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fundamental units:-

There are different systems of measurements present and international science community has accepted SI unit
as the international system of measurement. It includes seven fundamental units.
SL No. Quantity name Fundamental Unit Symbol
1 Mass kilogram kg
2 Length meter m
3 Time second s
4 Electric current amoere A
5 Temperature Kelvin K
6 Luminous intensity candela Cd
7 Quantity of matter mole Mol

Force is anything which causes a change in the position of a static object or change in the velocity of a dynamic
object. Unit of force is Newton. For studying force and its effect on bodies, we can make use of Newton's laws of
motion.

Newton's Laws of Motion:-


• Newton's 1 st Law of Motion: It states an object continues its uniform motion or stays at its original
position unless it is acted by a force. This theory also gives us the concept of Inertia
• Newton's 2 nd Law of Motion: It states applied force is directly proportional to the mass of the object
and its acceleration. This law gives us the famous equation, F=ma
• Newton's 3 rd Law of Motion: It states for every action there will be an equal and opposite reaction.
Application of this theory is seen during rowing a boat.

Circular Motion:- centrifugal


force _ - •
1n circulation motion two forces come into play, Centripetal and Centrifugal .,,. .
'I ',
forces. As shown in the image, centripetal force acts towards the centre and path of centnpeta
centrifugal force acts away from the centre. Normally during a circular motion,
both the forces are equal in magnitude and acts in opposite direction, hence
inertia
,,.,
1 force \
\
cancels each other. When the person releases the object during the circular I
motion, it moves in the path of inertia with a force equals to centrifugal force. \
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Planetaa:y Motton:-


Geocentric theory was proposed by Ptolemy
Copernicus proposed heliocentric theory
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• Kepler laid the foundation of modern astronomy

Kepler's Laws of Planetaty Motion:-


• Law of orbits: AIJ planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits, with sun situated at one of the foci.
• Law of areas: Line that joins a planet to sun, sweeps equal areas in equal intervals of time.
• Law of Periods: Square of the time period of revolution of a planet is proportional to the cube of the
semi-major axis of the ellipse traced out by the planet

With force we do different types of works, and in physics, Work done by a force in displacing an object is
calculated by taking the scalar product of force and displacement That mean, Work=F.d=Fdcose, where '8' is
the angle between force and displacement Rate of doing work is called Power and its unit is Joules/second, it
is also represented as Watt. Horse Power (HP) is another unit of measurementofworkdone.1 HP= 746 Watts
Enew=·
It is the ability to do work and its unit is Joule. There are normally two types of energies.
1. Kinetic Energy: An object gets this energy, because of its motion. And it is calculated as, kinetic
Energy
=( mv 2)/2, where 'm' is the mass of the object and 'v' velocity
as,
2. Potential Energy: An objects gains potential energy, because of its position, and it is calculated
Potential Energy =mgh, where 'm' is mass of the object; 'g is acceleration due to gravity and 'h' is the
height from the ground

Pressure :-
by the
tt is the force applied per unit area and its unit is Pascal. Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted
at any
atmospheric gases per unit area, and Baromete r is used to measure it. As per Pascal's Law. pressure
is used in bydraull c
point at the same height ofa confined incompre ssible liquid will be same. And this principle
lifts.
Newton's Universal Law ofGrayitation:-
This law states that there is a force acting between any two bodies having mass, and this force is directly
them.
proportio nal to the masses of bodies and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between
of
Hence Gravitational force, F= (Gm,mz)/(r' ), where 'G' is the gravitational constant, m1and m2 arc the masses
and
two bodies and 'r' is the distance between the bodies. In the same way there is a force acting between us
• In
Earth, and that force is force of gravity. And acceleration due to this gravity is 'g' which is equal to 9.8m/s
2

of
planetary motion, the gravitational force between the sun and the planet acts as the centripetal force
revolution.

Heat is a form of energy and like other forms of energy, this too can be transferre d from one form to another.
Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperat ure of a substance of unit mass by one degree.
Since substances differ in their basic composition, their specific heats will be different

Electricity and ohm's Law:-


'.
A flow of electron is electricity and the most importan t condition to have electricity is 'potential difference
to the
Ohm's Law in this regard states that the potential difference across an ideal conductor is proportional
current passing through it And thus we got the famous equation of V=IR. where 'V' is the potential difference
in volts, 'I' is the current passing through it measured in Amperes, and 'R' is the resistance in the conductor
and
measured in 'ohms'. Based on the ability to conduct electricity, materials are generally classified as metals
non-metals.

