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fractional indices;
    Binary and other applicable numbering systems;
    Simultaneous equations and second degree equations with one unknown;
    Logarithms.
1.3   Geometry
(a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       —     1                                    1
    Simple geometrical constructions;
(b)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2     2                                    2
    Graphical representation, nature and uses of graphs, graphs of equations and functions;
(c)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       —     2                                    2
    Simple trigonometry, trigonometrical relationships, use of tables and rectangular and polar coordinates.

Module 2 Physics

                                                                                                                                                Level of knowledge for the category
                                                                                                                                          A     B1                                   B2

2.1   Matter                                                                                                                              1     1                                    1
Nature of matter: the chemical elements, structure of atoms, molecules;
Chemical compounds;
States: solid, liquid and gaseous;
Changes between states.
2.2   Mechanics
2.2.1   Statics                                                                                                                           1     2                                    1
Forces, moments and couples, representation as vectors;
Centre of gravity;
Elements of theory of stress, strain and elasticity: tension, compression, shear and torsion;
Nature and properties of solid, fluid and gas;
Pressure and buoyancy in liquids (barometers).
2.2.2   Kinetics                                                                                                                          1     2                                    1
Linear movement: uniform motion in a straight line, motion under constant acceleration (motion under gravity);
Rotational movement: uniform circular motion (centrifugal and centripetal forces);
Periodic motion: pendular movement;
Simple theory of vibration, harmonics and resonance;
Velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency.
2.2.3   Dynamics
(a)                                                                                                                                       1     2                                    1
    Mass;
    Force, inertia, work, power, energy (potential, kinetic and total energy), heat, efficiency;
(b)                                                                                                                                       1     2                                    2
    Momentum, conservation of momentum;
    Impulse;
    Gyroscopic principles;
    Friction: nature and effects, coefficient of friction (rolling resistance).
2.2.4   Fluid dynamics
(a)                                                                                                                                       2     2                                    2
    Specific gravity and density;
(b)                                                                                                                                       1     2                                    1
    Viscosity, fluid resistance, effects of streamlining;
    Effects of compressibility on fluids;
    Static, dynamic and total pressure: Bernoulli's Theorem, venturi.
2.3   Thermodynamics
(a)                                                                                                                                       2     2                                    2
    Temperature: thermometers and temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin, heat definition;

(b)                                                                                                                                       —     2                                    2
    Heat capacity, specific heat;
    Heat transfer: convection, radiation and conduction;
    Volumetric expansion;
    First and second law of thermodynamics;
    Gases: ideal gases laws, specific heat at constant volume and constant pressure, work done by expanding gas;
    Isothermal, adiabatic expansion and compression, engine cycles, constant volume and constant pressure, refrigerators and heat pumps;
    Latent heats of fusion and evaporation, thermal energy, heat of combustion.
2.4   Optics (light)                                                                                                                      —     2                                    2
Nature of light, speed of light;
Laws of reflection and refraction: reflection at plane surfaces, reflection by spherical mirrors, refraction, lenses;
Fiberoptics.
2.5   Wave motion and sound                                                                                                               —     2                                    2
Wave motion: mechanical waves, sinusoidal wave motion, interference phenomena, standing waves;
Sound: speed of sound, production of sound, intensity, pitch and quality, Doppler effect.

Module 3 Electrical fundamentals

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Level of knowledge for the category
                                                                                                                                                                                                      A     B1                                   B2

3.1   Electron theory                                                                                                                                                                                 1     1                                    1
Structure and distribution of electrical charges within atoms, molecules, ions, compounds;
Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
3.2   Static electricity and conduction                                                                                                                                                               1     2                                    2
Static electricity and