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The Cambridge Handbook of Physics Formulas comprehensively covers the major topics explored in undergraduate physics courses. It is designed to be a compact, portable, reference book suitable for everyday work, problem solving, or exam revision.
3.1 Introduction. Unusually in physics, there is no pithy phrase that sums up the study of dynamics (the way in which forces produce motion), kinematics (the motion of matter), mechanics (the study of the forces and the motion they produce), and statics (the way forces combine to produce equilibrium).
Symbols representing physical quantities, units, mathematical operations and relationships, astronomical bodies, constellations, and the Greek alphabet.
4 Physics data booklet Adding/subtracting quantities: uncertainty in result will be sum of uncertainties of quantities. Multiplying/dividing quantities: % uncertainties of quantities are added together to obtain % uncertainty in result.
Frequently used equations in physics. Appropriate for secondary school students and higher. Mostly algebra based, some trig, some calculus, some fancy calculus.
(note: on many different equation sheets x is substituted by d for displacement) Variables (mks unit) Δy or y : change in position or displacement (m) in the y axis Δv : change in velocity (m/s) iy: initial Y axis velocity (m/s) V fy: final Y axis velocity (m/s) g : acceleration due to gravity (m/s )
Gravitational field strength as measured by force (F) acting on a mass (m) in the field, or by radial distance (r) from centre of mass of local astronomical body of mass (M) g = gravitational field strength in newtons per kilogram ( N kg−. ) or metres per second squared ( ms−. )
