Syllabus : Physics
There is no
prescribed syllabus for NTSE. However, the standard of items shall be
conforming to the level of class X public Exams.
Theory
Mechanics, Heat, Sound, Light,
Magnetism, Electrostatics and Current
Electricity, Modern Physics.
Space Exploration: History of space exploration, application of space
science , satellite communication, weather monitoring, collection of
information about other planets and outer space.
Solar system: Constituent of the solar system, planets and satellites, age
of planets of the sun.
Universe: Solar systems and milky-way galaxy, stars and constellation, life
cycle of stars (brief account), universe comprising galaxies, expanding
universe, origin of universe, Big Bang Theory. Formation of Earth-organisation
of earth system, lithosphere, earth as a special place.
Air: Role of atmosphere in protection from radiation, composition of
atmosphere, water and particulate matter in atmosphere, carbondioxide and its
adverse effect on living organisms.
Sun as a Source of Energy: Absorption of solar energy by the earth, solar
heaters, solar cells, wind energy , wind mills, electricity from sea waves.
Heat engines: Idea of conversion of heat into work and vice-versa. Meaning
of mechanical equivalent of heat, its determination by Joule's experiment
(simple numericals based on work and energy conversion). External combustion
engine (basic idea). Working of internal combustion engines.
Nuclear energy: Sources of Sun's energy, composition of sunlight, basic
ideas of atomic nucleus, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, chain reaction,
energy released during fission, examples of uncontrolled fission and fusion,
simple idea of nuclear reactor and atomic power plant. Radiation hazards,
energy crisis, causes and solution for over coming it.
Practical
Energy
To show the difference of temperature during the day in the shade and the
sun.
1. To measure and record the temperature of different metals placed in the
sun and interpret the experimental data.
2. To construct a model of solar cooker using aluminium foil as a
concave reflector (or any other suitable reflection surface) and demonstrate
the use.
3. To construct a model o a wind mill and to show its usage or to develop a
working model using unconventional sources of energy and to show its usage in
day to day life.
4. Develop energy from waste material and show how it can be used to do
useful work. Identify and stage the underlying scientific principle.
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