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Physics for the IB Diploma by Colin Vout

This fourth edition of Physics for the IB Diploma has been written for the IB student. It covers the entire new IB syllabus including all options at both Standard and Higher levels. It includes a chapter on the role of physics in the Theory of Knowledge along with many discussion questions for TOK with answers. There are a range of questions at the end of each chapter with answers at the back of the book. The book also includes worked examples and answers throughout, and highlights important results,laws, definitions and formulae. Part I of the book covers the core material and the additional higher level material (AHL). Part II covers the optional subjects.

PART I: CORE MATERIAL AND AHL MATERIAL; TOPIC 1: PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL MEASUREMENT; 1.1 The realm of physics; 1.2 Uncertainties and errors; 1.3 Mathematical and graphical techniques; 1.4 Vectors and scalars; 1.5 Graphical analysis and uncertainties; TOPIC 2: MECHANICS; 2.1 Kinematical concepts; 2.2 Motions with constant acceleration; 2.3 The concept of force; 2.4 Newton's first law; 2.5 Newton's second and third law; 2.6 Linear momentum; 2.7 Work, energy and power; 2.8 Circular motion; 2.9 Projectile motions; 2.10 Gravitation; 2.11 Friction; 2.12 Statics; TOPIC 3: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER; 3.1 Thermal concepts; 3.2 Thermal properties; 3.3. Ideal gases; 3.4. Thermodynamics; TOPIC 4: WAVES; 4.1 Travelling wave characteristics; 4.2 Wave phenomena I; 4.3 Wave phenomena II; 4.4 Interference; 4.5 The Doppler effect; 4.6 Standing waves; 4.7 Beats; TOPIC 5: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM; 5.1 Electric charge; 5.2 Electric field and potential; 5.3 Electric potential; 5.4 Electric current, resistance; 5.5 Electric circuits; 5.6 Magnetic fields; 5.7 Electromagnetic induction; 5.8 Alternating current; TOPIC 6: ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS; 6.1 The atom and its nucleus; 6.2 Radioactivity; 6.3 Nuclear reactions; 6.4 Interactions of matter with energy; 6.5 The Bohr model; 6.6 Nuclear physics; 6.7 Particle physics; PART 11: OPTIONS; OPTION C: ENERGY; C1. Energy, sources and production; OPTION D: BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS; D1. The physics of scaling; D2. The functioning of the ear; D3. Medical imaging; D4. Body mechanics; D5. Radiation in medicine; OPTION E: THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHYSICS; E1. Models of the universe; E2. Mechanics; E3. Heat; E4. Electricity and magnetism; E5. Atomic and nuclear physics; E6. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle; OPTION F: ASTROPHYSICS; F1. Introduction to the universe; F2. Stellar radiation; F3. Stellar objects; F4. Cosmology; F5. Stellar evolution; F6. Galaxies; OPTION G: SPECIAL AND GENERAL RELATIVITY; G1. The principle of special relativity; G2. The effects of special relativity; G3. Consequences and evidence for special relativity; G4. Relativistic mechanics; G5. General relativity; OPTIONS H: OPTICS; H1. Light; H2. Reflection and refraction; H3. Ray optics - lenses; H4. Interference and diffraction; Physics and TOK; Appendices; Answers to problems, Index

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GOR005047631

ISBN 13

9780521446020

ISBN 10

0521446023

Title

Physics for the IB Diploma by Colin Vout

Author

Colin Vout

Series

IB Diploma

Condition

Used - Very Good

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Paperback

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Year published

1993-09-30

Number of pages

126

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Physics for the IB Diploma Colin Vout

Physics for the IB Diploma by Colin Vout

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