Physics Flashcards

Build your physics foundation with this essential mechanics flashcard deck covering everything from the equations of motion to Newton's laws, conservation of energy, and circular motion. Mechanics is the bedrock of all physics — every other branch builds on these concepts. This deck covers kinematics (SUVAT equations), Newton's three laws of motion, forces (gravity, friction, tension, normal force), momentum and impulse, work, energy, and power, conservation of energy, projectile motion, circular motion and centripetal force, and simple harmonic motion. Essential for GCSE, A-Level, AP Physics 1, and first-year university physics.

Master electricity and magnetism — two of the most practically important topics in all of physics — with this comprehensive flashcard deck. Electricity and magnetism underpin every piece of modern technology, from your smartphone to power grids to MRI machines. This deck covers electric charge, current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, power in circuits, electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction (Faraday's and Lenz's laws), transformers, and AC vs DC current. Essential for GCSE, A-Level, AP Physics 2, and first-year university physics.

Twenty flashcards covering wave physics from first principles through to geometric and wave optics. Includes the wave equation, transverse and longitudinal waves, superposition and standing waves, the Doppler effect, the inverse-square law, refraction and Snell's law, total internal reflection, thin lenses, diffraction and polarisation. Formula-focused revision for GCSE, A-Level, AP Physics 1 and 2.

Twenty flashcards covering heat, temperature and the laws of thermodynamics. Includes specific and latent heat calculations, the three modes of heat transfer, the Stefan-Boltzmann law, the ideal gas law and its component gas laws, kinetic theory, entropy, thermodynamic processes, heat engines and Carnot efficiency. Formula-led revision for A-Level and AP Physics 2.

Twenty flashcards on the two pillars of modern physics. Covers Planck's quantisation, the photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality and de Broglie wavelength, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, the Bohr model and atomic spectra, quantum tunnelling, plus the postulates of special relativity, time dilation, length contraction and mass-energy equivalence. Aimed at A-Level and AP Physics 2 students.

Twenty flashcards covering DC circuit analysis and introductory electronics. Includes Ohm's law, resistivity, series and parallel resistor/capacitor combinations, Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws, electrical power, EMF and internal resistance, capacitor charge/discharge, and the basics of diodes and transistors. Formula-focused revision for GCSE, A-Level and AP Physics 1/C.

Twenty flashcards covering nuclear structure and decay, and the fundamentals of particle physics. Includes isotopes, alpha/beta/gamma decay, half-life calculations, binding energy per nucleon, nuclear fission and fusion, and the quarks, leptons and force carriers of the Standard Model. Suited to A-Level and AP Physics 2 revision.

From the birth of stars to the expansion of the universe, astrophysics and cosmology cover some of the biggest questions in science, and this deck of 20 flashcards breaks them down into clear, testable facts. You'll work through the life cycle of stars — from nebula to main sequence, through red giant, and ending as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole depending on mass — alongside key concepts like nuclear fusion, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, and Hubble's Law. The deck explains the evidence for the Big Bang theory, including cosmic microwave background radiation and redshift, plus dark matter, dark energy, and how black holes form and behave. It finishes with practical concepts like parallax for measuring stellar distance and the different types of telescopes. Suited to A-Level and AP Physics students, this deck connects abstract cosmological theory to the observational evidence that supports it.

Fluid mechanics explains everything from why ships float to how airplane wings generate lift, and this deck of 20 flashcards covers the core principles step by step. You'll start with the definition of pressure and how it varies with depth in a fluid, then move into Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle and buoyancy, and the conditions for an object to float versus sink. The deck explains Bernoulli's principle and how it relates fluid speed to pressure, along with its real-world applications in aircraft lift and the Venturi effect, before covering the continuity equation for fluid flow in pipes. It finishes with viscosity, the distinction between laminar and turbulent flow, and surface tension. Suited to A-Level and AP Physics students, this deck connects each formula to an intuitive real-world example, making abstract fluid concepts easier to visualize and recall under exam conditions.

Simple harmonic motion describes the repeating back-and-forth movement seen in pendulums, springs, and vibrating strings, and this deck of 20 flashcards covers the concept from definition to formula. You'll learn what makes motion "simple harmonic," the meaning of amplitude, period and frequency, and the formulas for a mass-spring system (Hooke's Law) and a simple pendulum. The deck explains how kinetic and potential energy exchange throughout an oscillation while total mechanical energy stays constant, along with phase, angular frequency, and how a displacement-time graph relates to velocity and acceleration. It finishes with damped oscillations, forced oscillations, and resonance — including real-world examples like why bridges can be at risk during earthquakes at certain frequencies. Suited to A-Level and AP Physics students, this deck ties each formula to a clear physical picture of how oscillating systems behave over time.

From satellites to planetary orbits, gravitation and orbital mechanics explain how objects move through space under gravity's influence, and this deck of 20 flashcards covers the essential formulas and concepts. You'll start with Newton's law of universal gravitation and how gravitational field strength changes with distance, then move into orbital velocity, geostationary orbits, and the concept of escape velocity. The deck covers Kepler's three laws of planetary motion, gravitational potential energy, and the difference between weight and mass in different gravitational fields, along with weightlessness and why astronauts in orbit appear to float. It finishes with practical applications like how GPS satellites work and orbital decay. Suited to A-Level and AP Physics students, this deck connects Newton's foundational equations to the real satellites and orbital mechanics used in modern space technology.

Rotational motion extends the concepts of linear mechanics to spinning and rotating bodies, a key topic in both introductory and advanced physics courses. This deck covers torque, moment of inertia, and angular velocity and acceleration, along with the conservation of angular momentum and rotational kinetic energy. You'll also review practical applications like rolling motion, gyroscopic precession, and the parallel axis theorem, plus moments of inertia for common shapes like spheres, disks, and rings. Ideal for students studying classical mechanics beyond basic linear motion.

Before diving into forces, energy, or waves, every physics student needs a solid grasp of units, measurement, and vector fundamentals. This deck covers the seven SI base units, dimensional analysis, and the distinction between scalar and vector quantities. You'll also review vector addition and resolution, unit vectors, and key measurement concepts like precision, accuracy, and systematic versus random error. A great foundational refresher for the start of any physics course, or a quick reference before tackling more advanced topics.

Understanding how materials respond to force is essential in physics and engineering. This deck covers Hooke's Law, stress and strain, and Young's modulus as a measure of stiffness. You'll also review key material properties like elasticity, plasticity, ductility, malleability, and toughness, along with practical concepts like stress-strain curves, yield points, and fatigue. Ideal for physics and engineering students studying mechanical properties of materials.

This deck is a fast-recall reference for the constants and formulas that appear across every branch of physics. You'll review fundamental constants like the speed of light, Planck's constant, and the gravitational constant, alongside essential equations for force, energy, momentum, and waves. It also covers key formulas from electricity, thermodynamics, and modern physics, including Einstein's mass-energy equivalence. A handy companion deck for quick review before exams across any physics topic.

Simple machines are one of the most widely searched physics topics, especially for middle and high school students. This deck covers the six classical simple machines — levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, screws, and wheel and axle — along with mechanical advantage calculations. You'll also review compound machines and the trade-off between force and distance. A great foundational deck for physics and engineering students.