The Cambridge IGCSE Physics Coursebook has been written and developed to provide full support for the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE Physics syllabus (0625). The book is in full colour and includes a free CD-ROM. Topics are introduced in terms of their relevance to life in the 21st century. The CD-ROM offers a full range of supporting activities for independent learning, with exemplar examination questions and worked answers with commentary. Activity sheets and accompanying notes are also included on the CD-ROM.
Table of Contents
Introduction; Block 1. General physics; Chapter 1. Making measurements; Chapter 2. Describing motion; Chapter 3. Forces and motion; Chapter 4. Turning effects of forces; Chapter 5. Forces and matter; Chapter 6. Energy transformations and energy transfers; Chapter 7. Energy resources; Chapter 8. Work and power; Block 2. Thermal physics; Chapter 9. The kinetic model of matter; Chapter 10. Thermal properties of matter; Chapter 11. Thermal energy transfers; Block 3. Physics of waves; Chapter 12. Sound; Chapter 13. Light; Chapter 14. Properties of waves; Chapter 15. Spectra; Block 4. Electricity and magnetism; Chapter 16. Magnetism; Chapter 17. Static electricity; Chapter 18. Electrical quantities; Chapter 19. Electric circuits; Chapter 20. Electromagnetic forces; Chapter 21. Electromagnetic induction; Block 5. Atomic physics; Chapter 22. The nuclear atom; Chapter 23. Radioactivity; Glossary of physics terms.