Mapettsm:-
Magnetic field is the region around a magnet, where a magnetic substance experiences a force. Every magnet
which
has two poles, North and South. Force between two magnetic poles is calculated using Coulomb's Law,
to the
states this force is directly proportional to the product of their pole strength and inversely proportional
square of the distance between them

Waves:-
They are the propagation of energy. There are two types of waves, mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
is
1. Mechanical wave: They need a medium to travel Ripple created in water, when you throw a stone
example for mechanical wave. They are also known as 'elastic waves', because their propagation
depends on the elastic propertie s of the medium.
in
2. Electrom agnetic Wave: They don't need a medium to travel, which means they can travel even
vacuum. Sun light is one example for electromagnetic waves.
In another classification wave is classified into
two, transform and longitudinal.
1. Transform waves: here direction of
~oocai@]~
propagation of wave is perpendicular i.-Wovelength-'I
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to the direction of vibration of
particles. Example is light waves. In
the given figure, transform waves are
shown as 'b' b
2. Longitudinal waves: Here direction
of propagation is in the direction of ~oaoou•.;a _ _ _ .,_e-1ne .. . - . . - - , .
vibration of particles. Example is sound wave. In the given figure, transform waves are shown as 'a'.

Doppler Effect: It is the change in frequency of a wave (sound or light) due to the motion of the source or
observer.

1,1&1,t;-
Sir Isaac Newton had describer light as a particle, but it was Youngs double slit experiment which showed that
light has a wave nature. But later Albert Einstein described light to have dual nature, which means light acts as
both particle as well as wave. Properties of light include, reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference.
Atomic Concept:-
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Atom is the smallest component of a matter and the major constituents +6 neutrons
of an atom includes, Proton, Neutron and Electron. Proton is positively
charged, Electron is negatively charged and Neutron is neutral. An
atom is electrically neutral. Atom has a nucleus at the centre where
mass of the atom is concentrated Nucleus has both neutrons and
protons. Negatively charged electrons revolve around the positively
a electron
charged nucleus in fixed path, called orbits. Orbits are named K, L, M, (t proton
etc. Q neutron
Carbonatom
• Atomic Number (Z) = Number of electrons in an atom =
Number of protons

• Mass Number (A) = Number of proton+ Number of Common Name Chemical Name
neutrons Bleaching powder Calcium hypochlorite
• Isotopes: Atoms of same element having same Blue vitriol Coooer sulphate
atomic number but different mass number. They Bone ash Calcium Phosphate
different in the number of neutrons. Caustic soda Sodium hydroxide
• Isobars: Atoms of different elements having same Chloroform Trichloromethane
mass number, but different atomic number. Common salt Sodium chloride
Dry ice Solid carbon dioxide
Molec;ule:- Hypo Sodium thiosulphate
Two or more atoms combine together and form molecule. Laughing gas Nitrous oxide
Molecules of different elements combine to form different Lime water Calcium hydroxide
chemicals. Example is water. The force with which atoms Limestone Calcium carbonate
are held together in a chemical is called chemical bond. Quick lime Calcium oxide
There are different types of chemical bonds, namely ionic TNT Trinitrotulene
bond, covalent bond, co-ordinate bond etc. Washing soda Sodium carbonate
Water glass Sodium silicate
Periodic Table:- Baking powder Sodium bicarbonate
lt is the arrangement of different elements in the order of their atomic number. First element in the periodic
table is hydrogen, which is also the lightest element. Dmitri Mendeleev is referred as the father of the periodic
table.
Metals and Non-metals:-
Elements can be classified in different ways and one way classifying it is into metals and non-metals .
1. Metals: Metallic properties include; good conductors of heat and electricity, high melting and boiling
point, high tensile strength and density.
2. Non-Metals: Non-metallic properties include; bad conductors of heat and electricity, low melting and
boiling point, low tensile strength and density. Name of Acid Found in
Tartaric acid Tamarind
Acid, Base, and Neutral:-
Citric acid Citrus fruits
AII substances can be divided into three categories acidic, basic Formic acid Ant's sting
or neutral Special type of substances, known as Indicators are Acetic acid Vinegar
used to check whether a substance is acidic or basic. And with Lactic acid Curd
the help of pH scale, we check how acidic or basic a substance Sodium hydroxide/ Soap
is. If pH of a substance is equals to seven, then that substance is Potassium hvdroxide
neutral, if its pH is less than seven it's acidic, and if the pH value Maf{neslum hydroxide Milk of ma211esia
is more than seven then it is basic in nature. Ammonium hydroxide Window cleaner

