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IB Physics HL · D.1 Gravitational fields

Gravitational potential and potential energy for IB Physics HL

Gravitational potential and potential energy is mapped to D.1 Gravitational 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.

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Where this fits

D.1 Gravitational fields

Curriculum
IB Physics HL
Theme or group
Fields
Current framework
First assessment 2025

Gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields plus induction.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Track energy transfers with a clearly stated system boundary.

  2. 02

    Choose the appropriate work, energy, or power relationship and keep its sign convention visible.

  3. 03

    Account for useful output, dissipation, and conservation before judging the final value.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

D.1 Gravitational 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.1 Gravitational fields

This syllabus point maps to 3 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Gravitational fields and the inverse-square law
  2. 02Circular orbits and centripetal acceleration
  3. 03Gravitational potential and potential energyCurrent guide

Continue on GioPhysics

Choose the right next step.

The curriculum context stays public. Lesson and presentation access follows the existing GioPhysics membership rules.

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