IB Physics Topic 3 Cram sheets
Simple harmonics
Conceptualise simple harmonic motion. Explore the components of oscillations, understanding their key relationships.
Further simple harmonics
Deepen your understanding of simple harmonic motion with calculations of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
Wave models
Discover the energy transfer through waves. Learn about the factors that modulate this behavior in transverse and longitudinal waves.
Wave phenomena
Unveil the dance of waves. Explore wave properties, including reflection, refraction, and diffraction, understanding their behavior.
Further wave phenomena
Delve into additional wave phenomena. Learn about single-slit diffraction and diffraction gratings to add to your toolbox.
Standing waves & resonance
Decode standing waves. Study their nodes, antinodes and harmonics, revealing the patterns formed by wave interference.
Doppler effect
Navigate sound’s changing tune. Explore the Doppler effect and understand frequency shifts in sound and light waves.
Further Doppler effects
Apply your knowledge of the Doppler effect to calculations involving frequency shifts with moving observers and sources.