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Matric (SSC) Physics Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Physics examined in Matric (SSC) — 16 chapters, 70 topics, plus 54 flashcards written against it.
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 Matric (SSC), not a summary of it.
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Physical Quantities and Measurement
3 topics- Physical and Base Quantities
- Measuring Instruments
- Significant Figures and Errors
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Kinematics
6 topics- Rest and Motion
- Types of Motion
- Scalars and Vectors
- Distance, Displacement, Speed and Velocity
- Acceleration and Graphical Analysis of Motion
- Equations of Motion
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Dynamics
5 topics- Force, Inertia and Momentum
- Newton's Laws of Motion
- Friction
- Motion of Connected Bodies
- Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Force
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Turning Effect of Forces
5 topics- Torque and Moment of Force
- Addition of Forces and Resolution of Vectors
- Centre of Mass and Centre of Gravity
- Equilibrium and Its Conditions
- Stability and Types of Equilibrium
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Gravitation
4 topics- Law of Gravitation
- Mass of the Earth
- Variation of g with Altitude
- Artificial Satellites
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Work and Energy
4 topics- Work and Energy
- Kinetic and Potential Energy
- Forms and Interconversion of Energy
- Power and Efficiency
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Properties of Matter
4 topics- Kinetic Molecular Model of Matter
- Density and Pressure
- Atmospheric and Liquid Pressure
- Elasticity and Hooke's Law
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Thermal Properties of Matter
5 topics- Temperature and Heat
- Thermometers and Scales of Temperature
- Specific Heat Capacity
- Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporization
- Thermal Expansion
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Transfer of Heat
4 topics- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
- Applications and Consequences of Heat Transfer
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Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves
4 topics- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Simple Pendulum
- Wave Motion and Types of Waves
- Properties of Waves
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Sound
4 topics- Production and Propagation of Sound
- Characteristics of Sound
- Speed of Sound and Echo
- Audible Frequency Range and Noise Pollution
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Geometrical Optics
5 topics- Reflection of Light and Spherical Mirrors
- Refraction of Light
- Lenses and Image Formation
- The Human Eye and Defects of Vision
- Optical Instruments
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Electrostatics
4 topics- Production and Detection of Charge
- Coulomb's Law and Electric Field
- Electric Potential and Capacitors
- Hazards and Safe Use of Electricity
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Current Electricity
4 topics- Electric Current and Potential Difference
- Ohm's Law and Resistance
- Series and Parallel Combinations
- Electric Power and Energy
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Electromagnetism
5 topics- Magnetic Effect of Current
- Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
- Electromagnetic Induction
- DC Motor and AC Generator
- Transformer
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Atomic and Nuclear Physics
4 topics- Structure of the Atom
- Natural Radioactivity
- Radioisotopes and Their Uses
- Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Physics flashcards for Matric (SSC)
24 of 54 cards from the Physics deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is a physical quantity?
A measurable feature of an object or phenomenon that can be expressed as a numerical magnitude together with a suitable unit (e.g. 5 kg).
What are base quantities? Give all seven with their SI units.
Quantities defined on their own, not from others. The seven are: length (metre, m), mass (kilogram, kg), time (second, s), electric current (ampere, A), temperature (kelvin, K), amount of substance (mole, mol) and luminous intensity (candela, cd).
What are derived quantities? Give two examples.
Quantities defined in terms of base quantities. Examples: speed (m/s), force (kg·m/s² = newton), area (m²).
How do base quantities differ from derived quantities?
Base quantities are fundamental and cannot be defined using other quantities; derived quantities are obtained by combining (multiplying or dividing) base quantities.
What is a unit, and what is the difference between a base unit and a derived unit?
A unit is a standard used to measure a quantity. A base unit measures a base quantity (e.g. metre, kilogram); a derived unit measures a derived quantity and is formed from base units (e.g. m/s, N).
