For b.Sc I yr students as per the new syllabus of ugc curriculum for all indian universities.The present book has two sections. Section I covers 1 which includes chapters on mechanics, oscillations and properties of matter. Section ii covers course 2 which includes chapters on electricity, magnetism and electromagnetic theory.The material is presented in a comprehensive way using simple language.The sequesnce of articles in each chapter enables students to understand the gradual development of the subject.A large number of illustrations, pictures and interesting examples have been given to illustrate the basic principles involved so as to make reading interesting and understandable.Solved examples as well as numerical questions frequently asked in different universities are incorporated, including summer 2009 examinations at the end of the each chapter. Table of contents: section 1:mechanics laws of motion, oscillations and properties of mattersection 2:electricity , magnetism and electromagnetic theory