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P. K. Bharti, B. Tech., IIT Kharagpur

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Introduction Principle of Superposition

Earth attracts all bodies towards its centre. Newton
generalized the law by saying that not only the earth but
all materials bodies in the universe attract each other with
some force. This is known as Newton's Universal Law of
Gravitation.
Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
According to Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation, the
Definition: The force on any mass due to a number of
other masses is the vector sum of all the forces on that
mass due to the other masses, taken one at a time. The
individual forces are unaffected due to the presence of
other masses.
Suppose there are n particles of masses m , m , m in
1 2, n
the space. What is the total gravitational force acting on
particle m due to rest of the particles?
1

force of attraction F between two point masses m and Just find the individual attractive gravitational forces
1
acting on particle m due to rest of the particles. Let the
m is directly proportional to the product of their 1
2
magnitude of these attractive forces be F , F ,F
masses and inversely proportional to the square of the 12 13 1n

distance r between them and is directed along the line respectively. Here F = attractive gravitational force on
1n
joining them. particle 1 because of the nth particle.
Therefore,
r NOTE: Gravitational force F is a vector whose
F m1m2 m2 1n

F direction is along the line joining m & m and pointing

1 1 n
F 2 m1
r towards point mass m . Similar notation for others.
n
mm Therefore net gravitational force F acting on particle 1
Combining we get, F 1 2 2 1net
r due to rest of the particles is given by vector sum of F ,
12
Gm1m2
F= (Newtons Universal Law of Gravitation) F , , F .
r2 13 1n

F 1=
net F 12 + F 13
+ + F 1n
where G = constant of proportionality known as
Universal Gravitational Constant.
Nm 2 F 1net

G 6.67 1011
= (Universal Gravitational Constant)
kg 2
m2
Important Points about Newton's Universal Law of F 13
Gravitation F 12
m1
1. Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation states that

F 1n mn
Gm1m2
F=
r2
This expression is valid for point masses (particles)
only. Gravitational force on a particle from an extended
1. Gravitational force F acts along the line joining the two body
particles and is attractive in nature. We have to find gravitational force acting on a particle of
2. We can treat large bodies as point masses, if the distance r mass m from an extended body of mass m . Here we use
1
between them is very large compared to their sizes.
the concept of superposition.
For example, we can treat Earth and Sun as particles
We divide the body into infinitesimally small segments,
because the distance between them is quite large
such that each segments behaves as a particle.
compared to their radii.
Let us consider an infinitesimally small segment of mass
3. A uniform sphere or a spherical shell attracts a particle
dm at a distance r from the particle m .
that is outside it as if all the mass were concentrated at 1

its centre. Hence, net gravitational force acting on particle from

Thus, a uniform spherical body or a uniform hollow extended body
spherical body act as a point mass at its centre when dm
=F = dF Gm1 2
another particle is outside. r
4. A uniform shell of matter exerts no net gravitational
force on a particle located inside it.

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Acceleration due to Gravity Variation of acceleration due to gravity with Altitude

Earth attracts every body with an acceleration which above Earths surface
is known as acceleration due to gravity. It is denoted Let us consider a body of mass m at a height h above the
by g. Its value depends on many factors and does not surface of the Earth. Let us consider Earth to be a uniform
remain constant. We use g = 9.8 m/s 2 near the Earths sphere of mass M and radius R. Clearly, the body is at a
surface to solve most of the problems. distance (R + h) from the center of the Earth. Therefore,
NOTE: Acceleration due to gravity g (small g) is not gravitational force is
same as Universal gravitational constant G (capital G).
GMm
Value of G is constant anywhere in the Universe but the F=
( R + h)
2
value of g changes from place to place.
If g is the value of acceleration due to gravity at that
h
Acceleration due to Gravity Near the Earths surface nd
point, then from Newtons 2 law,
Let us consider Earth to be a uniform sphere of mass M. m
F = ma = mg h
As we have assumed earth to be a uniform sphere, it will h