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Robert Hook invented cell in 1665. A cell is the smallest basic
structural and functional unit of any living organism. Important
. . . . ER
organelles of a cell are given below:
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(M111111 I)

1. Mitochondria: generates energy needed for the cell and nudeul


hence known as the power house of the cell raugl!ER

2. Ribosome: produces some important proteins and is C•...:.i,;,..:;;~


_ _ _ _ _ drwe
also known as the factory of protein
3. Lysosome: Destroys excess or worn-out organelles of -r.=• ~...-'-\-4► 0IYIUI

the cell, so they are also known as the suicide bag of the •-nw,~s1111·1•·1 - ..,_.~ ~ H - rnllodlo!IIMon

cell. (Mardi.-,

4. Chromosomes: They are the physical carriers of the


hereditary traits
5. Pseudopodia in amoeba help capture food and movement, it changes shape

Many cells together forms tissue. Tissues together form an organ


and organs together form an organ system. And organ systems
together form an organism.
._,~--~~ ...-- -ulmry~
• A white blood cell (WBC) in human blood is a single cell .....-'---- ph,ynx

which can change its shape


• Egg of a hen represents a single cell and is big enough to be
seen by the unaided eye
• Egg of ostrich is the largest cell
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• Prokaryotic cell: Cells having nuclear material without
nuclear membrane. Example, bacteria
• Eukaryotic cell: Cells having well organised nucleus with a
nuclear membrane. Example, animal cell

Nutrients:-
The components of food, which are needed by our body for its
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sm111 _ _ __ _
proper functioning are called nutrients. The major nutrients are lnttstln~
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates
and fats provide energy, proteins are required for the growth and
repair of our body and vitamins help in protecting our body. There
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different types of vitamins, namely vitamin A, vitamin C,
vitamin D etc. If the food that you are consuming doesn't ~
have enough nutrients, it will lead to deficiency diseases. bronchus

Digestion: we need energy for doing work and the source of


bronchioles
this energy is the food that we eat This food has many
complex ingredients and the first step involves the process lung
of breaking down the complex components of the food into (Inside •
view) ,
smaller components, which are easily absorbable by the
body. This is called digestion. Different components of the rib---
(cut away)
food are digested at different parts of the body, and
absorbed. Components of human digestive system are
shown in the diagram above. diaphragm-~:..1

Respiration: the simpler components of the food, taken in


during the process of digestion is used in cells to provide
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energy for various life processes and this is called
respiration. So release of energy is the output of respiration. Respiration can be of two types,

1. Aerobic respiration: respiration using oxygen Common Name Scientific Name


2. Anaerobic respiration: respiration without using Rice Orvza satlva
oxygen Potato Solanumwbersum
Organisms require oxygen for aerobic respiration and during Onion AlUum ceca
this process oxygen is converted into carbon dioxide. So these Bamboo Bamboosaaridinarifolia
organisms should make it sure that a continuous intake of Banana Musa paradisicum
oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide ( result of respiration) is Banyan Ficu sbenghalensis
taking place. And breathing is the process which ensures it Mango Mangiferaindica
Human respiratory system (components of the same has shown Tiger Pantheratigris
in the figure) helps to maintain this continuous flow of oxygen Scorolon Archinidascoroionida
to different cells. Lion Pantheraleo
Kanea roo Macroousmacrooodidae
Anatomy
Horse EqquscabaJlus
• Liver is the largest visceral organ, and it secrets bile Cat Feliscatus
juice which is later stored in gall bladder. Cobra Elapidaenaja
• There are mainly two types of blood vessels, Arteries Camel Cameluscamelidae
and Veins. Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the Acinonyxjubatus
Cheetah
heart except the pulmonary artery and veins carry de- Pan troglodytes
Chimpanzee
oxygenated blood to heart except the pulmonary vein.
Dog Cannisfamilfaris
• Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain.

