Physics — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Physics and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
Physical World
Chapter 2
Units and Measurements
Chapter 3
Motion in a Straight Line
Chapter 4
Motion in a Plane
Chapter 5
Laws of Motion
Chapter 6
Work, Energy and Power
Chapter 7
System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Chapter 8
Gravitation
Chapter 9
Mechanical Properties of Solids
Chapter 10
Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Chapter 11
Thermal Properties of Matter
Chapter 12
Thermodynamics
Chapter 13
Kinetic Theory
Chapter 14
Oscillations
Chapter 15
Waves

Frequently asked questions

Is the Physics textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Physics textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Physics faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Physics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Physics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.

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