Newtons Laws

The First Law

The Second Law
The Third Law
Contact Forces
The Normal Force
Friction
Static & Kinetic Friction
Inclined Planes
Uniform Circular Motion
Horizontal Circular Motion
Virtual Live GAMSAT Vertical Circular Motion
Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
Preparation Course Work & Energy
Work & Energy – A Definition
Topic Outline Power
Potential Energy
Gravitational Potential Energy
Introduction to GAMSAT Module Elastic Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Conservation of Mechanical Energy
What is GAMSAT? Momentum
What is the Structure of GAMSAT? Impulse
What is Examined on GAMSAT? Conservation of Momentum
How is GAMSAT Scored? Collisions
What is an Acceptable GAMSAT Score? Explosions
Why GAMSAT? Fluids
Test-Taking Strategy Fluids – A Definition
Humanities & Social Sciences Reasoning Hydrostatics – Fluids at Rest
Written Communication Total vs. Gauge Pressure
Physical & Biological Sciences Reasoning Buoyancy & Archimedes’ Principle
How to Approach GAMSAT? Surface Tension
How does MedPrep work? Hydrodynamics – Fluids in Motion
Study Schedules Viscosity & Liquid Flow
Sit Diagnostic Simulated GAMSAT Exam Liquid Flow Through a Pipe of Varying
Diagnostic GAMSAT Evaluation Diameter
Bernoulli’s Equation: Energy of Moving
Fluids
Bernoulli’s Equation: Pressure & Velocity
Biological & Physical Sciences Thermodynamics
Heat & Temperature – A Definition
Reasoning Module Temperature Scales
Specific Heat Capacity
INTRODUCTION Heat Transfer
Conduction
Convection
Physics Topics & Units Radiation
System & Surroundings
Vectors & Scalars First Law of Thermodynamics
Scalars & Vectors -- A Definition Second Law of Thermodynamics
Graphical Vector Addition Electrostatics
Vector Trigonometry Charge – A Definition
Vector Components Coulomb’s Law of Electric Force
Units & Kinematics Electric Field
Kinematics – A Definition Electric Potential
Translational Motion DC & AC Circuits
Distance & Displacement Electric Current
Speed & Velocity Voltage
Acceleration Resistance
Graphical Analysis of Translational Ohm’s Law
Motion Series & Parallel Circuits
Horizontal Motion Energy & Power
Vertical Motion Current Forms
Air Resistance Direct Current (DC)
Projectile Motion Alternating Current (AC)
Kinematic Equations of Translational Effective Current or Voltage (RMS)
Motion AC Power
Rotational Motion Magnetism
Angular vs. Linear Measurements Permanent Magnets
Graphical Analysis of Rotational Motion Coulomb’s Law of Magnetic Force
Kinematic Equations of Rotational Motion Permanent Magnetic Fields
Translational vs Rotational Quantities Electromagnetism
Newtonian Mechanics Force on a Moving Charge
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 Force on a Current Carrying Wire Prokaryotes
Magnetic Fields Created by Current Eukaryotes
Carrying Wire Translation: Protein Synthesis
Oscillation & Waves Amino Acid Activation
Periodic Motion – A Definition Protein Synthetic Mechanism
Simple Harmonic Motion The Genetic Code
Spring Block Oscillator: Mutations
Spring Mechanics Musculoskeletal System
Spring Energetics Structure of Skeletal Muscle
Spring Kinematics Muscle Contraction
Pendulum: Electrical vs. Mechanical Events
Pendulum Mechanics Length-Tension Relationship
Pendulum Energetics Preload & Afterload
Pendulum Kinematics Structure of Bone
Concept of a Wave Function of Bone
Wave Types Endocrinology of Bone
Wave Characteristics Gastrointestinal System
Superposition (Interference) of Waves Gastrointestinal Structure:
Sound Waves Anatomy
Speed of Sound Innervation
Reflection & Refraction Histology
Timbre Appetite
Beats Gastrointestinal Secretions:
The Doppler Effect Oral Secretion
Nuclear Reactions Gastric Secretion
Nuclear Structure Pancreatic Secretion
Concept of Radiation Hepatic-Biliary Secretion
Types of Radioactive Decay Nutrient Digestion & Absorption:
Half-Life Carbohydrates
Nuclear Energy Proteins
Nuclear Fission Lipids
Fission Chain Reaction Respiratory System
Nuclear Power Pulmonary Structure
Nuclear Fusion Pulmonary Mechanics
Appendix: Measurement, Calculation, & Breathing Cycle
Graphs Pulmonary Ventilation:
Minute Ventilation
Alveolar Ventilation
Biology Topics & Units Distribution of Tidal Volume
Pulmonary Circulation
Distribution of Blood Flow
Enzymes Distribution of Ventilation & Perfusion
Enzyme – A Definition Normal Gas exchange
Mechanism of Action Diffusion of Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide
Enzyme Kinetics Transport of Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide
Inhibition of Enzyme Activity: Oxygen-Haemoglobin Dissociation Curve
Competitive Inhibition Carbon Dioxide Transport
Non-Competitive Inhibition Control of Respiration:
Cooperative Enzyme Kinetics Chemical Control
Optimal Conditions for Enzymatic Activity Neural Control
Cellular Metabolism Cardiovascular System
Energy Flow Heart Anatomy
Energy Generation in Cells Vascular Histology
Metabolic Pathways: Haemodynamics
Glycolysis Systemic & Pulmonary Circuits
Fate of Pyruvate Blood Flow
Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) Cycle Local Blood Flow Regulation
Electron Transport Chain & Oxidative Trans-Capillary Exchange
Phosphorylation Blood Pressure & Gravity
Molecular Genetics Cardiac Cycle
“Central Dogma” of Molecular Genetics Blood Pressure Regulation:
The Cell Cycle & Nucleic Acids Neural Component
Nucleotide Structure Endocrine Component
Nucleic Acid Structure: Renal System
DNA Urinary System Structure
RNA Anatomy
DNA Replication Histology
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic DNA Body Water Distribution
Replication Fluid Disturbances
Flow of Genetic Information Renal Clearance
DNA Transcription: RNA Synthesis Glomerular Filtration
Basic Terms & Concepts Regulation of Urine Concentration &
Mechanisms of RNA Synthesis: Volume/Renal Endocrinology
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 Phase Equilibria
Physical Chemistry Topics & Units Phase – A Definition
Heat vs. Temperature Diagram
Atomic Structure & Periodicity Temperature vs. Pressure Diagram
Atoms – A Definition Evaporation
The Bohr Model of an Atom Vapour Pressure
The Wave-Mechanical Atom Solutions & Solubility
Elemental Electronic Structure Solution – A Definition
Orbital Shape Units of Concentration
Rules of Electron Configuration Energetics of Solvation
Examples of Electron Configuration Solvents
Periodic Trends: Rates of Dissolution
Atomic Radius Solubility
Ionic Radius Solubility Product
Ionisation Energy Precipitation & Ionic Product
Summary of Periodic Trends Common Ion Effect
Constitution of Periodic Table Raoult’s Law
Chemical Bonding Colligative Properties:
Bonding – A Definition Boiling Point Elevation
Ions: Freezing Point Depression
Cations Acids & Bases
Anions Concept of Acid & base
Intramolecular Bonding: The pH Scale
Ionic Bonds Acid & Base – A Definition
Covalent & Multiple Covalent Bonds Conjugate Acid/Base Pairs
Types of Covalency Strong & Weak Acids
Bonding as a Continuum Strong & Weak Acids of Equal
Metallic Bonds Concentration
Lewis Structures Single Acid of Different Concentrations
Molecular Geometry Concentrations of Different Acids & pH
Intermolecular Bonding Acid Strength
Hydrogen Bonding Binary Acids
Permanent Dipole-Dipole Attractions Oxoacids
Temporary Dipole-Dipole Attraction Strong & Weak Bases
Kinetics & Equilibrium Base Strengths:
Kinetics – A Definition Monoatomic Anion & Binary Bases
Collision Theory Metal Hydroxides
Transition State Theory Acidity Constant
Factors Affecting Reaction Rate Basicity Constant
Concentration of Reactants Buffers
Surface Area of Reactants Titration
Reaction Temperature Titration Curves
Quantifying Reaction Rates
Rate Laws
Overall Rate
Equilibrium – A Definition Organic Chemistry Topics & Units
Reaction Quotient & Equilibrium Constant
Le Chatelier’s Principle Isomerism
Concentration & Equilibrium Structural Isomers
Pressure & Equilibrium Conformational Isomers
Temperature & Equilibrium Geometric Isomers
Heterogeneous Equilbria Fischer & Standard Notation
Thermochemistry Stereochemistry
Enthalpy Enantiomers
Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions: Optical Activity
Exothermic Racemic Mixture
Endothermic Diastereomers
Entropy Meso Compounds
Standard State Hydrocarbons
Free Energy Hydrocarbons
Gases Cycloalkanes
Gases – A Definition Physical Properties
Gas Laws: Free-Radical Halogenation
Boyle’s Law Alkenes & Alkynes
Charles’ Law Covalent Organic Chemical Bonding
Gay-Lussac’s Law Electrophilic Addition
Avogadro’s Law Aromatic Compounds
Graham’s Law of Effusion Nucleophilic Substitutions
Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures Elimination
Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution Oxygen-Containing Compounds
Ideal Gas Alcohols – A Definition
Real Gas Physical & Chemical Properties

