π Class 10 Science Notes
π Class 10 Science Notes
π Class 10 Science Notes
π Class 10 Science Notes
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Real Numbers
- Euclid's Division Lemma: a = bq + r, 0 β€ r < b
- HCF Γ LCM = Product of two numbers
- β2, β3, β5 are irrational numbers
Polynomials
- Sum of zeros Ξ±+Ξ² = βb/a
- Product of zeros Ξ±Ξ² = c/a
- Quadratic: axΒ² + bx + c = 0
- Discriminant D = bΒ² β 4ac
Quadratic Equations
- x = (βb Β± β(bΒ²β4ac)) / 2a
- D > 0 β two distinct real roots
- D = 0 β two equal roots
- D < 0 β no real roots
Arithmetic Progressions
- n-th term: aβ = a + (nβ1)d
- Sum: Sβ = n/2 [2a + (nβ1)d]
- Sβ = n/2 (a + l), l = last term
- Common difference d = aβ β aβββ
Triangles & Similarity
- Basic Proportionality Theorem (Thales): DE β₯ BC β AD/DB = AE/EC
- AA / SSS / SAS similarity criteria
- Ratio of areas = (ratio of sides)Β²
- Pythagoras: ACΒ² = ABΒ² + BCΒ²
Coordinate Geometry
- Distance = β[(xββxβ)Β² + (yββyβ)Β²]
- Mid-point = ((xβ+xβ)/2 , (yβ+yβ)/2)
- Section formula: ((mxβ+nxβ)/(m+n) , (myβ+nyβ)/(m+n))
- Area of Ξ = Β½|xβ(yββyβ)+xβ(yββyβ)+xβ(yββyβ)|
Trigonometry
- sin ΞΈ = P/H, cos ΞΈ = B/H, tan ΞΈ = P/B
- sinΒ²ΞΈ + cosΒ²ΞΈ = 1
- 1 + tanΒ²ΞΈ = secΒ²ΞΈ
- 1 + cotΒ²ΞΈ = cosecΒ²ΞΈ
- sin(90Β°βΞΈ) = cos ΞΈ, tan(90Β°βΞΈ) = cot ΞΈ
Circles
- Tangent β₯ Radius at point of contact
- Two tangents from ext. point are equal
- Angle in semicircle = 90Β°
- Tangent-Secant: PAΒ² = PB Γ PC
Areas Related to Circles
- Area of circle = ΟrΒ²
- Circumference = 2Οr
- Area of sector = (ΞΈ/360) Γ ΟrΒ²
- Length of arc = (ΞΈ/360) Γ 2Οr
- Area of segment = Area of sector β Area of Ξ
Surface Areas & Volumes
- Cube: SA = 6aΒ², V = aΒ³
- Cuboid: SA = 2(lb+bh+hl), V = lbh
- Cylinder: CSA = 2Οrh, TSA = 2Οr(r+h), V = ΟrΒ²h
- Cone: CSA = Οrl, TSA = Οr(r+l), V = β ΟrΒ²h, l = β(rΒ²+hΒ²)
- Sphere: SA = 4ΟrΒ², V = 4/3 ΟrΒ³
- Hemisphere: CSA = 2ΟrΒ², TSA = 3ΟrΒ², V = 2/3 ΟrΒ³
Statistics
- Mean (Direct): xΜ = Ξ£fxα΅’ / Ξ£f
- Mean (Assumed Mean): xΜ = a + Ξ£fdα΅’ / Ξ£f
- Mode = l + [(fββfβ)/(2fββfββfβ)] Γ h
- Median = l + [(n/2 β cf)/f] Γ h
Probability
- P(E) = Number of favourable outcomes / Total outcomes
- 0 β€ P(E) β€ 1
- P(E) + P(Δ) = 1
- P(impossible event) = 0
- P(sure event) = 1
Light β Reflection
- Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection
- Mirror formula: 1/v + 1/u = 1/f
- Magnification m = βv/u = h'/h
- f = R/2 (focal length = half of radius)
- Concave mirror: f negative; Convex: f positive
Light β Refraction
- Snell's Law: nβ sin i = nβ sin r
- Refractive index n = c/v = sin i / sin r
- Lens formula: 1/v β 1/u = 1/f
- Power of lens P = 1/f (in metres), unit = Dioptre (D)
- m = v/u = h'/h
Electricity
- Ohm's Law: V = IR
- Resistance: R = Οl/A
- Series: R = Rβ + Rβ + Rβ
- Parallel: 1/R = 1/Rβ + 1/Rβ + 1/Rβ
- Power: P = VI = IΒ²R = VΒ²/R
- Electric energy: W = Pt = VIt = IΒ²Rt
Magnetic Effects of Current
- Fleming's Left-Hand Rule: motor effect
- Fleming's Right-Hand Rule: generator effect
- Force on current-carrying conductor: F = BIl sinΞΈ
- Frequency of AC in India: 50 Hz
- RMS voltage in India: 220 V
Sources of Energy
- Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric, nuclear
- Fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, natural gas (non-renewable)
