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A.5.1 Galilean relativity (HL only)

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

IB Physics A.5.1 Galilean Relativity Key Definitions

A.5.1 Galilean relativity (HL only) Key Definitions

Definition

Inertial reference frame

An inertial reference frame is one where Newton’s first law holds true: an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues in a straight line at constant speed unless acted upon by a force.

Definition

Non-inertial reference frame

A non-inertial reference frame is one that is accelerating.

Definition

Reference frame

A reference frame is a coordinate system that allows us to measure the position, velocity, and time of events.

Key Definitions