Physics

Book excerpt: Physics for use with the IB Diploma Programme, written by Michael J. Dickinson is a complete and concise learning resource for both students and teachers alike. Written in plain English with an international audience in mind - many of whom are known to be second language English learners - it follows the IB Physics syllabus (for first examinations in 2009) in a linear and sequential manner.This textbook contains:* All eight of the Standard Level (core) topics. IB topics 1 - 8.* All six of the Additional Higher Level (AHL) topics. IB topics 9 - 14.* Selected Standard Level Options. Options A to C.* Selected Higher Level Options. Options G and H.* Identification of syllabus statements, formulae, definitions and problems to enable easy navigation.* Detailed illustrations to support the detailed explanations of each concept.* Numerous problems (including worked solutions), many of which have been taken from past IB examination papers.* All laws and definitions that are needed for the IB Physics syllabus, summarized at the end of the book.* All formulae, constants, multipliers and symbols that are needed for the IB Physics syllabus, summarized at the beginning of the book.