Essential GCSE Physics

Isaac is a Department for Education project at the University of Cambridge that develops understanding and confidence through problem solving in the physical sciences, by combining accessible and concise print resources with a state of the art online study tool. This book is a co-publication between Periphyseos Press/Isaac and Cambridge University Press. ESSENTIAL GCSE PHYSICS helps you master the concepts of physics in senior-school level courses (including GCSE, IGCSE and the US High School Diploma). Use the exercises to practise applying fundamental principles of physics to a range of situations, beginning with manipulating the essential equations. Notes, examples and guidance are given and the origins of all formulae are clearly explained. All problems can be answered on the Isaac online platform. Registration is free and gives both students and teachers personalised support through a sophisticated online marking system for all problems and a section-by-section archive of video lessons.

A laser-plasma physicist by training, Anton Machacek is Assistant Head and Director of Sixth Form Studies at Westcliff High School for Boys. He has served as tutor and examiner with the British Physics Olympiad and has consulted on developments in physics education. His publications include The Language of Physics (as co-author) and Upgrade Your Physics.

Keith Dalby is Head of Physics at Westcliff High School for Boys, with a philosophy that technology should make lives better for students and teachers both in the classroom and beyond. His experiences as a scout leader and his dedication to the promotion of ukulele playing make his lessons varied and engaging.