MIND MAPS
Gravitation, Fluids, Oscillations, Waves
(15 Downloadable PDF Files)
Built for rapid recall and deep conceptual clarity, this complete set of 6 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: Understanding the Force of Attraction
- Vector and Scalar Forms of the Gravitational Formula: Mathematical Precision in Force Calculation
- Gravitational Field: Definition, Units, and Directional Analysis
- Gravitational Potential Energy: Derivation and Applications in Space Systems
- Gravitational Potential: From Field strength to Potential Difference
- Satellites and Orbits: Circular Motion physics and Energy Considerations
- Escape Velocity: Concept, Derivation, and Real-Life Context for Space Travel
- Kepler’s Laws: Derivations, Applications, and Graphical Insights into Planetary Motion
- Energy and Force in Orbital Motion: Binding Energy and Stability of Satellite Orbits
- Misconceptions in Gravitation: Clearing Up the Confusion About 'g', Weightlessness, and Orbiting
- Fluid Statics: Hydrostatic Pressure variation with depth, Pascal’s Law for hydraulics, and mastering Buoyancy via Archimedes' Principle
- Fluid Dynamics: Visualizing flow with Streamlines, the Equation of Continuity, and Energy Conservation using Bernoulli’s Equation
- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): Decoding the Restoring Force, Equations of Motion (x, v, a), and Phase relationships
- Visualizing Oscillations: The Reference Circle Method and interpreting Displacement-Velocity graphs
- Energy in Oscillations: The interplay of Kinetic and Potential Energy in SHM systems
- Pendulums and Damping: Deriving the Time Period of a Simple Pendulum and understanding Damped vs. Forced Oscillations
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