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Class 11 Physics formula sheet helps students revise all important formulas from Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Solids, Fluids, Thermal Physics, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves. This chapter-wise formula list is useful for CBSE school exams, JEE Main, JEE Advanced and NEET preparation.
Physics formulas are easier to remember when you know what each symbol means, what unit it carries and when the formula can be applied. This page gives formulas with SI units and conditions so that you do not just memorise equations, but use them correctly in numerical problems.
CBSE Class 11 Physics has 14 chapters across 10 units. The theory paper carries 70 marks and practical work carries 30 marks. CBSE gives marks unit-wise, not chapter-wise, so students should avoid relying on unofficial chapter-wise marks distribution.
| Unit Group | Chapters Included | Theory Marks |
| Units I–III | Units and Measurements; Motion in a Straight Line; Motion in a Plane; Laws of Motion | 23 |
| Units IV–VI | Work, Energy and Power; System of Particles and Rotational Motion; Gravitation | 17 |
| Units VII–IX | Mechanical Properties of Solids; Mechanical Properties of Fluids; Thermal Properties of Matter; Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory | 20 |
| Unit X | Oscillations; Waves | 10 |
| Total | 14 chapters | 70 |
Revision note: Use the latest NCERT and CBSE syllabus while preparing. Content marked as excluded in the current NCERT syllabus should not be prepared for school examination purposes.
| Chapter | Main Formula Areas |
| Ch 1: Units and Measurements | SI units, errors, significant figures, dimensions |
| Ch 2: Motion in a Straight Line | Speed, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion, graphs |
| Ch 3: Motion in a Plane | Vectors, projectile motion, circular motion |
| Ch 4: Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, friction, impulse, momentum, circular dynamics |
| Ch 5: Work, Energy and Power | Work, kinetic energy, potential energy, power, collisions |
| Ch 6: System of Particles and Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia |
| Ch 7: Gravitation | Newton’s law, gravitational field, escape velocity, satellites |
| Ch 8: Mechanical Properties of Solids | Stress, strain, elasticity, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus |
| Ch 9: Mechanical Properties of Fluids | Pressure, buoyancy, Bernoulli’s theorem, viscosity, surface tension |
| Ch 10: Thermal Properties of Matter | Thermal expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, radiation |
| Ch 11: Thermodynamics | First law, heat engines, adiabatic process, Carnot efficiency |
| Ch 12: Kinetic Theory | Ideal gas equation, RMS speed, average kinetic energy |
| Ch 13: Oscillations | SHM, spring, pendulum, energy in oscillation |
| Ch 14: Waves | Wave speed, sound waves, standing waves, beats, Doppler effect |
Class 11 Physics builds the foundation for Class 12 Physics, JEE Main, JEE Advanced and NEET. This formula sheet includes every important formula from mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, oscillations and waves, with mathematical notation, SI units and conditions of use.
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| CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus |
| Class 12 Physics Formula Sheet |
| JEE Main Physics Important Topics |
| NEET Physics Important Chapters |
Class 11 Physics is heavily used in both IIT JEE and NEET. Mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, oscillations and waves form the base for many direct and mixed-concept questions. The chapters below should be revised first if you are preparing for entrance exams.
