Concept Mapping in Physics: A Clear Topic Map
See how the main physics branches connect, from forces and energy to waves and electricity. Then build your own map from your lecture notes or PDF.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Physics Maps From Your Own Material
Upload your notes, slides or textbook chapter and get a map of the key ideas and how they link.
Built From Your Notes
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file and the AI sorts your physics content into branches.
Expandable Concept Branches
Expand any node with AI to add detail on laws, equations, units or worked examples.
Quiz and Flashcards
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Physics Concept Map
Three steps take you from a chapter or topic list to a map you can study and test yourself with.
- 1
Add Your Physics Material
Upload lecture slides, notes or a chapter PDF, or type a topic like Newton's laws.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
The AI finds the main concepts and links laws, quantities and examples into branches.
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Study, Expand and Quiz
Expand weak branches, edit wording, then quiz yourself or export the map to PNG or PDF.
Physics Concept Map: Topics and Structure
A concept mapping in physics diagram shows how ideas relate, not just what they are. Physics splits into a few core areas: mechanics (motion, forces, momentum), energy (work, kinetic and potential energy, conservation), waves (frequency, wavelength, sound and light) and electricity and magnetism (charge, current, fields). A good map links these through shared laws, such as how force drives acceleration.
- Mechanics: motion, Newton's laws, momentum
- Energy: work, kinetic and potential forms, conservation
- Waves: frequency, wavelength, amplitude, interference
- Electricity: charge, current, voltage, resistance
- Magnetism: fields, induction, links to electricity
Use a physics map to revise before an exam or to see which branch needs more practice. Create a map from your own notes with CogniGuide to get one that matches your course.
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Physics Concept Mapping Questions
Answers about physics maps and how to build one from your own notes.
What topics does a physics concept map usually cover?
Most introductory maps cover mechanics, energy, waves, electricity and magnetism, and thermodynamics. Each branch links to the laws and quantities that connect it to the others.
How do concept maps help with learning physics?
They show how laws such as Newton's second law connect to energy and momentum, so you understand relationships instead of memorizing isolated formulas.
Which files can I use to make a physics map with CogniGuide?
You can upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also just type a physics topic.
Can I turn a physics map into a quiz?
Yes. You can turn any CogniGuide map into a quiz to test yourself, and make flashcards from the same notes.