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ECZ Grade 12 Physics Revision Guide: Core Topics & Formulas

ECZ Solutions Editorial Team  |  March 2, 2026  |  14 Min Read
Key Focus Areas

Senior Secondary Physics (5124/2 or 5054) tests quantitative problem-solving and conceptual understanding. Always state the formula, substitute given values with correct SI units, and underline your final answer with units.

1. Mechanics: Motion, Work, Energy, and Power

  • Equations of Motion: \(v = u + at\), \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\), \(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\).
  • Newton's Second Law: Force \(F = ma\).
  • Work Done: \(W = F \times d\). Kinetic Energy \(E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2\). Potential Energy \(E_p = mgh\).
Worked Example (Ohm's Law in Electricity):
Formula: Voltage \(V = I \times R\).
Question: A resistor of 6 \(\Omega\) carries a current of 2 A. Calculate the potential difference across it.
Solution: \(V = 2 \times 6 = \mathbf{12\text{ V}}\).

2. Waves, Sound, and Light

Wave Equation: \(v = f \lambda\) (where \(v\) is speed in m/s, \(f\) is frequency in Hz, and \(\lambda\) is wavelength in m). Refraction of Light: Snell's Law \(n = \frac{\sin i}{\sin r}\).

3. Electricity & Magnetism

Know series circuits (\(R_{\text{total}} = R_1 + R_2\)) vs parallel circuits (\(\frac{1}{R_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2}\)). Understand transformer equation \(\frac{V_p}{V_s} = \frac{N_p}{N_s}\).

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