Nelson QScience Physics 1 &2 is written to support the development and application of key knowledge and skills for students studying senior science. The student book comprehensively covers the new senior science syllabi and provides the framework for students to achieve success in one or more of the general science courses: biology, chemistry and physics. The consistent approach used in the text promotes familiarity for students, supporting practice and revision of the content learnt in class and in preparation for assessment and exams.
CONTENTS
Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics
Topic 1: Heating processes
1 Kinetic particle model and heat flow
2 Temperature and specific heat capacity
3 Phase changes and specific latent heat
4 Energy conservation in calorimetry
5 Energy in systems—mechanical work and efficiency
Topic 2: Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions
6 Nuclear model and stability
7 Spontaneous decay and half-life
8 Energy and mass defect
Topic 3: Electrical circuits
9 Current, potential difference and energy flow
10 Resistance
11 Circuit analysis and design
Unit 2: Linear motion and waves
Topic 1: Linear motion and force
12 Vectors
13 Linear motion
14 Newton’s laws of motion
15 Energy
Topic 2: Waves
16 Wave properties
17 Sound
18 Light