| Priority | Chapter | Why It Matters | Key Formulas to Revise |
| 1 | Laws of Motion | Foundation for mechanics and force-based problems | F = ma, friction, impulse, momentum, centripetal force |
| 2 | Work, Energy and Power | Used in almost every mechanics unit | W = Fd cosθ, KE = ½mv², work-energy theorem |
| 3 | Rotational Motion | High-concept chapter for JEE | τ = Iα, L = Iω, K = ½Iω² |
| 4 | Gravitation | Important for satellites and field concepts | F = GMm/r², vₑ = √(2GM/R), v₀ = √(GM/r) |
| 5 | Thermodynamics | Important for JEE, NEET and school exams | ΔQ = ΔU + W, PVγ = constant, η = 1 – T₂/T₁ |
| 6 | Waves and Oscillations | Useful for sound, SHM and Class 12 wave optics | T = 2π√(m/k), v = fλ, beat frequency |
Units and Measurements is the starting point of Class 11 Physics. This chapter teaches SI units, errors, significant figures and dimensional analysis. These formulas are used in almost every numerical problem in Physics.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Percentage error | Percentage error = (absolute error / measured value) × 100 | % | Used to express relative uncertainty |
| Mean value | x̄ = (x₁ + x₂ + x₃ + … + xₙ)/n | Same as x | Average of repeated measurements |
| Absolute error | Δx = |xᵢ – x̄| | Same as x | Difference from mean value |
| Relative error | Δx / x | No unit | Also called fractional error |
| Error in sum or difference | ΔZ = ΔA + ΔB | Same as Z | For Z = A ± B |
| Error in product or quotient | ΔZ/Z = ΔA/A + ΔB/B | No unit | For Z = AB or A/B |
| Error in power | ΔZ/Z = n(ΔA/A) | No unit | For Z = Aⁿ |
| Dimensions of velocity | [v] = [LT⁻¹] | m s⁻¹ | Displacement/time |
| Dimensions of acceleration | [a] = [LT⁻²] | m s⁻² | Velocity/time |
| Dimensions of force | [F] = [MLT⁻²] | N | From F = ma |
| Dimensions of work | [W] = [ML²T⁻²] | J | From W = Fs |
| Dimensions of power | [P] = [ML²T⁻³] | W | Work/time |
| Principle of homogeneity | Dimensions of LHS = dimensions of RHS | — | Used to check formula correctness |
Motion in a Straight Line covers one-dimensional motion. The most important formulas are the equations of uniformly accelerated motion, graph relations and definitions of speed, velocity and acceleration.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Average speed | v_avg = total distance / total time | m s⁻¹ | Scalar quantity |
| Average velocity | v⃗_avg = displacement / time | m s⁻¹ | Vector quantity |
| Instantaneous velocity | v = dx/dt | m s⁻¹ | Slope of position-time graph |
| Acceleration | a = dv/dt | m s⁻² | Slope of velocity-time graph |
| First equation of motion | v = u + at | m s⁻¹ | Constant acceleration only |
| Second equation of motion | s = ut + ½at² | m | Constant acceleration only |
| Third equation of motion | v² = u² + 2as | m² s⁻² | Constant acceleration only |
| Displacement in nth second | sₙ = u + ½a(2n – 1) | m | Constant acceleration only |
| Distance from velocity-time graph | s = area under v–t graph | m | Works for variable motion too |
| Acceleration from v–t graph | a = slope of v–t graph | m s⁻² | Uniform slope means constant acceleration |
| Free-fall velocity | v = u + gt | m s⁻¹ | Downward direction taken positive |
| Free-fall distance | h = ut + ½gt² | m | For motion under gravity |
Motion in a Plane extends kinematics to two dimensions. Vectors, projectile motion and uniform circular motion are the most important formula areas from this chapter.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Resultant of two vectors | R = √(A² + B² + 2AB cosθ) | Same as A, B | θ = angle between vectors |
| Direction of resultant | tanα = B sinθ / (A + B cosθ) | — | α measured from vector A |
| Dot product | A⃗ · B⃗ = AB cosθ | Depends on vectors | Scalar product |
| Cross product | |A⃗ × B⃗| = AB sinθ | Depends on vectors | Vector product |
| Projectile time of flight | T = 2u sinθ/g | s | Same level projection |
| Maximum height | H = u²sin²θ / 2g | m | Same level projection |
| Horizontal range | R = u²sin2θ / g | m | Same level projection |
| Projectile trajectory | y = x tanθ – gx²/(2u²cos²θ) | m | Path is parabolic |
| Horizontal velocity | vₓ = u cosθ | m s⁻¹ | Constant during projectile motion |
| Vertical velocity | vᵧ = u sinθ – gt | m s⁻¹ | Changes due to gravity |
| Angular velocity | ω = θ/t = v/r | rad s⁻¹ | Uniform circular motion |
| Centripetal acceleration | a_c = v²/r = rω² | m s⁻² | Directed towards centre |
| Time period | T = 2π/ω = 2πr/v | s | One complete revolution |
| Frequency | f = 1/T | Hz | Revolutions per second |
Laws of Motion explains why objects move or remain at rest. Newton’s laws, friction, impulse, momentum and circular motion are the main areas tested in CBSE, JEE and NEET.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Newton’s second law | F⃗ = ma⃗ | N | Net force causes acceleration |
| Momentum | p⃗ = mv⃗ | kg m s⁻¹ | Vector quantity |
| Impulse | J = FΔt = Δp | N s | Area under F–t graph |
| Conservation of momentum | m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ | kg m s⁻¹ | Isolated system |
| Static friction | fₛ ≤ μₛN | N | Adjusts up to limiting value |
| Limiting friction | fₗ = μₛN | N | Just before motion starts |
| Kinetic friction | fₖ = μₖN | N | During sliding motion |
| Angle of friction | tanφ = μ | — | φ = angle of friction |
| Angle of repose | tanθ = μ | — | Object just begins to slide |
| Centripetal force | F_c = mv²/r = mrω² | N | Required for circular motion |
| Banking of road | tanθ = v²/rg | — | No friction case |
| Pseudo force | F_pseudo = –ma | N | In non-inertial frame |
Work, Energy and Power is one of the most useful chapters in mechanics. Many difficult force problems become easier when solved using energy conservation.
