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Electrostatics — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Physics
What Electrostatics covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Electric Charges and Their Properties.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics · 2026-27
Topics in Electrostatics
1
Electric Charges and Their Properties
- Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter carried by protons (+e) and electrons (-e)
- Elementary charge e = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C is the smallest unit of charge
- Matter is normally electrically neutral due to equal numbers of protons and electrons
2
Coulomb's Law and Electric Force
- Coulomb's law quantifies the force between two point charges at rest
- Force is directly proportional to product of charges and inversely proportional to square of distance
- Electric force is a central force acting along the line joining the charges
3
Electric Field and Field Intensity
- Electric field exists around every charge and exerts force on other charges placed in it
- Electric field intensity is force per unit positive test charge
- Field is independent of test charge but depends on source charge and distance
4
Electric Field Lines and Properties
- Electric field lines provide visual representation of electric field
- Field lines start from positive charges and end on negative charges
- Tangent to field line gives field direction at that point
Key Concepts
Basic property of matter carried byF = (1/4πε₀) × (q₁q₂/r²)Electric field E = F/q₀ representsImaginary curves whose tangent gives field∮E⃗·dS⃗ = Q/ε₀
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What are the important topics in Electrostatics for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics?
Key topics in Electrostatics include Electric Charges and Their Properties, Coulomb's Law and Electric Force, Electric Field and Field Intensity, Electric Field Lines and Properties. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Electrostatics for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Electrostatics. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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