Physics Grade 10 ICSE

• Syllabus as prescribed will be covered.
• Classes will be held 3 days in a week.
• Notes, Assignments and timely use of proper aids.
• Activity based teaching.
• Regular Assessment and Continuous evaluation.

ICSE Syllabus Class 10 Physics 2024-25
CISCE has designed the Physics syllabus with the objective that students gain knowledge and understand the key concepts, laws, and principles of physics, alongside developing practical skills such as using equipment, noting observations, and creating diagrams and graphs. This involves understanding terms, facts, concepts, definitions, and processes in physics, while also inculcating the ability to apply this knowledge in practical scenarios.

Physics Paper

Total Marks: 80

Time: 2 Hours

The paper will be divided into two sections, Section I (40 marks) and Section II (40 marks). Section I (compulsory) will consist of short answer questions. Section II will consist of six questions out of which candidates will be required to answer any four questions.

Note: Unless otherwise specified, only SI Units are allowed to answer questions.

Physics Class 10 ICSE Syllabus: Internal Assessment
Candidates will conduct experiments according to the given instructions. The experiment could be from topics not mentioned in the syllabus but their theoretical knowledge is also not necessary while performing the experiments. Students should follow instructions, record readings accurately, and present them neatly. Graphs may be required. Understanding concepts like least count, significant figures, and basic error handling is important.

In the Physics ICSE Syllabus Class 10, a comprehensive list of the experiments as mentioned by CISCE is presented below as-is:

Lever Experiment:

Use a metre rule as a lever with a load suspended from one end and slotted weights on the other side.

Determine the mass of the metre rule using a spring balance or by balancing it on a knife edge with a 50g weight.

Pivot the metre rule at different marks (40cm, 50cm, and 60cm), suspending a load on the left and effort on the right.

Tabulate the positions of load (L), fulcrum (F), and effort (E), along with their magnitudes and distances.

Calculate Mechanical Advantage (MA = L/E) and Velocity Ratio (VR = effort arm/load arm) for each case.

Analyse cases where MA < VR, MA = VR, and MA > VR, providing explanations.

Calculate real load and real effort in each case.
Pulley System:

Determine the Velocity Ratio (VR) and Mechanical Advantage (MA) of a given pulley system.

Ray of Light Experiment:
Trace the path of light rays refracting through a rectangular glass slab at various angles of incidence.
Measure angles of incidence, refraction, emergence, and lateral displacement.

Convex Lens Experiment:

Determine the focal length of a convex lens using a distant object method, needle and plane mirror, and two pins.

Triangular Prism Experiment:

Trace the course of rays through a triangular prism.
Measure angles i1, i2, A, and δ for different incidences (i1 = 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°).
Verify i1 + i2 = A + δ and A = r1 + r2.

Prism Incident Normally Experiment:

For a ray incident normally (i1 = 0) on a prism, trace its path.
Measure angle δ for prisms with angles A = 60°, 45°, and 90°.

Calorimetry Experiments:

Calculate specific heat capacity of the calorimeter material using temperature readings and masses of substances.
Determine specific heat capacity of a metal by the method of mixtures.
Determine the specific latent heat of ice.

Ohm’s Law and Household Wiring:

Verify Ohm’s law using a simple electric circuit, drawing a corresponding graph and obtaining the slope.
Set up a model of household wiring, including the main ring circuit, and study the functions of switches and fuses.