Formula Sheet

The essential formulas across every topic, organized so you can find what you need fast. The full version is available as a downloadable PDF.

ConceptFormulaTopic
Newton's Second LawF = maMechanics
Kinetic EnergyKE = ½mv²Mechanics
Projectile RangeR = v²sin(2θ)/gMechanics
Pendulum PeriodT = 2π√(L/g)Waves
Wave Speedv = fλWaves
Ohm's LawV = IRElectromagnetism
Coulomb's LawF = kq₁q₂/r²Electromagnetism
Specific HeatQ = mcΔTThermodynamics
Universal GravitationF = Gm₁m₂/r²Mechanics
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Glossary

Clear, jargon-free definitions of the most important physics terms. Each links to a full article when you want to go deeper. A sample is below — the full glossary covers the key terms across every topic.

Acceleration
The rate at which velocity changes over time, measured in m/s².
Entropy
A measure of disorder in a system; always increases in isolated systems.
Frequency
The number of wave cycles passing a point per second, measured in hertz.
Inertia
An object's resistance to changes in its state of motion.
Momentum
The product of an object's mass and velocity; conserved in collisions.
Voltage
The electric potential difference that drives current through a circuit.
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Study Plans

Structured roadmaps for learning physics from scratch. Pick the timeline that fits your schedule.

30

Day Crash Course

  • Week 1: Kinematics & Newton's laws
  • Week 2: Energy & momentum
  • Week 3: Waves & thermodynamics
  • Week 4: Electromagnetism basics
60

Day Solid Foundation

  • Weeks 1-2: Full mechanics
  • Weeks 3-4: Waves & optics
  • Weeks 5-6: Thermodynamics
  • Weeks 7-8: Electromagnetism
90

Day Mastery Track

  • Month 1: Mechanics in depth
  • Month 2: Waves, optics, heat
  • Month 3: E&M + modern physics
  • Throughout: 200+ problems

Practice Problems

You can't learn physics without solving problems. We have 200+ problems with complete step-by-step solutions, sorted by topic and difficulty. Every article on the site ends with its own problem set.

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