Edexcel A Level Physics Formula Sheet
This physics formula cheat sheet follows the list of data, formulae and relationships for the Pearson Edexcel International A Level in Physics, unit by unit. Pearson prints this list in the exam papers, so it is the formula sheet for physics to practise with until you know where every equation is.
- 37 formulas
- 4 sections
- Checked 21 October 2026
Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials
From the list printed in the papers.
- Kinematic equations
- Kinematic equations
- Forces
- Momentum and moment
- Work and energy
- Power
- Efficiency
- Density and Stokes' law
- Hooke's law and elastic strain energy
- Young modulus
Unit 2: Waves and Electricity
From the list printed in the papers.
- Wave speed
- Intensity of radiation
- Refraction
- Diffraction grating
- Potential difference and resistance
- Electrical power and energy
- Current
- Resistors
- Photons
Unit 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles
From the list printed in the papers.
- Impulse and kinetic energy
- Motion in a circle
- Electric field
- Coulomb's law and potential
- Capacitance and energy stored
- Capacitor discharge
- In a magnetic field
- Faraday's and Lenz's laws
- Mass–energy
Unit 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology
From the specification’s list for Unit 5.
- Heating
- Ideal gas and kinetic theory
- Radioactive decay
- Simple harmonic motion
- Simple harmonic motion (continued)
- Simple harmonic oscillators
- Gravitation
- Stefan–Boltzmann and Wien's laws
- Intensity, redshift and expansion
Based on the list of data, formulae and relationships in the Pearson Edexcel International A Level Physics specification (Issue 3) and question papers (official source), checked 21 October 2026. Always check the formula list printed in your own exam paper.
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