Pearson Edexcel International AS Level Physics Student Book
1st Edition
Published on 10. April 2020
224 pages
978-1-292-32677-1 (ISBN)
Description
Developed for the new International A Level specification, these new resources are specifically designed for international students, with a strong focus on progression, recognition and transferable skills, allowing learning in a local context to a global standard. Recognised by universities worldwide and fully comparable to UK reformed GCE A levels. Supports a modular approach, in line with the specification. Appropriate international content puts learning in a real-world context, to a global standard, making it engaging and relevant for all learners. Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure materials are written in a clear and accessible style. The embedded transferable skills, needed for progression to higher education and employment, are signposted so students understand what skills they are developing and therefore go on to use these skills more effectively in the future. Exam practice provides opportunities to assess understanding and progress, so students can make the best progress they can.
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Content
- Front Cover
- Contents
- Course Structure
- About this Book
- Practical Skills
- Assessment Overview
- Working as a Physicist
- 1: Standard Units in Physics
- 2: Estimation
- Topic 1: Mechanics
- Chapter 1A: Motion
- 1: Velocity and Acceleration
- 2: Motion Graphs
- 3: Adding Forces
- 4: Moments
- 5: Newton's Laws of Motion
- 6: Kinematics Equations
- 7: Resolving Vectors
- 8: Projectiles
- Thinking Bigger: The Battle of Agra
- Exam Practice
- Chapter 1B: Energy
- 1: Gravitational Potential and Kinetic Energies
- 2: Work and Power
- Thinking Bigger: The Mechanics of Soccer
- Exam Practice
- Chapter 1C: Momentum
- 1: Momentum
- 2: Conservation of Linear Momentum
- Thinking Bigger: Saving Hockey Goalkeepers
- Exam Practice
- Topic 2: Materials
- Chapter 2A: Fluids
- 1: Fluids, Density and Upthrust
- 2: Fluid Movement
- 3: Viscosity
- 4: Terminal Velocity
- Thinking Bigger: The Plimsoll Line
- Exam Practice
- Chapter 2B: Solid Material Properties
- 1: Hooke's Law
- 2: Stress, Strain and the Young Modulus
- 3: Stress-Strain Graphs
- Thinking Bigger: Get Roped In
- Exam Practice
- Topic 3: Waves and the Particle Nature of Light
- Chapter 3A: Basic Waves
- 1: Wave Basics
- 2: Wave Types
- Thinking Bigger: Earthquake
- Exam Practice
- Chapter 3B: The Behaviour of Waves
- 1: Wave Phase and Superposition
- 2: Stationary Waves
- 3: Diffraction
- 4: Wave Interference
- Thinking Bigger: The Marimba
- Exam Practice
- Chapter 3C: More Wave Properties of Light
- 1: Refraction
- 2: Total Internal Reflection
- 3: Polarisation
- Thinking Bigger: Glass Forensics
- Exam Practice
- Chapter 3D: Quantum Physics
- 1: Wave-Particle Duality
- 2: The Photoelectric Effect
- 3: Electron Diffraction and Interference
- 4: Atomic Electron Energies
- Thinking Bigger: Solar Cells to Power the USA?
- Exam Practice
- Topic 4: Electric Circuits
- Chapter 4A: Electrical Quantities
- 1: Electric Current
- 2: Electrical Energy Transfer
- 3: Current and Voltage Relationships
- 4: Resistivity
- 5: Conduction and Resistance
- 6: Semiconductors
- Thinking Bigger: Shocking Stuff
- Exam Practice
- Chapter 4B: Complete Electrical Circuits
- 1: Series and Parallel Circuits
- 2: Electrical Circuit Rules
- 3: Potential Dividers
- 4: EMF and Internal Resistance
- 5: Power in Electric Circuits
- Thinking Bigger: Curious Voltage Drop
- Exam Practice
- Maths Skills
- Preparing for your Exams
- Sample Exam Answers
- Command Words
- Glossary
- Index
- Back Cover
