Maharashtra HSC students face their Physics exam on February 16, 2026 . The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education administers the test. Physics can be challenging due to complex formulas and theories. Focusing on high-weightage topics can help improve scores.
Exam Structure and Key Topics
The Physics paper includes very short, short, and long answer questions. Analysis of past papers shows that certain chapters consistently carry more weight. These include Rotational Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and Mechanical Properties of Fluids.
Important Questions for 2026 Exam
The following questions are identified as important based on previous exam trends. Students can use this list to focus their revision for the February 16 exam.
| Chapter |
Important Questions |
| Rotational Dynamics |
- Define moment of inertia. State its SI unit and dimensions.
- State and prove the law of conservation of angular momentum.
- Explain the physical significance of the radius of gyration.
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| Mechanical Properties of Fluids |
- Derive the relation between surface tension and surface energy per unit area.
- Define the angle of contact. State its characteristics.
- Define surface tension and surface energy.
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| Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation |
- State and explain the Stefan-Boltzmann law.
- State Boyle’s law. Derive an expression for KE per unit volume from kinetic theory.
- Show that RMS velocity of gas molecules is proportional to the square root of temperature.
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| Thermodynamics |
- State the first law of thermodynamics.
- Define an isothermal process.
- Draw a p-V diagram. Explain positive and negative work.
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| Oscillations |
- Define the second pendulum. Derive its length formula.
- Define SHM. Show displacement, velocity, and acceleration variations with time.
- Write the differential equation of linear SHM.
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| Superposition of Waves |
- Show that all harmonics are present on a stretched string fixed at both ends.
- State the principle of superposition of waves. Distinguish forced vibration and resonance.
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| Wave Optics |
- State Brewster’s law. Show that reflected and refracted rays are perpendicular at the polarizing angle.
- Draw a diagram of the plane of vibration and the plane of polarisation.
- Explain the reflection of light on a plane reflecting surface with a diagram.
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