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IB Physics HL · A.1 Kinematics

Uniform acceleration and free fall for IB Physics HL

Uniform acceleration and free fall 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 2 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

    Choose a coordinate direction and state the initial conditions before calculating.

  2. 02

    Separate perpendicular components when the motion is two-dimensional.

  3. 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.

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

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