BMAT Physics Syllabus:Section 2: BMAT Electricity- Electrical circuits and components (resistors, capacitors, inductors)
- Ohm's law and electrical power
- Series and parallel circuits
- Kirchhoff's laws
- Capacitance and charging of capacitors
- Magnetic fields and electromagnetism
- Electromotive force and potential difference
- Electrical measurements (voltmeter, ammeter)
Section 2: BMAT Magnetism- Magnetic fields and forces
- Magnetic flux density
- Magnetic materials and their properties
- Electromagnetic induction
- Faraday's law and Lenz's law
- Transformers and mutual induction
- Magnetic fields of currents
- Applications of magnetism
Section 2: BMAT Mechanics- Kinematics (displacement, velocity, acceleration)
- Newton's laws of motion
- Forces and friction
- Circular motion and centripetal force
- Work, energy, and power
- Momentum and collisions
- Simple harmonic motion
- Rotational motion and moments
Section 2: BMAT Thermal Physics- Temperature and thermal equilibrium
- Heat transfer mechanisms (conduction, convection, radiation)
- Specific heat capacity and latent heat
- Gas laws and ideal gases
- Thermodynamics and the first law of thermodynamics
- Heat engines and efficiency
- Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics
- Heat pumps and refrigerators
Section 2: BMAT Matter- Atomic structure and the periodic table
- States of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
- Intermolecular forces
- Properties of materials (conductivity, density, elasticity)
- Phase changes and phase diagrams
- Quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality
- Nuclear structure and radioactivity
- Nuclear reactions and half-life
Section 2: BMAT Waves- Properties of waves (amplitude, frequency, wavelength)
- Wave interference and superposition
- Wave speed, frequency, and wavelength
- Reflection, refraction, and diffraction
- Sound waves and the Doppler effect
- Electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum
- Polarization and wave polarization
- Wave energy and wave intensity
Section 2: BMAT Radioactivity- Radioactive decay and radioactive isotopes
- Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation
- Half-life and exponential decay
- Radioactive dating and carbon dating
- Nuclear reactions and nuclear energy
- Radioactive decay series
- Biological effects of radiation
- Medical applications of radioactivity
Please note that this syllabus is not exhaustive and may vary depending on the specific exam requirements. It is recommended to refer to official BMAT resources and past papers for a more comprehensive understanding of the topics covered.
This course is helpful for the following exams: BMAT