IB Physics A5 Flashcards

This page contains our IB Physics flashcards for A5. By reviewing each one of these flashcards, you will fully cover the content for IB Physics 'Galilean & special relativity'.

All Topic 1 Sub-topics

A1: Kinematics & Motion

A2: Forces & Momentum

A3: Work, Energy Sources & Power

(HL)A4: Rigid body mechanics

(HL)A5: Galilean & special relativity

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How does the concept of frames of reference relate to the perception of motion?

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Give examples of different frames of reference for a person sitting in a chair.

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What is Galilean relativity?

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In Galilean relativity, if a stationary observer (frame F) sees a car with a passenger (frame F') pass by, how are the velocities of F and F' described?

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How do you calculate the relative velocity between two moving frames of reference (F and F')?

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