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Title:
Complete physics for cambridge IGCSE
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Edition:
Second edition
Publication Information:
New York : Oxford University Press, 2010
Physical Description:
1 CD-ROM ; 12 cm.
ISBN:
9780199138777
General Note:
Accompanies text of the same title : QC32 C667 2010 f
Abstract:
This book meets the needs of all students following the Cambridge IGCSE Physics syllabus. Updated for the most recent syllabus and the latest scientific developments, it covers all aspects of the syllabus content in an attractive and engaging format for both native and non-native speakers of English. Each book is accompanied by a free CD which provides a wealth of support for students, such as practical investigations, practice exam-questions and revision tips. An accompanying Teacher's Guide and Revision Guide are also available. Fully endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations.

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This book meets the needs of all students following the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) syllabus for IGCSE Physics. Updated for the most recent syllabus and the latest scientific developments, it covers all aspects of the syllabus content in an attractive and engaging format for both native and non-native speakers of English. Each book is accompanied by a free CD which provides a wealth of support for students, such as practical investigations, practice exam-questions and revision tips. An accompanying Teacher's Guide and Revision Guide are also available. We are working with CIE to obtain full endorsement of this new edition.


Author Notes

Stephen Pople is the author of many highly successful science books for children. He is a former science teacher, and is now the science consultant for The Oxford Children's Encyclopedia.


Table of Contents

1 Measurements and units
1.1 Numbers and units
1.2 A system of units
1.3 Measuring length and time
1.4 Volume and density
1.5 Measuring volume and density
1.6 More about mass and density
Further Questions
Revision Summary
2 Forces and motion
2.1 Speed, velocity, and acceleration
2.2 Motion graphs
2.3 Recording motion
2.4 Free fall
2.5 More motion graphs
2.6 Forces in balance
2.7 Force, mass, and acceleration
2.8 Friction and braking
2.9 Force, weight, and gravity
2.10 Action and reaction
2.11 More about vectors
2.12 Moving in circles
Further Questions
Revision Summary
3 Forces and pressure
3.1 Forces and turning effects
3.2 Centre of mass
3.3 More about moments
3.4 Stretching and compressing
3.5 Pressure
3.6 Pressure in liquids
3.7 Hydraulic systems
3.8 Pressure from the air
3.9 Gas pressure and volume
3.10 Pressure problems
Further Questions
Revision Summary
4 Forces and energy
4.1 Work and energy
4.2 Energy transformation
4.3 Calculating PE and KE
4.4 Efficiency and power
4.5 Energy for electricity (1)
4.6 Energy for electricity (2)
4.7 Energy resources
4.8 How the world gets its energy
Further Questions
Revision Summary
5 Thermal effects
5.1 Moving particles
5.2 Temperature (1)
5.3 Temperature (2)
5.4 Expanding solids and liquids
5.5 Heating gases
5.6 Thermal conduction
5.7 Convection
5.8 Thermal radiation
5.9 Liquids and vapours
5.10 Specific heat capacity
5.11 Latent heat
Further Questions
Revision Summary
6 Waves and sounds
6.1 Transverse and longitudinal waves
6.2 Wave effects
6.3 Sound waves
6.4 Speed of sound and echoes
6.5 Characteristics of sound waves
6.6 Ultrasound
Further Questions
Revision Summary
7 Rays and waves
7.1 Light rays and waves
7.2 Reflection in plane mirrors (1)
7.3 Reflection in plane mirrors (2)
7.4 Refraction of light
7.5 Total internal reflection
7.6 Refraction calculations
7.7 Lenses (1)
7.8 Lenses (2)
7.9 Camera, projector, and enlarger
7.10 The human eye
7.11 Electromagnetic waves (1)
7.12 Electromagnetic waves (2)
7.13 Communications
Further Questions
Revision Summary
8 Electricity
8.1 Electric charge (1)
8.2 Electric charge (2)
8.3 Electric fields
8.4 Current in a simple circuit
8.5 Potential difference
8.6 Resistance (1)
8.7 Resistance (2)
8.8 More about resistance factors
8.9 Series and parallel circuits (1)
8.10 Series and parallel circuits (2)
8.11 Electrical power
8.12 Mains electricity (1)
8.13 Mains electricity (2)
8.14 Electrical energy calculations
Further Questions
Revision Summary
9 Magnets and currents
9.1 Magnets
9.2 Magnetic fields
9.3 Magnetic effect of a current
9.4 Electromagnets
9.5 Magnetic force on a current
9.6 Electric motors
9.7 Electromagnetic induction
9.8 More about induced currents
9.9 Generators
9.10 Coils and transformers (1)
9.11 Coils and transformers (2)
9.12 Power across the country
Further Questions
Revision Summary
10 Electrons and electronics
10.1 Electronic essentials
10.2 More on components
10.3 Transistors (1)
10.4 Transistors (2)
10.5 Logic gates (1)
10.6 Logic gates (2)
10.7 Electron beams (1)
10.8 Electron beams (2)
Further Questions
Revision Summary
11 Atoms and radioactivity
11.1 Inside atoms
11.2 Nuclear radiation (1)
11.3 Nuclear radiation (2)
11.4 Radioactive decay (1)
11.5 Radioactive decay (2)
11.6 Nuclear energy
11.7 Fusion future
11.8 Using radioactivity
11.9 Atoms and particles (1)
11.10. Atoms and particles (2) Further Questions
Revision Summary
12 History of key ideas
12.1 Force, motion, and energy
12.2 Rays, waves, and particles
12.3 Magnetism and electricity
12.4 The Earth and beyond
Key developments in physics
13 Practical physics
13.1 Getting organized and working safely (Skill C1)
13.2 Observing, measuring, and recording (Skill C2)
13.3 Dealing with data (Skill C3)
13.4 A full investigation (Skill C4)
13.5 Some experimental investigations
13.6 Taking a practical test
Experimental skills
Further Questions
14 Mathematics for physics The essential mathematics
15 IGCSE practice questions
Multichoice questions
IGCSE theory questions
IGCSE alternative-to-practical questions
16 Reference
Useful equations
Units and elements
Electrical symbols and codes
Answers to questions
Index