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The book contains {ull coverage of IAS units (or exam papers) 1 and 2. Each unit in the specification has two topic areas. The topics in this book, and their contents, fully match the specification. You can refer to the Assessment Overview on page X for further information. Students can prepare for the written Practical Skills Paper (unit 3) by using the IAL Physics Lab Book (see page vil of this book). Each Topic is divided into chapters and sections to break the content down into manageable chunks. Each section features a mix of learning and activities. ‘Exam hints Tips on how to answes exam~ style questions ane guidance Gaara aoc Spocicatonrtoance | [Secrecy ecrecreate® Seen | te ee eaditinn | Sonnet enceoemcany | | Sommeenougediinn, | Borecerernar poms peissceaames | creer eret sirervcctoctam,, | sreausen Glossary a the back ofthe book SME ER LAU ECan Ur ‘Checkpoint ‘amin know? Glestons atthe endo eacn ‘hese ntpyen focus Inert ot hp Scion eneck unostandng ofthe Yeurteoming anda | youtorenomber he key ‘ey lerng patsy each chapter Someron eros, Concepts