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Latest Syllabus issued by CBSE for Academic Year 2022-23
PHYSICS (Code No. 042)
CLASS–XI
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks 70
No. of Periods Marks
Unit–I Physical World and Measurement
08
Chapter–2: Units and Measurements
Unit II Kinematics
Chapter–3: Motion in a Straight Line 24 23
Chapter–4: Motion in a Plane
Unit III Laws of Motion
14
Chapter–5: Laws of Motion
Unit IV Work, Energy and Power
14
Chapter–6: Work, Energy and Power
Unit V Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body 18
17
Chapter–7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Unit VI Gravitation
12
Chapter–8: Gravitation
Unit VII Properties of Bulk Matter
Chapter–9: Mechanical Properties of Solids
24
Chapter–10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Chapter–11: Thermal Properties of Matter
20
Unit VIII Thermodynamics
12
Chapter–12: Thermodynamics
Unit IX Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases
08
Chapter–13: Kinetic Theory
Unit X Oscillations and Waves
Chapter–14: Oscillations 26 10
Chapter–15: Waves
Total 160 70

Unit I : Physical World and Measurement analysis and its applications.

08 Periods Unit II : Kinematics 24 Periods
Chapter–2 : Units and Measurements Chapter–3 : Motion in a Straight Line
Need for measurement: Units of Frame of reference, Motion in a
measurement; systems of units; SI straight line, Elementary concepts
units, fundamental and derived of differentiation and integration for
units. significant figures. Dimensions describing motion, uniform and non-
of physical quantities, dimensional uniform motion, and instantaneous

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velocity, uniformly accelerated motion, momentum conservation and Centre of
velocity - time and position-time graphs. mass motion. Centre of mass of a rigid
Relations for uniformly accelerated body; centre of mass of a uniform rod.
motion (graphical treatment). Moment of a force, torque, angular
Chapter–4 : Motion in a Plane momentum, law of conservation of
Scalar and vector quantities; position angular momentum and its applications.
and displacement vectors, general Equilibrium of rigid bodies, rigid body
vectors and their notations; equality of rotation and equations of rotational
vectors, multiplication of vectors by a motion, comparison of linear and
real number; addition and subtraction rotational motions.
of vectors, Unit vector; resolution Moment of inertia, radius of gyration,
of a vector in a plane, rectangular values of moments of inertia for simple
components, Scalar and Vector product geometrical objects (no derivation).
of vectors. Unit VI : Gravitation 12 Periods
Motion in a plane, cases of uniform Chapter–8 : Gravitation
velocity and uniform acceleration- Kepler’s laws of planetary motion,
projectile motion, uniform circular universal law of gravitation.
motion. Acceleration due to gravity and its
Unit III : Laws of Motion 14 Periods variation with altitude and depth.
Chapter–5 : Laws of Motion Gravitational potential energy and
Intuitive concept of force, Inertia, gravitational potential, escape velocity,
Newton’s first law of motion; orbital velocity of a satellite.
momentum and Newton’s second law Unit VII : Properties of Bulk Matter 24 Periods
of motion; impulse; Newton’s third law Chapter–9 : Mechanical Properties of
of motion. Solids
Law of conservation of linear Elasticity, Stress-strain relationship,
momentum and its applications. Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus, bulk
Equilibrium of concurrent forces, Static modulus, shear modulus of rigidity
and kinetic friction, laws of friction, (qualitative idea only), Poisson’s ratio;
rolling friction, lubrication. elastic energy.
Dynamics of uniform circular motion: Chapter–10 : Mechanical Properties of
Centripetal force, examples of circular Fluids
motion (vehicle on a level circular road, Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal’s
vehicle on a banked road). law and its applications (hydraulic lift
Unit IV : Work, Energy and Power 14 Periods and hydraulic brakes), effect of gravity
Chapter–6 : Work, Energy and Power on fluid pressure.
Work done by a constant force and a
Viscosity, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity,
variable force; kinetic energy, work-
streamline and turbulent flow, critical
energy theorem, power.
Notion of potential energy, potential velocity, Bernoulli’s theorem and its
energy of a spring, conservative forces: simple applications.
non- conservative forces, motion in Surface energy and surface tension,
a vertical circle; elastic and inelastic angle of contact, excess of pressure
collisions in one and two dimensions. across a curved surface, application of
Unit V : Motion of System of Particles and surface tension ideas to drops, bubbles
Rigid Body 18 Periods and capillary rise.
Chapter–7: System of Particles and Chapter–11 : Thermal Properties of
Rotational Motion Matter
Centre of mass of a two-particle system, Heat, temperature, thermal expansion;

