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IB Physics HL · A.1 Kinematics

Motion quantities and graph interpretation for IB Physics HL

Motion quantities and graph interpretation is mapped to A.1 Kinematics 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 1 of 3

Where this fits

A.1 Kinematics

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

Mechanics, energy, rigid bodies, and relativity.

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.1 Kinematics 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.1 Kinematics

This syllabus point maps to 3 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Motion quantities and graph interpretationCurrent guide
  2. 02Uniform acceleration and free fall
  3. 03Perpendicular motion and projectiles

Continue on GioPhysics

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

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