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Innovative / Interactive / International Collins IGCSE Physics has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Cambridge International Examinations GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included. The book provides a complete match to the CIE GCSE Physics Specification. HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM THIS BOOK GENERAL PHYSICS Length and time; Speed, velocity and acceleration; Mass and weight; Density; Forces; Energy, work and power; Pressure THERMAL PHYSICS Simple kinetic molecular model of matter; Thermal properties; Transfer of thermal energy PROPERTIES OF WAVES (INCLUDING LIGHT AND SOUND) General wave properties; Light; Sound ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Simple phenomena of magnetism; Electrical quantities; Electric circuits; Dangers of electricity; Electromagnetic effects; Cathode ray oscilloscopes ATOMIC PHYSICS Radioactivity; The nuclear atom ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY The accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work. / Interactive questions / Video experiments for common practical tasks