IB Physics HL · D.2 Electric and magnetic fields
Uniform electric fields and parallel plates for IB Physics HL
Uniform electric fields and parallel plates 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 the source of the field and distinguish field direction from force direction.
- 02
Use vector superposition or flux reasoning without dropping signs or geometry.
- 03
Connect the field model to force, energy, or induced e.m.f. in the mapped situation.
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 platesCurrent guide
- 06Magnetic fields and field lines
- 07Magnetic fields due to currents
- 08Magnetic effects of currents