From: Matthew
Re: Physics For GAMSAT – Topics And Resources
It is essential that students learn the fundamental concepts in Physics as 20% of the questions in Section 3 are Physics-related. Since Section 3 of the exam has double weighting, it is even more important that students learn these fundamental.
We will quickly go over the topics that students need to learn to succeed in GAMSAT Physics.
Note: These topics are covered in our comprehensive physics guide – The Physics Bible!
The Physics Bible
Physics For GAMSAT – Topics And Resources
Translational motion
Scalars & vectors
Resolution of vectors and trigonometric functions
Adding & subtracting vectors
Speed & velocity
Acceleration
Uniform accelerated motion
Distance and displacement
Force, Motion, and gravitation
Mass, weight, center of mass
Newton’s first law
Newton’s second law
Newton’s third law
Circular motion
Centripetal force
Free fall motion
Projectile motion
Friction
Inclined planes
Tension
Pulley systems
Gravitation
Special right triangles
Equilibrium
Translational and rotational motion
Momentum and collisions
Energy and work
Energy
Work
Energy conservation
Power
Fluids and solids
Density
Specific gravity
Pressure
Fluid viscosity and determination of flow
Surface tension
Solids
Buoyancy and archimedes principle
Fluids in motion
Wave characteristics and periodic motion
Transverse and longitudinal mechanical waves
Mathematical representation of a wave
Superposition of waves, phase, interface
Periodic motion
Resonance
Standing waves
Harmonics
Sound
Production of sound
Intensity & pitch
Beats
Doppler effect
Electrostatistics
Charge, conductors, insulators
Coulomb’s law
Electric force
Electric field
Electric field lines
Potential energy
Equipotential lines and electric dipoles
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic spectrum
Electromagnetism
Electricity: electric circuits
Batteries and electromotive force
Kirchoff’s laws
Capacitors and dielectrics
Power
Current
Ohm’s law
Resistance and resistivity
Resistance in circuits
Light and optics
Visual Spectrum and polarisation
Images
Mirrors
Lenses
Refraction
Dispersion
Snell’s law
Atomic and nuclear structure
Protons, neutrons, electrons
Isotopes
Radioactivity
Nuclear reactions and radioactive decay
Half-life
Atomic number
Atomic weight
Fission and fusion
Now you have a clear understanding of what to expect for Physics For GAMSAT. Enjoy and happy studying!
