Physics for the IB Diploma, Sixth edition, covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Physics for first examination in 2016. Physics for the IB Diploma with Cambridge Elevate enhanced edition delivers complete coverage of the syllabus, with links to Theory of Knowledge, International-mindedness and Nature of Science themes. This Cambridge Elevate enhanced edition of the coursebook provides a wealth of learning opportunities through auto-marked formative assessment quizzes with tailored feedback, carefully selected animated videos to visualise challenging concepts, exam-style questions and more.
By:
K.A. Tsokos
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 275mm,
Width: 220mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.380kg
ISBN: 9781316637777
ISBN 10: 1316637778
Series: IB Diploma
Pages: 566
Publication Date: 13 July 2017
Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
,
Children's (6-12)
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active
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; Option A. Relativity; Option B. Engineering physics; Option C. Imaging; Option D. Astrophysics; Glossary; Index.
