Physics 2nd Year is one of the core subjects for ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) students in Pakistan. This textbook is published by the Punjab Textbook Board (PTB), Lahore, and covers the complete official syllabus for Class 12 students of Punjab Board. It covers advanced topics in electricity, magnetism, modern physics, electronics, and nuclear science.
ICS students preparing for Punjab Board annual exams need a strong grip on Physics concepts, as the subject connects directly with programming logic, electronics, and computational thinking. This book helps you build that foundation. Study it chapter by chapter and practice the numerical problems to score well in your board exams.
Book Overview
- Class: 12th (2nd Year)
- Subject: Physics
- Category: ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science)
- Board: Punjab Board (PTB, Lahore)
- Total Chapters: 10 (Chapters 12–21)
- Medium: English
- Format: PDF
Chapter List
Chapter 12 – Electrostatics
Covers Coulomb’s law, electric fields, Gauss’s law, electric potential, Millikan’s method, capacitors, dielectrics, and energy stored in a capacitor.
Chapter 13 – Current Electricity
Topics include Ohm’s law, resistivity, color code for resistors, thermistor, emf, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone Bridge, and potentiometer.
Chapter 14 – Electromagnetism
Covers force on current-carrying conductors, magnetic flux density, Ampere’s law, cathode ray oscilloscope, galvanometer, voltmeter, and AVO meter.
Chapter 15 – Electromagnetic Induction
Explains Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, self and mutual inductance, AC and DC generators, DC motor, transformers, and eddy currents.
Chapter 16 – Alternating Current
Covers sinusoidal waves, AC circuits, impedance, resonant circuits, electromagnetic spectrum, and transmission of electromagnetic waves.
Chapter 17 – Physics of Solids
Topics include crystalline and amorphous solids, Young’s modulus, energy bands, insulators, semiconductors, superconductors, and magnetic properties including hysteresis.
Chapter 18 – Electronics
Covers p-n junction biasing, rectification, LED, photodiode, transistors, operational amplifiers, and logic gates (AND, NOT, OR, NAND, XOR, XNOR).
Chapter 19 – Dawn of Modern Physics
Introduces special theory of relativity, quantum theory, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, pair production, wave-particle duality, and the uncertainty principle.
Chapter 20 – Atomic Spectra
Covers Bohr’s postulates, hydrogen energy levels, X-rays, laser principle, He-Ne gas laser, spontaneous and stimulated emission, and holography.
Chapter 21 – Nuclear Physics
Covers Rutherford’s experiment, isotopes, binding energy, radioactive decay, half-life, nuclear fission and fusion, nuclear reactors, radiation effects, and quarks as building blocks of matter.
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Who Should Read This Book
- ICS Part 2 students of Punjab Board preparing for annual board exams
- Students who want to understand electronics and modern physics concepts used in computing
- FSC students with a similar Physics 2nd Year syllabus
- Students preparing for entry tests or university admissions in engineering or IT
Applicable Boards
- Punjab Board (PTB / PCTB) – Primary board for this edition
- Federal Board (FBISE) – Similar Physics 2nd Year syllabus
- Other provincial boards with comparable ICS curriculum
FAQs
Is this Physics book for ICS 2nd Year Punjab Board?
Yes, ICS students of Punjab Board study Physics 2nd Year from this same Punjab Textbook Board (PTB) book. It covers the complete Class 12 Physics syllabus.
Is Physics 2nd Year ICS and FSC the same book?
Yes, both ICS and FSC students use the same Physics 2nd Year textbook published by Punjab Textbook Board. The syllabus and chapters are identical.
Can students of other boards use this book?
Yes, students of Federal Board and other provincial boards can also use this book. The Physics 2nd Year syllabus is largely similar across boards.
Is this the latest edition?
This is the standard Punjab Textbook Board edition covering the complete official 2nd Year Physics syllabus for Punjab Board ICS students.
Does it include solved numericals?
The textbook includes worked examples and exercise questions in each chapter. For fully solved numericals, a separate guide or helping book may be needed.