College of Arts & Sciences

Department of Applied Sciences

ADU EmSAT Prep Course

Introduction

Dr. Giovanni Piacentini

 Welcome!
I am Dr. Giovanni Piacentini, assistant professor of Physics in
ADU – Al Ain Campus.

I teach Physics I (mechanics) and Physics II

(electromagnetism) to our undergraduate Engineering
students.
You can reach me at giovanni.piacentini@adu.ac.ae

Wifi: EXAM Password: M@xe2023$

 EmSAT General Information

• The EmSAT test is computerized.

• The test has 50 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 120 minutes.

• The test clock is visible at all time to test takers.

• Formulas and constants are available during the test through a link.

• The use of calculator is allowed, take good scientific calculator with you to the test.

• The score range is: 500 ≤ score ≤ 1500+

What are the topics included in the EmSAT Physics test?

1. Mechanics
2. Electromagnetism
3. Waves and Optics
4. Modern Physics
5. Thermal Physics
 Ministry of Education EmSAT Information
EmSAT achieve main portal:
• https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_achieve_en.aspx

Test specifications + sample paper with answers can be found at:

• https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/doc/Achieve%20Physics%20Public%20Tes
t%20Specifications%20-%20Eng%202021%20Nov%20F.pdf

You can practice the EmSat Physics (and other tests) at:

• https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_AchieveSample_en.aspx
 Outline of the program
Week 1:
• Motion in one dimension.
• Vectors.
• Motion in two dimensions and projectile motion.
• Assessment 1
Week 2:
• Forces and Newton’s laws of motion.
• Solving problems using Newton’s laws.
• Assessment 2

Week 3:
• Work and energy.
• Energy conservation.
• Assessment 3
 Moodle platform
The platform for the course is ADU’s Moodle website:
https://community.adu.ac.ae

You will need to enter your email address

and the temporary password you were
sent on your email when you registered.

You will be able to access the EMSAT/PHY - 2024 course.

All the course materials, assessments and Q&A forums can be found on this platform
 Materials for the course
The course is interactive, and problem-solving is a core component of it.
In every session you should have with you the following items:
• Scientific calculator (suggestion: CASIO fx-991ES PLUS)
• Some means of writing: pen or pencil, copybooks or tablets as you prefer.
• Laptop or tablet: activities can be followed even with just a smartphone,
but that’s not recommended.