Important Laws and Ibeodes:- Some facts about Human Body


Lareest bone in the body Femur
1. Boyles's Law: it states that at constant Smallest bone in the body Stapes
temperature, volume of a given mass of gas is Largest white blood cell Monocytes
inversely proportional to the pressure of the gas. Smallest white blood cell Lymphocyte
2. Cllarles's Law: it states that at constant pH of blood 7.4
temperature, volume of a given mass of gas is Normal Blood Pressure 1207 80mm H2
directly proportional to the temperature Lanzest endocrine gland Thvroid gland
measured in Kelvin. Normal heart beat 72 beats per minute
3. Avogadro's Law: it states that equal volumes of Lar2est gland Liver
all gases under similar pressure and Universal blood donor 0
temperature conditions, contain equal number Universal blood recipient AB
of molecules.
4. Archlmede's Principle: it states that the body immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the
weight of the displaced fluid.
5. Bernoulli's Principle: it states that for an inviscid flow of a no conducting fluid, an increase in the speed
of the fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure or a decrease in the fluid's potential
energy.
Different h,:anches of Sdence:-
1. Genetics: Study of the Components of Blood
phenomena of Heredity Plasma Fluid part of the blood
2. Cytology: Study of cells Red Blood Cells Contains haemoglobin, which binds with oxygen
3. Cardiology: Study of the (RBC) and transports itto all the parts of the body
functions and the diseases White Blood Cells
of heart (WBC) Fight germs that enter our body
4. Astronomy: Study of Platelets Helps in blood clotting
Heavenly bodies
5. Ornithology: Study of Birds

Branches o[Sdence:-
1. Virology: Study of Viruses Vitamin Deftclency disease
2. Plsclculture: The Breeding, Rearing, and Transplantation of A Night blindness
Fish Bl Beriberi
3. Sericulture: Production of Raw Silk by rearing of Silk Worms 82 Ariboflavinosis
4. Bacteriology: Study of bacteria and the diseases caused by 83 Pellagra
them 85 Paresthesia
5. Anthropology: Study of the origin and development of 86 Peripheralneuropathy
mankind B7 Dermatitis
6. Neurology : Study of the Nervous system, its functions and its Megaloblast and birth
disorders B9
defects in pregnant ladies
7. Etiology : Study of causes of Diseases 812 Megaloblastic anemia
8. Otology : Study of Ears and their diseases C Scurvy
9. Osteology: Study of bones D Rickets and Osteomalacia
10. Dermatology: Study of skin E anemia
K Bleeding diathesis

A 11st o(SdcnUffc lnst;ruments:-


1. Anemometer: to measure the speed, direction and pressure of the wind
2. Barometer: to measure the atmospheric pressure
3. Thermometer: to measure the temperature
4. Endoscope: to examine the internal parts of the body
5. Lactometer: to measure the relative density of the milk
6. Rain Gauge: To measure rainfall
7. Microscope: for magnified view of very small objects
8. Gramophone: for reproducing recorded sound
9. Seismograph: for recording the intensity and the origin of earthquake
10. Hygrometer: to measure the humidity of air
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Table 7.1. Bacterial diseases in human beings
s. Diseases Causative agent Site of Mode of Symptoms
No infection transmission

I Shigellosis Shigella sp. Intestine Food and water Abdominal pain,


(Bacillary contaminated dehydration, blood
dysentery) by faeces/ and mucus in the
faecal oral route stools

