Summary:
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 uncertainties

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.

• Edited by Jim Page, principal assessor for Higher Physics in Scotland
• New edition focusses solely on Higher Physics
• Revision section at the end of the book to enhance learning

Table of Contents:
Mechanics and Matter
Kinematics
Dynamics
Properties of matter
Electricity and Electronics
Basic electricity
Electronics
Storing charge and delaying signals
Waves and Radiation
Waves and light
Opto-electronics and semiconductors
Nuclear physics and its effects
Revision guide

About the Author(s):
Adrian Watt teaches Physics at Merchiston School, Edinburgh, and is a consultant to a number of companies developing IT applications in physics.

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