Physics for the IB diploma

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Cover; Book title; Contents; Introduction; Core; Chapter 1 Measurements and uncertainties; 1.1 Measurements in physics; 1.2 Uncertainties and errors; 1.3 Vectors and scalars; Chapter 2 Mechanics; 2.1 Motion; 2.2 Forces; 2.3 Work, energy and power; 2.4 Momentum and impulse; Chapter 3 Thermal physics; 3.1 Thermal concepts; 3.2 Modelling a gas; Chapter 4 Waves; 4.1 Oscillations; 4.2 Travelling waves; 4.3 Wave characteristics; 4.4 Wave behaviour; 4.5 Standing waves; Chapter 5 Electricity and magnetism; 5.1 Electric fields; 5.2 Heating effect of electric currents; 5.3 Electric cells.;Provide clear guidance to the 2014 changes and ensure in-depth study with accessible content, directly mapped to the new syllabus and approach to learning. This bestselling textbook contains all SL and HL content, which is clearly identified throughout. Options are available free online, along with appendices and data and statistics.- Improve exam performance, with exam-style questions, including from past papers- Integrate Theory of Knowledge into your lessons and provide opportunities for cross-curriculum study- Stretch more able students with extension activities- Cover Book title Contents Introduction Core Chapter 1 Measurements and uncertainties 1.1 Measurements in physics 1.2 Uncertainties and errors 1.3 Vectors and scalars Chapter 2 Mechanics 2.1 Motion 2.2 Forces 2.3 Work, energy and power 2.4 Momentum and impulse Chapter 3 Thermal physics 3.1 Thermal concepts 3.2 Modelling a gas Chapter 4 Waves 4.1 Oscillations 4.2 Travelling waves 4.3 Wave characteristics 4.4 Wave behaviour 4.5 Standing waves Chapter 5 Electricity and magnetism 5.1 Electric fields 5.2 Heating effect of electric currents 5.3 Electric cells. 5.4 Magnetic effects of electric currentsChapter 6 Circular motion and gravitation 6.1 Circular motion 6.2 Newton's law of gravitation Chapter 7 Atomic, nuclear and particle physics 7.1 Discrete energy and radioactivity 7.2 Nuclear reactions 7.3 The structure of matter Chapter 8 Energy production 8.1 Energy sources 8.2 Thermal energy transfer Additional higher level (AHL) Chapter 9 Wave phenomena 9.1 Simple harmonic motion 9.2 Single-slit diffraction 9.3 Interference 9.4 Resolution 9.5 Doppler effect Chapter 10 Fields 10.1 Describing fields 10.2 Fields at work. Chapter 11 Electromagnetic induction11.1 Electromagnetic induction 11.2 Power generation and transmission 11.3 Capacitance Chapter 12 Quantum and nuclear physics 12.1 The interaction of matter with radiation 12.2 Nuclear physics Answers to the self-assessment questions in Chapters 1 to 12 Answers to the examination questions in Chapters 1 to 12 Glossary Standard level A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Higher level A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U W X Y Acknowledgements Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M. NO P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.