Basic Physics

Fundamental quantities, SI units and important laws of physics — a high-yield quick reference for competitive exams.

Physical Quantities & SI Units

QuantitySI Unit
Lengthmetre (m)
Masskilogram (kg)
Timesecond (s)
Electric currentampere (A)
Temperaturekelvin (K)
Forcenewton (N)
Work / Energyjoule (J)
Powerwatt (W)
Pressurepascal (Pa)
Frequencyhertz (Hz)

Important Laws & Principles

Law / PrincipleAbout
Newton's Laws of MotionInertia, F = ma, action & reaction
Law of GravitationEvery mass attracts every other mass (Newton)
Archimedes' PrincipleUpthrust on a body equals the weight of fluid displaced
Ohm's LawV = IR (voltage, current & resistance)
Law of Conservation of EnergyEnergy can neither be created nor destroyed