Gravitation
Conceptual Mind Maps
(7 Downloadable PDF Files)
Built for rapid recall and deep conceptual clarity, this complete set of 7 visually structured, easy-to-download PDF mind maps helps you see the big picture of gravitation 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:
- Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation: Attractive Force Between Any Two Masses
- Gravitational Field and Gravitational Acceleration: Variation with Altitude and Depth
- Gravitational Force Inside the Earth: Shell Theorem and Spherical Mass Distributions
- Weight and Apparent Weight: Influence of Earth’s Rotation and Shape
- Gravitational Potential Energy: Path Independence and Energy Reference Points
- Conservation of Mechanical Energy: Analyzing Motion Under Gravitational Forces
- Escape Speed: Calculating the Minimum Velocity to Leave a Gravitational Field
- Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion: Law of Orbits, Areas, and Periods
- Satellite Motion: Circular and Elliptical Orbits, Energy Considerations
- Apparent Weightlessness: Free Fall and Orbiting Frames
- Einstein’s Theory of Gravitation: Equivalence Principle and Spacetime Curvature
- Black Holes and the Schwarzschild Radius: Gravitational Collapse and Detection
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
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 gravitation, Newton's and Kepler's laws, satellites and potential energy —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
