Echoes Within

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Intro About Course
This **Class 10 Science and Technology** course is tailored for school-level students and strictly follows the official syllabus issued by the [Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) Nepal](https://moest.gov.np/cdc) for the academic year **B.S. 2078**. Aligned with the subject code **SCT.008**, this course ensures that learners grasp key concepts, prepare effectively for exams, and gain practical scientific knowledge. It includes updated topics based on the latest **CDC Nepal curriculum**, making it ideal for students aiming for academic excellence in the **Class 10 board examination**. 👉 For a detailed unit-wise breakdown, visit our [Class 10 Science Full Syllabus Page](#) (Replace `#` with the internal page URL) This course is suitable for self-study, school use, or as a revision tool, offering clear explanations, diagrams, and sample questions. Stay ahead in your learning with the most trusted and structured **Class 10 Science and Technology course in Nepal**. Official Syllabus PDF You can download the official syllabus directly from the CDC Nepal website: Download Class 10 Science and Technology Syllabus (PDF) Course Units Overview The Class 10 Science and Technology curriculum is structured into several units, each focusing on different scientific concepts. While the exact unit titles and content may vary, the syllabus typically includes the following areas:
1. Scentific Learning
After comletion of this topic, students will be able to : 1.1 - investigate independent variable, dependent variable, and control variablein scientific research and mention importance of control variable. 1.2 - differetiate between fundamental and derived units. 1.3 - to investigate the fundamental units involved in derived unit. 1.4 - to use the fundamental units in physical equation to examine their homogeneity.
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2. Classification of Living Beings
Upon completion of this topic, the students will be able to : 2.1 -classify plants and animals on the basis of five-kingdom classification system and explain the characteristics of each division (of plants) and phylum (of animals) with examples. 2.2 -classify the subdivision angiosperms upto the class and compare their classes. 2.3 -classify the sub-phylum vertebrata upto the class and compare their classes. 2.4 -describe the relationship between classification of living beings and their evolution.
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3. Honey Bee
Upon completion of this topic, the students will be able to : 3.1 describe the life cycle of a honeybee. 3.2 explain the importance of honeybees.
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Heridity
Heredity is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes. It explains why children resemble their parents and why certain diseases or features run in families. After studing this topic (Heridity) students are able to learn and understand about to : -explain about concept and importance of Mitosis and Meiosis Cell Division. - introduce chromosome and gene. -differentiate between DNA and RNA on the basis of structure and function. And to tell Importance of DNA Test in different research. - explain the role of sex chromosome in sex determination of human. - explain Mendel's Laws related to monohybrid cross. -introduce Genetic Technology, and its uses related to research.
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Physiological Structure and Life Process
The human body is a complex system made up of various physiological structures that work together to sustain life. These structures include organs, tissues, and systems like the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and excretory systems. Each life process—such as nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli—is carried out by specialized organs and systems. These life processes are essential for: Maintaining homeostasis (internal balance), Providing energy, Removing waste, Ensuring survival and reproduction. For example: The digestive system breaks down food for energy, The respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide, The circulatory system transports nutrients and oxygen, The nervous system helps in control and coordination. Together, these physiological structures and life processes form the foundation of biological function, allowing organisms to live, adapt, and interact with their environment.
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Motion and Force
After completion of this topic, the students will be able: - state the universal law of gravitation and solve numericals problems related to it. - define acceleration due to gravity and express its relation to the distance between the surface and center of earth. - introduce gravity and calculate the weight of a body. - introduce the concept of free fall. - describe the effect of air resistance on falling objects and investigate its advantage in daily life.
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Pressure
Upon completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1.State and demonstrate Pascal's law and investigate its use in daily life. 2.Introduce upthrust in liquid and gas. 3.State and demonstrate Archimedes' principle and investigate its usein daily life.
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Heat
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1.Introduce thermal energy, heat and temperature. 2. Explain the effect of heat on the molecular motion and change in the volume of abody and investigate the importance of anomalous expansion of water. 3. Introduce specific heat capacity of different bodoies and solve simple numerical problems related to it. 4.provide a brief description of the working principles of a laboratory thermometer, a digital clinical thermometer, and a radiation thermometer; and demonstrate the calibration of a thermometer through experimentation.
