COMMECS COLLEGE

PHYSICS-I PREPARATORY PAPER FOR 2023-24

KARACHI BOARD
CHAPTER # 01:
 For short question: Dimensions (All formulae of 10 years).(Short)
 Write down differences between (i) Error and Uncertainty (ii) Precision and Accuracy. (Short)
 Derive the formula for time period of simple pendulum by using dimensional analysis. (Short)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q #1,6
 EXAMPLES: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
CHAPTER # 02:
 Describe the addition of two vectors by rectangular components method. Draw labelleddiagram. (Long)
 Derive the formula for first equation of motion by using graphical method.(Short)
 Define projectile motion. Derive the formula for maximum height of projectile and maximum range.
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 3, 4,5 & 6.
 EXAMPLE: 2.2, 2.3,2.4
CHAPTER # 03:
 What is meant by an isolated system? Prove that the linear momentum of two interacting bodies is
conserved in an isolated system.(Short)
 Establish a relation between angle of friction and angle of repose.(Short)
 Define elastic and inelastic collisions. Two non-rotating spheres of masses m1 and m2, initially moving
with velocities u1 and u2 respectively in one dimension collide elastically. Derive expression for their
final velocities v1 or v2.(Long)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7.
CHAPTER # 04:
 By using a ray diagram, derive an expression for the centripetal acceleration in terms of linear velocity,
angular velocity and time period.(Long)
 Define banked curve and derive an expression for angle “θ” for an ideally baked curve.(Short)
 Define moment of inertia and derive a relation for torque in terms of inertia and angular
acceleration. (Short)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q# 4, 5, 6, & 7.
 EXAMPLES: 4.4,4.5
CHAPTER # 05:
 Show that gravitational field is conservative. (Long)
 By drawing a figure establish work-energy equation. (Short)
 Define escape velocity and derive formula for it. (Short)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 4, 6, 9 & 11.
 EXAMPLES: 5.1
CHAPTER # 06:
 Write down definition / statements for: (i) Pascal’s law, (ii) Archimedes’ principle, (iii)
Buoyancy and (iv) Surface tension. (Short)
 NUMERICALS: Text books’ Q # 7 & 8
 EXAMPLES: 6.1,6.2, 6.4,6.6
CHAPTER # 07:
 State Bernoulli’s principle and derive Bernoulli’s equation.(Long)
 Derive formula for equation of continuity.(Short)
 NUMERICALS: Text book’s Q #2, 5, 9, 10
 EXAMPLES: 7.2,7.4
CHAPTER # 08:
 Explain electric flux. Under what conditions is the flux through a surface (i) zero (ii) maximum? (Short)
 Define potential gradient. Derive mathematical relation between electric field intensity and potential
difference. (Short)
 Define an electric dipole. Derive formula for the electric field due to an electric dipole at a point ‘P’
placed on its axial line. (Long)
 NUMERICALS: Text book’s Q # 2, 4, & 8.
 EXAMPLES: 8.1,8.2,8.3,8.6
CHAPTER # 09:
 Define capacitance and derive formula for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor when air and
dielectric ispresent between its plates. (Short)
 In what way energy is stored in the capacitor? Derive formula for energy stored in capacitor.(Short)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 4, 5, 6, & 7.
 EXAMPLES: 9.1
CHAPTER # 10:
 How is the resistance of metallic conductor affected by the variation of temperature?(Reason)
 Define temperature co-efficient of resistance. Derive the expression for temperature co-efficient of
resistance. (Short)
 Explain Kirchhoff’s first and second laws. (Short)
 State Ohm’s law. Show that for a balance Wheatstone bridge. (Short)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 2, 4, & 5.
 EXAMPLE: 10.1, 10.3
CHAPTER # 11:
 Derive the expression for instantaneous velocity of projection of a particle (point) moving with the
uniform speed on the circumference of a circle. (Short)
 Show that the total energy of a body attached to an elastic spring performing S.H.M remains same
everywhere. (short/long)
 A particle is in a state of uniform circular motion. Prove that its projection along one of its diameters
executes simple harmonic motion.(Long)
 What is simple pendulum? Prove that the motion of simple pendulum is simple harmonic when it is
given small displacement. Also derive the expression for its time period and frequency.(Long)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8.
 EXAMPLE: 11.1
CHAPTER # 12:
 Explain Newton's formula for the speed of sound. What corrections did the Laplace make in
Newton's formula? Also give the corrected formula.(Long)
 What are the stationary waves? Discuss the vibrations in a stretched string when it vibrates in one
loop (ii) two loops (iii) three loops. Also derive the formula for the frequency of “n” loops.
(Long)
 What is a Doppler effect? Derive an expression for the Doppler frequency for the case when
observer is stationary but the source is moving towards the stationary observer and away from the
stationary observer. (Long)
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7.
 EXAMPLE: 12.1,12.3
CHAPTER # 13:
 Describe Young's double slit experiment. Derive the formula for fringe spacing. (Long)
 What is diffraction grating? How it is used to determine wavelength of monochromatic light.
Derive necessary formula.(Short)
 Derive Bragg’s equation.(Short)
 Why a crystal does acts as three dimensional grating for x-rays but not for visible light?
 NUMERICALS: Text book Q # 1,4, 13, 14, & 17.
 EXAMPLE:13.1,13.2, 13.3
CHAPTER # 14:
 Define modulation, and differentiate between amplitude modulation and frequency modulation.
(Short)
 Write down differences between analog and digital transmissions. (Short)