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Physics Paper 1 Mind Map for Exam Revision

See how the main topics of Paper 1 connect, from forces and energy to waves and electricity. Then build your own map from your notes, PDF or slides.

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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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Why a Physics Paper 1 Map Helps

Turn your revision notes into a map that shows how each topic links to the next.

Build from your own notes

Upload your class notes, textbook PDF or slides and the AI maps the key ideas for you.

See how topics connect

Expandable branches show how forces link to energy, and waves link to electromagnetic spectrum.

Test yourself next

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes.

How to Make Your Paper 1 Map

Three steps from messy notes to a clear physics revision map.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a PDF, Word file or slides, or simply type the topic you need to revise.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI organizes your content into a mind map with expandable branches for each topic.

  3. 3

    Study and quiz yourself

    Expand weak branches, edit nodes, export as PDF or PNG, and turn the map into a quiz.

Physics Paper 1 Topics at a Glance

Physics paper 1 usually covers the core physics topics: forces and motion, energy, waves, and electricity and magnetism. A mind map groups these into branches so you can see how a single idea, such as energy transfer, appears in several places. Start from the centre, then work outward through each subtopic.

  • Forces and motion: speed, acceleration, Newton's laws, momentum
  • Energy: stores, transfers, efficiency, power
  • Waves: transverse and longitudinal, reflection, refraction
  • Electricity: current, voltage, resistance, circuits
  • Magnetism: fields, motors, generators, electromagnetic induction

Use the map to check which branches you can explain without notes, then focus on the gaps. Generate a personalized version with CogniGuide to match your own syllabus and notes.

Physics Paper 1 Mind Map Questions

Quick answers about the topics and about making your own map.

What topics are in physics paper 1?

Paper 1 typically covers forces and motion, energy, waves, and electricity and magnetism. Your exam board's specification gives the exact list for your course.

How many topics should a physics map include?

Most useful maps have four to six main branches, each with a few subtopics. This keeps the map readable while still covering the whole specification.

Which files can I use to make my own map?

You can upload PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image files, or type a topic directly. The AI then builds the map from that content.

Can I turn my physics map into a quiz?

Yes. Any map can become a quiz to test yourself. There is a free plan with five creations a week, with no payment needed.