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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
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C.4.1 Formation and properties of standing waves
15 minute read
C.4.2 Standing wave patterns in systems
10 minute read
C.4.3 Resonance in oscillatory systems
9 minute read
C.4.4 Damping effects
7 minute read
C.4 Standing Waves and Resonance