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Contents
Preface
Section 1 Our Dynamic Universe
1 Motion
2 Forces, energy and power
3 Collisions, momentum and energy
4 Projectiles and satellites
5 Special relativity
6 The expanding Universe
7 The Big Bang Theory
Section 2 Particles and Waves
8 Electric fields
9 The Standard Model
10 Nuclear reactions
11 Wave properties
12 Refraction of light
13 Spectra
Section 3 Electricity
14 Electrons and energy
15 Electrons at work
Appendix 1
Assessment – Question paper and Assignment skills
Appendix 2
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Useful formulae
Answers
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Preface
This book has been written to support students studying Higher Grade
Physics. It follows closely the Higher Course Specification introduced in
April 2018. The book addresses the course assessment in Appendix 1
which explores the relevance of physics in everyday life. It does not offer
guidance on how to describe an experiment as it was felt this would be
better covered in general class teaching.
Throughout the book, the explanations used to describe phenomena are
both qualitative and quantitative, and this again reflects the nature of the
CfE course. It is hoped that while understanding the nature of the physics
involved, our students will also become better communicators of physics.
In addition to the core text, this book also offers the following features:
Worked Examples
Examples of the types of questions used in the external examination are
given frequently throughout the book, along with explanations and
strategies for structuring answers, step by step. This allows students to
work logically through problems and gives them a structure to follow
which will help to reduce errors and maximise achievement.
Questions and Consolidation Questions
Questions boxes are provided at regular intervals throughout the text and
give students the opportunity to practice calculations. Consolidation
Questions appear at the end of each chapter, and provide further means for
students to answer questions and consolidate knowledge. There are
answers to all questions at the back of the book.
Activities and Research Tasks
Activities throughout the text provide opportunities for students to
demonstrate their practical skills and undertake further research as they
progress through the course. These can be used as homework activities or
as part of a diagnostic procedure.
For Interest
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The book attempts to follow the spirit of CfE by providing examples and
references to applications of physics beyond the prescribed content. This
allows students to gain an indication of how the subject would progress if
they wished to continue their studies in physics.
Assessment – Question paper and
Assignment skills
The Assessment – Question paper and Assignment skills appendix outlines
the assessment requirements of the course and also shows the mark
allocation for the various sections, broken into ‘knowledge and
understanding’ and ‘skills’. It also provides detailed information and
guidance on how to undertake a piece of small-scale research, covering
data collection, dependent, independent and control variables and data
handling. It then illustrates detailed Worked Examples where uncertainties
are dealt with and how these uncertainties can be combined to give a final
answer and the associated uncertainty.
Updates and syllabus changes: important
note to teachers and students from the
publisher
This book covers the current course arrangements for Higher Physics
(from 2018).
Please remember that syllabus arrangements change from time to time. We
make every effort to update our textbooks as soon as possible when this
happens, but – especially if you are using an old copy of this book – it is
always advisable to check whether there have been any alterations to the
arrangements since this book was printed. You can check the latest
arrangements at the SQA website (www.sqa.org.uk), and you can also
check for any specific updates to this book at
www.hoddereducation.co.uk/HigherScience.
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