Physics Definitions and Key Terms
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This Physics Definitions and Key Terms page on GoConqr gathers community-made flashcards, notes and a mind map, covering terms from forces and motion to waves and uncertainty. It is for school students practicing definitions and teachers looking for material to use with them. The small collection is mainly at secondary-school level and includes resources for GCSE, IB and A-level Physics. Start with a flashcard deck and explore the terms you want to practice.
Physics Definitions and Key Terms
Top Physics Definitions and Key Terms resources
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200 cardsDefenitions (1) absolute scale of temperature
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40 cardsPhysics PH4 Period, T, for a point describing a circle
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79 cardsDefintions
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33 cardsPenson Penson
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37 cardsSyllabus Objectives Define Normal Force
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59 cardsAQA AS Physics Definition of precision
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47 cardsPhysics keywords
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37 cardsPhysics Core - P1 Definition of absorb
Mind maps
Flashcards
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200 cardsDefenitions (1) absolute scale of temperature
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40 cardsPhysics PH4 Period, T, for a point describing a circle
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79 cardsDefintions
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33 cardsPenson Penson
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37 cardsSyllabus Objectives Define Normal Force
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59 cardsAQA AS Physics Definition of precision
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47 cardsPhysics keywords
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37 cardsPhysics Core - P1 Definition of absorb
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Untitled_4 Activity- Number of radioactive decays per second Alpha particle- Very ionising, but not very penetrating form of ionising radiation. Made up of 2 neutrons (a helium nucleus) Attract- Pull towards Background radiation...
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Physics iGSCE Definitions Moment = force x perpendicular distance of its line of action to the pivot Elastic Behaviour – The ability of a material to recover to its original shape after the forces causing deformation have been removed Current ...
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About Physics Definitions and Key Terms
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The resources on this page offer several ways to study physics vocabulary. For a broad start, try the flashcards in Physics Core - P1, which include definitions of amplitude, angle of incidence and angle of reflection. The notes on radioactive decay and radiation offer another place to read definitions before testing your recall with cards.
If you are focusing on motion, Physics PH4 includes terms for circular motion and simple harmonic motion. Its cards cover period, frequency and angular velocity. You can work through a few terms at a time, then return to the ones you want to remember.
Explore definitions and equations
Equations & Definitions brings together terms such as speed, force, acceleration, momentum and energy. The notes on physics definitions also connect a moment to force and distance from a pivot, and describe elastic behavior. These resources offer a way to look at how terms and equations appear together.
For measurement language, AQA AS Physics covers precision, accuracy and uncertainty, as well as ways to reduce error. SLHL Terms includes uncertainty alongside topics such as damping and centripetal acceleration.
Use the mind map with flashcards
The page also lists a physics keywords mind map. Use it to look over terms, then choose a flashcard deck that covers the vocabulary you want to practice. Try recalling a definition before checking the card. The page has no quizzes listed, so the flashcards offer a way to practice recall here.
Place the topic in its unit
Physics Definitions and Key Terms is a section of the Physics Equations and Formulae unit in Physics. Moving between the definitions and equation-related resources on this page can help you see the language used in that unit. Choose a deck or open the mind map to begin.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I start with?
For a broad set of definitions, start with Physics Core - P1. Its flashcards include amplitude and angles of incidence and reflection. If you are studying motion, Physics PH4 covers period, frequency, angular velocity and simple harmonic motion. You can choose the deck that matches the terms you are working on.
What does the mind map cover?
The listed mind map is about physics keywords. You can use it to look over vocabulary, then turn to a flashcard deck for definitions you want to practice. Equations & Definitions includes terms such as force, momentum and energy, while AQA AS Physics covers measurement terms including precision and uncertainty.
Are these resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed on this page is free to open and study without an account. The resources were made by GoConqr users. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes. This topic page itself does not list any quizzes.
Which students are these resources for?
The collection is mainly at secondary-school level. It includes resources relevant to GCSE, IB and A-level Physics, with definitions and terms for school students to practice. Teachers can also use the listed flashcards, notes and mind map when looking for material on physics vocabulary and equations.