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IBDP Physics

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1.1.1 SI Units
1.1.2 Precision vs. Accuracy
1.1.3 Instruments in Physics
1.2.1 Systematic Errors
1.2.2 Random Errors
1.2.3 Absolute vs. Relative Uncertainty
1.3.1 Definition of Vectors
1.3.2 Operations with Vectors
1.3.3 Scalars
2.1.1 Distance vs. Displacement
2.1.2 Speed vs. Velocity
2.1.3 Acceleration
2.2.1 Newton's First Law
2.2.2 Newton's Second Law
2.2.3 Newton's Third Law
2.3.1 Definition of Work
2.3.2 Types of Energy
2.3.3 Power in Physics
2.4.1 Definition of Momentum
2.4.2 Impulse
3.1.1 Definition of Temperature
3.1.2 Temperature Scales
3.1.3 Heat vs. Temperature
3.2.1 Boyle's Law
3.2.2 Charles' Law
3.2.3 Ideal Gas Law
4.1.1 Basics of SHM
4.1.2 Energy in SHM
4.1.3 Damping in SHM
4.1.4 Resonance
4.2.1 Wave Parameters
4.2.2 Types of Waves
4.2.3 Wavefronts & Rays
4.3.1 Reflection
4.3.2 Refraction
4.3.3 Polarization
4.4.1 Superposition Principle
4.4.2 Diffraction Patterns
4.5.1 Formation of Standing Waves
4.5.2 Nodes and Antinodes
5.1.1 Electric Field Basics
5.1.2 Electric Field Calculations
5.1.3 Electric Potential Energy
5.1.4 Equipotential Surfaces
5.2.1 Ohm's Law
5.2.2 Resistivity and Conductivity
5.2.3 Power and Energy in Circuits
5.3.1 Chemical Cells
5.3.2 EMF vs Terminal Voltage
5.3.3 Batteries
5.4.1 Magnetic Field Basics
5.4.2 Magnetic Field due to Current
5.4.3 Electromagnetic Induction
6.1.1 Basics of Circular Motion
6.1.2 Centripetal Force
6.1.3 Centripetal Acceleration
6.1.4 Banking and Centrifugal Force
6.1.5 Vertical Circular Motion
6.1.6 Applications of Circular Motion
6.2.1 Universal Law of Gravitation
6.2.2 Gravitational Field
6.2.3 Gravitational Potential Energy
6.2.4 Kepler's Laws
6.2.5 Satellites and Orbits
7.1.1 Atomic Energy Levels
7.1.2 Types of Radioactive Decay
7.1.3 Radioactive Decay Law
7.1.4 Hazards and Uses of Radioactivity
7.2.1 Binding Energy
7.2.2 Fission
7.2.3 Fusion
7.2.4 Particle Accelerators
7.3.1 Quarks and Leptons
7.3.2 The Standard Model
7.3.3 Beyond the Standard Model
8.1.1 Solar Energy
8.1.2 Wind Energy
8.1.3 Geothermal Energy
8.1.4 Hydroelectric Energy
8.1.5 Fossil Fuels
8.1.6 Nuclear Energy
8.1.7 Biomass and Biofuels
8.1.8 Tidal and Wave Energy
8.2.1 Conduction
8.2.2 Convection
8.2.3 Radiation
8.2.4 Thermal Conductivity
8.2.5 Greenhouse Effect
9.1.1 Definition of SHM
9.1.2 Energy Conservation in SHM
9.1.3 Types of Damping in Simple Harmonic Motion
9.1.4 Resonance in Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
9.2.1 Theory of Diffraction
9.2.2 Diffraction Pattern Analysis
9.2.3 Factors Affecting Diffraction
9.3.1 Two-Point Source Interference
9.3.2 Thin Film Interference
9.3.3 Interference in Double Slits
9.4.1 Rayleigh Criterion
9.4.2 Limitations of Resolution
9.5.1 Theory of Doppler Effect
9.5.2 Doppler Effect in Sound & Light
10.1.1 Gravitational Field Introduction
10.1.2 Gravitational Field Strength
10.1.3 Electric Field Introduction
10.1.4 Electric Field Strength
10.1.5 Field Line Properties
10.2.1 Gravitational Potential
10.2.2 Gravitational Field vs. Electric Field
10.2.3 Electric Potential & Equipotentials
10.2.4 Field Interactions
10.2.5 Shielding and Faraday Cages
11.1.1 Basics of Induction
11.1.2 Faraday's Law
11.1.3 Lenz's Law
11.1.4 Magnetic Fields & Motion
11.1.5 Eddy Currents
11.2.1 Transformer Principles
11.2.2 Transformer Types
11.2.3 AC vs. DC Transmission
11.2.4 Power Grids & Distribution
12.1.1 Photoelectric Effect Basics
12.1.2 Photoelectric Equations
12.1.3 Compton Scattering Theory
12.1.4 Compton Wavelength Shift
12.1.5 Pair Production
12.2.1 Radioactive Decay Basics
12.2.2 Alpha, Beta, Gamma Decays
12.2.3 Nuclear Stability
12.2.4 Fission Processes
12.2.5 Fusion Processes

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