Hooke’s Law Expression for strain energy, Relation between linear velocity and angular velocity of a particle in UCM. The objective part contains questions with multiple choices, very short answer type questions are such as definitions, examples, full forms, and names are asked, Electromagnetic induction, forbidden energy gap, electric flux, and electric dipoles.

Maximum marks and time

Maximum marks which can be awarded in this paper are 150 and time allotted is 3 hours.

Recommended books:

• Fundamentals of Physics, H. C. Verma
• Physics by M. Karim