A Level Physics

Muncaster's book is a tome - nearly a thousand pages, and so may look scary for the young Physics student. However, the large friendly font presents all that is required to bridge from school to college Physics is in here. The subject areas are broken down into logical blocks each comprising of several chapters. All the "core" topics of Physics are in here: Mechanics, Optics, Electromagenetism, Heat & Thermodynamics, Nuclear Physics etc. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic with exposition of theory, experimental techniques and a range of worked examples to communicate the physical concepts. Each block has an extensive set of problems from past "A" level examination papers dating from the '60s to the '90s. The style of the questions may be considered unfashionable by what is in vogue today, but this style has stood the test of time, and anyone serious about really understanding the subject will gain much from expending effort on these questions. They are ideal preparation for further study in the subject. Like Nelkon and Parker's book, this will remain a standard bearer for a long time to come. My advice to Physics teachers and students: if you have a budget for just one book, then choose this one. A reall excellent introductory book on Physics.

I did high school physics in another country some 30 years ago. I need to take A-Level exam here now and I am studying on my own. I looked for a good textbook, bought some, borrowed some from libraries. They are either condensed exam board specific books in want of a good textbook, or very large textbooks requiring you sift through a lot of material (I would say unnecessary at least for the exam purposes). Now this book does not historicise, does not tell you a story but more like in a mathematical/logical fashion states the premises/facts and walks you through examples to get you understand the fundamentals and more. It then gets you to do similar example exercises for consolidation. A step by step guide into A-Level Physics or learning by doing. It was a review of 2007 by James who said he carried this book all along throughout his career made me buy the book instead on Adams' book. I believe this book also is a very good example of good pedagogy. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn A-Level Physics by heart..

Having trawled the reviews for lucid, cogent and readable texts on the subject, I plumped for this based on other reviewer's opinions. Well this short review is to confirm all that the 5 star reviewers wrote about Roger Muncaster's excellent textbook. Why didn't I have this when Mr. ? was blathering on incoherently during my physics A level 'classes' in 1968? It would have turned out differently, that is a certainty. Have no doubts - this book is clear, faultlessly assembled and in my opinion makes physics the exciting, stimulating and rewarding science it actually is in spite of the depradations of numberless and useless physics teachers. So if you or someone you know is suffering at school or college get him/her this book - they will thank you and so will science. Come to that get it even if they are having a good time with their physics since this will make them smile. We all need Muncasters.

This textbook I used during my time doing A level physics. The information was very good during that time. As time goes, new development has occurred, new discovery made etc.. The author of this book need to update the textbook with new information. The author is still left in the old school dark age.

The 2 textbooks I used most when studying physics at A level were Nelkon & Parker and Muncaster. Although the science has moved on in the last 29 years the basics remain the same! I am enjoying being re acquainted with an old friend.

This is a well-established and reputable Physics textbook which gives a thorough and rigorous treatment of Physics at "A" -level and even first year undergraduate level. The content is largely up to date but the approach is thoroughly academic and a bit "dry" and dated compared with more user-friendly modern texts. However, serious students who want a deep understanding of the topics covered need such a text to complement the perhaps more attractive and motivating modern offerings. Tomos

If you're doing A level physics, buy this book. It doesn't dumb anything down, unlike normal textbooks it avoids jokes and cartoon illustrations and oversimplified explanations of physical concepts - It explains everything clearly and precisely. You will however need a solid foundation in maths to understand a lot of the areas in the book (but doing A level physics you will need this level of mathematics anyway).

My son says this is the best Physics book out there! He's used it for his Advanced Highers and told me he's going to take it to university too. It's very comprehensive. A must buy for any Physics student.

Everything's I need to be successful.

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The book is in poor condition.