This is the commonly covered in the physics section of competitive exams like TNPSC Group 4. You can use these topics as a starting point for your study material:
- Mechanics:
- Laws of motion
- Work, energy, and power
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Thermodynamics:
- Laws of thermodynamics
- Heat transfer
- Thermodynamic processes
- Waves and Oscillations:
- Simple harmonic motion
- Wave motion
- Optics:
- Reflection and refraction
- Lenses and mirrors
- Optical instruments
- Electricity and Magnetism:
- Coulomb’s law
- Electric field and potential
- Magnetic effects of electric current
- Modern Physics:
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Atoms and nuclei
- Semiconductor devices
- Units and Measurement:
- Fundamental and derived units
- Measurement of physical quantities
- Scientific Instruments:
- Different types of laboratory instruments and their uses
To prepare effectively, you can follow these steps:
- Obtain a comprehensive physics textbook that covers the above topics.
- Make a study schedule to cover each topic thoroughly.
- Solve previous years’ question papers and sample papers to understand the exam pattern.
- Take mock tests to improve your time management skills.
- Discuss difficult concepts with teachers, classmates, or online forums.
It was recommended to refer the TNPSC official website for detailed information