Physics is a subject at which you are either very good at or very bad. However, it is not that difficult as compared to other class11 science subjects like Mathematics and Chemistry as both of them are on the opposite sides of the spectrum, one being more related to the application of concepts and the other being more inclined towards their remembrance. Physics, however, is a good blend of the two aspects so it’s more likely that you are decent in it even if you aren’t in one of mathematics/chemistry.
Now that we have talked about Physics being a relatively simpler subject, again, we do not mean it is easier in any way, it’s just formulated in a simpler way, let us see how to not only excel at the subject but to also excel at you Physics class 11 exam. We will look at the best ways to prepare for the physics class 11 exam in the following paragraphs.
Make a TimeTable
This is a very important point that you do not want to skip. Make sure to have a timetable and a plan of how you are going to cover all the topics as that helps a lot for being organized in your studies. You may not notice the important right of the bat and want to skip this part but after a few months when you’ve looked at how swiftly you have covered all the things just because you had pre-planned them, you would surely realize it.
Some people are skeptical about making timetables as they believe that they are better off studying based on intuitions. If you are one of them we suggest making a timetable for at least 2 months and diligently following it and then noticing if there is any difference between your patterns 2 months ago and now. If you do not feel that you have been benefitted from it, you can always stop so there is no harm in trying once.
Make Proper Notes
Maintaining a good set of notes will help a lot more than expected when you are near the exams. While other students would have to go through thick books to revise different things you would have a set of content handwritten by you so it will be there in the back of your mind and you will be able to recall it very quickly with just a quick glance over your notes. Also, make sure that your notes are presentable and readable by the future you.
Select the right books
While your first preference should always be to go through the NCERT books in a diligent way, once you have done that, it is no harm to look at other reference books. You can ask your teachers for recommendations or use your coaching modules if you are enrolled in one. One of the widely recommended books for Physics class 11 is HC Verma class 11 and the best part of these famous books is you can also look up the solutions online, like the HC Verma Class 11 Physics Part 1 solutions for chapter 3 in this case.
Be confident in the books you are referring to and make sure to not wander somewhere out of your syllabus for the bait of extra knowledge.
Miscellaneous advice for the preparation
- You should maintain a formula list overall the year and use that for the final days to revise the things you are meant to remember and make sure you do not miss a question in the exam just because you could not remember the formula.
- Look at previous year’s question papers of your school to understand the pattern of the questions usually asked in your school class 11 physics exam.
- Be attentive in your labs as they not only help in getting a significant chunk of your marks, they also help brush up the concepts you might forget otherwise without the application in your practical labs.
- Don’t make the timetable just for the sake of it. If you are not following your timetable properly there is no point in maintaining that and you should just study whenever you want to instead of forcing yourself to sit through and not doing anything productive.
- Don’t be afraid to write down things. Many times you try to solve something in your head but are not able to get the grasp of it but as soon as you see that thing in front of your eyes, something clicks. So write down your thoughts and processes if you are ever stuck on a problem.
- Try to make the mechanics part your strongest in physics as it is probably the most basic and the highest-scoring one. Also, everything is kind of connected to basic mechanics so having a good grasp of the fundamentals will help your overall preparation of physics not only in class 11 but also in class 12.
Conclusion
From the above words, what we have learned are probably the best ways to prepare for class 11 physics. Your class 11 syllabus will also be asked in your competitive exams, so if you are intending to appear in one, it is pretty important to cover it properly. Maintain a well-made timetable if you can follow it along with well-consolidated notes that will definitely help you in the final days before your exam. Make sure to use good reference books outside of NCERT and also not something too much in-depth as we do not want to go into research just yet in class 11, you will have plenty of time for that later if you intend to. Follow the advice in the last section and our team is pretty confident that you will ace this subject both for your school examinations and also for your competitive exam. Be confident in yourself and never get stressed about your preparation it’s just a tiny part of your life and you will be good if you approach it calmly. We wish you the best of luck.
