Complete Physics Course Information Categories: Complete PCM Course Instructor Mahendra Gaikwad Author Mahendra Gaikwad Sir (BTech, MTech – IIT Bombay) – has 28+ years – Teaching + Corporate Work Experience – is the most admired teacher of Science and Mathematics – delivered exceptional results in Engineering & Medical Entrance Exams Units and Measurements Introduction System of Units Measurement of Length Measurement of Mass Measurement of Time Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis Accuracy, Precision and Uncertainty in Measurement Errors in Measurements Significant Figures Mathematical Methods Introcution to Mathematical Methods Vector Analysis Vector Operations Resolution of vectors Multiplication of Vectors Introduction to Calculus Motion in a Plane Introduction Rectilinear Motion Motion in Two Dimensions-Motion in a Plane Uniform Circular Motion Laws of Motion Introduction Aristotle’s Fallacy Newton’s Laws of Motion Inertial and Non-Inertial Frames of Reference Types of Forces Work Energy Theorem Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum Collisions Gravitation Introduction Kepler’s Laws Universal Law of Gravitation Measurement of the Gravitational Constant (G) Acceleration due to Gravity Variation in the Acceleration due to Gravity with Altitude, Depth, Latitude and Shape Gravitational Potential and Potential Energy Earth Satellites Mechanical Properties of Solids Introduction Elastic Behavior of Solids Stress and Strain Hooke’s Law Elastic modulus Stress-Strain Curve Strain Energy Hardness Friction in Solids Thermal Properties of Matter Introduction Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Absolute Temperature and Ideal Gas Equation Thermal Expansion Specific Heat Capacity Calorimetry Change of State Heat Transfer Newton’s Laws of Cooling Sound Introduction Common Properties of all Waves Transverse Waves and Longitudinal Waves Mathematical Expression of a Wave The Speed of Travelling Waves Principle of Superposition of Waves Echo, reverberation and acoustics Qualities of sound Doppler Effect Optics Introduction Nature of light Ray optics or geometrical optics Reflection Refraction Total internal reflection Refraction at a spherical surface and lenses Dispersion of light and prisms Some natural phenomena due to Sunlight Defects of lenses (aberrations of optical images) Optical instruments Electrostatics Introduction Electric Charges Basic Properties of Electric Charge Coulomb’s Law Principle of Superposition Electric Field Electric Flux Gauss’ Law Electric Dipole Continuous Charge Distribution Electric Current Through Conductors Introduction Electric current Flow of current through a conductor Drift speed Ohm’s law Limitations of the Ohm’s law Electrical Energy and Power Resistors Specific Resistance (Resistivity) Variation of Resistance with Temperature Electromotive force (emf) Cells in Series Cells in parallel Types of Cells Magnetism Introduction Magnetic Lines of Force and Magnetic Field The Bar magnet Gauss’ Law of Magnetism Earth’s Magnetism Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System Introduction EM wave Electromagnetic Spectrum Propagation of EM Waves Introduction to Communication System Semiconductors Introduction Electrical conduction in solids Band theory of solids, a brief introduction Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic semiconductors p-n junction A p-n junction diode Semiconductor devices Applications of semiconductors and p-n junction diode Thermistor Rotational Dynamics Introduction Characteristics of Circular Motion Applications of Uniform Circular Motion Vertical Circular Motion Moment of Inertia as an Analogous Quantity for Mass Radius of Gyration Theorem of Parallel Axes and Theorem of Perpendicular Axes Angular Momentum or Moment of Linear Momentum Expression for Torque in Terms of Moment of Inertia Conservation of Angular Momentum Rolling Motion Mechanical Properties of Fluids Introduction Fluid Pressure Surface Tension Fluids in Motion Critical Velocity and Reynolds number Stoke’s Law Equation of Continuity Bernoulli Equation Kinetic Theory of Gases & Radiation Introduction Behaviour of a Gas Ideal Gas and Real Gas Mean Free Path Pressure of Ideal Gas Root Mean Square (RMS) Speed Interpretation of Temprature in kinetic Theory Law of Equipartition of Energy Specific Heat Capacity Absorption, Reflection