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| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Work done by constant force | W = Fd cosθ | J | θ = angle between force and displacement |
| Kinetic energy | KE = ½mv² | J | Energy due to motion |
| Work-energy theorem | W_net = ΔK | J | Net work changes kinetic energy |
| Gravitational potential energy | PE = mgh | J | Near Earth’s surface |
| Spring force | F = –kx | N | Hooke’s law |
| Spring potential energy | U = ½kx² | J | For ideal spring |
| Power | P = W/t | W | Rate of doing work |
| Instantaneous power | P = F⃗ · v⃗ = Fv cosθ | W | Force and velocity form angle θ |
| Mechanical energy | E = K + U | J | Conserved for conservative forces |
| Elastic collision condition | KE before = KE after | J | Momentum also conserved |
| Coefficient of restitution | e = relative speed of separation / relative speed of approach | — | e = 1 for perfectly elastic collision |
| Inelastic collision | Momentum conserved, KE not conserved | — | Some KE converts to heat/sound |
Rotational Motion is one of the most important Class 11 chapters for JEE. It connects linear motion with angular motion using torque, angular momentum and moment of inertia.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Centre of mass | r_cm = (m₁r₁ + m₂r₂ + …)/(m₁ + m₂ + …) | m | Weighted average position |
| Torque | τ = rF sinθ | N m | Rotational effect of force |
| Angular momentum | L = r × p = Iω | kg m² s⁻¹ | Conserved if external torque is zero |
| Moment of inertia | I = Σmr² | kg m² | Rotational inertia |
| Radius of gyration | k = √(I/M) | m | I = Mk² |
| Rotational kinetic energy | K = ½Iω² | J | Rotational motion |
| Rolling kinetic energy | K = ½Mv² + ½Iω² | J | Rolling without slipping |
| Rolling condition | v = Rω | m s⁻¹ | Pure rolling |
| Angular acceleration | α = dω/dt | rad s⁻² | Rate of change of angular velocity |
| Rotational equation | τ = Iα | N m | Similar to F = ma |
| Angular motion equation | ω = ω₀ + αt | rad s⁻¹ | Constant angular acceleration |
| Angular displacement | θ = ω₀t + ½αt² | rad | Constant angular acceleration |
| Parallel axis theorem | I = I_cm + Md² | kg m² | d = distance between axes |
| Perpendicular axis theorem | I_z = I_x + I_y | kg m² | For plane lamina |
Gravitation explains the force between masses, planetary motion and satellite motion. It is a direct scoring chapter in school exams and an important mechanics chapter for entrance exams.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Newton’s law of gravitation | F = Gm₁m₂/r² | N | Attractive force |
| Gravitational field | g = GM/r² | m s⁻² | Field due to mass M |
| Acceleration due to gravity at Earth surface | g = GM/R² | m s⁻² | R = radius of Earth |
| Variation with height | g_h = g(R/(R + h))² | m s⁻² | At height h |
| Variation with depth | g_d = g(1 – d/R) | m s⁻² | At depth d |
| Gravitational potential energy | U = –GMm/r | J | Zero at infinity |
| Gravitational potential | V = –GM/r | J kg⁻¹ | Potential energy per unit mass |
| Escape velocity | v_e = √(2GM/R) = √(2gR) | m s⁻¹ | Minimum speed to escape Earth |
| Orbital velocity | v_o = √(GM/r) | m s⁻¹ | Circular orbit |
| Time period of satellite | T = 2π√(r³/GM) | s | Circular orbit |
| Total energy of satellite | E = –GMm/(2r) | J | Bound circular orbit |
