Product Description

FROM DAY ONE . . . TO THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR EXAMS

The A-Z Handbook explains all the key terms in Advanced Level Physics. Each entry begins with a clear definition and is followed by explanation and/or worked examples. The more important the term, the more detailed the entry. The A-Z format makes it exceptionally easy to use.

The Complete A-Z Physics Handbook has been written to familiarise you with the language and terminology of Physics. It is useful from the first day of studying advanced Physics right through to the night before your exams. The Handbook is invaluable for students of all AS and A2 courses and will also be invaluable to University students.

For new students – Physics terms and concepts are explained clearly

During the course – the fuller explanation of more important or challenging concepts helps in tackling homework or coursework assignments

For exam revision - detailed revision lists are provided to help focus your efforts, plus exam advice from a leading examiner

Additional features include:

·Working for an A-grade
·Synoptic questions
·Preparing for the examination
·Revision lists

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #331472 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

About the Author
Michael Chapple has been chief and principal examiner for A level Physics for a major examining board for almost 20 years.

Customer Reviews

Require a quick reference book?
Hi, I'm currently in the first year of A-level physics and I was looking for a book that offered a quick reference to some of the definitions/data information and a basic guide for revision. I find the book quite easily accessible, but sometimes it doesn't lead you to what you want straight away. It hasn't covered everything on the syllabus I'm working with but it is very successful in the areas that it has covered. I would definitely recommend this book, please e-mail me if you have any questions regarding the book.

Comprehensive and great reading
This book lives up to it's title of being a 'Complete A-Z', certainly for A-Level students anyway.

It's great in lessons - for looking up terms or equations when you forget - as well as for revision before an exam. The writing is clear and keeps the reader interested - so it's also great for just dipping into anytime (when you feel bored, perhaps?).

The definitions in the book seem to be made for exam revision - indeed, memorising and quoting them will get you the full marks for 'definition' questions (i.e. those that start with "explain the meaning of..." or "define the term..."). The clear and informative diagrams are also great for this purpose.

My only gripe is that sometimes the definition for a number of different terms are grouped under a single heading, and this can make it harder to find things at times. For example, there is no entry for "weak force" or "strong force" (nuclear physics) even to direct you to the entry under which it is explained - a single entry for the four fundamental interactions.

But overall, this book is well-written, comprehensive and great reading. Highly recommended!

Essential for Physics A-Level
This is by far the best Physics textbook I've seen. It gives you clear and easy to understand explanations of not only all the concepts you need to be familiar with for A-Level but also all the formulae and practicals as well. The only criticism I have of this book is that there is no suggested further reading or practice questions and it is only really useful as a study aid to prepare for a Physics A-Level.