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Wave
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. explain the concept of wave refraction and demonstrate the laws of refraction. 2. introduce total internal reflection(TIR) of waves and explain the importance of TIR in sound and light wave applications. 3. demonstrate the dispersion of light and identify its practical applications in daily life. 4. define terms related to lenses and illustrate the laws of refraction by a lens using diagrams. 5. demonstrate the process of forming an image of an object through a lens and describe the features of the resulting image. 6.define optical power and explain the relationship between the lens and curve and its power. 7. describe the process of image formation in the human eye, accompanied by a diagram. 8. describe the types, causes, and correction of vision defects, supported by diagrams. 9. mention the effects of injury to the cornea on vision and introduce problems such as night blindness, cataracts, and colour blindness.
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Electricity and Magnetism
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. introduce direct current and alternating current. 2. demonstrate and sketch the diagram of the magnetic field formed around a straight wire and a solenoid with an electric current in them. 3. introduce magnetic lines of force and magnetic flux. 4.introduce the motor effect and describe its use in daily life. 5. mention Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction and explain the working process of dynamo and generator based on it. 6. state the structure, working method, and importance of a transformer and solve simple numerical problems based on it.
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Universe
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. mention the importance of gravitational force in the universe. 2. describe the origin of the universe based on the Big Bang Theory. 3. state the conclusion of Hubbel's study related to the motion of heavenly bodies. 4. write about the future of the universe based on the law of gravitation.
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Information and Communication Technology(ICT)
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 13.1. introduce the types of signals and use of the digital signals in our everyday life. 13.2. mention the differences between bit and bytes. 13.3. explain the mecanism of digital signal transmission with examples. 13.4. discuss some responsibilities of netizens, online reputation and digital wellbeing. 13.5. discuss the importance of multimedia in the classroom.
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Classification of Elements
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. demonstrate the understanding of modern periodic table. 2. describe the interrelation between the elements of certain groups and periods based on their atomic size, electropositivity, electronegativity, valency, and reactivity. 3. explain the classification of elements in the modern periodic table. 4. explain the position of metals, non-metals, and metalloids in the modern periodic table. 5. write the electronic configuration of elements up to the atomic number 20 on the basis of subshell.
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Chemical Reaction
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. describe the types of chemical reactions with examples. 2.explain and demonstrate experimentally the factors affecting the rate of chemical reactions.
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Gases
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. describe the methods of preparation of carbon dioxide, and ammonia gases in the laboratory and mention their properties. 2. describe the importance(utility) of carbon dioxide and ammonia. 3. explain the causes, effects, and control measures of acid rain. 4. describe the causes, consequences of greenhouse effects, and explain the measures to minimize the effects.
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Metals and Non-Metals
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. introduce minerals and ores. 2. tell the name of the main ores of iron, copper, silver, and aluinium. explain the process of extraction of metals from their ores briefly.
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Hydrocarbon and its compounds
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. introduce hydrocarbon with examples. 2. write IUPAC name, molecular structure and uses of hydrocarbons having carbon atom 1 to 4. 3. differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. 4. write the types and molecular formulae of alcohol based on the number of hydroxyl group (-OH). 5. investigate the uses of alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, and glycerol.
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Chemicals Used in Daily Life
After completion of this topic, the students will be able to: 1. introduce food preservatives and tell their proper uses. 2. introduce the chemicals used for cleanliness and mention their proper uses. 3. tell the precautions to be taken while storing and using different poisonous chemicals. 4. investigate the industrial chemicals that causes chemical pollution and describe their control measures.
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Class – 10 (Science and Technology)

