IB Physics HL · A.1 Kinematics
Perpendicular motion and projectiles for IB Physics HL
Perpendicular motion and projectiles 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.
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.
- 01
Choose a coordinate direction and state the initial conditions before calculating.
- 02
Separate perpendicular components when the motion is two-dimensional.
- 03
Check the sign, unit, and physical size of every displacement, velocity, and acceleration result.
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.
- 01Motion quantities and graph interpretation
- 02Uniform acceleration and free fall
- 03Perpendicular motion and projectilesCurrent guide