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T.1 Tools of Physics
Applying General Mathematics in Physics
Scalar & Vector Quantities
Combining & Resolving Vectors
Scale Diagrams
Fundamental & Derived Units in Physics
Using Dimensional Analysis
Processing Uncertainties
Graphing in Physics
Determining Uncertainties from Graphs
A.1 Kinematics
Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration
Uniformly Accelerated Motion — SUVAT
Graphs of Motion
Projectile Motion
Fluid Resistance on Projectiles
A.2 Forces and Momentum
Newton's Laws of Motion
Free Body Diagrams
Friction and Normal Force
Momentum and Impulse
Conservation of Momentum
A.3 Work, Energy and Power
Work Done by a Force
Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy
Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Power and Efficiency
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
A.4 Rigid Body Mechanics
Torque and Moment of Force
Angular Velocity and Acceleration
Moment of Inertia
Rotational Kinetic Energy
Angular Momentum
A.5 Galilean & Special Relativity
Frames of Reference
Galilean Relativity
Einstein's Postulates
Time Dilation
Length Contraction
Mass-Energy Equivalence
Spacetime Diagrams
B.1 Thermal Energy Transfers
Temperature and Internal Energy
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Latent Heat
Conduction and Convection
Radiation and Black-body Emission
B.2 Greenhouse Effect
Solar Radiation and Albedo
Energy Balance of Earth
Greenhouse Gases and Mechanisms
Enhanced Greenhouse Effect and Climate
B.3 Gas Laws
Gas Pressure and Amount of Substance
Gas Laws
Ideal Gas Equation
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Derivation of the Kinetic Theory Equation
Average Kinetic Energy Equation
B.4 Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Processes and p-V Diagrams
The Carnot Cycle
Entropy and the Second Law
Heat Engines and Refrigerators
B.5 Current and Circuits
Charge, Conservation of Charge, Current and Voltage
Resistance and Resistivity
Ohm's Law and I-V Characteristics
Series and Parallel Circuits
EMF and Internal Resistance
Variable Resistors and Potential Divider Circuits
Electrical Power and Energy
C.1 Simple Harmonic Motion
Defining Simple Harmonic Motion
SHM Equations — Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration
Energy in SHM
The Simple Pendulum and Mass-Spring System
Damping and Resonance
C.2 Wave Model
Wave Properties and Wave Speed
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Intensity and Amplitude
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
C.3 Wave Phenomena
Transmission, Absorption and Scattering of Waves
Reflection of Waves and Rays
Refraction of Waves
Principle of Superposition
Single-Slit Diffraction (AHL)
Young's Double-Slit Experiment
Diffraction Gratings (AHL)
C.4 Standing Waves and Resonance
Formation of Standing Waves, Nodes and Antinodes
Harmonics in Strings and Pipes
Resonance
C.5 Doppler Effect
Doppler Effect for Sound
Doppler Effect for Light — Redshift
Applications of the Doppler Effect
D.1 Gravitational Fields
Newton's Law of Gravitation
Gravitational Field Strength
Gravitational Potential
Orbital Mechanics
Kepler's Laws
Satellites
D.2 Electric and Magnetic Fields
Coulomb's Law
Electric Field Strength
Electric Potential
Magnetic Fields and Flux Density
Magnetic Flux
D.3 Motion in EM Fields
Motion of Charged Particles in Uniform Electric Fields
Motion of Charged Particles in Uniform Magnetic Fields
Force on Current-Carrying Conductors in Magnetic Fields
Force Between Parallel Current-Carrying Wires
Motion in Perpendicular Electric and Magnetic Fields
Applications: Mass Spectrometry & Charge-to-Mass Ratio
D.4 Induction
Magnetic Flux
Faraday's Law of Induction
Lenz's Law and Energy Conservation
EMF in Moving Conductors
Rotating Coils and AC Generation
Induction Applications & Problem Solving
E.1 Structure of the Atom
Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment
Nuclear Notation and Isotopes
Atomic Spectra and Energy Levels
Photon Emission and Absorption
Bohr Model of Hydrogen (AHL)
Nuclear Radius and Density (AHL)
Scattering & Energy Considerations (AHL)
E.2 Quantum Physics
The Photoelectric Effect & Einstein's Explanation
Wave-Particle Duality of Light
De Broglie Wavelength
Compton Scattering & Applications
Wave-Particle Duality of Matter
E.3 Radioactive Decay
Isotopes and Nuclear Stability
Binding Energy and Mass Defect
Alpha, Beta and Gamma Decay
Nuclear Decay Equations
Half-Life and Activity
The Decay Law (AHL)
Activity and Count Rate (AHL)
Nuclear Energy Levels (AHL)
Applications & Problem Solving
E.4 Fission
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Power Plant Components
Fission Products and Waste Management
Energy Calculations and Applications
E.5 Fusion and Stars
Stellar Equilibrium and Fusion
Stellar Evolution and Mass
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
Stellar Distances and Parallax
Determining Stellar Properties
Fusion Energy and the Future