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Motion in a Plane — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Physics

What Motion in a Plane covers in CBSE Class 11 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Physics syllabus.

127 questions72 flashcards18 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Motion in a Plane

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1. Scalars, Vectors, and Vector Algebra

  • A scalar quantity has magnitude only and is completely described by a number with unit.
  • A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction and follows the triangle law or parallelogram law of addition.
  • Distance, mass, temperature, and time are scalars.
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2. Resolution and Addition of Vectors

  • A vector in a plane can be resolved into two perpendicular components along x and y axes.
  • Unit vectors i-hat and j-hat have unit magnitude and point along the x- and y-axes.
  • A vector can be written as A = A_x i-hat + A_y j-hat.
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3. Motion in a Plane with Constant Acceleration

  • Motion in a plane with constant acceleration can be treated as two independent one-dimensional motions along perpendicular axes.
  • Position, velocity, and acceleration all have component forms.
  • If acceleration is constant, velocity changes linearly with time and position changes quadratically with time.
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4. Projectile Motion

  • A projectile is an object in flight after being thrown or projected.
  • Projectile motion is the result of two simultaneous motions: uniform horizontal motion and uniformly accelerated vertical motion due to gravity.
  • The horizontal acceleration is zero, while vertical acceleration is downward and equal to -g.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Motion in a plane using vectors, component method, projectile motion, and uniform circular motion

Scalars and vectorsVector operationsResolution of vectorsVector addition analytical methodMotion in a planeMotion with constant accelerationProjectile motionUniform circular motion

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What are the important topics in Motion in a Plane for CBSE Class 11 Physics?
Key topics in Motion in a Plane include Scalars, Vectors, and Vector Algebra, Resolution and Addition of Vectors, Motion in a Plane with Constant Acceleration, Projectile Motion. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Motion in a Plane for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 127 practice questions on Motion in a Plane. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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