Physics for the IB Diploma Coursebook

Physics for the IB Diploma, Sixth edition, covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Physics for first examination in 2016.

K. A. Tsokos (Author)

9781107628199, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 July 2014

566 pages
27.5 x 21.8 x 2.2 cm, 1.4 kg

Physics for the IB Diploma, Sixth edition, covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Physics for first examination in 2016. The Sixth edition of this well-known Coursebook is fully updated for the IB Physics syllabus for first examination in 2016, comprehensively covering all requirements. Get the complete coverage of the syllabus with clear assessment statements, and links to Theory of Knowledge, International-mindedness and Nature of Science themes. Exam preparation is supported with extensive sample exam questions, online test questions and exam tips. Chapters covering the Options and Nature of Science, assessment guidance and answers to questions are included in the free additional online material available with the book.

Introduction
Unit 1. Measurements and Uncertainties: 1. Measurement in physics
2. Uncertainties and errors
3. Vectors and scalars
Exam-style questions
Unit 2. Mechanics: 1. Motion
2. Forces
3. Work, energy and power
4. Momentum and impulse
Exam-style questions
Unit 3. Thermal Physics: 1. Thermal concepts
2. Modelling a gas
Exam-style questions
Unit 4. Waves: 1. Oscillations
2. Travelling waves
3. Wave characteristics
4. Wave behaviour
5. Standing waves
Exam-style questions
Unit 5. Electricity and Magnetism: 1. Electric Fields
2. Heating effect of electric currents
3. Electric cells
4. Magnetic fields
Exam-style questions
Unit 6. Circular Motion and Gravitation: 1. Circular motion
2. The law of gravitation
Exam-style questions
Unit 7. Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics: 1. Discrete energy and radioactivity
2. Nuclear reactions
3. The structure of matter
Exam-style questions
Unit 8. Energy Production: 1. Energy sources
2. Thermal energy transfer
Exam-style questions
Unit 9. Wave Phenomena (HL): 1. Simple harmonic motion
2. Single-slit diffraction
3. Interference
4. Resolution
5. The Doppler effect
Exam-style questions
Unit 10. Fields (HL): 1. Describing fields
2. Fields at work
Exam-style questions
Unit 11. Electromagnetic Induction (HL): 1. Electromagnetic induction
2. Transmission of power
3. Capacitance
Exam-style questions
Unit 12. Quantum and Nuclear Physics (HL): 1. The interaction of matter with radiation
2. Nuclear physics
Exam-style questions
Answers to test yourself questions
Glossary
Index.

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