Physics for IGCSE
by J Breithaupt, Viv Newman

ISBN: 9781408500194
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Paperback: 264 pages
Published: Jun 2009

£17.99

Nelson Thornes are proud to present you with a sample chapter to our new title, Physics for IGCSE. Physics for IGCSE is the third title in a unique new series from Nelson Thornes that matches Cambridge specifications and the needs of students and teachers of the Cambridge syllabuses.

The IGCSE Science series has been written afresh and specifically for international schools. Chemistry,
Biology and now completing the series, Physics, have been endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations.

Key features include:
Content is presented clearly and concisely to make it accessible for international school students with wide ranging backgrounds
The examiners give tips and hints throughout that address common misconceptions and errors

Each chapter has a section of exam-style questions, written by Cambridge IGCSE Principal Examiners, that closely match papers 1, 2 and 3
Each title has a section dedicated to the Assessing Practical Physics paper prepared by the examiner for Paper 5 and 6

All titles have a revision checklist that covers the whole Cambridge IGCSE syllabus to make sure students know what they have covered

Topics are presented in an innovative ‘lesson on a page’ double page spread format, providing all pertinent material and emphasizing the key learning points.

Table of Contents:
Unit 1 Motion
Unit 2 Forces and their effects
Unit 3 Forces in equilibrium
Unit 4 Energy
Unit 5 Pressure
Unit 6 Thermal physics
Unit 7 Waves
Unit 8 Light
Unit 9 Sound
Unit 10 Magnetic fields
Unit 11 Electrostatics
Unit 12 Electrical Energy
Unit 13 Electric Circuits
Unit 14 Electromagnetism
Unit 15 Radioactivity


Endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations Board