Motion in Two Dimensions

Introduction: Motion in two dimensions, also known as 2D motion, refers to the movement of an object in a plane. This type of motion can be described by using two perpendicular directions, usually horizontal (x-axis) and vertical (y-axis). Examples of 2D motion include the motion of a projectile, a car turning around a corner, or […]

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Motion in One Dimension

Introduction: Motion in one dimension refers to the movement of an object along a straight line. The study of such motion is crucial as it forms the foundation for understanding more complex forms of motion. In one-dimensional motion, an object can move along the positive or negative direction of a straight line. 1. Basic Concepts […]

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Electromagnetic Induction

Introduction: Electromagnetic Induction is the phenomenon where an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a conductor when it is exposed to a changing magnetic field. This principle forms the basis for many electrical devices, including transformers, generators, and induction motors. 1. Faraday’s Experiments: Michael Faraday, an English physicist, performed several experiments to discover electromagnetic induction. […]

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Earth’s Magnetism

Introduction: Earth behaves like a giant magnet with a magnetic field surrounding it. This magnetic field has profound effects on compasses, electric circuits, and the atmosphere. Understanding Earth’s magnetism is essential for studying how magnetic fields interact with other objects on Earth and in space. 1. Earth as a Magnet: 2. Magnetic Elements of Earth’s […]

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Magnetic Effects of Current

Introduction When an electric current flows through a conductor, it produces a magnetic field around it. This chapter focuses on the relationship between electricity and magnetism, explaining how electric currents generate magnetic fields and the laws governing this behavior. 1. Oersted’s Experiment: 2. Magnetic Field: 3. Magnetic Field Due to a Current-Carrying Straight Conductor: 4. […]

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Current Electricity

Introduction Current electricity refers to the flow of electric charges in a conductor. In this chapter, we will cover the concept of electric current, Ohm’s law, resistance, resistivity, combination of resistors, 1. Electric Current: 2. Ohm’s Law: 3. Resistance: 4. Resistivity: 5. Combination of Resistors: Resistors can be combined in two ways: a) Series Combination: […]

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Significant Figures and Rounding Off: Rules and Explanation

1. Significant Figures 2. Rules for Identifying Significant Figures Here are the rules to determine how many significant figures a number has: a. Non-zero digits are always significant. b. Zeros between non-zero digits are significant. c. Leading zeros (zeros before the first non-zero digit) are NOT significant. d. Trailing zeros in a decimal number are […]

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Potential and Capacitance

1. Electric Potential Electric potential at any point in an electric field is the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to that point, without acceleration. 2. Electric Potential Difference The electric potential difference between two points in an electric field is defined as the work done in moving a unit positive […]

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Electric Charges and Fields

Introduction to Electric Charge Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electric or magnetic field. There are two types of electric charges: Key Properties of Electric Charge: Coulomb’s Law Coulomb’s law describes the electrostatic force between two point charges. The force between two […]

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