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Physics SL

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A. Space, time and motion

A.1 Kinematics

A.1.1 Describing motion quantitatively and qualitatively

A.1.2 Equations of motion

A.1.3 Projectile motion

A.1.4 Fluid resistance (qualitative only)

A.2 Forces and momentum

A.2.1 Newton's Laws of Motion

A.2.2 Linear momentum and impulse

A.2.3 Collisions and explosions

A.3 Work, energy and power

A.3.1 Conservation of energy

A.3.2 Work and energy transfer

A.3.3 Power and efficiency

B. The particulate nature of matter

B.1 Thermal energy transfers

B.1.1 Understanding thermal energy transfer mechanisms

B.1.2 Phase changes and energy transfer

C. Wave behaviour

C.1 Simple harmonic motion

C.1.1 Defining and analyzing simple harmonic motion

C.1.2 Time period of oscillatory systems

C.2 Wave model

D. Fields

D.1 Gravitational fields

D.1.1 Laws and properties of gravitational fields

D.1.2 Orbital motion and Kepler's laws

D.2 Electric and magnetic fields

E. Nuclear and quantum physics

E.1 Structure of the atom

E.1.1 Historical models and experimental evidence

E.1.2 Evidence from atomic spectra

E.3 Radioactive decay

A.2.4 Circular motion

B.1.3 Mechanisms of thermal energy transfer

B.2 Greenhouse effect

B.2.1 Conservation of energy in Earth's atmosphere

B.2.2 Greenhouse gases and infrared absorption

B.3 Gas laws

B.3.1 Kinetic theory and gas behavior

B.3.2 Microscopic basis for macroscopic behavior

B.5 Current and circuits

B.5.1 Energy Sources and Circuit Representation

B.5.2 Electrical Current and Voltage

B.5.3 Resistance and Resistivity

B.5.4 Power and Resistor Configurations

B.5.5 Electric Cells and Variable Resistors

C.2.1 Classification of waves

C.2.2 Nature of wave propagation

C.3 Wave phenomena

C.3.1 Reflection, refraction, and diffraction

C.3.2 Interference of waves

C.4 Standing waves and resonance

C.4.1 Formation and properties of standing waves

C.4.2 Standing wave patterns in systems

C.4.3 Resonance in oscillatory systems

C.4.4 Damping effects

C.5 Doppler effect

C.5.1 Understanding the Doppler effect

D.2.1 Electric field properties and laws

D.2.2 Magnetic field properties and laws

D.2.3 Applications of electric and magnetic fields

D.3 Motion in electromagnetic fields (HL only)

D.3.1 Charged particle motion in electric fields

D.3.2 Charged particle motion in magnetic fields

D.3.3 Magnetic forces on moving charges and current-carrying conductors

E.3.1 Stability and binding energy

E.3.2 Types of radioactive decay

E.4 Fission (HL only)

E.4.1 Mechanisms of nuclear fission

E.4.2 Nuclear reactors

E.5 Fusion and stars (HL only)

E.5.1 Nuclear fusion in stars

E.5.2 Evolution of stars

E.5.3 Measuring stellar properties