A-Level Physics
Formula Sheet
Mechanics, waves, and fields formulas. From kinematics to electromagnetism.
Mechanics
Kinematics
v = u + at
s = ut + ½at²
v² = u² + 2as
s = ½(u + v)tForces
F = ma
W = mg
F = kx (Hooke's law)
p = mv (momentum)Energy
KE = ½mv²
PE = mgh
Work = Fd cos θ
Power = W/t = FvWaves
Wave Equations
v = fλ
T = 1/f
v = √(T/μ) (string)
v = √(B/ρ) (fluid)Optics
n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂
1/f = 1/v + 1/u
M = -v/u (magnification)Fields
Gravitational
F = GMm/r²
g = GM/r²
PE = -GMm/rElectric
F = kQq/r²
E = F/q = kQ/r²
V = Ed (uniform field)
C = Q/V = ε₀A/dMagnetic
F = BIL sin θ
F = Bqv sin θ
EMF = -N dΦ/dt (Faraday)Download
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