attract a body outside its surface as though all the mass GMm
were concentrated at its centre. =
Hence, F = mg h
( R + h)
2
M
At a particular instant when the distance of particle from R
Earth centre is r, gravitational force is given by GM
gh = (i)
( R + h)
2
GmM
F=
r2 We want to write this expression in terms of acceleration
Using Newton's Second Law of Motion (F = m a = mg) due to gravity near Earths surface, i.e., in terms of
GmM GM
and Newton's Law of Gravitation F = , we get g= . Therefore, we multiply & divide denominator
r2 R2
2
GmM of expression (i) by R . Thus, we get,
F = = mg
r2 2
GM GM h
GM =gh = 2 1 +
g= 2 2 h
2
R R
r R 1 +
Note that this acceleration is independent of the mass of R
the body itself. GM
If the body is near the Earths surface, we can replace r As, g = = acceleration due to gravity at Earths
R2
with radius R of the Earth. Therefore, acceleration due to surface. Therefore,
gravity near the Earths surface is 2
h
=g h g 1 +
GM R
g= (accln due to gravity near Earths surface)
R2 (acceleration due to gravity at a height h from surface)

The value of g is typically taken to be 9.8 m/s 2 near the In general, we are interested in those bodies which are not
Earths surface. very far away from the surface. Therefore, for the case,
when h is much smaller than R, i.e., h << R, we have
Important Points to note about acceleration due to Gravity from Binomial Expansion,
2
GM h 2h
The expression g = 2 for acceleration due to gravity is 1 + =
1
R R R
deduced assuming Earth to be a uniform sphere and Hence,
neglecting effect of Earths rotation.
We are going to study the variation in acceleration due to 2h
=
g h g 1 (for h << R)
gravity because of following effects: R
1. Altitude (height) above the earths surface (acceleration due to gravity at a height h from surface)
2. Depth below the Earths surface
3. Rotation of Earth (Variation with latitude).
Thus, the value of gravitational acceleration decreases
linearly as one moves away from the surface of the Earth.

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Funda Session: The main idea here is that the body will Discussion
be attracted by the mass of the Earth which is enclosed in
Acceleration due to gravity near the Earths surface
a sphere of radius (R h). There will be no net attraction
GM
from the mass of the Earth which lies outside the sphere g=
of radius (R h). R2
Reason: A uniform shell of matter exerts no net Acceleration due to gravity at a altitude (height) h above
gravitational force on a particle located inside it and the Earths surface
2
earth can be considered as a nest of such shells. Hence 1+ h
shells outside this body produces no net attraction gh = g
R
Variation of acceleration due to gravity with For the case when Body is not very far away from the
Depth below Earths surface surface, i.e., for h << R
Consider a body of mass m taken to a depth h inside the 2h
Earth's surface. Let us consider Earth to be a uniform =
g h g 1
R
sphere of mass M and radius R.
Clearly, g decreases with increase in height h from the
h
Let us find the mass of this portion of the sphere which
Earths surface.
lies inside radius (R h).
Acceleration due to gravity at a depth h below the
M M
Mass per unit volume of the earth = = Earths surface
V 4
R3
3 2h
=
g h g 1
Hence, mass of the Earth inside the radius (R h), R

M' = (Mass per unit volume) Clearly, g decreases with decrease in depth h from the
h

(Volume the sphere of radius (R h)) Earths surface.

M 4 Therefore, value of acceleration due to gravity is
M=' ( R h)
3

4 maximum at the surface of the Earth. It decreases with

R3 3
3 both height as well as depth from the Earths surface.
M ( R h)
3 Graphically, we can plot variation of acceleration due to
M'= 3 (i) gravity with r (distance from the centre of the earth as):
R
Thus, gravitational force acting on the body at a depth h g
below the Earths surface is
h GM
GM ' m m
F= R2
( R h)
2
Rh
GMm ( R h )
F= (ii)
R3 R R r
(Using (i))
Let us denote acceleration due to gravity at this point by Variation of g with Rotation and Latitude
nd
g' . Therefore, from Newtons 2 Law we have, Now, we are going to study about variation of g with
h
F = ma F =m g' (iii) axial rotation of earth and with latitude.
h Let us first see what do we mean by latitude. Earth rotates
Using (ii) & (iii) we get: about an axis passing through its north and south poles.
GMm ( R h ) GM ( R h ) GM R h This axis is sometimes called polar axis.
=
mg 'h = g 'h = 2
R R
3
R R3 A plane passing through the centre of the Earth
and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the
h
g 'h = g 1 Earth is called Equatorial Plane.
R The latitude of a point P is defined as the
(acceleration due to gravity at a depth h from surface) angle which the radial line OP makes
with the equatorial plane.
o
Thus, the value of gravitational acceleration decreases if
Therefore, latitude of a point A on the equator = 0
one moves towards the center of the Earth, e.g., in mines. o
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Variation of g with Rotation and Latitude Derivation of Gravitational Potential Energy