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 Important Reactions Quote B Deconstruction
Ethers – A Definition Online Sample Response B
Physical & Chemical Properties Online Practice Essay A
Important Reactions Online Practice Response A
Aldehydes & Ketones – A Definition
Physical & Chemical Properties
Online Practice Essay B
Important Reactions Online Practice Response B
Carboxylic Acids – A Definition Written Communication Simulated GAMSAT
Physical & Chemical Properties Questions
Important Reactions Written Communication Marked Assignments
Biological Molecules
Carbohydrates – A Definition
Stereochemistry
Cyclisation Testbank Module
Polysaccharides
Lipids – A Definition Prognostic Simulated GAMSAT 1
Fatty Acids
Analysis of Solutions
Triacylglycerols
Protein – A Definition
Prognostic Simulated GAMSAT 2
Amino Acid Structure Analysis of Solutions
20 Amino Acids
Titration of Amino Acids
Protein Structure
Appendix 1: Nomenclature
Appendix 2: Laboratory Techniques

Humanities & Social Sciences

Reasoning Module
INTRODUCTION

Suggested Reading
What is being Tested?
Analysing Prose
Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Textual Paraphrasing & Annotation
Question Analysis
Prose Simulated GAMSAT Questions
Analysing Poems
Poetry Simulated GAMSAT Questions
Analysing Social Science
Bar Charts
Scattergrams
Histograms
Pie charts
Social Science Simulated GAMSAT
Questions

Written Communication Module

INTRODUCTION

What is Being Tested?

Written Communication
Examination Instructions
Criteria of Assessment
Typical Mistakes Made by Candidates
Panning Your Essay
Online Writing Test A
Sample Quotation A
Quote A Deconstruction
Online Sample Response A
Online Writing Test B
Sample Quotation B

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