15-Day Physics Preparation Plan for PAF AE Branch

(100% Coverage)

Introduction
This 15-day plan ensures 100% coverage of the Physics section for the PAF Aeronautical
Engineering (AE) Branch Academic Test. It includes high-yield topics (80–90% of the
test) and minor topics (10–20%) from FSc 1st and 2nd Year Physics. Each day focuses
on specific chapters/topics, with tasks for studying concepts, memorizing formulas, prac-
ticing numericals, and solving MCQs. Aim for 3–4 hours daily to master the syllabus
and achieve 80–100% performance.

15-Day Plan
Day 1: 1st Year - Vectors and Equilibrium (Ch 2) + Measure-
ments (Ch 1)
• Topics: Vector addition, resolution, torque, equilibrium; SI units, significant fig-
ures.
• Formulas: Ax = A cos θ, Torque = F × d.
• Tasks:
– Read vectors and equilibrium concepts (45 min).
– Study SI units, significant figures (15 min).
– Memorize formulas, practice vector numericals (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (gotest.com.pk) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Dot product of perpendicular vectors?” (Answer: Zero)

Day 2: 1st Year - Motion and Force (Ch 3)

• Topics: Newtons Laws, equations of motion, projectile motion, friction.
v 2 sin 2θ
• Formulas: v = u + at, R = g
, F = ma.
• Tasks:
– Study Newtons Laws, projectile motion (1 hr).

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 – Practice numericals (e.g., range, acceleration) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (testpoint.pk) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Acceleration of 5 kg object under 20 N?” (Answer: 4 m/s2 )

Day 3: 1st Year - Work and Energy (Ch 4) + Oscillations (Ch

7)
• Topics: Work, kinetic/potential energy, power; SHM, pendulum.
√
• Formulas: W = F d cos θ, KE = 12 mv 2 , T = 2π l
g
.
• Tasks:
– Study energy conservation, SHM basics (1 hr).
– Practice numericals (e.g., energy, time period) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (shaheenleaderacademy.com) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Potential energy of 2 kg object at 10 m?” (Answer: 196 J)

Day 4: 1st Year - Circular Motion (Ch 5) + Fluid Dynamics (Ch

6)
• Topics: Centripetal force, angular velocity; Bernoullis equation, viscosity.
mv 2
• Formulas: Fc = r
, Bernoullis equation.
• Tasks:
– Study centripetal force, Bernoullis principle (1 hr).
– Practice numericals (e.g., centripetal force) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (pakshaheens.com) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Centripetal force for 1 kg at 5 m/s in 2 m radius?” (Answer:
12.5 N)

Day 5: 1st Year - Waves (Ch 8) + Optical Instruments (Ch 9)

• Topics: Wave equation, Doppler effect; lens formula, microscope/telescope.
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• Formulas: v = f λ, f
= u
+ v1 .
• Tasks:
– Study waves, lens formula (1 hr).
– Memorize formulas, practice numericals (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (gotest.com.pk) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Speed of wave with 10 Hz, 2 m wavelength?” (Answer: 20 m/s)

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Day 6: 1st Year - Physical Optics (Ch 10)
• Topics: Interference, diffraction, polarization.
• Tasks:
– Study interference, diffraction concepts (1 hr).
– Memorize definitions (e.g., polarization) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (testpoint.pk) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Condition for constructive interference?” (Answer: Path differ-
ence = nλ)

Day 7: 2nd Year - Electrostatics (Ch 12)

• Topics: Coulombs Law, electric field, capacitors.
kq1 q2 V
• Formulas: F = r2
, E= d
, U = 12 CV 2 .
• Tasks:
– Study Coulombs Law, capacitors (1 hr).
– Practice numericals (e.g., electric field) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (gotest.com.pk) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Energy in 10 ţF capacitor at 100 V?” (Answer: 0.05 J)

Day 8: 2nd Year - Current Electricity (Ch 13) + Heat and Ther-
modynamics (Ch 11)
• Topics: Ohms Law, resistance, Kirchhoffs Laws; laws of thermodynamics, specific
heat.
• Formulas: V = IR, P = I 2 R, Q = mC∆T .
• Tasks:
– Study circuits, thermodynamics laws (1 hr).
– Practice numericals (e.g., current, heat) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (shaheenleaderacademy.com) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Current in 12 V circuit with 4 ?” (Answer: 3 A)

Day 9: 2nd Year - Electromagnetism (Ch 14)

• Topics: Magnetic field, force on conductor, Amperes Law.
µ0 I
• Formulas: B = 2πr
, F = BIL sin θ.
• Tasks:
– Study magnetic fields, Right-Hand Rule (1 hr).

