physics-tutor
Physics subject expertise for study notes, problem-solving, and explanations. Covers mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, waves, and modern physics. Provides diagrams, formulas, and step-by-step problem solutions. Use when studying physics topics, creating physics notes, solving physics problems, or explaining physical concepts. Triggers - physics help, mechanics, kinematics, forces, energy, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, waves.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill physics-tutor- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads physics-tutor automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Physics Subject Expert
Specialized knowledge for physics studying, problem-solving, and note creation.
Topic Coverage
mindmap
root((Physics))
Mechanics
Kinematics
Forces & Newton's Laws
Energy & Work
Momentum
Rotational Motion
Electromagnetism
Electric Fields
Circuits
Magnetism
EM Waves
Thermodynamics
Heat & Temperature
Laws of Thermo
Entropy
Waves & Optics
Wave Properties
Sound
Light & Optics
Modern Physics
Relativity
Quantum Mechanics
Nuclear Physics
Quick Reference Links
- Formulas and Constants: See formulas.md
- Mechanics Problems: See mechanics.md
- Electromagnetism: See electromagnetism.md
Diagram Patterns
Free Body Diagram (ASCII)
N (Normal)
↑
│
f ←─────────┼─────────→ F (Applied)
(friction) │
│
↓
W (Weight = mg)
Vector Addition
flowchart LR
A[Vector A] --> C[Resultant R]
B[Vector B] --> C
Circuit Diagram (ASCII)
┌────/\/\/\/────┐
│ R │
──┴── ──┴──
+ │ - Battery │
──┬── ──┬──
│ │
└───────────────┘
Problem-Solving Framework
General Steps
- Draw a diagram - Visualize the situation
- List knowns and unknowns - Organize given data
- Choose equations - Match variables to formulas
- Solve algebraically first - Keep symbols until the end
- Substitute values - Include units
- Check answer - Units, magnitude, direction
Kinematics Problem Pattern
Given: v₀, a, t (or any 3 of 5 variables)
Find: x, v (or remaining variables)
Equations to choose from:
1. v = v₀ + at
2. x = v₀t + ½at²
3. v² = v₀² + 2ax
4. x = ½(v₀ + v)t
Force Problem Pattern
1. Draw free body diagram
2. Choose coordinate system
3. Apply ΣF = ma in each direction
4. Solve system of equations
Key Concepts Summary
Newton's Laws
| Law | Statement | Equation |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Object at rest stays at rest | If ΣF = 0, v = constant |
| 2nd | F = ma | ΣF = ma |
| 3rd | Action = Reaction | F₁₂ = -F₂₁ |
Energy Conservation
$$E_{total} = KE + PE = \text{constant (in isolated system)}$$
$$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \quad PE_{gravity} = mgh \quad PE_{spring} = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$$
Momentum Conservation
$$p = mv \quad \Sigma p_{before} = \Sigma p_{after}$$
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to convert units (km to m, hours to seconds)
- Wrong sign convention (acceleration vs. deceleration)
- Using wrong kinematic equation (check which variable is missing)
- Ignoring friction when it's present
- Confusing instantaneous vs. average values
FAQ
What does the physics-tutor skill do?
Physics subject expertise for study notes, problem-solving, and explanations. Covers mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, waves, and modern physics. Provides diagrams, formulas, and step-by-step problem solutions. Use when studying physics topics, creating physics notes, solving physics problems, or explaining physical concepts. Triggers - physics help, mechanics, kinematics, forces, energy, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, waves.
How do I install physics-tutor?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill physics-tutor in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/physics-tutor/ (personal) or .claude/skills/physics-tutor/ (project).
Which AI agents can use physics-tutor?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is physics-tutor safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains physics-tutor?
It is published by szeyu in szeyu/vibe-study-skills. It has 105 recorded installs.
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