Notes from Toppers

Problem Solving on the Law of Motion


Newton’s Laws of Motion:

  • (NCERT 11th, Chapter 5)
    • Newton’s First Law: Inertia.
    • Newton’s Second Law: Force = Mass x Acceleration (F=ma).
    • Newton’s Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
  • Reference: NCERT 11th, Chapter 5.

Dynamics and Kinetics:

  • (NCERT 11th, Chapter 6)
    • Kinematics(Graphs):
      • Distance/Displacement vs Time Graphs (x-t).
      • Velocity vs Time Graphs (v-t).
      • Acceleration vs Time Graphs (a-t).
    • Types of Motion: Uniform and Accelerated Motion.
  • Reference: NCERT 11th, Chapter 6.

Equilibrium and Static Force Analysis:

  • (NCERT 11th, Chapter 6)
    • Conditions of Equilibrium.
    • Balanced Forces vs. Unbalanced Forces.
    • Static Equilibrium Equations.
  • Reference: NCERT 11th, Chapter 6.

Friction and Inclined Planes:

  • (NCERT 11th, Chapter 7)
    • Static Friction and Kinetic Friction.
    • Coefficient of Friction.
    • Inclined Planes: Parallel and Perpendicular Components.
    • Applying Newton’s Laws to Inclined Planes.
  • Reference: NCERT 11th, Chapter 7.

Momentum and Impulse:

  • (NCERT 11th, Chapter 8)
    • Concept of Momentum (Linear Momentum).
    • Conservation of Momentum.
    • Impulse and its Relationship with Change in Momentum.
    • Perfectly Inelastic Collisions vs. Elastic Collisions.
  • Reference: NCERT 11th, Chapter 8.

Projectile Motion:

  • (NCERT 12th, Chapter 3)
    • Projectile Motion and Its Components.
    • Equations for Projectile Motion (Launch Angle, Range, and Time).
    • Trajectories and Range of Objects.
  • Reference: NCERT 12th, Chapter 3.