| Kepler’s third law | T² ∝ r³ | — | For planets around same star |
Mechanical Properties of Solids deals with elasticity and deformation. The key formulas involve stress, strain, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus and elastic energy.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Stress | Stress = F/A | Pa or N m⁻² | Force per unit area |
| Longitudinal strain | Strain = ΔL/L | No unit | Change in length/original length |
| Young’s modulus | Y = stress/strain = FL/(AΔL) | Pa | For stretching/compression |
| Bulk modulus | K = –ΔP/(ΔV/V) | Pa | For volume change |
| Shear modulus | G = shear stress/shear strain | Pa | For shape change |
| Compressibility | β = 1/K | Pa⁻¹ | Reciprocal of bulk modulus |
| Poisson’s ratio | σ = lateral strain/longitudinal strain | No unit | Material property |
| Elastic potential energy per unit volume | U/V = ½ × stress × strain | J m⁻³ | Within elastic limit |
| Force constant of wire | k = YA/L | N m⁻¹ | For wire extension |
| Hooke’s law | Stress ∝ strain | — | Valid within elastic limit |
Mechanical Properties of Fluids covers pressure, buoyancy, viscosity, streamline flow, Bernoulli’s theorem and surface tension. It is important for both conceptual and numerical questions.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Pressure | P = F/A | Pa | Normal force per unit area |
| Pressure in liquid | P = P₀ + ρgh | Pa | At depth h |
| Buoyant force | F_B = ρVg | N | Archimedes’ principle |
| Equation of continuity | A₁v₁ = A₂v₂ | m³ s⁻¹ | Incompressible fluid |
| Bernoulli’s equation | P + ½ρv² + ρgh = constant | Pa | Ideal streamline flow |
| Torricelli’s theorem | v = √(2gh) | m s⁻¹ | Efflux speed |
| Viscous force | F = ηA(dv/dx) | N | Newton’s law of viscosity |
| Stokes’ law | F = 6πηrv | N | Small sphere in viscous fluid |
| Terminal velocity | v_t = 2r²(ρ – σ)g / 9η | m s⁻¹ | Sphere falling in viscous fluid |
| Reynolds number | Re = ρvd/η | No unit | Predicts nature of flow |
| Surface tension | S = F/l | N m⁻¹ | Force per unit length |
| Excess pressure in drop | ΔP = 2S/R | Pa | Liquid drop |
| Excess pressure in soap bubble | ΔP = 4S/R | Pa | Two surfaces |
| Capillary rise | h = 2S cosθ/(ρgr) | m | Narrow tube |
Thermal Properties of Matter includes expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer and radiation. These formulas are frequently used in board exam numericals.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Heat gained/lost | Q = mcΔT | J | No change of state |
| Latent heat | Q = mL | J | During change of state |
| Linear expansion | ΔL = αLΔT | m | Solids |
| Area expansion | ΔA = βAΔT | m² | β ≈ 2α |
| Volume expansion | ΔV = γVΔT | m³ | γ ≈ 3α |
| Relation between expansion coefficients | α : β : γ = 1 : 2 : 3 | — | For isotropic solids |
| Thermal stress | Stress = YαΔT | Pa | When expansion is prevented |
| Heat conduction rate | Q/t = kAΔT/L | W | Steady state conduction |
| Thermal resistance | R = L/kA | K W⁻¹ | Heat flow analogy |
| Stefan’s law | P = σeAT⁴ | W | Radiation from hot body |
| Net radiation loss | P = σeA(T⁴ – T₀⁴) | W | Surrounding at T₀ |
| Wien’s displacement law | λₘT = b | m K | b = Wien’s constant |
| Newton’s law of cooling | dT/dt = –k(T – T₀) | K s⁻¹ | Small temperature difference |
