Tbr physics

[moto_za]

Is it just me or does TBR Physics cover many extra topics not necessarily required for the MCAT?

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[BerkReviewTeach]

Is it just me or does TBR Physics cover many extra topics not necessarily required for the MCAT?

Having been through the book in pretty good detail, I'd say it's perfect in terms of what it covers and what the MCAT tests. It matches the AAMC list of testable topics. I think what may be unnerving is that many of the passages mix two or more topics, but that's exactly what the MCAT does, so it will prove helpful in the long run.

Specifically what subjects do you think aren't on the MCAT?

Here's a general topics list:

• Topics by Chapter
  Translational Motion
  Kinemetics Equations
  Free Fall
  Projectile Motion
  
  Newton's Laws
  Forces and Force Diagrams
  Circular Motion
  Gravitation
  
  Kinetic Energy
  Potential Energy
  Conservation of Energy
  Work and Power
  
  Momentum
  Transfer of Momentum
  Torque
  Rotational Equilibrium
  
  Harmonic Oscillation
  Pendulums and Springs
  Waves and Wave Theory
  Interference of Waves
  
  Sound
  Echo Location
  Doppler Effect
  Harmonics
  
  Fluids
  Pascal's Principle
  Buoyancy
  Pouiselle's Law
  Bernouli's Principle
  Continuity Equation
  Solids
  Young's Modulus
  
  Electrostatics and Coulomb's Law
  Electric Fields
  Magnetism
  Lenz's Law and Faraday's Law
  Cathode Ray Tubes
  Rail Guns
  
  Electricity
  Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Rules
  Circuitry (Resitors, Capacitors, and Voltage Sources)
  Parallel versus Series
  
  EM Spectrum
  Refraction and Reflection
  Snell's Law
  Lens
  Mirrors
  Complex Mirror-Lens Systems
  Interference
  Young's Double Slit Experiment

I think all of those things are fair game for testing.

 

[frescoengano]

no, its not excessive. it could actually use more explaining on electricity stuff.