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Physics — Syllabus
XAT · General Knowledge
Free Physics syllabus for XAT General Knowledge 2026 — topics covered, weightage, and preparation priorities for this chapter.
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Topics covered in Physics for XAT General Knowledge.
Topics in Physics
1
Units, Measurements and Motion
- SI system has 7 fundamental units: metre (length), kilogram (mass), second (time), ampere (current), kelvin (temperature), candela (luminous intensity), mole (amount of substance)
- Scalar quantities have magnitude only (speed, mass, energy); Vector quantities have magnitude and direction (velocity, force, acceleration)
- Distance is total path covered; Displacement is shortest distance in specific direction
2
Work, Energy and Power
- Work = Force × Displacement × cos(θ) where θ is angle between force and displacement
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another
- Kinetic Energy = ½mv², Potential Energy = mgh in gravitational field
3
Gravitation and Satellite Motion
- Universal gravitation: F = Gm₁m₂/r² where G = 6.67×10⁻¹¹ Nm²/kg²
- Acceleration due to gravity g = 9.8 m/s² varies with altitude, depth, and latitude
- Orbital velocity of satellite = √(gR) = 7.9 km/s near Earth's surface
4
Pressure, Fluids and Heat
- Pressure = Force/Area; Atmospheric pressure = 1.01×10⁵ Pa = 760 mmHg
- Pascal's principle: Pressure applied to enclosed fluid transmits undiminished
- Archimedes' principle: Buoyant force equals weight of displaced fluid
Key Concepts
The SI system provides seven fundamentalNewton's three laws of motion governEnergy conservation states that energy canThree modes of heat transfer (conductionWaves transfer energy without matter transport
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics are covered in Physics for XAT?
Physics is an important chapter in XAT General Knowledge. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Units, Measurements and Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Gravitation and Satellite Motion, Pressure, Fluids and Heat.
How important is Physics for XAT?
Physics is a frequently tested chapter in XAT General Knowledge. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers.
How to prepare Physics for XAT?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.
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