IDC Dive Physics
Studying IDC dive physics is not as challenging as it may seem. As for a diver, you’re already familiar with the array of sensations encountered beneath the waves. If a diver is not wearing a wetsuit, a temperature of 24°C can swiftly induce chills. Sound perception can be distorted, often seeming directly overhead regardless of true origin. Additionally, colors perceived alter with depth and distance.
Although the underwater realm’s physical characteristics may appear perplexing, they adhere to the same fundamental laws governing physics throughout the universe, as far as our understanding extends.
Understanding water’s properties and their impact on us simply necessitates grasping basic principles of physics – the study of how matter and energy interact. Mastering each principle merely requires a dash of common sense, familiarity with a few constants, and basic arithmetic skills.
There are 5 key areas of dive physics to understand as a dive instructor;
- Pressure, Volume, Density, and Temperature Relationships
- Pressure in Water
- Buoyancy and the Weight of Water
- Gases Underwater
- Heat, Light, and Sound Underwater
This course will help you review these 5 areas, along with a mock IE practice exam covering dive physics.
