UEE Physics study guide
UEE Physics · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
UEE Physics is a university entrance physics paper used to judge whether a school-leaver can apply core physics ideas to unfamiliar situations under time pressure. It suits candidates finishing secondary school who intend to read physics, engineering, or a related science, and who need a single broad measure of their preparation. The UEE Physics study guide has 8 sections and about 2,234 words.
01Mechanics
The UEE Physics mechanics section tests kinematics, Newton's laws, momentum, energy, circular motion, gravitation and statics, usually through multi-step problems and motion graphs. For constant acceleration: v = v₀ + at, s = v₀t + ½at², v² = v₀² + 2as.
323 words, about 2 min02Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
Thermodynamics and kinetic theory questions cover the ideal-gas law, internal energy, the first law, process graphs, heat engines and the molecular model of gases. pV = nRT = NkT, with T always in kelvin.
298 words, about 1 min03Oscillations and Waves
Oscillations and waves questions test simple harmonic motion, pendulum and spring periods, energy exchange, wave speed, standing waves, sound and resonance. SHM: a = −ω²x, x = A cos(ωt + φ), ω = 2π/T = 2πf.
257 words, about 1 min04Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity and magnetism questions cover Coulomb's law, field and potential, DC circuits, Kirchhoff's rules, magnetic forces and electromagnetic induction. Coulomb: F = kq₁q₂/r², k = 9×10⁹ N m² C⁻².
279 words, about 1 min05Optics
Optics questions test reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, thin lenses and mirrors, and the wave phenomena of interference and diffraction. Reflection: angle of incidence equals angle of reflection, measured from the normal.
283 words, about 1 min06Modern Physics and Quantum Phenomena
Modern physics questions cover the photoelectric effect, photon energy, atomic energy levels, de Broglie wavelength, radioactive decay and mass–energy equivalence. Photon energy E = hf = hc/λ, with h = 6.63×10⁻³⁴ J s.
247 words, about 1 min07Experimental Methods and Data Analysis
Experimental methods questions test measurement uncertainty, significant figures, instrument resolution, graph linearisation and interpretation, and experimental design. For y = a ± b, absolute uncertainties add.
260 words, about 1 min08Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical methods questions test vector resolution, trigonometry, differentiation and integration applied to motion, logarithms, and the interpretation of gradients and areas. A vector of magnitude V at angle θ to the x-axis has components V cosθ and V sinθ.
287 words, about 1 min