Class XI: Learning Objectives based on Bloom's Taxonomy

CLASS : XI

SUBJECT : PHYSICS

       BASED ON CLASS XI PHYSICS (NCERT) 

Unit – I: Physical World and Measurement

To enable the learner  to : 

Appreciate the relation of Physics 

• With respect to another Sciences

• With respect to  society

• With respect to technology

• Describe the significance of  the measurement in Science .

• Distinguish between fundamental and derived unit .

• Classify different units as fundamental and derived units .

• Describe different methods of measurement of length , mass and time .

• Derive the relationship between different physical quantities using dimensional anaylsis.

• Check the correctness of a given physical relation using dimensional analysis

• Figure out different types of errors while experimenting .

• Calculate percentage and relative errors.

• Distinguish between accuracy and precision.

• Find out significant figures .

UNIT- II : Kinematics

Learner will  be able to 

• Describe concepts of speed , velocity , average speed and average velocity etc.

• Derive kinematic equations using Calculus and graphical method .

• Describe graphical interpretation of dfferent types of motion .

• Derive expression of distance travelled in snth second .

• Describe basic terms of vector algebra     like unit vector , null vector ,equal vectors etc 

• Derive path of projectile motion , its horizontal range , Maximum height etc in case of Projectile Motion .

• Formulate the addition of vectors using Triangular and Parallelogram law of Vector Addition .

• Describe mechanics of Uniform circular motion ·       Determine the rectangular components of a vector.

UNIT- III : Laws of Motion

To enable the learner to :

• Describe Newton’s laws of motion in his/her own’s words .

• Describe terms like Force , Inertia , Momentum , law of conservation of linear momentum etc.

• Apply the concepts of laws of motion to real world situations .

• Apply the principles of uniform circular motion to describe the real life problems of Vehicle on level circular road and banked road 

• Express and prove law of conservation of linear Momentum .

• Extend the concept of conservation of linear momentum to explain real life problems .

• Differentiate between different types of friction .

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on laws of Motion .

Chapter – 6 : Work , energy and Power

Learner will be able to 

• Discuss the  basic concepts of Work , Energy and Power .

• Classify different types of work as positive , negative and zero work done .

• State and derive Work – Energy Principle .

• Derive expressions of gravitational Potential energy and Elastic Potential energy .

• Distinguish between conservative and non- conservative forces .

• Categorize  between different types of collisions as elastic , inelastic etc

• Describe elastic collision in two dimensions .

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on the topics studied in the whole Chapter

UNIT – V : Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

To enable the learner to :

• Describe concepts like Centre of Mass , Torque , Angular Momentum , Moment Of Inertia etc .

• Distinguish between centre of mass and centre of gravity .

• Formulate the centre of mass of two particle system and generalize it to n- particle system .

• Design an activity to find out the centre of mass of an irregular body .

• Summarize the factors on which moment of Inertia depends .

• Compare and contrast  the linear and rotational motion .

• Illustrate various real life examples based on law of conservation of Angular Momentum .

• State theorem of parallel and perpendicular axis .

• State and prove law of conservation of angular momentum .

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on the topics studied in the whole chapter.

UNIT_VI :  Gravitation

To enable the learner to  :

• State Universal law of Gravitation.

• Explore  the dependence of acceleration due to gravity on height , depth and shape of earth.

• Distinguish between escape velocity and orbital velocity .

• State Kepler’s laws of planetary motion .

• Derive the expressions of gravitational Potential Energy .

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on Gravitation .

UNIT-VII: Properties of Bulk Matter 

To enable the learner to :

• State Hooke’s law 

• Design an activity to verify Hook’s law.

• Define and describe all Modulus of elasticities .

• Derive the expression of elastic Potential energy .

• Define Poisson’s ratio 

• State and prove , Pascal law , equation of continuity and Bernoull’s theorem .

• Explain  applications of Pascal’s law like working of hydraulic lift and brakes’s .

• Distinguish between different types of flow .

• Describe Surface Tension and Energy.

• Derive excess of pressure inside a liquid drop , liquid bubble etc.

• Describe capillary action and Ascent formula .

• Distinguish between Heat and Temperature .

• Explain different types of thermal expansions of solids , liquids and gases .

• Explain Anomalous expansion of water .

• Define basic terms like specific heat capacity .

• State the principle of calorimetry .

• Explain change of state and latent heat capacity

• Describe different modes of transmission of heat transfer : conduction , convection and radiation.

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on the topics studied in the whole unit.

UNIT-VIII: Thermodynamics

To enable the learner to :

• State zeroth , first and second law of thermodynamics .

• Elaborate the two statements of Second Law of thermodynamics .

• Classify different types of thermodynamic processes as  isothermal ,adiabatic etc.

• Tabulate the properties of isothermal and adiabatic process .

• Picture graphically different types of Processes .

• Deduce the expressions of work done in an isothermal and adiabatic process .

• Distinguish between reversible and irreversible processes .

• Explain the principle , construction and working of Heat Engine and Refrigerator .

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on the topics studied in the whole Chapter.

UNIT-IX : Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases

To enable learner to : 

• Write  the postulates of kinetic theory of gases .

• State and prove law of equipartition of energy .

• Describe the concept of mean free path .

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on the topics studied in the whole Chapter.

UNIT – X : Oscillations and Waves

To enable the learner  to

• Articulate  basic terms like periodic motion , time period , frequency etc.

• State the conditions for an oscillation to be a S.H.M .

• Derive the expressions of Kinetic energy and Potential Energy in SHM.

• Distinguish between free , forced and damped oscillations .

• Classify different examples of waves as longitudinal , transverse , mechanical and non – mechanical waves .

• Clarify  the real life applications of Resonance .

• Distinguish between different types of waves .

• State principle of superposition of waves .

• Characterize  the properties  of Standing waves

• Discuss the formation of standing waves in case of strings and organ pipes .

• Describe the formation of beats .

• Explain the concept of Doppler’s effect

• Solve numerical and conceptual problems based on the topics studied in the whole Chapter.