Fully revised and updated content matching the Cambridge International Examinations 9702 syllabus for first examination in 2016. Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations, the Second edition of the AS/A Level Physics Coursebook comprehensively covers all the knowledge and skills students need for AS/A Level Physics 9702 (first examination 2016). Written by renowned experts in Physics, the text is written in an accessible style with international learners in mind. The Coursebook is easy to navigate with colour-coded sections to differentiate between AS and A Level content. Self-assessment questions allow learners to track their progression and exam-style questions help learners to prepare thoroughly for their examinations. Contemporary contexts are discussed throughout enhancing the relevance and interest for learners.
Chapter 1: Kinematics – describing motion
Chapter 2: Accelerated motion
Chapter 3: Dynamics – explaining motion
Chapter 4: Forces – vectorsand moments
Chapter 5: Work, energy and power
Chapter 6: Momentum
Chapter 7: Matter and materials
Chapter 8: Electric fields
Chapter 9: Electric current, potential difference and resistance
Chapter 10: Kirchhoff ’s laws
Chapter 11: Resistance and resistivity
Chapter 12: Practical circuits
Chapter 13: Waves
Chapter 14: Superposition of waves
Chapter 15: Stationary waves
Chapter 16: Radioactivity
Chapter P1: Practical skills at AS level
Chapter 17: Circular motion
Chapter 18: Gravitational fields
Chapter 19: Oscillations
Chapter 20: Communications systems
Chapter 21: Thermal physics
Chapter 22: Ideal gases
Chapter 23: Coulomb’s law
Chapter 24: Capacitance
Chapter 25: Electronics
Chapter 26: Magnetic fields and electromagnetism
Chapter 27: Charged particles
Chapter 28: Electromagnetic induction
Chapter 29: Alternating currents
Chapter 30: Quantum physics
Chapter 31: Nuclear physics
Chapter 32: Medical imaging
Chapter P2: Planning, analysis and evaluation
Appendix 1: Physical quantities and units
Appendix 2: Data, formulae and relationships
Appendix 3 The Periodic Table
