JIPMER Entrance Physics Syllabus

Physics syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Physics in JIPMER Entrance, not a summary of it.

1. 1

   Mechanics

   5 topics

   • Units, Dimensions and Measurement
     • SI units and dimensional analysis
     • Significant figures and errors in measurement
   • Kinematics
     • Motion in a straight line and equations of motion
     • Projectile motion and relative velocity
   • Laws of Motion
     • Newton's three laws and free-body diagrams
     • Friction and dynamics of circular motion
   • Work, Energy and Power
     • Work-energy theorem
     • Conservation of mechanical energy and collisions
   • Rotational Motion and Gravitation
     • Torque, moment of inertia and angular momentum
     • Newton's law of gravitation and Kepler's laws
2. 2

   Properties of Matter and Thermal Physics

   6 topics

   • Elasticity and Hooke's Law
   • Fluid Mechanics
     • Pressure, Pascal's and Archimedes' principles
     • Bernoulli's theorem, viscosity and surface tension
   • Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry
   • Laws of Thermodynamics
     • First law and thermodynamic processes
     • Second law, Carnot engine and entropy
   • Kinetic Theory of Gases
   • Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
3. 3

   Oscillations, Waves and Sound

   3 topics

   • Simple Harmonic Motion
     • Equation, energy and time period of SHM
     • Simple pendulum and spring-mass systems
   • Wave Motion and Superposition
     • Transverse and longitudinal waves
     • Standing waves, beats and resonance
   • Sound Waves and Doppler Effect
4. 4

   Electricity and Magnetism

   5 topics

   • Electrostatics
     • Coulomb's law and electric field
     • Electric potential, capacitance and Gauss's law
   • Current Electricity
     • Ohm's law and resistivity
     • Kirchhoff's laws and Wheatstone bridge
   • Magnetic Effects of Current
     • Biot-Savart and Ampere's law
     • Force on conductors and moving charges
   • Electromagnetic Induction
     • Faraday's and Lenz's laws
     • Self and mutual inductance
   • Alternating Current and EM Waves
5. 5

   Optics and Modern Physics

   6 topics

   • Ray Optics
     • Reflection, refraction and lens formula
     • Optical instruments and total internal reflection
   • Wave Optics
     • Interference and Young's double-slit experiment
     • Diffraction and polarization
   • Dual Nature of Matter and Photoelectric Effect
   • Atomic Structure and Bohr Model
   • Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
   • Semiconductor Electronics
     • p-n junction diode and rectifiers
     • Transistors and logic gates

Physics flashcards for JIPMER Entrance

24 of 79 cards from the Physics deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. State the principle of homogeneity of dimensions.

   In any physically correct equation, the dimensions of every term on both sides must be identical. It is used to check the correctness of equations and convert units.

2. What are the dimensional formulae of force, work/energy, and power?

   Force: [MLT^-2]; Work/Energy: [ML^2T^-2]; Power: [ML^2T^-3].

3. Define absolute error, relative error, and percentage error.

   Absolute error = |measured - true value|; Relative error = mean absolute error / mean value; Percentage error = relative error x 100%.

4. How do errors propagate in multiplication/division of quantities?

   The relative (or percentage) errors add. For Z = A^a B^b / C^c, ΔZ/Z = a(ΔA/A) + b(ΔB/B) + c(ΔC/C).

5. For uniformly accelerated motion, write the three equations of motion.

   v = u + at; s = ut + ½at²; v² = u² + 2as. Distance in nth second: s_n = u + a(2n-1)/2.

6. At what projectile angle is range maximum, and what is the relation between range and maximum height at that angle?

   Range is maximum at 45°. At 45°, R = 4H (maximum height H equals one-fourth of the range).

7. Give the formulae for time of flight, maximum height, and horizontal range of a projectile (launch speed u, angle θ).

   Time of flight T = 2u sinθ/g; Max height H = u²sin²θ/2g; Range R = u²sin2θ/g.

8. What is the velocity and acceleration in uniform circular motion?

   Speed is constant but velocity changes direction; acceleration is centripetal, a = v²/r = ω²r, directed toward the center.

9. State Newton's three laws of motion.

   1st: A body stays at rest or in uniform motion unless acted on by a net external force (inertia). 2nd: F = dp/dt = ma. 3rd: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

10. Define impulse and state the impulse-momentum theorem.

    Impulse J = F·Δt (area under force-time graph). Impulse equals the change in momentum: J = Δp = mv - mu.

11. What is the difference between static, limiting, and kinetic friction?

    Static friction adjusts up to a maximum (limiting friction = μ_s N); limiting friction is its maximum value just before motion; kinetic friction = μ_k N acts during motion and μ_k < μ_s.

12. State the law of conservation of linear momentum.

    In the absence of a net external force, the total linear momentum of a system remains constant. It underlies recoil, collisions, and rocket propulsion.

13. State the work-energy theorem.

    The net work done by all forces on a body equals its change in kinetic energy: W_net = ΔKE = ½mv² - ½mu².

14. Compare elastic and inelastic collisions.

    Elastic: both momentum and kinetic energy conserved. Inelastic: momentum conserved but kinetic energy not. Perfectly inelastic: bodies stick together (maximum KE loss).

15. Give the formula for power in terms of force and velocity, and the SI unit of power.

    P = F·v = Fv cosθ. SI unit is the watt (W) = 1 J/s; 1 horsepower = 746 W.

16. What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere and a solid cylinder/disc about their central axes?

    Solid sphere: I = (2/5)MR²; Solid disc/cylinder about central axis: I = (1/2)MR²; Thin ring/hoop: I = MR².

17. State the parallel axis theorem.

    I = I_cm + Md², where I_cm is the moment of inertia about an axis through the center of mass and d is the perpendicular distance to the parallel axis.

18. State Newton's law of universal gravitation and the value of G.

    F = G m₁m₂/r², attractive along the line joining the masses. G = 6.67 x 10^-11 N·m²/kg².

19. Give the formulae for orbital velocity and escape velocity from Earth's surface.

    Orbital velocity v_o = √(GM/r) = √(gR) ≈ 7.9 km/s near surface; Escape velocity v_e = √(2GM/R) = √(2gR) ≈ 11.2 km/s. v_e = √2 · v_o.

20. State Kepler's three laws of planetary motion.

    1st (Law of orbits): planets move in ellipses with the Sun at one focus. 2nd (Law of areas): equal areas swept in equal times (constant areal velocity). 3rd (Law of periods): T² ∝ a³.

21. Define stress, strain, and Young's modulus.

    Stress = force/area (N/m²); Strain = change in dimension/original dimension (dimensionless); Young's modulus Y = longitudinal stress/longitudinal strain.

22. State Hooke's law and define the elastic limit.

    Within the elastic limit, stress is directly proportional to strain (stress = E x strain). The elastic limit is the maximum stress up to which a body returns to its original shape on removing the load.

23. What is the elastic potential energy stored per unit volume in a stretched wire?

    Energy per unit volume = ½ x stress x strain = ½ x Y x strain². Total energy = ½ x stress x strain x volume.

24. State Pascal's law and give a practical application.

    Pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to every part of the fluid and the container walls. Application: hydraulic lift/brakes (force multiplication).

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