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Edexcel Physics for A2
Tim Akrill, Graham George

Paperback
£23.99

ISBN: 9780340888070
ISBN-10: 0340888075
Published: 29/05/2009
Extent: 240 pages
Illustrations: 250 photos and line drawings
Series: Advanced Physics for Edexcel Series


 
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Summary:
Edexcel Physics for A2 level has been written specifically to cover the concept approach to the new specification and is supported by a website containing 43 Personal Tutor worked examples, full answers to the Unit Tests and answers to non-numeric questions. These Personal Tutors are audio-visual resources contain step by step instructions on how to complete the mathematical aspects of the course, offering support to students when they are working on their own and allowing them to work at their own pace.
The contents of the book provides all the information necessary for a good grade at A2 level, with an emphasis on understanding basic concepts, fundamental equations, key experiments and worked examples. It includes sections on ‘What the examiner expects’ and explanations of terms used in questions papers.
The author team includes experienced examiners and teachers who have worked together to ensure that the material is approachable to students at the start of their course and gives them all the guidance and information needed to enable them to face their exams with confidence.


  • Written specifically to match the concept approach to A2 Physics from Edexcel
  • Provides plenty of clear worked examples throughout
  • Supported by Personal Tutor website
  • Written by experienced examiners and teachers


Table of Contents:
1 Review and revision
2 Linear momentum
3 Momentum and energy
4 Motion in a circle
5 Electric fields
6 Capacitance
7 Magnetic fields
8 Electrons and nuclei
9 Particle physics
10 Specific heat capacity
11 Internal energy and absolute zero
12 Gas laws and kinetic theory
13 Nuclear decay
14 Oscillations
15 Universal gravitation
16 Astrophysics
17 Cosmology


About the Author(s):
Tim Akrill and Graham George are experienced teachers and examiners


Readership:
A2 Physics students


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