Physics

The full MYP 4 and MYP 5 Physics course, from motion and forces in the foundations year to electricity, magnetism and nuclear physics in the exam year.

Written by Fayek · MYP student

2Years

11Topics

11Notes ready

Year one · Foundations

MYP 4

Kinematics · Graphs · Forces · Thermal · Waves

Core topics

5 topics

1.1

Linear Kinematics

Distance and displacement, speed and velocity, and uniform acceleration.

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Motion Graphs

Constructing and reading distance-time and velocity-time graphs.

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Introduction to Forces

Contact and non-contact forces, friction, and free-body diagrams.

Read→ 1.4

Thermal Physics Basics

Particle theory, thermal expansion, and conduction, convection and radiation.

Read→ 1.5

Wave Properties & Sound

Transverse vs longitudinal waves, wave speed, reflection and sound.

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Year two · Exam & eAssessment

MYP 5

Dynamics · Energy · Optics · Electricity · Fields · Nuclear

Core topics

6 topics

1.1

Dynamics & Momentum

Newton's three laws, terminal velocity, and conservation of momentum.

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Energy, Work & Power

Work done, kinetic and potential energy, power, and Sankey diagrams.

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Light & Optics

Refraction, Snell's law, total internal reflection, and the EM spectrum.

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Current Electricity

Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's law, and series vs parallel circuits.

Read→ 1.5

Electromagnetism

Magnetic fields, the motor effect, and electromagnetic induction.

Read→ 1.6

Nuclear & Space Physics

Radioactive decay, half-life, fission vs fusion, and stellar lifecycles.

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