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IB Physics HL · A.2 Forces and momentum

Impulse and force-time graphs for IB Physics HL

Impulse and force-time graphs is mapped to A.2 Forces and momentum 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.

A · Space, time and motionSL + HLGuide 6 of 8

Where this fits

A.2 Forces and momentum

Curriculum
IB Physics HL
Theme or group
Space, time and motion
Current framework
First assessment 2025

Momentum is here; review force models in Chapter 3.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Name both axes, units, and the physical meaning of the plotted quantities.

  2. 02

    Connect gradient, area, intercepts, and shape to the governing physics.

  3. 03

    Move between a graph, a verbal description, and an equation without changing the model.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

A.2 Forces and momentum 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

A.2 Forces and momentum

This syllabus point maps to 8 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Newton's laws and resultant force
  2. 02Weight, normal reaction, and components
  3. 03Free-body diagrams and net-force models
  4. 04Friction and resistive forces
  5. 05Linear momentum
  6. 06Impulse and force-time graphsCurrent guide
  7. 07Momentum conservation and collisions
  8. 08Two-dimensional momentum

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