Board Exam Update: Physics Exam Tips for CBSE 12

Hi Everyone!

The Physics board exam for CBSE students is on the 9th of March. Are you feeling anxious?  We are sure that you have finished studying the entire syllabus by now courtesy the pre-board exams in January- February. Wherever you stand and whatever be your strategy, we at Meritnation.com are always here to help you score well and beat the stress!

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A good strategy can however help you score marks even you have hated this subject the most.Here is a small analysis just to help you understand the fact that it is easy to score in Physics. Based on the question pattern of previous year i.e., 2014, the number and marks assigned to different types of questions are as follows:

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– The total marks allotted to this paper is 70.
– Study all the definitions and derivations and memorize all the formulae and you are guaranteed with approximately 38 marks.
– If you are thorough with the concepts, then the numerical and application of laws/ principles can give you approximately 22 marks.
– If you have covered all the topics in the syllabus and memorized all the terms and points, then you can assuredly grab another 10 marks.

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Unit-wise distribution of marks:

Now that you know what to focus on, go through the following tips to breeze through the exam.

• Make a chapter-wise list of all the concepts and the laws you have learned throughout the year.
• Make a chapter-wise list of all the important SI units, formulae and constants you have learned throughout the year.
• Make your preparation syllabus-oriented. For the last moment preparations, do not think about learning something out of syllabus or new concept.
• Always go for mathematical expressions and technical terms while answering the questions.
• Wherever possible give labelled diagrams to reduce the number of words in your answers.

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• Whenever you draw a circuit, be careful to show the direction of current and polarity of cells. In case of ray diagrams, don’t forget to give the direction of the rays and the label correctly.
• Follow standard books for derivations. Do not try to invent new ways for any derivation in the examination hall.
• Always give step-wise solution to numerical because marks are allotted to each of the steps.
• Always be specific with your answers. Embellish your answers with good examples.
• Solve at least 5 previous years’ board papers without choice.

This will help you evaluate where you stand and also give you some idea about what to expect.

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All the best!

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