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A.5 Galilean and special relativity (HL only)

IB Physics A.5 Galilean and Special Relativity

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)

B.1 Thermal energy transfers

B.2 Greenhouse effect

B.3 Gas laws

B.4 Thermodynamics (HL only)

B.5 Current and circuits

C.1 Simple harmonic motion

C.2 Wave model

C.3 Wave phenomena

C.4 Standing waves and resonance

C.5 Doppler effect

D.1 Gravitational fields

D.2 Electric and magnetic fields

D.3 Motion in electromagnetic fields

D.4 Induction (HL only)

E.1 Structure of the atom

E.2 Quantum physics (HL only)

E.3 Radioactive decay

E.4 Fission

E.5 Fusion and stars

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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)

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