IB Physics HL · B.5 Current and circuits
Fields driving current for IB Physics HL
Fields driving current is mapped to B.5 Current and circuits in the IB Physics HL pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.
Where this fits
B.5 Current and circuits
- Curriculum
- IB Physics HL
- Theme or group
- The particulate nature of matter
- Current framework
- First assessment 2025
Current, resistance, and circuit rules are in Chapter 22; the IB-focused treatment of fields driving current, the heating effect, and electric cells is in Chapter 39.
Mastery checklist
Know what success looks like.
- 01
Identify nodes and branches before applying any circuit equation.
- 02
Use charge and energy conservation at the correct part of the network.
- 03
Check polarity, current direction, units, and the behaviour of limiting component values.
Exam lens
Build, apply, check.
B.5 Current and circuits is identified as SL + HL in this curriculum map. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.
Teaching sequence
B.5 Current and circuits
This syllabus point maps to 8 ordered concept guides.
- 01Electric current and charge carriers
- 02Potential difference and energy per charge
- 03Resistance and Ohm's law
- 04Series and parallel circuits
- 05Electrical power
- 06Fields driving currentCurrent guide
- 07Heating effect of current
- 08Electric cells