Space, time and motion
Kinematics, forces and momentum, work, energy and power.
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Physics: Standard Level
The five current syllabus themes: space/time/motion, particulate matter, waves, fields, and nuclear/quantum physics.
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The particulate nature of matter
Thermal energy, gas laws, and electric current and circuits.
Review and practiseWave behaviour
Wave properties, reflection, refraction, interference and standing waves.
Review and practiseFields
Gravitational, electric and magnetic fields.
Review and practiseNuclear and quantum physics
Atomic structure, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions and photon energy.
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