Let us consider Earth is rotating with an angular speed . Consider a system of two masses m1and m2 . Suppose, the
Let us consider a particle of mass m at rest wrt the Earth mass m1 is fixed at a point A and the mass m2 is taken
at latitude .
from a point B to infinity () along the line AB.
Then the pseudo force acting on the particle is mr 2 in
outward direction. The true acceleration g is acting
towards the centre O of the earth. Thus, the effective r dr
acceleration g is the resultant of g and r 2 or, A
B
m1
m2
g ' =g + ( r 2
)
2 2
+ 2 g ( r 2
) cos (180 )
Consider a small displacement of the charges m2 in which
g ' =g 2 + ( r 2 ) + 2 g ( r 2 ) cos
2
its distance from m1 changes from r to r + dr. The
gravitational force on the mass m2 is
Here, the term r 2 4 comes out to be too small as
mm
2 2 F = G 12 2 towards BA
=
= rad/s is small. Hence, this term can r
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be ignored . Also r = R cos . Therefore , Eq. (i) can be The work done by this force in the small displacement dr
written as is
1

mm
=
g' (g 2
2 gR cos )
2 2 2 r mr 2 dW = G 1 2 2 dr
r
2 R 2 cos 2 R (negative sign as force is opposite to displacement)
= g 1
g The total work done as the mass m2 moves from B to C is
r
R cos
2 2 r
mm r
1 1
g 1 G 1 2 2 dr =
W= Gm1m2 2 dr =
Gm1m2
g
r
r r1
Thus, g '= g 2 R cos 2 1 1
W =Gm1m2
Following conclusions can be drawn from the above r
discussion:
Gm m
(i) The effective value of g is not truly vertical. W = 1 2
(ii) The effect of centrifugal force due to rotation of r
earth is to reduce the effective value of g. Thus the potential energy is, therefore,
(iii) At equators = 00 Gm1m2
U= W = (i)
Therefore g= g R 2 r
And at poles = 900 We choose the potential energy of the two-mass system to
Therefore, g = g be zero when they have infinite separation (that means
Thus, at equation g is minimum while at poles g is when they are widely separated). This means U () = 0.
maximum.
Gravitational Potential Energy of three mass system
Gravitational Potential Energy
m1
Gravitational Potential Energy (U): The work done by
external force (or negative of work done by gravitational
force) in bringing point masses from infinity to their r12 r31
respective positions without acceleration is called the
gravitational potential energy of the system.
It is represented usually by U and is given mathematically m2 m3
r23
as
Gm1m2
U= W = Gm1m2 Gm2 m3 Gm3 m1
r U=
+ +
The gravitational potential energy at infinity is assumed to r12 r23 r31
be zero.
Gravitational Potential Energy is a scalar quantity. (Derivation is discussed in class)
The gravitational potential energy is a property of system
of two or more particles rather than of either particle
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Gravitational Potential Energy of four mass system Orbital Velocity and time period of a satellite

m1 r12 a) Orbital velocity:

m2
r13 Orbital velocity of a satellite is the velocity required to
put the satellite into its orbit around the earth.
r14 r23 Suppose that a satellite of mass m has to be put into
r24
circular orbit around the earth at a height x above its
surface. Consider that earth is a sphere of mass M and
r34 m3 radius R. Then , the radius of the orbit of the satellite will
m4
be R + x . Suppose that v is the required orbital velocity
for the satellite.
Gm1m2 Gm2 m3 Gm3 m1 The gravitational force of attraction between the satellite
U=
+ +
r12 r23 r31 and the earth will provide the necessary centripetal force
to the satellite to move around the earth in the circular
Gm1m4 Gm2 m4 Gm3 m4
+ + + orbit i.e.
m
r14 r24 r34 GMm mv 2 x
=
( R + x2 ) R + x R F
v
Kepler's Laws GM
v= (i)
Kepler formulated the laws of planetary motion. The R+x
three laws are: The acceleration due to gravity, g, on the surface of the
GM
1. All planets move in elliptical orbits with the sun at =
earth is given by g = so that GM gR 2
one of the focus. R2
Putting the value of GM in equation (i), we have
This law is also known as The Law of Orbits.
gR 2
2. The radius vector from the sun to the planet v= (ii)
R+x
sweeps equal areas in equal time. The equations (i) and (ii) are used to find the orbital
This law is also known as The Law of Areas. velocity for a satellite orbiting at a height x above the
We can say it in a different way as, the rate dA/dt at surface of earth.
which a planet sweeps out an area A is constant. It may be pointed out that the orbit of the satellite may not
dA/dt is also known as areal velocity meaning area be circular in shape. However , the orbits are assumed to
be circular ones, only for the sake of simplicity.
swept out per unit time by the radius vector from the
Special case: When the satellite is orbiting very close to
Sun to the planet. Thus, we can state this law as: The the surface of the earth : In such a case, x 0. From
areal velocity of planet is constant. equation (i) and (ii) , we have
GM
3. The square of the time period of a planet is =v = gR (iii)
proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of R
the ellipse. By substituting g = 9.8 ms-2 and R =6.4106m in equation
This law is also known as The Law of Periods. (iii), it comes out that a satellite requires a velocity of
about 7.92 km s-1 to revolve in a orbit just near the
Let the time period of the planet be T. Also assume surface of earth.
the length of the semi-major axis be a. Then (b) Time period of satellite:
according to Keplers third law we have:
The time period of a satellite is the time taken by it to go
T 2 a3 once around the earth. Therefore,
circumference of the orbit
For two planets we have, T=
orbital velocity
2
T1 a1
3
2 ( R + x )
= T= (iv)
T2 a2 v
Substituting the value of v given by equation (i) in
Time period is also given by formula: equation (iv), we have
4 3 2 ( R + x )
T2 = a T=
GM GM
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( R + x) Escape Velocity
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T = 2 (v) Escape velocity is the initial speed required to go from an

GM
Setting GM =gr2 in equation (v), we have initial point in a gravitational potential field to infinity with a
residual velocity of zero, with all speeds and velocities
( R + x)
3
2 measured with respect to the field.
T= (vi)
R g We can also define escape velocity as the minimum velocity
an object must have in order to escape the gravitational field
of the earth, that is, escape the earth without ever falling back.
Equations (v), (vi) give the time period of a satellite
From the surface of the Earth, escape velocity (ignoring air
revolving at a height x above the surface of the earth.
friction) is about 11.2 km/s relative to Earth. Given that initial
Special case: When the satellite revolves very close to the
speed, an object needs no additional force applied to
surface of the earth: In such a case, x 0.
completely escape Earth's gravity.
Setting x = 0, equations (v), (vi) gives
The simplest way of deriving the formula for escape velocity
R3 R is to use conservation of energy.
=T 2= 2 (vii)
GM g Suppose a particle of mass m is at a distance r from the center
By substituting g = 9.8 m s-2 and R = 6.4 106 m in the of mass of the planet , whose mass is M.
equation (vii) , it comes out that the time period of a Its initial speed is equal to its escape velocity, v .
e
satellite revolving around the earth just close to its surface At its final state, it will be an infinite distance away from the
is about 84.6 minutes. planet, and its speed will be negligibly small and assumed to
be 0.
Quick exercise Kinetic energy K and gravitational potential energy U are the
Q. Find the total mechanical energy of an orbiting satellite. only types of energy that we will deal with, so by the
conservation of mechanical energy for the planet-mass system,
GMm
Ans: E = we have
2( R + x) K +U =K +U
1 1 2 2
Explanation:
1 GMm
When a satellite revolves around a planet in its orbit, it mve 2 =
0+0
possesses both potential energy of the satellite in the orbit at a 2 r
height x above the surface of earth is given by (K = 0 because final velocity is zero, and U = 0 because
2 2
GMm its final distance is infinity)
U= (i)
R+x 2GM
Since the satellite revolves in its orbit around the planet under ve =
the effect of its gravitational pull, we have r
mv 2 GMm
= Gravitational field Intensity
R + x ( R + x )2
Suppose we are interested to find gravitational field intensity
GMm
or mv = 2
due to a mass M at a point P. This mass M is known as
R+x
source mass M.
Therefore, the kinetic energy of the satellite in its orbit,
We need a small mass m at point P. This second kind of
1 2 GMm o
=K = mv (ii)
2( R + x)
mass is very small compared to that of source mass M and is
2
known as test mass m
o.
Hence, total energy of a satellite in its orbit,
GMm GMm
ME = U +K = + F P
R + x 2( R + x) M E
m0
GMm
ME =
( iii ) Test mass
2( R + x) Source mass
It follows that energy of an orbiting satellite is negative. For
In the next step, we find gravitational force F acting on test
this reason, the planet and the orbiting satellite are said to
from a bound system. mass m because of source charge M. Gravitational field E
o
because of source mass M at point P is nothing but the

