General Science - Basic Physics for UPSC Prelims
Basic physics concepts, facts and revision notes for UPSC Prelims general science.
Unit 1: Basics of Physics and Measurement
Unit 2: Motion, Force and Mechanics
Distance and Displacement
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Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
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Equations of Motion
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Types of Motion
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Circular and Projectile Motion
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Newton’s Laws of Motion
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Inertia
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Momentum and Conservation of Momentum
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Friction
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Gravitation
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Satellites and Orbital Motion
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Work, Energy and Power
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Conservation of Energy
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Machines and Mechanical Advantage
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Applications of Mechanics in Daily Life
Unit 3: Properties of Matter and Fluids
Unit 4: Heat and Thermodynamics
Heat and Temperature
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Temperature Scales and Thermometers
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Thermal Expansion
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Specific Heat Capacity
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Latent Heat
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Modes of Heat Transfer
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Conduction
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Convection
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Radiation
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Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
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Laws of Thermodynamics
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Heat Engines
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Refrigerators and Air Conditioners
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Everyday Applications of Heat
Unit 5: Waves and Sound
Unit 6: Light and Optics
Nature of Light
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Reflection of Light
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Mirrors and Their Uses
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Refraction of Light
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Refractive Index
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Total Internal Reflection
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Dispersion and Rainbow
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Lenses and Their Uses
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Human Eye and Eye Defects
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Optical Instruments
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Microscope
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Telescope
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Fibre Optics
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Lasers and Their Applications
Unit 7: Electricity and Magnetism
Electric Charge and Static Electricity
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Electric Current and Potential Difference
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Resistance and Ohm’s Law
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Series and Parallel Circuits
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Electrical Power and Heating Effect
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Domestic Electric Circuits
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Electrical Safety Devices
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Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
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Earth’s Magnetism
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Electromagnets
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Electromagnetic Induction
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Electric Motor and Generator
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Alternating Current and Direct Current
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Transformers
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Electromagnetic Waves
Unit 8: Modern Physics
Atomic Structure
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Bohr Model
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Radioactivity in Physics
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Alpha, Beta and Gamma Rays
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Radioisotopes and Their Uses
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Nuclear Fission and Fusion
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Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Energy
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Radiation Hazards in Physics
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Semiconductors
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Diodes, Transistors and Integrated Circuits
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LEDs and Lasers
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Nanotechnology and Applications
Unit 9: Electronics and Communication
Unit 10: Energy, Environment and Disaster Physics
Conventional Energy Sources
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Non-conventional Energy Sources
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Solar Energy
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Wind Energy
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Biomass and Hydrogen Energy
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Hydroelectric and Thermal Power
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Nuclear Power Plants
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Energy Conservation and Efficiency
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Global Warming and Climate Change
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Ozone Layer Depletion
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Air, Noise and Radiation Pollution
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Earthquakes and Seismic Waves
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Tsunami and Disaster Warning Systems
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Remote Sensing in Disaster Management
Unit 11: UPSC Physics Quick Revision
Important Laws of Physics
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Important Scientists and Discoveries in Physics
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Important Scientific Instruments
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Important Formulae and Constants
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SI Units and Symbols
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Important One-liners and Facts
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Physics in Current Affairs
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Important Indian Scientific Institutions
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Important Space Missions and Satellites
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Previous UPSC Physics Questions
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Frequently Asked UPSC Areas
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Memory Charts and Mnemonics