The Physics Question Bank

Every equation you need for the Foundation tier. Higher-only equations are left out. On each page, aim for Q1–8. ★ = Separate Physics only (skip these if you take Combined Science). Every equation is given on the equation sheet in the exam – the skill is choosing the right one and rearranging it.

Energy

• Eₖ = ½mv²
• Eₚ = mgh
• Eₑ = ½ke²
• ΔE = mcΔθ
• P = E/t
• P = W/t
• Efficiency (energy)
• Efficiency (power)

Electricity

• Q = It
• V = IR
• P = VI
• P = I²R
• E = Pt
• E = QV

Particle Model of Matter

• ρ = m/V
• E = mL
• pV = constant ★

Forces

• W = mg
• W = Fs
• F = ke
• M = Fd ★
• p = F/A ★
• s = vt
• a = Δv/t
• F = ma
• v² − u² = 2as

Waves

• v = fλ
• T = 1/f
• Magnification ★

Magnetism and Electromagnetism has no Foundation-tier equations.