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Force and Motion — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

What Force and Motion covers in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech · 2026-27

Topics in Force and Motion

1

Force, Motion, and Balanced Forces

  • Force is a push or pull acting on an object.
  • Applying force can make an object move from rest, change its speed, change its direction, or change its shape.
  • Balanced forces do not change the state of rest or motion of an object.
2

Inertia, Mass, and Newton's First Law

  • Inertia is the tendency of objects to stay at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity.
  • Mass is a measure of inertia.
  • Massive objects resist changes in motion more than lighter objects.
3

Momentum and Newton's Second Law

  • Momentum depends on both mass and velocity.
  • The impact produced by an object depends on both its mass and velocity.
  • Momentum has both magnitude and direction, and its direction is the same as velocity.
4

Newton's Third Law and Conservation of Momentum

  • According to Newton's third law, to every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
  • Action and reaction always act on two different bodies.
  • Action and reaction are simultaneous.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Force and Motion connects the causes of motion, Newton's laws, friction, momentum, conservation of momentum, thrust, and pressure.

ForceBalanced forcesUnbalanced forcesInertiaMass and inertiaNewton's first lawMomentumNewton's second law

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What are the important topics in Force and Motion for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Force and Motion include Force, Motion, and Balanced Forces, Inertia, Mass, and Newton's First Law, Momentum and Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law and Conservation of Momentum. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Force and Motion for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 92 practice questions on Force and Motion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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