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IB Physics HL · C.1 Simple harmonic motion

Simple harmonic motion for IB Physics HL

Simple harmonic motion is mapped to C.1 Simple harmonic motion 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.

C · Wave behaviourSL + HL extensionGuide 1 of 4

Where this fits

C.1 Simple harmonic motion

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

SHM with the HL phase and energy equations is Chapter 45; damping and resonance extend it.

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.

C.1 Simple harmonic motion 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

C.1 Simple harmonic motion

This syllabus point maps to 4 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Simple harmonic motionCurrent guide
  2. 02Energy in simple harmonic motion
  3. 03Damped oscillations
  4. 04Forced oscillations and resonance

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