Cambridge International AS and A Level Physics Coursebook 2nd Ed

This book covers the entire syllabus of Cambridge International Examinations AS and A Level Physics. It is designed to work with the syllabus that will be examined from 2016. It is in three parts: ■■ Chapters 1–16 and P1: the AS level content, covered in the first year of the course, including a chapter (P1) dedicated to the development of your practical skills ■■ Chapters 17–32 and P2: the remaining A level content, including a chapter (P2) dedicated to developing your ability to plan, analyse and evaluate practical investigations ■■ Appendices of useful formulae, a Glossary and an Index. The main tasks of a textbook like this are to explain the various concepts of physics that you need to understand and to provide you with questions that will help you to test your understanding and prepare for your examinations. You will find a visual guide to the structure of each chapter and the features of this book on the next two pages. When tackling questions, it is a good idea to make a first attempt without referring to the explanations in this Coursebook or to your notes. This will help to reveal any gaps in your understanding. By working out which concepts you find most challenging, and by spending more time to understand these concepts at an early stage, you will progress faster as the course continues.