Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics Coursebook with Digital Access

Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics Coursebook with Digital Access
Product Overview
The Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics Coursebook (Digital Edition) has been developed through extensive research and classroom feedback to meet the real-world needs of modern physics education. Ideal for advanced students and international classrooms, it supports deep understanding through enquiry-based learning, exam preparation, and reflection activities. This coursebook helps students become confident, independent learners while also developing critical 21st-century skills.
Designed with accessibility in mind, it includes support for English as a second language learners, such as simplified language, key command terms, and a comprehensive glossary. With both print and digital formats, teachers and students benefit from the flexibility to teach and learn how they choose.
Key Features
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Metacognitive support – Features like Before You Start, reflection boxes, and summaries encourage self-evaluation and conceptual clarity.
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Science in Context activities – Open-ended discussion questions place scientific concepts in real-world scenarios to build communication, debate, and critical thinking skills.
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Exam-style multi-part questions – Found at the end of each chapter, these build exam confidence by mimicking actual assessment formats.
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Inquiry-based learning – A wide range of practical activities, group work, and debate tasks encourage collaborative problem-solving and hands-on application.
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Dual-format access – Use the content digitally or in print, with seamless integration into virtual learning environments (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard).
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Inclusive learning – Clear definitions, accessible language, and EAL support ensure all learners can engage with complex content.
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Practice with feedback – Includes answers to all in-chapter and exam-style questions to aid revision and self-guided learning.
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Real-world application – Practical features help students link theory to lab-based and everyday contexts.
Contents Overview
Core AS Topics:
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Kinematics
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Accelerated motion
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Dynamics
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Forces
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Work, energy, and power
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Momentum
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Matter and materials
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Electric current
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Kirchhoff's laws
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Resistance and resistivity
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Practical circuits
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Waves
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Superposition
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Stationary waves
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Atomic structure
P1. Practical Skills for AS
A Level Topics:
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Circular motion
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Gravitational fields
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Oscillations
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Thermal physics
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Ideal gases
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Electric fields
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Coulomb’s law
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Capacitance
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Magnetic fields and electromagnetism
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Charged particle motion
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Electromagnetic induction
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Alternating currents
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Quantum physics
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Nuclear physics
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Medical imaging
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Astronomy and cosmology
P2. Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation
Additional Resources:
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Physical quantities and units
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Data and formulae
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Conversion factors and equations
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Periodic table
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Glossary and Index