2 Bubonic [Link] pestis Lymph Rat flea vector- Fever, headache,


plague nodes Xenopsylla and swollen lymph
( Black death) cheopis nodes
3 Diphtheria Corynebacterium Larynx, Droplet Fever, sore throat,
diphtheriae skin, nasal infection hoarseness and
and genital difficulty in
passage breathing
4 Cholera Vibrio cholerae Intestine Contaminated Severe diarrhoea
food and water/ and dehydration
faecal oral route
5 Tetanus Clostridium Spasm of Through wound Rigidity of jaw
( Lockjaw) tetani muscles infection muscle, increased
heart beat rate
and spasm of the
muscles of the jaw
and face
6 Typhoid Salmonella typhi Intestine Through Headache,
( Enteric fever) contaminated abdominal
food and water discomfort, fever
and diarrhoea
7 Pneumonia Streptococcus Lungs Droplet Fever, cough,
pneumoniae infection painful breathing
and brown sputum
8 Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Lun_gs Droplet Thick
tuberculosis infection [Link]
nas.a l discharge
Table: 7.2 Viral diseases in h uman beings
s. Diseases Causative Site of Mode of Symptoms
No agent infection transmission
l Common cold Rhino viruses Respiratory Droplet Nasal congestion
tract infection and discharge, sore
throat, cough and
headache
2 Mumps Mumps virus Salivary glands Saliva and Enlargement of the
(RNA virus) droplet parotid glands
Paramyxo infection
virus
3 Measles Rubella virus Skin and Droplet Sore throat,
(RNA virus), respiratory infection running nose,
Paramyxo tract cough and fever.
virus reddish rashes on
the skin, neck and
ears.
4 Viral hepatitis Hepa titis - B Liver Parenteral Liver damage,
virus route, blood jaundice, nausea,
transfusion yellowish eyes,
fever and pain in
the abdomen
5 Chicken pox Varicella Respiratory Droplet Mild fever with
-Zoster virus tract, skin and infection and itchy skin, rash and
(DNA Virus) nervous system direct contact blisters
6 Poliomyelitis Polio virus Intestine, Droplet Fever, muscular
(RNA virus) brain, spinal infection stiffness and
cord through weakness, paralysis
faecal oral and respiratory
route failure
7 Dengue fever Dengue virus Skin and blood Mosquito Severe flu like
(Break bone or Flavi virus vector illness with a
fever) (DENV 1-4 Aedes aegypti sudden onset of
virus) fever and painful
headache, muscle
and joint pain.
8 Chikungunya Alpha virus Nervous Mosquito Fever and joint
(Toga virus) system vector Aedes pain, headache and
aegypti joint swelling
Disease Some R,.prcsentativc Elio- (Jrogrophicul [Link] (Jiniral t-eatures
locinlA1m1a

Mallaria Pl1JP1Wdium falciparum. Over I00 countries in lhe Fever. 5hivc:ring. cough. respiratory d:istrcss.
P. ,•frn.r iropic and subtropics pain in the joints. headache. waiery diarrhea. vomiting.
convul<iiiions severe W1cmia

African trypanosomia.•i• Try·panOJomtl bruc~i 36 countries in sub•Sahnn lni1ial lwemolylic phase [Link] pains followed by
Africa neurological disorder. somnolence

Chogus disease Tryp,mos,,mo cro:/ Prom nonhcm Mexico to Acuie phase ((ever and splcnomcgaly)
Soulh Argcnlinn Chronic pha2 (irreversible damage IO heart. esophagus
and colon)

Lcishmuniuhi lt'lshman/a dontIVanl. L Over 88 counlrics in uopie und Skin utc<rs. mll<'.ocu1ancou.• complic:ulions und visc:cml
major. L l'IV!Xit'Una. L sub1ropics disc"-"CS (hepal&.<plcnomegnly>
bniiilimsis
Toxoplosmosis Toxoplasmu gomlil Worldwide Blindness ond mental retanl,uion con resull in congcni•
IDlly inrce1cd children.
lmmunosuppressed patients can presenl more severe
symptoms: splenomcgaly. polymyositis. dermalomyosi-
tis, rhorioR1ini1is. myocill'dilis. pneumonitis, hepatitis,
cnccphalilis. and multisysiem orguo failure.

Trichomoniosis Trichomonas 1-aginali.t Worldwide Vaginal d i.<elwgc. odor and cdcmo or


crylhemo.

lnlcstinal pl'Olozoan G/ardia Iambi/a. £ma• Worldwide Hcma1uria. anemi:a. impaired growlh. Rc,naJI. hepatic uod
m6<!bd liis1oly1/cv, splttn fliilurt
Cryprosp<>ridlum pan,um.
Cyclospom c~·r1a11e1uis
-

Dlseas.a Causativ,e fungus


Cand~dli asi s Candida albicaffsi Cis_ndido tmpir:alisJ
and other !ipec:it.s.
Aspe,zilloS:is. .Asp,!r,jllus (um~ ~I/us furus1
AJperfjl'hls np,. .a nd ,o d,er species
Zygomycos is. Mucor Rhizopus, [Link] Absidia species.
2

Pneumocystis mrinii Pn~umocptis jinJWtt:i


pneumonia. (PCP)
Pen ic Il1l1io.s15. Penicillium mt1me/fei
Ps..dooll~ baydii [Link]~sdwrid &.o:,dii
·-L.-::
h [Link]
Fusarir1m .sola.f1i infection Fust1riu,m solani

Merunpis
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