List the SI prefixes from giga down to nano with their powers of ten.
giga (G) = 10⁹, mega (M) = 10⁶, kilo (k) = 10³, milli (m) = 10⁻³, micro (µ) = 10⁻⁶, nano (n) = 10⁻⁹.
What is scientific (standard) notation and why is it used?
Writing a number as a × 10ⁿ where 1 ≤ a < 10 and n is an integer. It is used to conveniently express very large or very small numbers, e.g. 0.000 75 m = 7.5 × 10⁻⁴ m.
What is the least count of a measuring instrument?
The smallest measurement (value) that an instrument can read or measure accurately.
What is the least count of a Vernier callipers, and how is it found?
0.01 cm (0.1 mm). It equals the smallest main-scale division divided by the number of Vernier-scale divisions: 1 mm ÷ 10 = 0.1 mm.
What is the least count of a screw gauge (micrometer)?
0.01 mm. It equals the pitch (usually 0.5 mm) divided by the number of circular-scale divisions (usually 50).
What is the pitch of a screw gauge?
The distance the spindle moves along the main scale in one complete rotation of the thimble (circular scale).
How is a reading taken with a Vernier callipers?
Reading = main-scale reading + (Vernier division coinciding with a main-scale line × least count).
What is zero error in an instrument?
A defect where the instrument does not read zero when it should (jaws closed/spindle touching). It must be added or subtracted from every reading to correct it.
What is a stopwatch used to measure, and what are its two types?
It measures time intervals. The two types are the mechanical (analogue) stopwatch (least count ~0.1 s) and the digital stopwatch (least count ~0.01 s).
What are significant figures?
All the accurately known digits of a measurement plus the first estimated (doubtful) digit. They indicate the precision of the measurement.
State the rule for significant figures when adding or subtracting measurements.
The result is rounded to the same number of decimal places as the measurement with the fewest decimal places.
State the rule for significant figures when multiplying or dividing measurements.
The result is rounded to the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant figures.
How many significant figures are in 0.00580? State why.
Three (5, 8 and the final 0). Leading zeros are not significant; the trailing zero after a decimal point is significant.
What is the difference between accuracy and precision?
Accuracy is how close a measurement is to the true value; precision is how close repeated measurements are to one another (consistency / fineness of the instrument).
What is a systematic error and how can it be reduced?
An error that is consistent (always in the same direction), caused by faulty instruments, zero errors or poor calibration. It is reduced by comparing with/using better, correctly calibrated instruments.
What is a random error and how can it be reduced?
An error that varies unpredictably in size and direction due to changing conditions or carelessness. It is reduced by taking several readings and using their mean (average).
Define rest and motion.
A body is at rest if it does not change its position with respect to its surroundings; a body is in motion if it changes its position with respect to its surroundings, both over time.
Why are rest and motion called relative states?
Because whether a body is at rest or in motion depends on the observer's reference (frame); a body at rest for one observer may be in motion for another.
What is translatory motion? Name its types.
Motion in which a body moves as a whole and every part moves the same distance in the same time. Types: linear (straight line), circular (circular path) and random (irregular, disordered path).
Planning Physics for Matric (SSC)
Physics is about 22% of the Matric (SSC) syllabus by topic count — 70 of 314 topics, spread over 16 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 55 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Kinematics (6 topics), Dynamics (5 topics), Turning Effect of Forces (5 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Physics (Matric (SSC)) FAQ
What is in the Matric (SSC) Physics syllabus?
Physics is split into 16 chapters — Physical Quantities and Measurement, Kinematics, Dynamics, Turning Effect of Forces, Gravitation and Work and Energy, and 10 more, containing 70 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How is Physics structured in the Matric (SSC) syllabus?
16 chapters. Physics accounts for about 22% of the topics in the whole Matric (SSC) syllabus (70 of 314).
How long should I spend on Physics for Matric (SSC)?
Budget around 55 hours for a first pass through Physics — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 70 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Matric (SSC) Physics?
Yes — a 54-card Physics deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.