
WJEC Physics For AS Level Student Book: 2nd Edition
2nd Edition
Illuminate Publishing
Will be published approx. on 8. January 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-912820-55-9 (ISBN)
Description
Comprehensively revised and updated, this 2nd Edition is endorsed by WJEC. // Straightforward and concise coverage of the specification, with any additional content clearly highlighted to provide students with stretch and challenge opportunities. // New section on answering exam questions at the end of each unit gives guidance on command words and how to approach each question. // New exam practice questions at the end of each unit are taken from actual WJEC past papers with answers provided in the book. // Increased maths support with maths skills and techniques regularly tested throughout. // Clear explanations and diagrams throughout.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 16 to 19 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912820-55-9 (9781912820559)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Gareth Kelly CPhys, MinstP, graduated in Theoretical Physics from Cambridge University. He taught Physics at Penglais Comprehensive School, Aberystwth for 26 years. He has been involved with A Level and GCSE Physics and Electronics for a major awarding body for over ten years. // Nigel Wood is an experienced Chief Examiner in A Level Physics for a major awarding body, and was formerly Head of Physics at Dulwich College, London.
Content
Unit 1: Motion, Energy and Matter; 1.1 Basic physics; 1.2 Kinematics; 1.3 Dynamics; 1.4 Energy concepts; 1.5 Solids under stress; 1.6 Using radiation to investigate stars; 1.7 Particles and nuclear structure; Answering exam questions; Exam practice questions; Unit 2: Electricity and Light; 2.1 Conduction of electricity; 2.2 Resistance; 2.3 Direct current circuits; 2.4 The nature of waves; 2.5 Wave properties; 2.6 Reflection of light; 2.7 Photons; 2.8 Lasers; Answering exam questions; Exam practice questions; Practical skills; Mathematical skills; Glossary