Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 1: Basic Concepts
Physics is the science of matter, energy, and their interactions.
Key Quantities:
- Distance (m)
- Time (s)
- Mass (kg)
- Force = mass × acceleration (F = m * a)
- Work = force × distance
- Energy = ability to do work
Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 2: Motion and Kinematics
Speed = distance/time
Velocity = displacement/time
Acceleration = change in velocity/time
Equations of motion:
-v=u+a*t
- s = u * t + 0.5 * a * t^2
- v^2 = u^2 + 2 * a * s
Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 3: Electricity and Magnetism
Current (I) = charge/time
Voltage (V) = energy/charge
Resistance (R) = voltage/current
Ohm's Law: V = I * R
Series Circuits: R_total = R1 + R2 + ...
Parallel Circuits: 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ...
Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 4: Energy and Thermodynamics
Kinetic Energy = 0.5 * m * v^2
Potential Energy = m * g * h
Power = energy/time
Thermal energy is transferred via conduction, convection, and radiation
1st Law of Thermodynamics: Energy is conserved
2nd Law: Heat flows from hot to cold objects