- Biogas mainly contains methane (CHβ)
- Calorific value = energy per kg of fuel
Chemical Reactions
- Combination: A + B β AB
- Decomposition: AB β A + B
- Displacement: A + BC β AC + B
- Double Displacement: AB + CD β AD + CB
- Redox: simultaneous oxidation & reduction
Acids, Bases & Salts
- pH < 7 β Acid; pH = 7 β Neutral; pH > 7 β Base
- Acid + Base β Salt + Water (neutralisation)
- Acid + Metal β Salt + Hββ
- Acid + Metal carbonate β Salt + HβO + COβ
- NaCl + HβSOβ β NaHSOβ + HCl
- NaOH + HCl β NaCl + HβO
Metals & Non-Metals
- Reactivity Series: K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Pb > H > Cu > Ag > Au
- Thermite reaction: FeβOβ + 2Al β AlβOβ + 2Fe
- Corrosion of iron: Fe β FeβOβ.xHβO (rust)
- Alloy = mixture of metals
Carbon & Its Compounds
- Homologous series: differ by βCHββ (14 mass units)
- Alkanes: CβHββββ (saturated)
- Alkenes: CβHββ (one double bond)
- Alkynes: CβHββββ (one triple bond)
- Ethanol CHβCHβOH β fuel & solvent
- Ethanoic acid CHβCOOH β vinegar
- Saponification: fat + NaOH β soap + glycerol
Periodic Classification
- Dobereiner's Triads: middle element β average of 1st & 3rd
- Newlands' Octaves: every 8th element similar to 1st
- Mendeleev: arranged by atomic mass, left gaps
- Modern periodic table: arranged by atomic number
- Periods = 7; Groups = 18
- Metallic character β down the group; β across period
Life Processes
- Photosynthesis: 6COβ + 6HβO β CβHββOβ + 6Oβ (light)
- Aerobic respiration: CβHββOβ + 6Oβ β 6COβ + 6HβO + 38 ATP
- Anaerobic: glucose β lactic acid (muscles) / ethanol + COβ (yeast)
- Stomata regulate gas exchange in leaves
- Nephron = functional unit of kidney
Control & Coordination
- Reflex arc: Stimulus β Receptor β Sensory nerve β Spinal cord β Motor nerve β Effector β Response
- Brain parts: Cerebrum (thinking), Cerebellum (balance), Medulla (involuntary)
- Hormones: chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands
- Insulin: lowers blood glucose; Thyroxin: regulates metabolism
- Auxin: promotes cell elongation in plants
Reproduction
- Asexual: fission, budding, fragmentation, spore formation, vegetative propagation
- Sexual reproduction: ensures variation
- Pollination β Fertilization β Seed formation
- Human: 46 chromosomes (23 pairs); sex determination XX (female) / XY (male)
- Menstrual cycle: ~28 days
Heredity & Evolution
- Mendel's Law of Segregation: alleles separate during gamete formation
- Dominant allele masks recessive (Aa β dominant phenotype)
- Genotype ratio Fβ: 1 AA : 2 Aa : 1 aa
- Phenotype ratio Fβ: 3 dominant : 1 recessive
- Evolution: change in inherited traits over generations
- Natural selection (Darwin): survival of the fittest
Our Environment
- Food chain: Producers β Primary consumers β Secondary β Tertiary consumers
- 10% Energy rule: only 10% transferred to next level
- Biodegradable: broken down by microorganisms
- Non-biodegradable: plastics, DDT β cause biomagnification
- Ozone depletion: CFCs destroy Oβ layer
Natural Resources
- Water cycle: evaporation β condensation β precipitation β collection
- Nitrogen cycle: Nβ β fixation β nitrates β assimilation β denitrification
- Sustainable development: meet current needs without compromising future
- Rainwater harvesting: collect & store rain for reuse