Thermodynamics studies heat, work, internal energy and engines. This chapter is important because it links macroscopic laws with microscopic gas behaviour.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| First law of thermodynamics | ΔQ = ΔU + W | J | Heat supplied = internal energy change + work done |
| Work done by gas | W = PΔV | J | Constant pressure |
| Isothermal process | PV = constant | — | Temperature constant |
| Work in isothermal process | W = nRT ln(V₂/V₁) | J | Ideal gas |
| Adiabatic process | PVγ = constant | — | No heat exchange |
| Adiabatic relation | TVγ⁻¹ = constant | — | Ideal gas |
| Heat capacity relation | C_p – C_v = R | J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ | For ideal gas |
| Ratio of heat capacities | γ = C_p/C_v | — | Used in adiabatic process |
| Efficiency of heat engine | η = W/Q_H = 1 – Q_C/Q_H | — | Q_H = heat absorbed |
| Carnot efficiency | η = 1 – T_C/T_H | — | Temperatures in kelvin |
| Refrigerator coefficient of performance | COP = Q_C/W | — | Cooling effect/work input |
Kinetic Theory explains gas laws using molecular motion. It is a short chapter, but the formulas are important for both school and competitive exams.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Ideal gas equation | PV = nRT = NkBT | J | n = moles, N = molecules |
| Pressure of ideal gas | P = ⅓ρc²_rms | Pa | ρ = density |
| RMS speed | c_rms = √(3RT/M) | m s⁻¹ | M = molar mass |
| Average speed | c_avg = √(8RT/πM) | m s⁻¹ | Maxwell distribution |
| Most probable speed | c_mp = √(2RT/M) | m s⁻¹ | Most common molecular speed |
| Average kinetic energy per molecule | KE_avg = 3/2 kBT | J | Depends only on temperature |
| Internal energy of monoatomic gas | U = 3/2 nRT | J | Ideal monoatomic gas |
| Law of equipartition | Energy per degree = ½kBT | J | Per molecule per degree of freedom |
| Mean free path | λ = 1/(√2πd²n) | m | d = molecular diameter |
| Monoatomic gas heat capacities | C_v = 3R/2, C_p = 5R/2 | J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ | γ = 5/3 |
| Diatomic gas heat capacities | C_v = 5R/2, C_p = 7R/2 | J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ | At ordinary temperature |
Oscillations introduces periodic motion and SHM. It is an important bridge between mechanics and waves, and the formulas are useful in both Class 11 and Class 12 Physics.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| SHM displacement | x = A sin(ωt + φ) | m | A = amplitude |
| SHM velocity | v = ω√(A² – x²) | m s⁻¹ | Maximum at mean position |
| Maximum velocity | v_max = Aω | m s⁻¹ | At x = 0 |
| SHM acceleration | a = –ω²x | m s⁻² | Directed towards mean position |
| Maximum acceleration | a_max = Aω² | m s⁻² | At extreme position |
| Angular frequency | ω = 2π/T = 2πf | rad s⁻¹ | — |
| Time period | T = 2π/ω | s | One complete oscillation |
| Frequency | f = 1/T | Hz | Oscillations per second |
| Spring time period | T = 2π√(m/k) | s | Ideal mass-spring system |
| Simple pendulum time period | T = 2π√(l/g) | s | Small oscillations |
| Total energy in SHM | E = ½kA² = ½mω²A² | J | Constant in ideal SHM |
| Kinetic energy in SHM | K = ½k(A² – x²) | J | Maximum at mean position |
| Potential energy in SHM | U = ½kx² | J | Maximum at extremes |
Waves covers wave motion, sound, standing waves, beats and the Doppler effect. It is important for school exams and also supports Class 12 wave optics.
