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Topic A - Space, time and motion
A.1 Kinematics
A.2 Forces and momentum
A.3 Work, energy and power
A.4 Rigid body mechanics (HL only)
A.5 Galilean and special relativity (HL only)
Topic B - The particulate nature of matter
B.1 Thermal energy transfers
B.2 Greenhouse effect
B.3 Gas laws
B.4 Thermodynamics (HL only)
B.5 Current and circuits
Topic C - Wave behaviour
C.1 Simple harmonic motion
C.2 Wave model
C.3 Wave phenomena
C.4 Standing waves and resonance
C.5 Doppler effect
Topic D - Fields
D.1 Gravitational fields
D.2 Electric and magnetic fields
D.3 Motion in electromagnetic fields
D.4 Induction (HL only)
Topic E - Nuclear and quantum physics
E.1 Structure of the atom
E.2 Quantum physics (HL only)
E.3 Radioactive decay
E.4 Fission
E.5 Fusion and stars
Acceleration
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.
Average velocity
Average velocity is the total displacement divided by the total time taken. It’s a vector quantity.