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Motion in a Plane — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Physics
What Motion in a Plane covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Rectilinear Motion (Vector Form).
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics · 2026-27
Topics in Motion in a Plane
1
Rectilinear Motion (Vector Form)
- Rectilinear motion is motion along a straight line where position, velocity, and acceleration are collinear
- Vector notation helps in extending concepts to two-dimensional motion
- Displacement is a vector quantity while distance is scalar
2
Motion in Two Dimensions
- Motion in a plane requires vector analysis with x and y components
- Position vector: r⃗ = xî + yĵ
- Velocity components are independent: vₓ = dx/dt, vᵧ = dy/dt
3
Relative Velocity
- Relative velocity is the velocity of one object as observed from another moving object
- v⃗ₐB = v⃗ₐ - v⃗B (velocity of A relative to B)
- v⃗Bₐ = v⃗B - v⃗ₐ = -v⃗ₐB (velocity of B relative to A)
4
Projectile Motion
- Motion of an object under gravity alone after being projected with initial velocity
- Horizontal motion: uniform velocity (aₓ = 0)
- Vertical motion: uniformly accelerated (aᵧ = -g)
Key Concepts
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What are the important topics in Motion in a Plane for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics?
Key topics in Motion in a Plane include Rectilinear Motion (Vector Form), Motion in Two Dimensions, Relative Velocity, Projectile Motion. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Motion in a Plane. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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