Book excerpt: Jacaranda Physics 2, Second Edition, the second of two books in the Jacaranda Physics series, has been written for Units 3 and 4 of the newly accredited VCE Physics study design for 2005 and beyond. Key features of the text include : full-colour presentation and clear; high-quality diagrams comprehensive coverage of each area of study and all detailed studies clear, easy-to-read explanations and fully worked sample problems to enhance understanding of concepts and applications key terms highlighted and defined as they appear in each chapter interesting extracts to stimulate interest and illustrate relevance end-of-chapter summary, and questions to enable students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills icons to indicate relevant supporting material on the CD-ROM or the jaconline website. Key features of the accompanying CD-ROM include : the complete text in pdf format numerical and algebraic modelling of physics concepts through spreadsheets key practical investigations direct links to support material through the same icons that appear in the text. Key features of Jacaranda Physics 2 pages on the jaconline web site include : links to web sites that provide additional information links to java applets and other animations online tests for students sample study plan editable exam-style tests for use by teachers.