New Higher Physics
Adrian Watt(Author)
Hodder Gibson (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 28. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
308 pages
978-0-340-84776-3 (ISBN)
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Description
The new edition of New Higher Physics focusses solely on the requirements of Higher physics, providing a more clearly designed course textbook for students to follow. The popular features of the first edition remain, including the unit by unit layout, with each double page spread focussing on one key concept. New features of this edition include consolidation questions which reinforce students' understanding of material covered, and are ideal for homework. There are updated end-of-unit assessments to help you check students' progression, and exam-style questions and revision sections at the end. There is comprehensive coverage of the Arrangements throughout along with experimental procedures, typical results and guidance on dealing with errors and uncertaintles The second edition is edited by the chief assessor for Higher physics in Scotland, ensuring that it is fully in line with the latest asessment requirements.
Reviews / Votes
This book is a welcome and serious contender for use in Scottish schools. -- School Science Review 20030901More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
2 colour artworks
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
840 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-84776-3 (9780340847763)
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Person
Adrian Watt teaches Physics at Merchiston School, Edinburgh, and is a consultant to a number of companies developing IT applications in physics.
Content
1 - Kinematics; 2 - Dynamics; 3 - Properties of matter; 4 - Basic electricity; 5 - Electronics; 6 - Storing charge and delaying signals; 7 - Waves and light; 8 - Opto-electronics and semiconductors; 9 - Nuclear physics and its effects; Part I - Mechanics and Matter; Part II - Electricity and Electronics; Part III - Waves and Radiation; Part IV - Revision guide