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April 12, 2009

Physics Standard Level (Heinemann Baccalaureate)(Pearson Baccalaureate) – Chris Hamper & Keith Ord

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Name: Physics Standard Level (Heinemann Baccalaureate)
Author: Chris Hamper & Keith Ord
Publisher: Heinemann Baccalaureate (Pearson Baccalaureate)
Published: 2007
Pages: 480
ISBN: 0435994263

My Review

I don’t take Physics as a subject so I am unable to review the book. However, I know that this publisher is excellent! Check out my reviews on the other Heinemann Baccalaureate Books and take a look at the sample chapters!

You can download these two sample chapters from the book, provided by Heinemann.
Chaper One
Chaper Two

Contents of Book
Introduction
1. Physics and physical measurement
2. Mechanics
3. Thermal physics
4. Simple harmonic motion and waves
5. Electrical currents
6. Fields and forces
7. Atomic and nuclear physics
8. Energy, power and climate change
9. (Option A) Sight and wave phenomena
10. (Option B) Quantum physics and nuclear physics
11. (Option C) Digital Technology
12. (Option D) Relativity and particle physics
13. (Option E) Astrophysics
14. (Option F) Radio communication
15. (Option G) Electromagnetic waves
Theory of Knowledge
Advice on Internal Assessment
Advice on the Extended Essay
Answers
Index

This book is available for around £22 or $32.

The series of ‘Heinemann Baccalaureate’ books has changed names to ‘Pearson Baccalaureate’. This post has been updated accordingly.

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  1. This book is definately the best resource for SL Physics, because it explains concepts clearly and with helpful diagrams. It is also very detailed while explaining. Plus it has tons of revision questions! This book is a MUST if u are taking SL Physics!! Although when it comes to revising concepts for the exam the oxford study guide might be more helpful

    Comment by F0912 — June 28, 2010 @ 2:06 am
  2. I think this book is terrible, actually. It misses many of the concepts seen on Past Papers. As a result, although the writing is nice and content well laid out, as a preparation for exams it is quite poor. The sample IB questions they provide often have little to do with the commentary that precedes them. As a result, you often have difficulty completing these questions.

    Not recommended.

    Comment by Ryan Whiting — February 6, 2011 @ 3:49 am

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