W.i · Principles of Measurement and Equipment

Official V4 objective

Describe the laws governing the behaviour of gases and liquid.

2 SAQ topics 2 SAQ appearances 2 VIVA stations

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances

Physical Principles — Gas Laws

1 exam appearance

2013B Q12

Explain the following laws: a. Dalton’s b. Boyle’s c. Henry’s d. Graham’s e. Fick’s Law of Diffusion

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Physical Principles — Viscosity & Density

1 exam appearance

2018A Q13

Explain the difference between viscosity and density (10% of marks). Describe the effects of changes in viscosity and density on the flow of gases and liquids (90% of marks).

46%

Oral examination

VIVA history

2 stations

2017A · Day 1 · VIVA 7
This viva will assess your understanding of the gas laws. Describe the composition of gas found at points A, B and C. (Image removed.)

77% successful
2007B · VIVA 5
How would you measure gas flow?

0% successful

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.