1 Understanding the physical world
2 Experimental techniques
3 Wave systems
3.0 Fundamental properties
3.1 Interference and diffraction
3.2 Acoustics
3.3 Doppler effect with mechanical waves
4 Mechanical systems
4.0 Translational motion
4.1 Circular motion
4.2 Rotational motion
4.3 Oscillatory motion
5 Modern physics
5.0 Quantum theory
5.1 The photoelectric effect
5.2 The Bohr model of the hydrogen atom
5.3 Nuclear physics
6 Electrical systems
6.0 Electric circuits basics
6.1 Electromotive force and internal resistance
6.2 Kirchhoff’s laws
6.3 Capacitors in DC circuits
6.4 Inductors in DC circuits
6.5 AC circuits
Appendices and Answers
Highly visual, full colour throughout
Detailed illustrations support a visual approach to learning
Highlight key laws and equations
Easy-to-read and understand explanations of physics concepts
Fully worked examples
Straightforward preliminary problems to practise new concepts
Extensive NCEA-style problems
Scholarship-style problems
Nature of Science concepts incorporated
Instructions on the use of calculators to handle data in physics experiments
Written by a practising teacher to fully comply with the requirements of NCEA Physics of Level 3.