ClassphereNEET-UG Physics syllabus: chapters and topics
NEET-UG Physics is mapped into 28 chapters and 310 topics. Open a chapter to see its topics; this is the map Classphere uses to tag questions and to show a student which chapters cost them marks.
All NEET-UG Physics chapters
01
Units, Dimensions & Errors
10 topics- Physical Quantities & SI Units
- Fundamental and Derived Units
- Dimensional Formula of Physical Quantities
- Dimensional Analysis & Applications
- Limitations of Dimensional Analysis
- Significant Figures & Rules
- Errors in Measurement (Absolute, Relative, Percentage)
- Propagation of Errors (Sum, Product, Quotient)
- Least Count of Instruments
- Vernier Callipers & Screw Gauge (Zero Error)
02
Kinematics 1D (Rectilinear Motion)
10 topics- Frame of Reference
- Distance and Displacement
- Average and Instantaneous Speed/Velocity
- Uniform and Non-Uniform Motion
- Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion
- Position-Time Graphs
- Velocity-Time Graphs
- Acceleration-Time Graphs
- Motion Under Gravity (Free Fall, Vertical Throw)
- Relative Velocity in One Dimension
03
Kinematics 2D & Projectiles
8 topics- Vector Addition and Resolution
- Projectile Motion from Ground
- Horizontal Projection from a Height
- Projectile Motion on an Inclined Plane
- Uniform Circular Motion (Angular Velocity, Centripetal Acceleration)
- Relative Velocity in Two Dimensions
- River-Boat Problems
- Rain-Man Problems
04
Laws of Motion & Friction
14 topics- Newton's First Law (Inertia)
- Newton's Second Law and Momentum
- Newton's Third Law
- Impulse-Momentum Theorem
- Conservation of Linear Momentum
- Equilibrium of Concurrent Forces
- Free Body Diagrams
- Pseudo Force in Non-Inertial Frames
- Constraint Relations (String-Pulley Systems)
- Static and Kinetic Friction
- Rolling Friction
- Motion on a Banked Road
- Motion on a Level Circular Road
- Two-Block and Multi-Block Systems
05
Work, Power & Energy
9 topics- Work Done by a Constant Force
- Work Done by a Variable Force
- Work-Energy Theorem
- Kinetic Energy
- Gravitational and Spring Potential Energy
- Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
- Conservation of Mechanical Energy
- Power (Instantaneous and Average)
- Vertical Circular Motion (Critical Velocity Conditions)
06
Center of Mass, Momentum & Collision
10 topics- Centre of Mass of a Discrete System
- Centre of Mass of Continuous Bodies
- Motion of the Centre of Mass
- Conservation of Linear Momentum in Collisions
- Impulse in Collisions
- Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
- Elastic Collisions in Two Dimensions
- Inelastic Collisions
- Coefficient of Restitution
- Variable Mass Systems (Rocket Propulsion)
07
Rotational Motion (Rigid Body Dynamics)
13 topics- Moment of Inertia of Standard Bodies (Ring, Disc, Rod, Sphere, Shell)
- Parallel Axis Theorem
- Perpendicular Axis Theorem
- Radius of Gyration
- Torque About a Point and an Axis
- Rotational Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
- Angular Momentum and its Conservation
- Relation Between Torque and Angular Momentum
- Rolling Without Slipping
- Rolling With Slipping
- Combined Translational and Rotational Motion
- Toppling of a Body
- Angular Impulse
08
Gravitation
10 topics- Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Variation of g with Altitude
- Variation of g with Depth
- Gravitational Field and Field Intensity
- Gravitational Potential and Potential Energy
- Escape Velocity
- Orbital Velocity of a Satellite
- Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
- Time Period and Energy of a Satellite
- Geostationary and Polar Satellites
09
Mechanical Properties of Solids
9 topics- Types of Stress and Strain
- Hooke's Law and Elastic Limit
- Stress-Strain Curve
- Young's Modulus
- Bulk Modulus and Compressibility
- Modulus of Rigidity (Shear Modulus)
- Elastic Potential Energy in a Stretched Wire
- Elongation of a Wire Under Self-Weight
- Poisson's Ratio
10
Fluid Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics)
13 topics- Hydrostatic Pressure and Pascal's Law
- Archimedes' Principle and Buoyancy
- Pressure Measurement (Manometer, Barometer)
- Equation of Continuity
- Bernoulli's Theorem and Applications
- Torricelli's Theorem (Speed of Efflux)
- Viscosity and Newton's Law of Viscous Force
