PECTAA 2026 Syllabus

Class 10 Β· Physics

Chapter 10: Thermal Physics

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πŸ”¬ Thermal Expansion πŸ”₯ Specific Heat Capacity ❄️ Latent Heat πŸ’¨ Evaporation
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Short Questions

Complete set of 37 short questions with exact exam-ready answers. Covers thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, latent heat, evaporation and superconductivity.

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Exercise Short Questions

Exercise-specific short questions with precise answers. Includes factors affecting expansion, latent heat definitions, evaporation cooling and material expansion behaviors.

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Long Questions

In-depth long questions with detailed explanations. Thermal expansion in solids/liquids/gases, practical consequences, latent heat importance and evaporation vs surface area.

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Numericals

Numerical Problems

Step-by-step solutions for volume expansion, linear expansion, specific heat capacity, latent heat of fusion and vaporization. Complete formula derivations.

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Constructed Response

Exam-focused constructed response questions with reasoning. Covers bridge expansion joints, specific heat comparison, dry air evaporation, latent heat during phase change.

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MCQs

Multiple Choice Questions

Comprehensive MCQs covering thermal expansion, coefficient of linear expansion, evaporation, specific heat capacity, and high-temperature superconductors with explanations.

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⚑ Key Formulas – Thermal Physics

\[ \Delta L = \alpha L_0 \Delta T \]
Linear Expansion
\[ \Delta V = \beta V_0 \Delta T \]
Volume Expansion
\[ Q = mc\Delta T \]
Heat Transfer (Specific Heat)
\[ Q = mL_f \]
Latent Heat of Fusion
\[ Q = mL_v \]
Latent Heat of Vaporization
\[ \alpha = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0 \Delta T} \]
Coefficient of Linear Expansion

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