Work, Energy and Power: Conceptual Mind Maps

(12 Downloadable PDF Files)


Built for rapid recall and deep conceptual clarity, this complete set of 12 visually structured, easy-to-download PDF mind maps helps you see the big picture of motion in physics.

Each mind map is carefully designed to highlight:

✔️ Core principles and interconnected concepts
✔️ Visual breakdowns of key equations and their meaning
✔️ Logical flow from definitions to applications
✔️ Common misconceptions and concept traps to avoid

Topics Covered:

  1. Work and Kinetic Energy: Understanding Energy Transfer Through Force​
  2. Work Done by a Force at an Angle: Inclined Force Analysis​
  3. Work-Energy Theorem Explained with Real-Life Applications​
  4. Work Done by Gravitational Force: Positive and Negative Work Explained​
  5. Spring Force and Work: Hooke’s Law and Variable Force Integration​
  6. Calculating Work Done by a General Variable Force Using Integration​
  7. Power in Physics: Understanding Average and Instantaneous Power​
  8. Work, Kinetic Energy, and Potential Energy: How They Interact​
  9. Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces: Energy Conservation​ & Loss
  10. Measuring Potential Energy: Gravitational and Elastic Potential Calculations​
  11. Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy: Kinetic and Potential Interplay​
  12. Potential Energy Curves: Force from Energy Graphs and Equilibrium Types​
  13. Work Done by an External Force: Energy Changes with Friction and Force

When to Use These PDFs:

  • To visually connect and recall core concepts during revision
  • As a pre-class primer or post-class review to reinforce understanding
  • When you're stuck and need a big-picture view of how ideas link together
  • For a quick scan before tests to cement conceptual clarity

Who Should Use This Resource:

  • Grade 11 and 12 Physics students
  • AP Physics students
  • Competitive exam aspirants (IIT JEE, SAT Physics, NEET Physics)
  • Physics enthusiasts eager to deepen their conceptual understanding
  • Teachers seeking high-quality, ready-to-use classroom supplements



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Hello there! 👋


Physics isn’t just a collection of facts—it’s a framework for making sense of the world. When I first began teaching my daughter the basics of Physics, I never imagined it would one day set her on a path to UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering. That journey reminded me how far a solid conceptual foundation—and the right kind of guidance—can take a student.

These mind maps were created with that same spirit. They’re not just notes—they’re visual tools designed to help you connect the dots, see how concepts build on each other, and understand the "why" behind the formulas. Each map is a compact, big-picture guide to a key topic in work, energy & power—perfect for visual learners, revision sessions, or those “I’m stuck” moments.

Whether you’re preparing for AP Physics, IIT JEE, Class 11–12, or just trying to deeply understand motion in Physics, let these maps be your shortcut to clarity and confidence.

Let’s turn confusion into insight—and make Physics visual, logical, and memorable.

Vishesh


Physics Teacher and Content Creator at The Science Cube