Physics Year 1
Mechanics
• Measurement & Problem Solving
• Kinematics
• Motion in Two Dimensions
• Force and Motion
• Linear Momentum and Collisions
• Circular Motion and Gravitation
Oscillations and Wave Motion
• Harmonic Motion
• Vibrations and Waves
• Sound
• Light
*Color
*Spectroscopy
*Wave/Particle Nature
*Reflection/Diffraction/Refraction
Optics
• Mirrors and Lenses
• Ray Diagrams
• Vision and Optical Instruments
Electricity
• Electrostatics
• Electric Charge, Forces, Fields
• Resistance
• Basic Electric Circuits
Engineering Project—Cardboard Boat Race
Physics Year 2 SL
Electricity & Magnetism Topic 5
Thermal Physics Topic 3
Energy Production, Climate Change Topic 8
Atomic Nuclear & Particle Physics Topic 7
Astrophysics Option
Review
• Measurement & Mechanics Topics 1 & 2
• Waves/SHM Topic 4
• Circular Motion & Gravitation Topic 6
Paper 1—30 multiple choice questions 45 minutes
Paper 2—50 points free response 75 minutes
Paper 3—Lab work & Option 60 minutes
Internal Assessment-Done in class before spring break
EXAMS