A.1.1 Describing motion quantitatively and qualitatively

A.1.2 Equations of motion

A.1.3 Projectile motion

A.1.4 Fluid resistance (qualitative only)

A.2.1 Newton's Laws of Motion

A.2.2 Linear momentum and impulse

A.2.4 Circular motion

A.3.1 Conservation of energy

A.3.2 Work and energy transfer

A.3.3 Power and efficiency

A.4.1 Torque and rotational motion (HL only)

A.4.2 Moment of inertia (HL only)

A.4.3 Conservation of angular momentum (HL only)

A.5.1 Galilean relativity (HL only)

A.5.2 Postulates of special relativity (HL only)

A.5.3 Lorentz transformations (HL only)

A.5.4 Space-time diagrams (HL only)

B.1.1 Understanding thermal energy transfer mechanisms

B.1.2 Phase changes and energy transfer

B.1.3 Mechanisms of thermal energy transfer

B.2.1 Conservation of energy in Earth’s atmosphere

B.2.2 Greenhouse gases and infrared absorption

B.3.1 Kinetic theory and gas behavior

B.3.2 Microscopic basis for macroscopic behavior

B.4.1 First law of thermodynamics (HL only)

B.4.2 Entropy and system evolution (HL only)

B.4.3 Thermodynamic processes and heat engines (HL only)

B.5.1 Energy Sources and Circuit Representation

B.5.2 Electrical Current and Voltage

B.5.3 Resistance and Resistivity

B.5.4 Power and Resistor Configurations

B.5.5 Electric Cells and Variable Resistors

C.1.1 Defining and analyzing simple harmonic motion

C.1.2 Time period of oscillatory systems

C.1.3 Energy transformations in oscillations (HL only)

C.2.1 Classification of waves

C.2.2 Nature of wave propagation

C.3.1 Reflection, refraction, and diffraction

C.3.2 Interference of waves

C.3.3 Diffraction and interference patterns (HL only)

C.4.1 Formation and properties of standing waves

C.4.2 Standing wave patterns in systems

C.4.3 Resonance in oscillatory systems

C.4.4 Damping effects

C.5.1 Understanding the Doppler effect

C.5.2 Quantitative description of frequency shifts (HL only)

D.1.1 Laws and properties of gravitational fields

D.1.2 Orbital motion and Kepler’s laws

D.1.3 Gravitational potential energy and potential (HL only)

D.1.4 Energetics of orbits and escape velocity (HL only)

D.2.1 Electric field properties and laws

D.2.2 Magnetic field properties and laws

D.2.3 Applications of electric and magnetic fields

D.2.4 Electric potential and work (HL only)

D.3.1 Charged particle motion in electric fields

D.3.2 Charged particle motion in magnetic fields

D.3.3 Magnetic forces on moving charges and current-carrying conductors

D.4.1 Principles of electromagnetic induction (HL only)

D.4.2 Applications of electromagnetic induction (HL only)

E.1.1 Historical models and experimental evidence

E.1.2 Evidence from atomic spectra

E.1.3 Properties of nuclei and high-energy scattering (HL only)

E.1.4 Bohr model and quantized energy levels (HL only)

E.2.1 Wave–particle duality (HL only)

E.2.2 De Broglie wavelength and diffraction (HL only)

E.3.1 Stability and binding energy

E.3.2 Types of radioactive decay

E.3.3 Quantitative analysis of decay (HL only)

E.4.1 Mechanisms of nuclear fission

E.4.2 Nuclear reactors

E.5.1 Nuclear fusion in stars

E.5.2 Evolution of stars

E.5.3 Measuring stellar properties