Physics-Chemistry MPSI (Engineering Prep) Revision Sheets
MPSI physics-chemistry covers 6 major physics themes (geometric optics, mechanics, circuits, thermodynamics, fluid statics, electromagnetism) plus chemistry fundamentals. It's the second most important subject at concours after mathematics.
Physics-Chemistry curriculum in MPSI (Engineering Prep)
MPSI physics covers geometric optics (lenses, mirrors, instruments), point mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, energy, oscillators), circuits (DC and AC, RLC), thermodynamics (1st and 2nd laws, thermal machines), fluid statics and electromagnetism. Chemistry covers chemical transformations, molecular architecture and kinetics.
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Tips to succeed in physics-chemistry MPSI (Engineering Prep)
Master dimensional analysis: it lets you verify all your formulas and recover key results without memorization
Work with a personal formula sheet updated each chapter: your main weapon for long papers
Tackle Mines/Centrale oral exercises from year one: they're calibrated on the sup curriculum and reveal recurring traps
For chemistry, understand reaction mechanisms rather than memorizing products: concours test logic, not raw memory
FAQ — Physics-Chemistry MPSI (Engineering Prep)
How do I revise mechanics in MPSI?
MPSI mechanics requires mastering three foundations: Newton's laws (Galilean frames, forces, motion equations), energy theorems (kinetic, potential, mechanical energy), and oscillators (linear differential equations). Do 20-30 concours-style exercises on each theme in year one. The energy balance is the skeleton of most problems: master it deeply.
Is chemistry important in MPSI?
Chemistry is about 25% of MPSI physics-chemistry, around 6 hours weekly. At concours, its coefficient is more modest but non-trivial (separate paper at Centrale, integrated at Mines). Minimum recommended investment is 3 hours weekly. Focus on chemical transformations (equilibria, kinetics), formal kinetics (orders, integration) and molecular architecture (orbitals, VSEPR geometry).
Which physics exercises should I practice in MPSI?
Prefer concours past papers filtered by chapter: CCINP, Mines-Ponts, Centrale, Polytechnique/ENS. The H&K "Physique-Chimie PCSI-MPSI" textbook and the CCINP annotated annals are references. Avoid overly academic textbook exercises: they don't reflect concours level. 100-150 concours-style exercises per semester is enough, provided you analyze each solution.
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