- Stokes' Law and Terminal Velocity
- Streamline and Turbulent Flow, Reynolds Number
- Surface Tension and Surface Energy
- Angle of Contact
- Excess Pressure in a Drop/Bubble
- Capillary Rise
11
Thermal Properties & Calorimetry
12 topics- Thermal Expansion (Linear, Areal, Volumetric)
- Anomalous Expansion of Water
- Specific and Molar Heat Capacity
- Calorimetry (Principle of Mixtures)
- Latent Heat and Change of State
- Thermal Conduction and Thermal Resistance
- Series and Parallel Combination of Conductors
- Convection
- Radiation, Emissivity and Absorptivity
- Stefan-Boltzmann Law
- Newton's Law of Cooling
- Wien's Displacement Law
12
Thermodynamics & KTG
16 topics- Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- First Law of Thermodynamics
- Isothermal Process
- Adiabatic Process
- Isochoric and Isobaric Processes
- Work Done in Thermodynamic Processes (P-V Diagrams)
- Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Reversible and Irreversible Processes
- Carnot Engine and Efficiency
- Postulates of Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Pressure of an Ideal Gas (Kinetic Interpretation)
- RMS, Average and Most Probable Speeds
- Degrees of Freedom
- Law of Equipartition of Energy
- Specific Heats of Gases (Cv, Cp) and Mayer's Relation
- Mean Free Path
13
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
8 topics- Periodic and Oscillatory Motion
- Equation of SHM (Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration)
- Phase in SHM
- Energy in SHM (Kinetic and Potential)
- Spring-Block Systems (Series and Parallel Springs)
- Simple Pendulum
- Angular SHM (Torsional Pendulum)
- Superposition of Two SHMs
14
Waves & Sound
9 topics- Wave Equation and Wave Parameters
- Speed of Transverse Waves on a String
- Speed of Longitudinal (Sound) Waves
- Power and Intensity of a Wave
- Principle of Superposition of Waves
- Reflection of Waves and Standing Waves on Strings
- Standing Waves in Organ Pipes (Open and Closed)
- Resonance Tube
- Beats
15
Electrostatics & Electric Field
13 topics- Coulomb's Law and Superposition Principle
- Continuous Charge Distributions (Linear, Surface, Volume)
- Electric Field Due to a Point Charge
- Electric Field Lines and their Properties
- Electric Dipole and Dipole Moment
- Electric Field Due to a Dipole (Axial and Equatorial)
- Torque on a Dipole in a Uniform Field
- Electric Flux
- Gauss's Law
- Field Due to an Infinite Line Charge
- Field Due to an Infinite Charged Plane Sheet
- Field Due to a Uniformly Charged Spherical Shell
- Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium
16
Electric Potential & Capacitance
13 topics- Electric Potential Due to a Point Charge
- Electric Potential Due to a Dipole
- Potential Due to a System of Charges
- Equipotential Surfaces
- Relation Between Electric Field and Potential
- Potential Energy of a System of Point Charges
- Potential Energy of a Dipole in an External Field
- Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor
- Effect of Dielectrics on Capacitance
- Series and Parallel Combination of Capacitors
- Energy Stored in a Capacitor
- Energy Density in an Electric Field
- Sharing of Charges Between Capacitors (Common Potential)
17
Current Electricity
14 topics- Drift Velocity and Relation with Current
- Ohm's Law and Resistance
- I-V Characteristics of Ohmic and Non-Ohmic Conductors
- Electrical Resistivity and Conductivity
- Temperature Dependence of Resistance
- Series and Parallel Combination of Resistors
- Electrical Energy and Power
- EMF and Internal Resistance of a Cell
- Grouping of Cells (Series and Parallel)
- Kirchhoff's Current Law
- Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
- Wheatstone Bridge
- Metre Bridge
- RC Circuits (Charging and Discharging)
18
Magnetic Effects of Current (MEC)
14 topics- Biot-Savart Law
- Magnetic Field Due to a Straight Current-Carrying Wire
- Magnetic Field Due to a Circular Loop
- Magnetic Field Due to a Solenoid
- Magnetic Field Due to a Toroid
- Ampere's Circuital Law
- Lorentz Force
- Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field
- Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
- Force Between Two Parallel Current-Carrying Wires
- Torque on a Current Loop in a Magnetic Field
- Magnetic Dipole Moment of a Current Loop
- Moving Coil Galvanometer
