scientia ipsa potentia est

I’m a Biologist. At a push I’m a Biochemist: But no way in hell am I a Physicist.

I hate physics, I always have.

However, a large component in the General Australian Med School Aptitude Test (GAMSAT) tests the Physical capabilities (see what I did there?) of a candidate. - this section is also commonly referred to as HELL ON EARTH.

As someone who hasn’t touched physics since I was 16, this makes me more anxious. BUT I DO NOT FEAR.

I’ve devised a plan. I have gone through numerous practice papers and made up a comprehensive checklist of things that come up at least once in the papers.

All knowledge required in the Gamsat physics does not ask of in depth knowledge above A Level standard.

Since teaching myself would be impossible, and I can’t afford a tutor (student budget), I use these helpful videos on youtube instead.

Things to cover before the test:

Vectors & Kinematics Vectors & Scalars Displacement Velocity Acceleration Projectile Motion Mechanics Moments Newton’s Laws of Motion Equilibrium and Friction Work, Energy & Momentum Work, Power, Kinetic and Potential Energy Mechanical Energy Conservation of Momentum Ideal Gases Internal Energy Elastic Properties of Solids Elasticity Hooke’s Law Stress Strain Young’s Modulus Current Electricity Ohm’s Law resistance Resistors in Parallel Resistors in Series Current Velocity Drift Velocity EMF and Voltage Electric Fields Field Strength Potential Capacitance Combining Capacitors Energy in Capacitors Magnetic Fields Field Strength Force on a Moving charge Fields due to currents Waves Oscillations Resonance Simple Harmonic Motion Wave Measurements Superstition & Interference Refractive index Photoelectric Effect Work constant of metals Radioactive Decay Emissions Rate of Decay & Half Life Stable & Unstable Nuclei Concave Lenses Convex Lenses Focal Length Magnification Sounds Sound Level Decibels Intensity Arichimedes Principle Centre of Gravity Anfular Momentum Gold Leaf Electroscope Anticlockwise Rule SHM RI Critical Angle Graham’s Law of Diffusion

You are welcome. Feel free to ask me questions.

Good luck,

Lots of Love,

4.18.18 // my current desk setup. what do ya think? ☕️

Phoebe Atkey

Based in Bournemouth Phoebe is a young, self-taught artist with a particular passion for architecture and cityscapes and more recently, botanical illustration. Phoebe works primarily with pen and coloured pencil. Her work has been seen in various publications and she is often commissioned for her individual style and ability to depict a variety of subject matter.

27/07/19- a very candid (and messy) desk selfie. it’s been a slow day starting off with a 9am class on examination strategies for modern history. I’m just finishing some methods notes before i get really cracking with revising for my chemistry practical on monday and preparing a literature presentation powerpoint.

📖: Pride and Prejudice and Frankenstein

IT IS VERY REAL!! ALWAYS BE AWARE.

Otherwhise:

Stay aware, keep things you can use to defend yourself on your person (Keys between your fingers, peper spray, taser, etc)

Keep in mind what areas to aim for in a struggel

Always use your palm, elbow or tug your tumb in while striking to prevent injuring yourself.

Be carefull and try to go places in larger groups, preferably with several male friends.

Keep in contact with people and let them know about your where abouts so that not hearing from you in a while raises suspicion.

They like to aim for college students both because of the age group and because it’s more likely that you missing will be noticed late.

If you go out a lot or are searching for a new partner, stay aware. Don’t give your number out to strangers, go clubbing with bigger groups of friends and arrange that some of you stay sober that night, do not leave if you aren’t all together, watch your drinks, you can not trust a cute person you met at a club who brought you a drink, yes that also goes for other women. Do not leave with strangers, potential one night stands are not worth the risk. Do research on the clubs security beforehand, maybe go to the more expensive one with the better reputation, sure you might not be able to go as often but you will be going more save.

Same goes for bars.

All things considered you really want a new relationship try dating within your actual social circle. People your friends have known for a while or maybe long time friends themself. People who are registered at your university and you know have been leaving a social foot print are also more likely to trust. Always aim to go out with people you know others recognize and tell people when you plan to go on a date.

You have survived everything you’ve gone through up to this point

The best day of your life is still yet to come

There are still people you haven’t met and things you haven’t experienced yet

Old memories… Pt.3