Physics Igcse Flashcards
Speed
Distance/time
Acceleration
Change in velocity/time taken
Weight
Mass x gravitational field strength (10)
Density
Mass/volume
Extension
Force/ spring constant
Moment
Force x distance to pivot
Pressure
Force/area
Work
Force x distance
= energy transferred
Gravitational potential energy
Mass x gravitational field strength (10) x height
Kinetic energy
1/2 x mass x velocity ^2
Power
Energy transferred/ time taken
Efficiency
Useful energy output/ total energy input x 100%
Efficiency
Useful power output/ total power input x 100%
Wave speed
Frequency x wavelength
Angle of incidence
Angle of reflection
Refractive index
Wave speed in a vacuum/ wave speed in medium
Refractive index
Sin(angle of incidence)/ sin (angle of refraction)
Current
Charge/time
Current
Potential difference /resistance
Resistance
1/resistance 1 + 1/resistance 2 + 1/resistance 3
Power
Current x potential difference
Energy transferred
Current x potential difference x time