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thermal expansion of solids, liquids Unit X : Oscillations and Waves 26 Periods
and gases, anomalous expansion of Chapter–14 : Oscillations
water; specific heat capacity; Cp, Cv - Periodic motion - time period,
calorimetry; change of state - latent heat frequency, displacement as a function
capacity. of time, periodic functions and their
Heat transfer-conduction, convection application.
and radiation, thermal conductivity, Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M) and its
qualitative ideas of Blackbody radiation, equations of motion; phase; oscillations
Wein’s displacement Law, Stefan’s law . of a loaded spring- restoring force
Unit VIII : Thermodynamics 12 Periods and force constant; energy in S.H.M.
Chapter–12 : Thermodynamics Kinetic and potential energies; simple
Thermal equilibrium and definition pendulum derivation of expression for
of temperature zeroth law of its time period.
thermodynamics, heat, work Chapter–15 : Waves
and internal energy. First law of Wave motion: Transverse and
thermodynamics, longitudinal waves, speed of travelling
Second law of thermodynamics: wave, displacement relation for
gaseous state of matter, change of a progressive wave, principle of
condition of gaseous state -isothermal, superposition of waves, reflection of
adiabatic, reversible, irreversible, and waves, standing waves in strings and
cyclic processes. organ pipes, fundamental mode and
Unit IX : Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic harmonics, Beats.
Theory of Gases 08 Periods PRACTICALS Total Periods : 60
Chapter–13 : Kinetic Theory The record, to be submitted by the
Equation of state of a perfect gas, work students, at the time of their annual
examination, has to include:
done in compressing a gas.
• Record of at least 8 Experiments [with
Kinetic theory of gases - assumptions,
4 from each section], to be performed
concept of pressure. Kinetic
by the students.
interpretation of temperature; rms
• Record of at least 6 Activities [with 3
speed of gas molecules; degrees of
each from section A and section B], to
freedom, law of equi-partition of energy
be performed by the students.
(statement only) and application to
• Report of the project carried out by
specific heat capacities of gases; concept
the students.
of mean free path, Avogadro’s number.
EVALUATION SCHEME
Time 3 hours Max. Marks 30
Topic Marks
Two experiments one from each section 7+7
Practical record (experiment and activities) 5 Marks
One activity from any section 3 Marks
Investigatory Project 3 Marks
Viva on experiments, activities and project 5 Marks
Total 30 Marks

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SECTION–A 5. To study the variation in range of a
projectile with angle of projection.
Experiments 6. To study the conservation of energy of
1. To measure diameter of a small spherical/ a ball rolling down on an inclined plane
cylindrical body and to measure internal (using a double inclined plane).
diameter and depth of a given beaker/ 7. To study dissipation of energy of a
calorimeter using Vernier Callipers and simple pendulum by plotting a graph
hence find its volume. between square of amplitude and time.
2. To measure diameter of a given wire
and thickness of a given sheet using SECTION–B
screw gauge. Experiments
3. To determine volume of an irregular 1. To determine Young’s modulus of
lamina using screw gauge. elasticity of the material of a given wire.
4. To determine radius of curvature 2. To find the force constant of a helical
of a given spherical surface by a spring by plotting a graph between
spherometer. load and extension.
5. To determine the mass of two different 3. To study the variation in volume with
objects using a beam balance. pressure for a sample of air at constant
6. To find the weight of a given body using temperature by plotting graphs
parallelogram law of vectors. between P and V, and between P and
7. Using a simple pendulum, plot its L-T2 1/V.
graph and use it to find the effective 4. To determine the surface tension of
length of second’s pendulum. water by capillary rise method.
8. To study variation of time period of a 5. To determine the coefficient of viscosity
simple pendulum of a given length by of a given viscous liquid by measuring
taking bobs of same size but different terminal velocity of a given spherical
masses and interpret the result. body.
9. To study the relationship between force 6. To study the relationship between the
of limiting friction and normal reaction temperature of a hot body and time by
and to find the co- efficient of friction plotting a cooling curve.
between a block and a horizontal 7. To determine specific heat capacity of a
surface. given solid by method of mixtures.
10. To find the downward force, along an 8. To study the relation between frequency
inclined plane, acting on a roller due and length of a given wire under
to gravitational pull of the earth and constant tension using sonometer.
study its relationship with the angle of
9. To study the relation between the length
inclination q by plotting graph between of a given wire and tension for constant
force and Sinq. frequency using sonometer.
Activities
10. To find the speed of sound in air at room
1. To make a paper scale of given least temperature using a resonance tube by
count, e.g., 0.2cm, 0.5 cm. two resonance positions.
2. To determine mass of a given body using
Activities
a metre scale by principle of moments.
1. To observe change of state and plot a
3. To plot a graph for a given set of data,
cooling curve for molten wax.
with proper choice of scales and error
2. To observe and explain the effect of
bars.
heating on a bi-metallic strip.
4. To measure the force of limiting friction
3. To note the change in level of liquid in a
for rolling of a roller on a horizontal
container on heating and interpret the
plane.
observations.