gravitational force F per unit small positive test mass m
o
placed at that point P. Thus,

F
E = lim (Gravitational field intensity)
q0 0 m
0

Clearly, the direction of E is along F .

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Definition of Gravitational Field Intensity

Gravitational field due to a Uniform Solid Sphere

The gravitational field intensity or simply electric field E Field at an external point at distance r from centre:
due to a source mass M at a point is defined as the A uniform spherical body acts as a point mass at its

gravitational force F per unit small mass charge m centre when another particle is outside it. Therefore,
o
GM
acting on m due to M placed at that point. E= 2

o r
F
E = lim (Gravitational field intensity) Field at an internal point at a distance r from centre:
m0 0 m
0
Use the concepts from topic Variation of acceleration due to
Important points about electric field gravity with depth and find the force, subsequently field. You
will get,
F
1. In the LHS of the expression E = lim , E is the GMr
q0 0 m E= 3
0 R
gravitational field due to source mass M but in the RHS,
Here R is the radius of the sphere.
test mass m appears. Be careful of this.

o Here, we observe that gravitational field magnitude is
2. F is the gravitational force acting on the test mass m o
maximum at surface.
because of source mass M. Graphically, we can plot variation of field
3. Gravitational field intensity is a vector quantity. with r (distance from the centre of the
sphere) as:
4. The direction of E is along F .
5. SI unit of gravitational field: N/kg = newton per kg E

GM
Gravitational Field due to a Point Mass
R2
We wish to find out the gravitational field intensity E due to a
point mass M at a point P which is r distance from it. For this,
we have to place another small test mass m at point P.
o R r

M E P
F m0
r Gravitational field due to a Uniform Hollow Sphere
Test mass
Source mass Field at an external point at distance r from centre:
A hollow sphere acts as a point mass at its
Now magnitude of gravitational force acting on a particle of
centre when another particle is outside it. Therefore,
mass m placed at point P is GM
E= 2
GMm0 r
F=
r2 Field at an internal point at a distance r from centre:
Therefore, magnitude of Gravitational field at that point is We know that a uniform shell of matter exerts no net
F gravitational force on a particle located inside it. Thus, electric
E=
m0 field inside a uniform hollow sphere is zero.
E=0
GM
E =2
r
E
(Gravitational field due to a point mass M at a distance r)
GM
The direction of E is along F.
R2
Force on a point mass placed in a Gravitational Field
Suppose a particle of mass m is placed in a gravitational field
R r
at a point where intensity of gravitational field is E . Then

particle experiences a force F in the direction of E , which is
given by

F = mE

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Gravitation Potential
Potential at an Internal point
The work done in bringing a unit mass from infinity to a point The potential due to a uniform spherical shell is constant
in the gravitational field is called the gravitational potential at throughout at any point inside the shell and this is equal to
that point. GM
.
W Wg U R
V =ext = =
m0 m0 m0
(i) Potential due to a point Mass Relation between gravitation field and potential
Suppose a point mass M is situated at a point O. We want
to find the gravitational potential due to this mass at a Gravitational potential is a field function . It depends on the
point P a distance r from O. For this let us find work done position of the point where potential is desired. Gravitation
in taking the unit mass from P to infinity. This will be, potential are related by the following relation.

