SC002Scuba Diving Physics

What you will learn

• Explain how pressure changes with depth
• Describe Boyle's, Charles's, Dalton's and Henry's laws and what they mean for divers
• Explain buoyancy using Archimedes' principle
• Recognise how light, colour and sound behave underwater

Syllabus

1. 1Understanding pressure40 min
2. 2Boyle's Law45 min
3. 3Charles's Law and gas temperature35 min
4. 4Dalton's Law45 min
5. 5Henry's Law45 min
6. 6Archimedes' Principle45 min
7. 7Density and underwater movement40 min
8. 8Light, colour and sound40 min
9. 9Diving physics in real situations45 min
10. 10Revision and assessment40 min
11. Final exam30 questions · pass mark 80%

How each lesson works

1. 1IntroductionWhat the lesson covers and why it matters.
2. 2WatchA short video lesson.
3. 3LearnThe explanation, with diagrams and worked examples.
4. 4ExplorePlay with an interactive tool to see the idea in action.
5. 5ApplyA short real-world scenario.
6. 6CheckQuestions with instant explanations.
7. 7SummaryKey points and notes to download.