Physics 11 Content
Physics 11 Content
Physics 11 Content
FOREWORD PREFACE A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER C H A P T E R PHYSICAL WORLD 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
What is physics ? Scope and excitement of physics Physics, technology and society Fundamental forces in nature Nature of physical laws 1 2 5 6 10
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C H A P T E R 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10
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65 65 67 67 69
Introduction Scalars and vectors Multiplication of vectors by real numbers Addition and subtraction of vectors graphical method Resolution of vectors
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C H A P T E R LAWS OF MOTION 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11
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Introduction Aristotles fallacy The law of inertia Newtons first law of motion Newtons second law of motion Newtons third law of motion Conservation of momentum Equilibrium of a particle Common forces in mechanics Circular motion Solving problems in mechanics
C H A P T E R 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12
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C H A P T E R 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10
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C H A P T E R GRAVITATION 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12
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Introduction Keplers laws Universal law of gravitation The gravitational constant Acceleration due to gravity of the earth Acceleration due to gravity below and above the surface of earth Gravitational potential energy Escape speed Earth satellite Energy of an orbiting satellite Geostationary and polar satellites Weightlessness
APPENDICES ANSWERS
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