Summary:
This 2nd, full colour and enlarged, edition of Intermediate 2 Physics has been updated to take account of the most recent changes to the syllabus offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. The text is divided into four sections which correspond to the four Units making up the course.

Features include:
Extra 'fascinating physics' information to relate the subject to everyday interest of students
A list of learning outcomes for each course Topic
Questions at the end of each Topic to test understanding
Exam style questions covering each topic
Worked examples to develop students' problem solving skills
Clear and informative artworks and diagrams.

• New edition of a major textbook title for fast-growing syllabus.
  Fully redesigned and now in full colour.
  With and Without Answers versions available.

Table of Contents:
Section 1: Electricity and Electronics
1 Circuits
2 Electrical energy
3 Electromagnetism
4 Electronic components
Section 2: Mechanics and Heat
5 Kinematics
6 Forces
7 Momentum and energy
8 Heat
Section 3: Waves and Optics
9 Waves
10 Reflection
11 Refraction
Section 4: Radioactivity
12 Ionising radiation
13 Dosimetry
14 Half-life and safety
15 Nuclear reactors

About the Author(s):
Both Andrew McCorimick and Arthur Baillie have extensive teaching experience, Andrew McCormick as a Principal Teacher for Physics.

Readership:
Students studying Physics in Scotland at Intermediate 2 level.