7-Days Study Plan: Nuclei | Physics for JEE Main & Advanced PDF Download

Introduction

• Nuclei form the core of atoms and are fundamental to understanding atomic structure, nuclear reactions, and energy generation.
• This study plan guides you through the key concepts of nuclei using a blend of comprehensive resources including documents, videos, and tests.
• By following this plan over 7 days, you will build a solid understanding while engaging in active learning and revision to retain concepts effectively.

Chapter Overview

• Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus
• Nuclear Forces and Binding Energy
• Mass-Energy Equivalence
• Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion
• Radioactivity and Law of Radioactive Decay
• Energy Generation in Stars
• Applications and Problem Solving (Irodov Solutions, NCERT Exercises)

Study Plan

Day 1: Basics of Atomic Nucleus and Composition

• Read Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus to understand the structure of the nucleus.
• Explore Mindmap: Nuclei to visualize key concepts and their relationships.
• Attempt Test: Atomic Nucleus to assess your initial understanding.

Day 2: Nuclear Forces, Binding Energy, and Mass-Energy Equivalence

• Watch Fun Video: Nuclear Forces and Binding Energy, Mass Energy Equivalence & others for conceptual clarity.
• Read NCERT Exemplar: Nuclei focusing on binding energy problems.
• Practice note-making summarizing key points on nuclear forces and binding energy.

Day 3: Nuclear Energy – Fission and Fusion

• Study Nuclear Energy: Fission & Nuclear Reactor document for detailed concepts.
• Watch Nuclear Energy: Fission & Nuclear Reactor video to reinforce understanding.
• Watch Nuclear Fusion Energy Generation in Stars to learn about energy production in stars.

Day 4: Radioactivity and Decay Laws

• Read Radioactivity document for fundamentals of radioactive decay.
• Watch Law of Radioactive Decay video explaining decay principles and calculations.
• Attempt Test: Nuclei: Radioactivity to apply concepts.

Day 5: Problem Solving and Tricks

• Review NCERT Solutions: Nuclei to practice textbook problems.
• Go through Irodov Solutions: Scattering of Particles: Rutherford-Bohr Atom for advanced problem-solving.
• Watch Short Tricks: Nuclei video to learn quick methods for solving problems.

Day 6: Mnemonics, Revision Notes, and Additional Practice

• Use Mnemonics: Nuclei to memorize important facts.
• Read through Revision Notes: Nuclei for a concise summary of the chapter.
• Refer to NCERT Exemplar: Nuclei - 2 for additional practice.

Day 7: Revision and Mock Tests

• Review notes and revisit challenging topics using the 3 Days Timetable: Nuclei (2025).
• Attempt Test: Nuclei to evaluate overall understanding.
• Take Test: Nuclear Energy for focused practice on energy concepts.
• Clarify doubts by revisiting any videos or documents as needed.

Important Links

• Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus
• Fun Video: Nuclear Forces and Binding Energy, Mass Energy Equivalence & others
• Nuclear Energy: Fission & Nuclear Reactor
• Nuclear Fusion Energy Generation in Stars
• Radioactivity
• Law of Radioactive Decay
• Test: Nuclei
• Revision Notes: Nuclei