Pre ATPL GS Physics

[WISH2FLY]

I can recall a similar thread a while back but can't seem to find anything using the search function

Starting integrated course in June and wanted to brush up on my physics before GS. Can anyone give me a list of topics or useful materials? I have an A level physics book but wanted something more specific.

Thanks in advance for your help, apologies if this has been covered.

wish2fly

[hollingworthp]

You won't really need any A-Level physics. As long as you even vaguely recall trigonometry then you should be fine

[Whirlygig]

Electrics is probably the best area to revise i.e. V=IR etc, know what a circuit diagram looks like, the difference between batteries or resistors in parallel and series, what a capacitor does ... all that lovely, juicy stuff.

The electromagnetic spectrum for Radio Nav will also be useful i.e. c=f * lambda (sorry, don't have a Greek keyboard!), how radio waves travel etc.

Lastly, Newton's three Laws of motion and other formulae for work, energy and power. It is also useful to make sure you are comfortable with the SI system of unit measurement as these can often be a clue in the answer!! i.e. the difference between a Ns and a Ns-1.

Cheers

Whirls

[docash1983]

PHYSICS

Mechanics

Work and power
Energy
Potential and kinetic
Input and output energy
Pressure - solid liquids and atmospheric
Hydraulic machines
Linear motion equations
Gradient
Distance time graph - Velocity time graphs
Force and momentum
Resultant force
Newton's Law
Forces
Mass, weight and density
Vectors and scalars
Center of gravity
The turning effect of forces
The law of moments: levers
Parallel forces in equilibrium
Couples
(You must be familiar with both Imperial and Metric units and be able to convert one to the other)

Sound

Longitudinal waves
Sound waves
Stationary waves

Optics

Sources and reflectors of light
Magnification
Reflection Laws
Refraction
Convex and concave
Magnifying glass
Dispersion

Heat

Heat and temperature
Internal energy
Temp scales: including Kelvin and converting temperature from one scale to another
Heating and cooling curves
Melting
Boiling
Evaporation
Gas pressure
Pressure and temperature of a gas
Volume and temperature of a gas
Volume and pressure of a gas
Expansion on matter
Heat transmission: - Conduction - Convection and radiation
Boyles, Charles and the General Gas Laws

Magnetism (Ideally you should understand the following but it is not essential)

Magnets
Theory of magnetism
Magnetic fields and neutral points
Magnetic effect of current through wire - coil and solenoid
Electromagnetic
Motor effect of current through a wire
The simple D.c motor
Electromagnetic induction in a straight wire - solenoid
Transformers
The transmission of electrical power
Fields and rule

Current electricity (Ideally you should understand the following but it is not essential)

Circuit components and diagram
Electric circuits
Potential Difference
Electrical resistance
Ohms law
Series parallel and mixed circuits
Heating effect of an electric current
Electrical power
Direct current and alternating current
The live, neutral and earth wires
Circuit Breakers, fuses and switches



hope this helps



Docash1983

[WISH2FLY]

Thanks

Thanks to all for your info...quite a lot to cover so i better get started!