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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
Potential energy
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.