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Core Topics of the IB HL Physics 1 & 2 Courses
Physics for the IB diploma – By Dr. K.A. Tsokos Cambridge University Press ISBN – 978-0-521-13821-5
Physics for the IB Diploma Exam preparation guide – By Dr. K.A. Tsokos Cambridge University Press ISBN – 978-1-107-60261-8
Topic 1: Physics and physical measurement
1.1 The realm of physics
1.2 Measurement and uncertainties
1.3 Vectors and scalars
Topic 2 : Mechanics
2.1 Kinematics
2.2 Forces and dynamics
2.3 Work, energy and power
2.4 Uniform circular motion
Topic 3 : Thermal physics
3.1 Thermal concepts
3.2 Thermal properties of matter
Topic 4: Oscillations and waves
4.1 Kinematics of simple harmonic motion (SHM)
4.2 Energy changes during simple harmonic motion (SHM)
4.3 Forced oscillations and resonance
4.4 Wave characteristics
4.5 Wave properties
Topic 5: Electric currents
5.1 Electric potential difference, current and resistance
5.2 Electric circuits
Topic 6: Fields and forces
6.1 Gravitational force and field
6.2 Electric force and field
6.3 Magnetic force and field
Topic 7: Atomic and nuclear physics
7.1 The atom
7.2 Radioactive decay
7.3 Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion
Topic 8: Energy, power and climate change
8.1 Energy degradation and power generation
8.2 World energy sources
8.3 Fossil fuel power production
8.4 Non-fossil fuel power production
8.5 Greenhouse effect
8.6 Global warming
Topic 9: Motion in fields
9.1 Projectile motion
9.2 Gravitational field, potential and energy
9.3 Electric field, potential and energy
9.4 Orbital motion
Topic 10: Thermal physics
10.1 Thermodynamics
10.2 Processes
10.3 Second law of thermodynamics and entropy
Topic 11: Wave phenomena
11.1 Standing (stationary) waves
11.2 Doppler effect
11.3 Diffraction
11.4 Resolution
11.5 Polarization
Topic 12: Electromagnetic induction
12.1 Induced electromotive force (emf)
12.2 Alternating current
12.3 Transmission of electrical power
Topic 13: Quantum physics and nuclear physics
13.1 Quantum physics
13.2 Nuclear physics
Topic 14: Digital technology
14.1 Analogue and digital signals
14.2 Data capture; digital imaging using charge-coupled devices (CCDs)