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 – Practice numericals (e.g., force on wire) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (pakshaheens.com) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “Force on 1 m wire with 5 A in 0.2 T?” (Answer: 1 N)

Day 10: 2nd Year - Electromagnetic Induction (Ch 15) + Alter-

nating Current (Ch 16)
• Topics: Faradays Law, Lenzs Law, transformers; AC vs. DC, RMS value.
• Formulas: ϵ = −N dΦ
dt
, Vrms = V0
√
2
.
• Tasks:
– Study Faradays Law, AC basics (1 hr).
– Practice numericals (e.g., EMF, RMS) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (testpoint.pk) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “EMF if flux changes by 0.1 Wb in 0.2 s?” (Answer: 0.5 V)

Day 11: 2nd Year - Nuclear Physics (Ch 19) + Electronics (Ch
18)
• Topics: Radioactivity, half-life; semiconductors, logic gates.
• Formulas: N = N0 ( 12 )t/T , truth tables for AND/OR/NOT.
• Tasks:
– Study half-life, logic gates (1 hr).
– Practice numericals (e.g., half-life) (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (gotest.com.pk) (1 hr).
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• Example MCQ: “Half-life of 2 days, amount after 4 days?” (Answer: 4
)

Day 12: 2nd Year - Dawn of Modern Physics (Ch 20) + Physics
of Solids (Ch 17)
• Topics: Photoelectric effect, Compton effect; elasticity, band theory.
F
• Formulas: E = hf , stress = A
.
• Tasks:
– Study photoelectric effect, elasticity basics (1 hr).
– Memorize definitions, practice numericals (30 min).
– Solve 50 MCQs (pakshaheens.com) (1 hr).
• Example MCQ: “What is the photoelectric effect?” (Answer: Emission of elec-
trons by light)

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Day 13: Revision - 1st Year High-Yield Topics
• Topics: Vectors, Motion, Work/Energy, Circular Motion, Waves, Optics.
• Tasks:
– Revise formula sheet and notes (1 hr).
– Solve 100 MCQs (mixed topics) in 30 min (testpoint.pk).
– Practice numericals (e.g., projectile motion) (1 hr).

Day 14: Revision - 2nd Year High-Yield Topics

• Topics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic In-
duction, Nuclear Physics.
• Tasks:
– Revise formula sheet and notes (1 hr).
– Solve 100 MCQs (mixed topics) in 30 min (gotest.com.pk).
– Practice numericals (e.g., capacitors, EMF) (1 hr).

Day 15: Mock Tests and Final Revision

• Topics: All chapters (1st and 2nd Year).
• Tasks:
– Take 2 full-length mock tests (100 MCQs each, 35 min) (shaheenleadera-
cademy.com).
– Revise formula sheet, definitions (1 hr).
– Solve 50 high-yield MCQs (e.g., Newtons Laws, Coulombs Law) (1 hr).
– Relax and stay confident.

Key Resources
• Textbooks: PTB Physics (1st & 2nd Year) or Federal Board books (ptb.punjab.gov.pk,
fbise.edu.pk).
• MCQ Books: Caravan Physics MCQs, Dogars PAF Test Book (daraz.pk).
• Online: gotest.com.pk, testpoint.pk, pakshaheens.com, shaheenleaderacademy.com.
• YouTube: Maktab.pk, IlmKiDunya (chapter-wise lectures).
• Apps: Shaheen Forces Academy, IlmKiDunya.

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Tips for 100% Performance
• Memorize all key formulas and practice numericals daily.
• Solve 100 MCQs daily with a timer (2–3 questions/minute).
• Focus on high-yield topics (80–90%) but cover minor topics at a basic level.
• Review mistakes after each MCQ session.
• Check joinpaf.gov.pk for test updates.