#Lesson Overview

(Electricity and Magnetism)

Electricity and magnetism are interlinked physical phenomena that govern how electric currents create magnetic fields and how magnetic fields produce electric currents. Understanding these concepts helps explain motors, generators, transformers, and many devices used in daily life.


1. Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC)

Direct Current (DC)

  • Flows in one direction only.

  • Produced by battery, solar cells, and DC generators.

  • Used in: mobile phones, laptops, flashlights, and electric vehicles.

Alternating Current (AC)

  • Changes direction periodically.

  • Produced by AC generators/power stations.

  • Used in: home appliances, electric heaters, refrigerators.

Difference Between DC and AC

Feature DC AC
Direction One direction Alternates direction
Source Battery, DC generator Power station
Transmission Inefficient for long distances Efficient for long distances
Uses Electronics Household wiring

2. Magnetic Field Around a Straight Wire and Solenoid

When an electric current passes through a conductor, it creates a magnetic field around it.

a. Magnetic Field Around a Straight Wire

  • Magnetic field lines form concentric circles around the wire.

  • Direction is given by Right-Hand Thumb Rule:

    • Thumb → direction of current

    • Fingers → direction of magnetic field

Diagram (Text Format)

----> I (current)

|
|
⟳ ⟳ ⟳ (circular magnetic field lines)

b. Magnetic Field Around a Solenoid

A solenoid is a long coil of wire with many turns.

  • Produces a strong magnetic field similar to a bar magnet.

  • One end acts as the North pole, the other the South pole.

  • Inside the solenoid, magnetic field lines are parallel and uniform.

Diagram (Text Format)

N ←–––––––––––––––––––→     S
||||||||||||||||||||||||||       (coils)
→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→(magnetic field inside)

3. Magnetic Lines of Force and Magnetic Flux

#Magnetic Lines of Force#

  • Imaginary lines representing the magnetic field.

  • Direction: from the North Pole to the South Pole.

  • Properties:

    • Never intersect.

    • Denser lines = stronger magnetic field.

    • Form closed loops.

#Magnetic Flux (Φ)#

  • Total number of magnetic field lines passing through a surface.

  • Symbol: Φ (phi)

  • Unit: Weber (Wb)

  • Φ = B × A × cosθ

    • B = magnetic field strength

    • A = area

    • θ = angle between field and surface normal


4. Motor Effect and Its Daily Uses

When a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a force.
This is known as the Motor Effect.

Applications in Daily Life

  • Electric fan

  • Mixer grinder

  • Water pump

  • Electric vehicle motors

  • Hard disk drive motors

Principle of Electric Motor:
Current + Magnetic field → Force → Rotation of coil


5. Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction, Dynamo & Generator

Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction

When the magnetic flux linked with a coil changes, an induced emf is produced inside the coil.
The magnitude of the induced emf is proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic flux.

Formula:

e = − dΦ/dt
(Negative sign = Lenz’s Law)


a. Working of Dynamo

A dynamo converts mechanical energy → electrical energy (usually DC).

Working Process

  1. A coil rotates in a magnetic field.

  2. Magnetic flux through the coil changes.

  3. Induced emf is generated.

  4. A commutator converts alternating emf into a DC output.


b. Working of Generator

A generator converts mechanical energy → electrical energy (AC).

Working Process

  1. The coil rotates between the magnetic poles.

  2. Flux linking the coil changes continuously.

  3. Alternating current is produced.

  4. Slip rings deliver AC to the external circuit.


6. Transformer – Structure, Working & Importance

A transformer changes voltage levels (AC only).


Structure of a Transformer

  • Core: Soft iron core

  • Primary Coil: Connected to the input AC

  • Secondary Coil: Connected to output

  • Coils are insulated and wound on opposite sides of the core.

Diagram (Text Format)

Primary Coil    |||||| Iron Core ||||||  Secondary Coil
(Input)                                        (Output)

Working Principle

Based on Faraday’s law and mutual induction.

  1. AC flows through the primary coil.

  2. Creates a changing magnetic flux in the iron core.

  3. The same flux links the secondary coil.

  4. Induced emf is produced in the secondary coil.


Types

Step-up Transformer

  • Increases voltage

  • Secondary turns > Primary turns

Step-down Transformer

  • Decreases voltage

  • Secondary turns < Primary turns


Transformer Formula (for numericals)

Voltage Ratio:

Vs / Vp = Ns / Np
(V = Voltage, N = Number of turns)

Current Ratio:

Is / Ip = Np / Ns


Importance

  • Power transmission

  • Mobile chargers

  • Inverters

  • Distribution lines

  • Microwave ovens

  • TV, computers, and electronic devices


Summary of Lesson

  • DC flows in one direction; AC changes direction periodically.

  • Magnetic fields form around straight wires and solenoids; solenoids act like bar magnets.

  • Magnetic lines of force show the field direction; magnetic flux measures the total field lines.

  • The motor effect is responsible for electric motors used in daily life machines.

  • Faraday’s law explains induction; generators and dynamos work based on it.

  • Transformers change AC voltage using mutual induction and are essential in power systems.

  • Practice : ✅ MCQ Set (25 Questions) Electricity & Magnetism

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