GM GM
=W = Fdr 2= .dr
r r V V V
r r
E= i+ j+ k
M p x y z
O r
V
Here, = partial derivative of potential function V w.r.t. x,
Hence, the work done in bringing units from infinity to P x
GM i.e., differentiate V w.r.t. x assuming y and z to be constant
will be . Thus , the gravitational potential at P will
r
be, Eq.(i) can be written in following different forms.
GM
V= dv
r i. E= , if gravitational field is along x-direction only
dx

(ii) Potential due to a Uniform Solid Sphere ii. dV = E.d r ,
Potential at an External point Here,
The gravitational potential due to a uniform sphere at an
external point is same as that due to a single particle of d r = dxi + dy j + dzk
same mass placed at its centre. Thus,
GM and E = Ex i + EY j + Ez k
V (r ) = r >R
r
GM
=
At the surface, r R= and V -
R
Potential at Internal Point
At some internal point, potential at a distance r from the
centre is given by,
GM 3 1
V (r ) = 3 R2 r 2 r < R
R 2 2
GM
At r = R, V =
R
1.5GM
while at r = 0, V =
R
i.e., at the centre of the sphere the potential is 1.5 times
the potential at surface.
(iii) Potential due to a Uniform Thin Spherical Shell
Potential at an External point
To calculate the potential at an external point , a uniform
spherical shell may be treated as a point mass of same
magnitude at its centre. Thus, potential at a distance r is
given by,
GM
V (r ) = , r >R
r
GM
V = , at r =R,
R

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About P. K. Bharti Sir (Pranjal Sir)

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Physics Class Schedule for Std XIIth (Session 2014-15) by Pranjal Sir
Sl. No. Main Chapter Topics Board level JEE Main Level JEE Adv Level
Vectors, FBD, Work, Energy, Rotation, rd th
Basics from XIth 3 Mar to 4 Apr 14
SHM

1. Electric Charges and Coulombs Law 5th & 6th Apr 5th & 6th Apr 5th & 6th Apr
Fields Electric Field 10th & 12th Apr 10th & 12th Apr 10th & 12th Apr
Gausss Law 13th & 15th Apr 13th & 15th Apr 13th & 15th Apr
Competition Level NA 17th & 19th Apr 17th & 19th Apr
2. Electrostatic Potential Electric Potential 20th & 22nd Apr 20th & 22nd Apr 20th & 22nd Apr
and Capacitance Capacitors 24th & 26th Apr 24th & 26th Apr 24th & 26th Apr
Competition Level NA 27th & 29th Apr 27th & 29th Apr, 1st, 3rd
& 4th May
PART TEST 1 Unit 1 & 2 4th May NA NA
NA 11th May 11th May
3. Current Electricity Basic Concepts, Drift speed, Ohms 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th May
Law, Cells, Kirchhoffs Laws,
May May
Wheatstone bridge, Ammeter,
Voltmeter, Meter Bridge, Potentiometer
etc.
Competition Level NA 15th & 16th May 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th &
19th May
PART TEST 2 Unit 3 18th May NA NA
NA 20th May 20th May
SUMMER BREAK 21st May 2013 to 30th May 2013
4. Moving charges and Force on a charged particle (Lorentz 31st May, 1st & 31st May, 1st & 31st May, 1st & 3rd Jun
force), Force on a current carrying wire,
Magnetism 3rd Jun 3rd Jun
Cyclotron, Torque on a current carrying
loop in magnetic field, magnetic
moment
Biot Savart Law, Magnetic field due to a 5th, 7th & 8th Jun 5th, 7th & 8th Jun 5th, 7th & 8th Jun
circular wire, Ampere circuital law,
Solenoid, Toroid
Competition Level NA 10th & 12th Jun 10th, 12th, 14th & 15th
Jun
PART TEST 3 Unit 4 15th Jun NA NA
NA 22nd Jun 22nd Jun

