Doing Kin entrance test without physics background. realistic?

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Preparing for a graduate program entrance test in biophysics without a physics background is feasible within three months. Key concepts to master include kinetics, kinematics, Newton's laws, and Free Body Diagrams. Recommended resources include "University Physics Vol 1" by Young and Freedman, which provides essential problems for practice. Online notes and video lectures can supplement learning but a textbook is crucial for problem-solving skills.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of physics concepts such as force and energy
  • Familiarity with trigonometric methods for resolving forces
  • Ability to interpret and create Free Body Diagrams
  • Knowledge of equilibrium and stability principles
NEXT STEPS
  • Study "University Physics Vol 1" by Young and Freedman for foundational physics concepts
  • Explore online video lectures on kinetics and kinematics
  • Practice problem-solving with Free Body Diagrams and force resolution techniques
  • Research additional resources on Newton's laws and principles of stability
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Students preparing for graduate programs in biophysics, individuals transitioning into physics from other disciplines, and anyone seeking to strengthen their foundational physics knowledge for entrance exams.

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Hi, I am preparing for an entrance test for a grad program but I have not taken physics past gr.11. I am wondering how realistic is it for me to learn the below concepts relating to more biophysics in 3 months? is there any books to recommend?
  • - kinetics, kinematics, force,
  • Newton's laws, equilibrium,
  • inertia, three point pressure systems,
  • moment of force, centre of gravity and mass,
  • force couples, levers (classification), principles of stability,
  • friction, work, kinetic and potenitial energy
  • Free Body Diagrams
  • Resolution of Forces:
    • - breakdown resultant forces into component forces
    • - derive resultant forces from component forces
    • - solve using trigometric or graphic methods
 
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Yes. This can definitely be done in three months.
For a textbook I would say University physics Vol1 by Young and Freedman but any intro textbook would do fine.You can probably learn all that stuff from online notes or video lectures but a textbook will have problems that you can solve.
 

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