Key features of the Physics SL study guide:

• Thorough review of all core IB Physics SL topics.

• More than 130 example problems throughout this IB Physics Study Guide for you to test your knowledge and identify areas for improvement with answers provided to check your work.

• Checklists of key understandings at the beginning of each chapter to help you identify the need-to-know details for each topic.

• A review of relevant equations and explanations organised by topic to fill knowledge gaps and build confidence.

• Worked examples exploring key questions to promote critical thinking and develop exam preparedness.

• Tips and hints to help you avoid common errors and develop your skills for exam success.

Contents of the Physics SL study guide:

Topic 1: Measurement and Uncertainties

• Measurement in Physics

• Uncertainties in Physics

• Vectors and Scalars

Topic 2: Mechanics

• Motion

• Forces

• Work, Energy and Power

• Momentum and Impulse

Topic 3: Thermal Physics

• Thermal Concepts

• Modelling Gas

Topic 4: Waves

• Oscillations

• Travelling Waves

• Wave Characteristics

• Wave Behaviour

• Standing Waves

Topic 5: Electricity and Magnetism

• Electric Fields

• Heating Effects of Electric Currents

Topic 6: Circular Motion and Gravitation

• Circular Motion

• Newton’s Law of Gravitation

Topic 7: Atomic, nuclear and particle physics

• Discrete Energy and Radioactivity

• Nuclear Reactions

• The Structure of Matter

Topic 8: Energy Production

• Energy sources

• Thermal energy transfer

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