Table of Contents

Coursebook: Introduction; 1. Kinematics – describing motion; 2. Accelerated motion; 3. Dynamics – explaining motion; 4. Forces – vectors and moments; 5. Work, energy and power; 6. Momentum; 7. Matter and materials; 8. Electric fields; 9. Electric current, potential difference and resistance; 10. Kirchhoff's laws; 11. Resistance and resistivity; 12. Practical circuits; 13. Waves; 14. Superposition of waves; 15. Stationary waves; 16. Radioactivity; P1. Practical skills at AS level; 17. Circular motion; 18. Gravitational fields; 19. Oscillations; 20. Communications systems; 21. Thermal physics; 22. Ideal gases; 23. Coulomb's law; 24. Capacitance; 25. Electronics; 26. Magnetic fields and electromagnetism; 27. Charged particles; 28. Electromagnetic induction; 29. Alternating currents; 30. Quantum physics; 31. Nuclear physics; 32. Medical imaging; P2. Planning, analysis and evaluation; Appendix 1. Physical quantities and units; Appendix 2. Data, formulae and relationships; Appendix 3. The Periodic Table; Glossary; CD-ROM: Answers to all questions from coursebook; Advice about revision and exam preparation; Recommended resources.

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