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4. To study the effect of detergent on 6. To study the effect of load on depression
surface tension of water by observing of a suitably clamped metre scale loaded
capillary rise. at (i) its end (ii) in the middle.
5. To study the factors affecting the rate of 7. To observe the decrease in pressure
loss of heat of a liquid. with increase in velocity of a fluid.

Practical Examination for Visually Impaired

Students Class XI
Note: Same Evaluation scheme and general 7. Using a simple pendulum plot L-T and
guidelines for visually impaired students as L-T2 graphs. Hence find the effective
given for Class XII may be followed. length of second’s pendulum using
A. Items for Identification/Familiarity of the appropriate length values.
apparatus for assessment in practical’s (All 8. To find the force constant of given
experiments) helical spring by plotting a graph
Spherical ball, Cylindrical objects, vernier between load and extension.
calipers, beaker, calorimeter, Screw gauge, 9. (i) To study the relation between
wire, Beam balance, spring balance, frequency and length of a given
weight box, gram and milligram weights, wire under constant tension using a
forceps, Parallelogram law of vectors sonometer.
apparatus, pulleys and pans used in the
(ii) To study the relation between the
same ‘weights’ used, Bob and string used
length of a given wire and tension,
in a simple pendulum, meter scale, split
for constant frequency, using a
cork, suspension arrangement, stop clock/
sonometer.
stop watch, Helical spring, suspension
arrangement used, weights, arrangement 10. To find the speed of sound in air, at
used for measuring extension, Sonometer, room temperature, using a resonance
Wedges, pan and pulley used in it, ‘weights’ tube, by observing the two resonance
Tuning Fork, Meter scale, Beam balance, positions.
Weight box, gram and milligram weights, Note : The above practicals may be carried out
forceps, Resonance Tube, Tuning Fork, in an experiential manner rather than
Meter scale, Flask/Beaker used for adding recording observations.
water. Prescribed Books :
B. List of Practicals 1. Physics Part-I, Textbook for Class XI,
1. To measure diameter of a small Published by NCERT
spherical/cylindrical body using vernier
2. Physics Part-II, Textbook for Class XI,
calipers.
Published by NCERT
2. To measure the internal diameter and
depth of a given beaker/calorimeter 3. Laboratory Manual of Physics, Class XI
using vernier calipers and hence find Published by NCERT
its volume. 4. The list of other related books and
3. To measure diameter of given wire manuals brought out by NCERT
using screw gauge. (consider multimedia also).
4. To measure thickness of a given sheet Note:
using screw gauge. The content indicated in NCERT textbooks as
5. To determine the mass of a given object excluded for the year 2022-23 is not to
using a beam balance. be tested by schools.
6. To find the weight of given body using
the parallelogram law of vectors. qq

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Practical Examination for Visually Impaired Students of
Class XI Evaluation Scheme
Time 2 hours Max. Marks: 30
Identification/Familiarity with the apparatus 5 marks
Written test (based on given/prescribed practicals) 10 marks
Practical Record 5 marks
Viva 10 marks
Total 30 marks
General Guidelines minutes to be answered.
 The practical examination will be of two-hour  These students are also required to maintain a
duration. practical file. A student is expected to record at
 A separate list of ten experiments is included least five of the listed experiments as per the
here. specific instructions for each subject. These
practicals should be duly checked and signed
 The written examination in practicals for these by the internal examiner.
students will be conducted at the time of
practical examination of all other students.  The format of writing any experiment in the
practical file should include aim, apparatus
 The written test will be of 30 minutes duration. required, simple theory, procedure, related
 The question paper given to the students practical skills, precautions etc.
should be legibly typed. It should contain  Questions may be generated jointly by the
a total of 15 practical skill based very short external/internal examiners and used for
answer type questions. A student would be assessment.
required to answer any 10 questions.
 The viva questions may include questions
 A writer may be allowed to such students as based on basic theory/principle/concept,
per CBSE examination rules. apparatus/ materials/chemicals required,
 All questions included in the question papers procedure, precautions, sources of error etc.
should be related to the listed practicals.
Every question should require about two qq

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Question Paper DESIGN
Physics (Code No. 042)
Class XI (2022-23)
Maximum Marks : 70 Duration : 3 Hrs.
S. Total Approximate
Typology of Questions
No. Marks Percentage
1. Remembering : Exhibit memory of previously learned material by
recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.
Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by 27 38%
organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and
stating main ideas
2. Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired
knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. 22 32%

3. Analysing : Examine and break information into parts by identifying

motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support
generalizations
Evaluating :
Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, 21 30%
validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.
Creating:
Compile information together in a different way by combining elements
in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.
Total Marks 70 100

Practical 30

Gross Total 100

Note:
The above template is only a sample. Suitable internal variations may be made for generating similar templates keeping
the overall weightage to different form of questions and typology of questions same.
For more details kindly refer to Sample Question Paper of class XII for the year 2022-23 to be published by CBSE at its
website.
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