| Concept | Formula | SI Unit | Condition |
| Wave speed | v = fλ | m s⁻¹ | Basic wave relation |
| Angular frequency | ω = 2πf | rad s⁻¹ | — |
| Wave number | k = 2π/λ | m⁻¹ | — |
| Progressive wave equation | y = A sin(kx – ωt + φ) | m | Wave travelling in +x direction |
| Speed on stretched string | v = √(T/μ) | m s⁻¹ | T = tension, μ = mass per unit length |
| Speed of sound in gas | v = √(γP/ρ) | m s⁻¹ | Newton-Laplace formula |
| Speed of sound using temperature | v = √(γRT/M) | m s⁻¹ | Ideal gas |
| Fundamental frequency of string | f = v/2L | Hz | Fixed at both ends |
| Harmonics in string | fₙ = nv/2L | Hz | n = 1, 2, 3… |
| Open pipe frequency | fₙ = nv/2L | Hz | Both ends open |
| Closed pipe frequency | fₙ = (2n – 1)v/4L | Hz | One end closed |
| Beat frequency | f_b = |f₁ – f₂| | Hz | Difference of close frequencies |
| Intensity | I = P/A | W m⁻² | Power per unit area |
| Sound level | β = 10 log(I/I₀) | dB | I₀ = 10⁻¹² W m⁻² |
| Doppler effect | f' = f[(v ± v_o)/(v ∓ v_s)] | Hz | Sign depends on relative motion |
Class 11 formulas are not limited to Class 11 exams. Many Class 12 Physics chapters directly use mechanics, waves, energy and thermodynamics formulas. This is why keeping a Class 11 and Class 12 Physics formula sheet together is useful for JEE and NEET revision.
| Class 11 Formula | Used Again In Class 12 | Why It Matters |
| v = u + at, s = ut + ½at² | Electric field and magnetic field motion | Charged particle motion |
| F = ma | Electric force and magnetic force | Force-based motion of charges |
| KE = ½mv² | Photoelectric effect | Maximum kinetic energy of electrons |
| W = ΔK | Electrostatic potential | Work-energy approach |
| U = mgh and energy conservation | Capacitors and fields | Energy conversion problems |
| p = mv | de Broglie wavelength | λ = h/p |
| v = fλ | EM waves and wave optics | Frequency-wavelength relation |
| T = 2π√(m/k) | LC oscillations analogy | SHM model |
| W = Fd cosθ | Electric work | Work done by electric force |
Internal link: For the next-level formula sheet, check the Class 12 Physics Formula Sheet.
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There are more than 120 important formulas across the 14 chapters of Class 11 Physics. The highest formula density is found in Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Fluids, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves. Students preparing for JEE or NEET should learn formulas with their conditions, not as isolated equations.
Rotational Motion, Mechanical Properties of Fluids, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves are among the formula-heavy chapters. Kinematics also has many frequently used formulas because it appears in direct and mixed mechanics problems.
Yes. This formula sheet covers the Class 11 Physics formulas required for JEE Main revision. For JEE Main, students should especially focus on Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves.
Yes. NEET Physics includes many Class 11 chapters, especially Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves. This formula sheet is useful for quick NEET revision, but students should also practise NCERT examples and previous year NEET questions.
The most important formulas include v = u + at, s = ut + ½at², F = ma, p = mv, W = Fd cosθ, KE = ½mv², P = W/t, τ = rF sinθ, F = GMm/r², P = F/A, Bernoulli’s equation, ΔQ = ΔU + W, PV = nRT, T = 2π√(m/k), and v = fλ.
Do not memorise formulas blindly. First understand the concept, then write the formula with units, symbols and conditions. Practise at least five numericals from each formula type. Create a one-page formula map for every chapter and revise it weekly.
Formulas are essential, but not enough alone. CBSE school exams also test definitions, derivations, graphs, diagrams, reasoning and numerical steps. Use this formula sheet for revision, but prepare NCERT theory, solved examples, in-text questions, exercises and practical concepts too.
Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves are very important for Class 12. Class 12 electrostatics, magnetism, EMI, AC and modern physics often use Class 11 ideas such as force, energy, momentum and wave motion.
Class 11 Physics formulas mainly cover mechanics, properties of matter, heat, thermodynamics, oscillations and waves. Class 12 Physics formulas cover electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Class 12 problems often use Class 11 formulas as supporting tools.
Yes. Students can download the chapter-wise Class 11 Physics formula sheet PDF for quick revision before school exams, JEE Main, JEE Advanced and NEET. Keep the PDF on your phone or laptop and revise formulas chapter by chapter.
