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Pre ATPL GS Physics
I can recall a similar thread a while back but can't seem to find anything using the search function :O
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 |
You won't really need any A-Level physics. As long as you even vaguely recall trigonometry then you should be fine :ok:
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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 |
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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 |
Thanks
Thanks to all for your info...quite a lot to cover so i better get started! :ok:
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