IB Physics HL · D.2 Electric and magnetic fields
Magnetic fields due to currents for IB Physics HL
Magnetic fields due to currents is mapped to D.2 Electric and magnetic fields 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
D.2 Electric and magnetic fields
- Curriculum
- IB Physics HL
- Theme or group
- Fields
- Current framework
- First assessment 2025
Electric fields are in Chapter 20; magnetic fields and forces are in Chapter 27, with the IB treatment of magnetic effects of currents 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.
D.2 Electric and magnetic fields is identified as SL + HL extension in this curriculum map. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.
Teaching sequence
D.2 Electric and magnetic fields
This syllabus point maps to 8 ordered concept guides.
- 01Electric field strength and force
- 02Electric field lines
- 03Point-charge fields
- 04Field superposition and null points
- 05Uniform electric fields and parallel plates
- 06Magnetic fields and field lines
- 07Magnetic fields due to currentsCurrent guide
- 08Magnetic effects of currents