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Laws of Motion — Concept Maps

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4 concept maps of Laws of Motion for NIOS Class 12 Physics, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the NIOS Class 12 Physics syllabus.

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Laws of Motion — Complete Concept Map

Laws of Motion — Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • Laws of Motion
    • Newtons Laws
      • First Law
        • Inertia
        • No net force needed
      • Second Law
        • F equals ma
        • Rate of change of momentum
      • Third Law
        • Action equals Reaction
        • Forces on different bodies
    • Momentum
      • p equals mv
      • Vector quantity
      • SI unit kg m per s
      • Change in Momentum
        • Direction change
        • Speed change
    • Impulse
      • F times delta t
      • Equals change in momentum
      • Unit N s
    • Conservation of Momentum
      • Isolated system
      • Total p constant
      • Applications
        • Recoil of gun
        • Rocket propulsion
        • Collisions
        • Explosions
    • Friction
      • Static Friction
        • fs max equals mu s FN
      • Kinetic Friction
        • fk equals mu k FN
      • Rolling Friction
        • Smallest type
        • Ball bearings
      • Methods to Reduce
        • Lubricants
        • Ball bearings
        • Streamlining
    • Free Body Diagrams
      • Isolate the body
      • Mark all forces
      • Apply Newton 2nd Law
    • Frames of Reference
      • Inertial Frame
        • Newton laws valid
      • Non Inertial Frame
        • Pseudo force needed

Laws of Motion – Complete Chapter Overview

Laws of Motion – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Laws of Motion
    • Inertia and Force
      • Inertia
        • Property of matter
        • Measured by mass
      • Types of Force Effects
        • Changes shape
        • Changes motion
        • Changes direction
      • Galileos Experiment
        • Inclined planes
        • Horizontal motion
    • Newtons Three Laws
      • First Law
        • Law of Inertia
        • No net force means no change
        • Inertial frame defined
      • Second Law
        • F equals ma
        • F equals dp by dt
        • Unit Newton defined
        • Impulse concept
      • Third Law
        • Action Reaction pairs
        • Equal and opposite
        • Different bodies
    • Momentum
      • Linear Momentum
        • p equals mv
        • Vector quantity
        • SI unit kg m per s
      • Conservation Law
        • Isolated system
        • Total p stays constant
        • Derived from 3rd law
    • Friction
      • Static Friction
        • Self adjusting
        • f_s max equals mu_s FN
      • Kinetic Friction
        • f_k equals mu_k FN
        • Less than static
      • Rolling Friction
        • Smallest of all
        • Ball bearings use this
      • Reduction Methods
        • Lubricants
        • Ball bearings
        • Streamlining
    • Applications
      • Recoil of gun
      • Rocket propulsion
      • Atwood machine
      • Connected bodies
      • Free Body Diagrams

A mind map showing all major topics covered in the Laws of Motion chapter, branching from the central concept.

A mind map showing all major topics covered in the Laws of Motion chapter, branching from the central concept.

The map in words

  • Laws of Motion
    • Inertia
      • Definition
      • Mass as Measure
    • Newtons Laws
      • First Law
      • Second Law
      • Third Law
    • Momentum
      • Linear Momentum
      • Conservation Law
      • Impulse
    • Friction
      • Static Friction
      • Kinetic Friction
      • Rolling Friction
    • Applications
      • Rocket Propulsion
      • Free Body Diagrams
      • Equilibrium

Laws of Motion

Laws of Motion

The map in words

  • Laws of Motion
    • Inertia and Force
    • Newton's First Law
    • Linear Momentum
    • Newton's Second Law
    • Newton's Third Law
    • Conservation of Momentum
    • Friction
    • Free Body Diagram

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Laws of Motion for NIOS Class 12 Physics?
Key topics in Laws of Motion include Concept of Inertia and Force, Newton's First Law of Motion, Linear 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 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Laws of Motion show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Laws of Motion connect: Laws of Motion — Complete Concept Map; Laws of Motion – Complete Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Laws of Motion for the NIOS Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Laws of Motion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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