and Transmission of Heat Radiation Perfect Blackbody Emission of Heat Radiation Kirchhoff,s Law of Heat Radiation and its Theoretical Proof Spectral Distribution of Blackbody Radiation Stefan- Boltzmann Law of Radiation Thermodynamics Introduction Thermal Equilibrium Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics Heat Internal Energy and work First Law of Thermodynamics(Work and Heat are related) Thermodynamic state variables Thermodynamic Process Heat Engines Refrigerators and Heat Pumps Second Law of Thermodynamics Carnot Cycle and Carnot Engine Sterling Cycle Oscillations Introduction Explanation of Periodic Motion Linear Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M.) Differential Equation of S.H.M. Acceleration (a), Velocity (v) and Displacement (x) of S. H.M. Amplitude (A), Period (T) and Frequency (n) of S.H.M. Reference Circle Method Phase in S.H.M. Graphical Representation of S.H.M. Composition of two S.H.M.s having same period and along the same path Energy of a Particle Performing S.H.M. Simple Pendulum Angular S.H.M. and its Differential Equation Damped Oscillations Free Oscillations, Forced Oscillations and Resonance Superposition of Waves Introduction Progrressive Wave Reflection of Waves Superposition of Waves Stationary Waves Free and Forced Vibrations Harmonics and Overtones Sonometer Beats Characteristics of Sound Musical instruments Wave Optics Introduction Nature of Light Light as a Wave Huygens’ Theory Reflection of Light at a Plane Surface Refraction of Light at a Plane Boundary Between Two Media Polarization Interference Diffraction of Light Resolving Power Electrostatics Introduction Application of Gauss’Law Electric Potential and Potential Energy Electric Potential due to a point Charge, a Dipole and a System of Charges Equipotential Surfaces Electrical Energy of Two Point Charges and of a Dipolein 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 Parallel Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor Without and With Dielectric medium Between the plates Displacement Current Energy Stored in a Capacitor Van de Graaff Generator Current Electricity Introduction Kirchhoff’s Laws of Electrical Network Wheatstone Bridge Potentiometer Galvanometer Magnetic Field due to Electric Current Introduction Magnetic Force Cyclotron Motion Helical Motion Magnetic Force on a Wire Carrying a current Force on a Closed Circuit in a Magnetic Field Torque on a Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Moment Magnetic Potential Energy of a Dipole Magnetic Field due to a current Bio-Savart Law Force of Attraction between two Long Parallel Wires Magnetic Field Produced by a current in a Circular Arc of a Wire Axial Magnetic Field Produced by current in a Circular Loop Magnetic Lines for a Current Loop Ampere’s Law Magnetic Field of a Solenoid and a Toroid Magnetic Materials Introduction Torque Acting on a Magnetic Dipole in a uniform Magnetic Field Origin of Magnetism in Materials Magnetization and Magnetic Intensity Magnetic Properties of Materials Hysteresis Permanent Magnet and Electromagnet Magnetic shielding Electromagnetic Induction Introduction Faraday’s Laws of Electromagnetic Induction Lenz’s Law Flux of the Field Motional Electromotive Force Induced emf in a Stationary Coil in a Changing Magnetic Field Generators Back emf and back torque Induction and Energy Transfer Eddy Currents Self- Inductance Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field Energy Density of a Magnetic Field Mutual Inductance (M) Transformer AC Circuits Introduction AC Generator Average and RMS Values Phasors Different Types of AC Circuits Power in AC Circuit LC Oscillations Electric Resonance Sharpness of Resonance Choke Coil Wave- particle Duality of Matter Introduction The Photoelectric Effect Wave- Particle Duality of Electromagnetic Radiation Photo Cell De Broglie Hypothesis Davisson and Germer Expriment Wave- particle Duality of Matter Structure of Atoms & Nuclei Introduction Thomson’s Atomic Model Geiger-Marsden Experiment Rutherford’s Atomic Model Atomic Spectra Bhor’s Atomic Model Atomic Nucleus Nuclear Binding Energy Radioactive Decays Law of Radioactive Decay Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Introduction p-n Junction Diode as a Rectifier Special Purpose Junction Diodes Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) Logic Gates
