The following is a (not necessarily complete) list of assumed knowledge for Physics in GAMSAT. It’s everything I’ve come across from taking the practice papers and the real exam (London 2009). Learn it all and you’ll probably do well.
- Kinematics (solving simple problems with kinematic equations)
- Optics (lenses, focal length, mirrors, shadows)
- Currents and circuits (parallel and serial circuits, resistors, cells, possibly capacitors)
- The inverse square law (its applications in electrical, magnetic and gravitational fields)
#1 by Ciara on January 4th, 2010
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Gamsat material
#2 by Nicholas Johnson on January 4th, 2010
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Indeed
#3 by sarah on February 16th, 2010
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Is this all we need to know for the gamsat physics section?
we dont need to know: translational motion; force; equilibrium, tork and energy; fluids and solids; momentum,machines and radio active decay; wave; lights and optics?
#4 by Nicholas Johnson on February 16th, 2010
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As I say, this is not necessarily a complete list. I suggest you use it as a jumping off point. I’d say these are the key points to get though. You definitely do need light, optics and kinematics though.
#5 by Hava on April 29th, 2010
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Did you have to learn any math (algebra) for the test? Or was it just math used in physics?
#6 by Aya on August 8th, 2011
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I am sitting the 2011 gamsat in London, I have never studied physics before which I am quite stressed about. By learning the important points you have listed here do you think that would be sufficient? Thank you.
Aya
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