- Conversion of Galvanometer to Ammeter/Voltmeter
19
Magnetism and Matter
8 topics- Bar Magnet as an Equivalent Solenoid
- Magnetic Field Lines of a Bar Magnet
- Magnetic Field on the Axis of a Bar Magnet
- Magnetic Field on the Equatorial Line of a Bar Magnet
- Torque on a Bar Magnet in a Uniform Field
- Magnetic Susceptibility and Permeability
- Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism and Ferromagnetism
- Effect of Temperature on Magnetic Properties
20
Electromagnetic Induction (EMI)
9 topics- Magnetic Flux
- Faraday's Laws of Electromagnetic Induction
- Lenz's Law and Conservation of Energy
- Motional EMF
- Self-Inductance
- Mutual Inductance
- Inductance of a Solenoid
- Eddy Currents and their Applications
- LR Circuits (Growth and Decay of Current)
21
Alternating Current (AC)
14 topics- Peak and RMS Values of AC
- AC Through a Pure Resistor
- AC Through a Pure Inductor
- AC Through a Pure Capacitor
- Reactance and Impedance
- Series LCR Circuit
- Phasor Diagrams
- Resonance in a Series LCR Circuit
- Quality Factor (Q-Factor)
- Power in AC Circuits (Power Factor)
- Wattless Current
- LC Oscillations
- AC Generator
- Transformer (Step-Up and Step-Down)
22
Electromagnetic Waves
7 topics- Displacement Current
- Maxwell's Equations (Qualitative)
- Characteristics of Electromagnetic Waves
- Transverse Nature of EM Waves
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Applications of Different EM Wave Bands
- Energy Density and Poynting Vector
23
Ray Optics & Optical Instruments
13 topics- Reflection at Spherical Mirrors (Mirror Formula)
- Refraction at a Plane Surface
- Refraction at a Spherical Surface
- Total Internal Reflection and its Applications
- Lens Maker's Formula
- Thin Lens Formula
- Power of a Lens
- Combination of Thin Lenses in Contact
- Refraction Through a Prism
- Dispersion of Light
- Simple Microscope
- Compound Microscope
- Astronomical Telescope
24
Wave Optics
11 topics- Huygens' Principle and Wavefronts
- Laws of Reflection and Refraction via Huygens' Principle
- Coherent and Incoherent Sources
- Young's Double Slit Experiment
- Fringe Width and Conditions for Maxima/Minima
- Effect of Introducing a Slab in YDSE
- Diffraction at a Single Slit
- Width of Central Maximum
- Polarisation of Light
- Brewster's Law
- Polaroids and their Uses
25
Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter
7 topics- Photoelectric Effect: Experimental Observations
- Hertz and Lenard's Observations
- Einstein's Photoelectric Equation
- Threshold Frequency and Work Function
- Stopping Potential
- de Broglie Wavelength
- Matter Waves and Wave-Particle Duality
26
Atoms & Nuclei
10 topics- Alpha-Particle Scattering Experiment
- Rutherford's Model of the Atom
- Bohr's Model of the Hydrogen Atom
- Energy Levels and Spectral Series
- Composition and Size of the Nucleus
- Mass-Energy Equivalence
- Mass Defect and Binding Energy
- Binding Energy per Nucleon Curve
- Nuclear Fission
- Nuclear Fusion
27
Semiconductor Electronics
9 topics- Energy Bands in Solids (Conductors, Insulators, Semiconductors)
- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors
- p-n Junction Diode Formation
- I-V Characteristics in Forward Bias
- I-V Characteristics in Reverse Bias
- Diode as a Rectifier (Half-Wave and Full-Wave)
- Special Purpose Diodes: LED, Photodiode, Solar Cell
- Zener Diode and Voltage Regulation
- Logic Gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR)
28
Experimental Physics
17 topics- Vernier Callipers (Internal/External Diameter, Depth)
- Screw Gauge (Thickness/Diameter Measurement)
- Simple Pendulum (Time Period, Energy Dissipation)
- Young's Modulus by Searle's Method
- Surface Tension by Capillary Rise
- Coefficient of Viscosity by Terminal Velocity Method
- Speed of Sound Using Resonance Tube
- Specific Heat Capacity by Method of Mixtures
- Resistivity of a Wire Using Metre Bridge
- Resistance of a Wire Using Ohm's Law
- Figure of Merit of a Galvanometer
- Focal Length of Concave Mirror and Convex Lens
- Refractive Index of a Glass Slab Using Travelling Microscope
- Angle of Deviation vs Angle of Incidence for a Prism
- Characteristic Curves of a p-n Junction Diode
- Characteristic Curves of a Zener Diode
- Identification of Circuit Components
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