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Tamil Nadu Board · Class 12 · Physics
What Recent Developments in Physics covers in Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics · 2026-27
Topics in Recent Developments in Physics
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11.1 Introduction - Physics as Foundation for Technology
- Physics is the fundamental building block for science, engineering, technology, and medicine
- Fast-developing fields like nanoscience, robotics, and medical technology are all rooted in basic physics principles
- The physics covered in 11th and 12th grade classes provides the foundation for technological breakthroughs
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11.2 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Nanoscience is the study of structures and materials at the nanometer scale (10⁻⁹ m)
- Nano means one-billionth of a meter: 1 nanometer = 10⁻⁹ m = 0.000000001 m
- Nanoparticles are solids with particle size less than 100 nm; particles exceeding 100 nm are bulk solids
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11.3 Robotics
- Robotics is an integrated study of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, and science
- Robot is a mechanical device with electronic circuitry, programmed to perform specific tasks
- First digitally operated programmable robot: Unimate (invented by George Devol in 1954)
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11.4 Physics in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy
- Medical science relies heavily on physics principles for diagnosis and treatment
- Medical instrumentation has extended human lifespan through technology-integrated diagnosis and therapy
- 1895: X-rays discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen - foundation of radiology
Key Concepts
Nanoscience is the study of structuresA nanoparticle is any solid particleNature has been using nanostructuresNanotechnology has widespread applications across numerousWhile nanotechnology is revolutionary
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