Oxford Resources for IB DP Physics: Study Guide

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• Contents A.1 Kinematics Motion Graphical representation of motion Uniformly accelerated motion Projectile motion Fluid resistance and free-fall End of topic questions A.2 Forces and momentum Forces and free-body diagrams Newton’s first law Equilibrium and force types Viscosity and buoyancy Newton’s second law Newton’s third law Mass and weight Solid friction Momentum and impulse Elastic and inelastic collisions Uniform circular motion Angular velocity and vertical circular motion End of topic questions A.3 Work, energy and power Energy and power Work Energy and power generation — Sankey diagrams Energy sources End of topic questions A.4 Rigid body mechanics Translational and rotational motion Translational and rotational relationships Translational and rotational equilibrium Equilibrium examples Moment of inertia Rotational dynamics Solving rotational problems End of topic questions A.5 Galilean and special relativity Reference frames Special relativity Simultaneity Lorentz transformations Velocity addition Invariant quantities Time dilation Length contraction and evidence to support special relativity Spacetime diagrams End of topic questions B.1 Thermal energy transfers Thermal concepts Heat and internal energy Specific heat capacity Phases (states) of matter and latent heat Thermal energy transfer Radiation Mathematics of conduction Radiation: Wien’s law and the Stefan–Boltzmann law Stellar spectra Luminosity End of topic questions B.2 Greenhouse effect Equilibrium temperature of a planet Solar power The greenhouse effect Global warming End of topic questions B.3 Gas laws The gas laws Molecular model of an ideal gas End of topic questions B.4 Thermodynamics Thermodynamic systems and concepts Work done by an ideal gas The first law of thermodynamics Second law of thermodynamics and entropy Heat engines and heat pumps End of topic questions B.5 Current and circuits Electric current Internal resistance and cells Electric circuits Resistors in series and parallel Potential divider circuits and sensors Resistivity End of topic questions C.1 Simple harmonic motion Oscillations Simple harmonic motion Graphs of simple harmonic motion Phase angle and energy equations End of topic questions C.2 Wave model Travelling waves Wave characteristics Electromagnetic spectrum End of topic questions C.3 Wave phenomena Wavefronts and reflection Snell’s law and refractive index Refraction and critical angle Diffraction Superposition Two-source interference of waves Mathematics of diffraction Young’s double slit experiment Multiple-slit diffraction End of topic questions C.4 Standing waves and resonance Nature and production of standing (stationary) waves Boundary conditions Forced oscillations and resonance End of topic questions C.5 Doppler effect The Doppler effect Examples and applications of the Doppler effect Mathematics of the Doppler effect End of topic questions D.1 Gravitational fields Kepler’s laws and Newton’s law of gravitation Gravitational field strength Kepler’s three laws derived from Newton’s law of gravitation Gravitational potential energy and potential Gravitational potential gradient and equipotentials Energy of an orbiting satellite End of topic questions D.2 Electric and magnetic fields Electric charge and Coulomb’s law Electric fields Millikan’s experiment—quantization of electric charge Magnetic force and fields Electric potential energy and potential Electric and gravitational potentials compared Electric and gravitational fields compared End of topic questions D.3 Motion in electromagnetic fields Motion of a charged particle in an electric field Magnetic forces Motion of a charged particle in perpendicularly oriented uniform electric and magnetic fields Examples of the magnetic field due to currents End of topic questions D.4 Induction Induced electromotive force (emf) Lenz’s law and Faraday’s law Using induction End of topic questions E.1 Structure of the atom Structure of matter Emission and absorption spectra The nucleus Atomic spectra and atomic energy states Bohr model of the atom End of topic questions E.2 Quantum physics Photoelectric effect Matter waves The Compton effect End of topic questions E.3 Radioactive decay Nuclear stability Nuclear reactions Fission and fusion Fundamental forces Radioactivity Half-life Uses of radioactivity Evidence for the strong nuclear force Nuclear energy levels and radioactive decay End of topic questions E.4 Structure of the atom Nuclear power—process Nuclear power—safety and risks End of topic questions E.5 Fusion and stars The nature of stars Nuclear fusion Red giant stars The Hertzsprung–Russell diagram Stellar evolution Stellar parallax End of topic questions T.1 Experimental techniques Safety and measuring variables T.2 Technology Applying technology to collect and process data T.3 Mathematics Algebra, trigonometry, rates of change and averages Estimations, variables, relationships and scale diagrams Vectors and scalars Range of magnitudes of quantities in our universe The SI system of fundamental and derived units SI units Dimensional analysis and significant figures Uncertainties and error in experimental measurement Uncertainties in calculated results Tables and graphs Graphs Graphical analysis and determination of relationships Graphical analysis—logarithmic functions Uncertainties in graphs I.1 Exploring and designing Exploring and designing Controlling variables I.2 Calculating and processing data Collecting and processing data Interpreting results I.3 Concluding and evaluating Concluding and evaluating End of topic questions—Tools in the study of physics Answers Index