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IB Physics HL/SL Important links and Units Plans

IBDP Physics(HL/SL) Course Outline IBDP Physics Data booklet IBDP Physics Books: IBDP Physics Chris Hamper SL IBDP Physics Chris Hamper HL IA Resources: IA Marking Criteria IB Physics Topic wise Questions Physics SL Topical  Physics HL Topical Physics Notes: www.physicsimplified.com  https://ibphysics.org/ https://www.physicstutoronline.co.uk/ib-physics-notes/ https://www.iitianacademy.com/ib-physics-study-guide-and-notes-for-sl-hl/ Experiments for IB Students:

Topic 1 (Measurements and Uncertainties)
Topic 1.1 - Measurement in Physics
S.No.	Contents in Class	Home Works
1.	Introduction to Physics. Two major fields of Physics - Classical Physics - Quantum Physics Talk about Physicists	Watch a documentary Know 15 different Physicists
2.	Physical Quantities - Base Quantities (SI units) - Derived Quantities Homogeneity of Equations (Dimensional Analysis) Prefixes, Abbreviation and Multiplying factors	Memorize SI units  Memorize Prefixes, Abbreviation and Multiplying factors
3.	What is Measurement? How do we use Vernier calipers? - Least count - Vernier scale - Vernier constant (How to find?) How do we use a Micrometer screw gauge? - Least count - Circular Scale - Micrometer constant ( How to find?)	Formative: (Notes) Vernier Caliper and Micrometer screw gauge Vernier Caliper and Micrometer screw gauge (Worksheet)
Topic 1.2 - Uncertainties and Error Propagations.
1	Definition Of Error Types of Error  - Systematic Error  - Random Error Precision and Accuracy Rules for Propagation of Errors	Formative:       - Experimental Data Analysis 1       - Experimental Data Analysis1 MS       - Experimental Data Analysis 2       - Experimental Data Analysis 2 MS       - Experimental Data Analysis 3       - Experimental Data Analysis 3 MS
Topic 1.3 - Vectors and Scalars

 

Topic 2 (Mechanics)
Topic 2.1 - Motion
S.No.	Contents in Class	Assignments
	Kinematics Define Displacement, Speed, Velocity, acceleration Graphical Analysis Displacement vs time graph - Slope represents velocity Velocity vs time graph - Slope represents acceleration -Area under the graph represents displacement. Discuss SUVAT Equations. Derive SUVAT Equations using graphical Analysis Projectile Motion Describe Projectile Motions with examples Understand Projectile motions terminologies Finding the Range and Maximum height of the projectile motion Finding the velocities of the objects in projectile motion at any given height and finding the angle of the velocity relative to the ground.	Formative:       - Equations and Graphs of Motion       - Equations and Graphs of Motion MS       - Projectile Motion1       - Projectile Motion1 MS       - Projectile Motion2       - Projectile Motion2 MS       - Motions and Projectiles       - Motions and Projectile MS       -Projectile Challenge Question       -Projectile Challenge QuestionMS
Topic 2.2 - Forces
S.No.	Contents in Class	Assignments
	- Newton’s Law of Motion - Concept of Mass (In relation to inertia) - Concept of Weight (As a force due to gravity) - Free body diagrams with some examples - Addition of Forces, Finding net/ Resultant forces - Forces in Equilibrium - Normal Reaction Forces    - Case 1 (No external forces)    - Case 2 (External opposing forces to weight by providing tension in string)    - Case 3 (External force in the direction of Weight)    - Case 4 (An objects in an inclined plane) - Frictional forces    - Frictional forces origin   - Limiting Static friction and Dynamic frictions - Frictional force and Normal reaction force   - F=s R where s= coefficient of static friction   -F=d R where d= coefficient of dynamic friction -

Topic 5 (Electricity and Magnetism)
Topic 5.1 - Electric Fields
S.No.	Contents in Class	Assignments
1.	- Charge - Fundamental Charge (e) - Concept of Electric Fields - Electric Field Strength - Electric Field direction - State Coulomb’s Law - Define Potential - Discuss about the Equipotential surface and field lines. - Uniform Electric field due to parallel plates
Topic 5.2 - Electric Circuits
S.No.	Contents in Class	Assignments
1.	- Define Electric Current  - Introduce AC current and DC current with examples - Microscopic definition of  current (I=nqvA) - Discuss about Conductors, Insulators and semiconductors with examples - Introduce Conventional direction of current - Define Resistance and its symbols - Resistivity of any material (R=lA) - Ohm’s Law - Power dissipation in the resistors (P=IV=I2R) - I vs V graphs for filament lamp (Non ohmic conductor) - I vs V graphs for Thermistor (Non ohmic conductor) - I vs V graphs for LDR (Non ohmic conductor) - I vs V graphs for metals (Ohmic conductors) - Kirchoff’s Law for the circuits 1st law (Conservation of Charge) 2nd Law (Conservation of Energy) - Solving Circuit using Kirchoff law - Effective resistance for resistors connected in series and in parallel. - Potential Divider - Thermistor in the Potential Divider circuit. - LDR in the Potential Divider circuit.