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Custom GCSE physics flashcards instead of a printed pack

Many students searching for GCSE physics flashcards end up with a ready-made pack that covers topics in a different order from their own lessons. Generating cards from your own material keeps the deck matched to what your teacher actually covered, including the wording of definitions and the examples used in class.

Cards built from your own lesson notes, slides or textbook pages
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Example GCSE physics flashcards

What is the equation for kinetic energy?Ek = ½mv², where m is mass in kg and v is speed in m/s.

What is the unit of electrical resistance?The ohm (Ω). Resistance equals voltage divided by current, R = V/I.

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?In transverse waves, oscillations are perpendicular to energy transfer, as with light. In longitudinal waves, they are parallel, as with sound.

What does resultant force equal in terms of momentum?Rate of change of momentum, F = Δp/Δt, where Δp is the change in momentum and Δt is the time taken.

What is the wave equation linking speed, frequency and wavelength?v = f × λ, where v is wave speed in m/s, f is frequency in Hz and λ is wavelength in m.

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Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition

Cards come back at the right time, so the topics you find hard appear more often than the ones you already know.

Export when you need it

Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so you can print a set or move it into another app.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the notes, slides or textbook pages from your lessons.

Review the cards

Check the generated questions and answers, and edit anything that does not match your class.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck in the browser, and let spaced repetition decide what to review next.

Start with the notes from one topic, such as forces, electricity or waves. Upload them, then check that each card has one clear idea: a definition, an equation with its units, or the result of a practical. Small, focused cards are easier to review every day than long summaries.

When a topic changes, upload the new material and generate a fresh set for that unit. Your older decks stay available, so you can keep reviewing earlier topics while you prepare for the exam.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for GCSE physics revision?

Aim for one card per definition, equation or practical result in each topic. Split large topics into smaller decks so each review session stays short enough to finish.

What should the back of a GCSE physics flashcard include?

Keep it short: the definition, the units, and one example. For equations, write the rearranged form and state what each symbol stands for.

Can I export my flashcards to print or use in Anki?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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