Pancyprian Physics study plan

Derive and apply the three kinematic equations for constant acceleration to solve multi-stage motion problems (projectiles, free fall, relative velocity) without referring to notes

Draw complete free-body diagrams for systems with inclined planes, pulleys, friction and connected masses, then write and solve the resulting Newton's-law equations

Distinguish static from kinetic friction and calculate the angle of repose and the minimum force needed to move a block on an incline

Solve at least 15 mixed mechanics problems under timed conditions (90 seconds each) and log every error by cause (algebra, concept, units)

Apply conservation of momentum to elastic, inelastic and explosion collisions, and verify kinetic-energy changes in each case

Use work-energy theorem and conservation of mechanical energy to solve problems involving friction, springs and variable forces

Analyse vertical and horizontal circular motion, identifying the forces providing centripetal acceleration at top and bottom of loops and on banked curves

Compute centre-of-mass positions and angular momentum for simple rigid systems, and apply torque equilibrium to a ladder or beam problem

Apply Coulomb's law and superposition to find the net electric field and potential at a point due to two or three point charges

Calculate equivalent resistance for series-parallel networks and solve multi-loop DC circuits using Kirchhoff's rules

Determine the magnetic force on a current-carrying wire and the field produced by a straight wire and a solenoid, applying the right-hand rule correctly

State and apply Faraday's and Lenz's laws to compute induced emf and identify the direction of induced current in a changing-flux scenario

Apply the ideal gas law and the first law of thermodynamics to isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric and isochoric processes, computing work done and heat exchanged

Compute efficiency of a Carnot cycle and explain why no engine exceeds it

Write the equation of motion for a simple harmonic oscillator and calculate period, frequency, amplitude, phase and maximum velocity and acceleration

Relate wave speed, frequency and wavelength, and apply superposition to determine nodes and antinodes in standing waves on strings and in pipes

Solve sound problems involving the Doppler effect and resonance in closed and open tubes

Construct ray diagrams for converging and diverging lenses and for concave and convex mirrors, and verify each with the thin-lens or mirror equation

Calculate magnification, image position and image type for multi-element systems such as two lenses in contact and in series

Apply Snell's law and the critical-angle condition to refraction problems, including total internal reflection in prisms and fibres

Use the double-slit relation to compute fringe spacing and predict how the pattern changes with wavelength, slit separation and screen distance

Distinguish interference from diffraction patterns and state the condition for single-slit minima

Apply the photoelectric equation to compute threshold frequency, work function, stopping potential and maximum photoelectron kinetic energy

Interpret energy-level diagrams to calculate emitted and absorbed photon wavelengths for hydrogen-like atoms

Write and balance nuclear decay equations for alpha, beta and gamma processes, and compute mass defect and binding energy

Apply time dilation and length contraction formulas to simple relativity problems and identify when relativistic treatment is required

Apply Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle and the continuity equation to solve floating-body and pipe-flow problems

Use Stokes' law and Poiseuille's relation qualitatively to compare viscous flow rates, and apply Hooke's law and Young's modulus to calculate extension and strain energy

Propagate uncertainties through addition, multiplication and powers, and express results with correct significant figures

Analyse a given table of experimental data by plotting a straight-line graph, determining its gradient with uncertainty and interpreting the intercept

Complete two full-length timed mock papers under exam conditions and record a score for each domain separately

Re-solve every question missed across the previous seven weeks without notes, confirming each error is closed

Memorise and reproduce from memory the complete formula sheet for all eight domains in under 20 minutes

Identify the three highest-yield remaining weaknesses and drill 10 targeted problems on each before exam day