Maths for A Level Physics - updated edition

A Course Companion Maths for A Level Physics About the authors: Gareth Kelly , CPhys, MinstP, took a diploma in ionospheric physics before becoming a secondary school teacher and taught Physics at Penglais Comprehensive School, Aberystwyth, for 26 years. He has been involved with A Level and GCSE Physics and Electronics for a major awarding body for almost ten years. Nigel Wood is an experienced Chief Examiner in A Level Physics for a major awarding body, and was formerly Head of Physics at Dulwich College, London. www.illuminatepublishing.com 9 781908 682918 ISBN 9781908682918 37 26 13 100 blk - matches illuminate logo Also in this series: Maths for A Level Biology ISBN 978-1-908682-89-5 Maths for A Level Chemistry ISBN 978-1-908682-90-1 www.illuminatepublishing.com Written by senior examiners this revised and updated companion will help your students develop a thorough understanding of the essential mathematical skills required in the new A Level Physics speci cations. Mathematical techniques: Helps students understand how and why mathematical formulae work in physics and gives them the techniques they need to effectively answer the range of exam questions Provides lots of practical advice, exempli ed by numerous physics questions, on how students can build their all-important mathematical understanding which is of great importance in the new A Level Physics exams Topic-based content starts from basic fundamentals and slowly builds skills and understanding, using physics problems as the key worked examples throughout Includes new content on sinusoidal functions, complicated graphs and complex numbers. Study support: Detailed explanations with numerous examples help students understand the thinking behind each mathematical technique and how and when to use them Numerous test yourself questions provide plenty of practice and skill reinforcement Data exercises provide practice in using techniques to handle data and plot results Quick re quizzes rapidly reinforce skills and understanding as a topic progresses Pointers provide hints for re ning exam technique and avoiding common mistakes. Answers to Test Yourself questions are also available as a free download on the Illuminate Publishing website. 55 44 44 95 blk - matches cover jpeg black