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5. Magnetism and Matter 17th, 19th & 21st 17th, 19th & 21st Not in JEE Advanced
Jun Jun Syllabus
6. Electromagnetic Faradays Laws, Lenzs Laws, A.C. 24th, 26th & 28th 24th, 26th & 28th 24th, 26th & 28th Jun
Generator, Motional Emf, Induced Emf,
Induction Jun Jun
Eddy Currents, Self Induction, Mutual
Induction
Competition Level NA 29th Jun & 1st Jul 29th Jun, 1st, 3rd & 5th
Jul
PART TEST 4 Unit 5 & 6 6th Jul NA NA
NA 13th Jul 13th Jul
7. Alternating current AC, AC circuit, Phasor, transformer, 8th, 10th & 12th 8th, 10th & 12th 8th, 10th & 12th Jul
resonance,
Jul Jul
Competition Level NA 15th July 15th & 17th July
8. Electromagnetic Waves 19th & 20th July 19th & 20th July Not in JEE Advanced
Syllabus
PART TEST 5 Unit 7 & 8 27th Jul 27th Jul 27th Jul
Revision Week Upto unit 8 31st Jul & 2nd 31st Jul & 2nd 31st Jul & 2nd Aug
Aug Aug
Grand Test 1 Upto Unit 8 3rd Aug 3rd Aug 3rd Aug
9. Reflection 5th & 7th Aug 5th & 7th Aug
5th & 7th Aug
Refraction 9th & 12th Aug 9th & 12th Aug
9th & 12th Aug
Ray Optics Prism 14th Aug 14th Aug14th Aug
Optical Instruments 16th Aug 16th Aug
Not in JEE Adv
Syllabus
Competition Level NA 19th & 21st Aug 19th, 21st, 23rd, 24th Aug
th th
10. Huygens Principle 26 Aug 26 Aug 26th Aug
th th th th
Interference 28 & 30 Aug 28 & 30 Aug 28th & 30th Aug
st st
Wave Optics Diffraction 31 Aug 31 Aug 31st Aug
nd nd
Polarization 2 Sep 2 Sep 2nd Sep
th th
Competition Level NA 4 & 6 Sep 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th Sep
th th
PART TEST 6 Unit 9 & 10 14 Sep 14 Sep 14th Sep
th th
REVISION ROUND 1 (For JEE Main & JEE Advanced Level): 13 Sep to 27 Sep
Grand Test 2 Upto Unit 10 28th Sep 28th Sep 28th Sep
DUSSEHRA & d-ul-Zuha Holidays: 29th Sep to 8th Oct
11. Dual Nature of Photoelectric effect etc 9th & 11th Oct 9th & 11th Oct 9th & 11th Oct
Radiation and Matter
Grand Test 3 Upto Unit 10 12th Oct 12th Oct 12th Oct
12. Atoms 14th & 16th Oct 14th & 16th Oct 14th & 16th Oct
13. Nuclei 18th & 19th Oct 18th & 19th Oct 18th & 19th Oct
X-Rays NA 21st Oct 21st & 25th Oct
PART TEST 7 Unit 11, 12 & 13 26th Oct NA NA
14. Semiconductors Basic Concepts and Diodes, transistors, 26th, 28th, 30th 26th, 28th, 30th Not in JEE Adv
logic gates
Oct & 1st Nov Oct & 1st Nov Syllabus
15. Communication System 2nd & 4th Nov 2nd & 4th Nov Not in JEE Adv
Syllabus
PART TEST 8 Unit 14 & 15 9th Nov 9th Nov NA
Unit 11, 12 & 13 Competition Level NA 8th, 9th & 11th 8th, 9th, 11th, 13th & 15th
Nov Nov
PART TEST 9 Unit 11, 12, 13, X-Rays NA 16th Nov 16th Nov
Revision Round 2 Mind Maps & Back up classes for late 18th Nov to 18th Nov to 18th Nov to Board
registered students
(Board Level) Board Exams Board Exams Exams
Revision Round 3 18th Nov to JEE 18th Nov to JEE 18th Nov to JEE
(XIth portion for JEE)
30 Full Test Series Complete Syllabus Date will be published after Oct 2014

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