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IB Physics HL · A.4 Rigid body mechanics

Moment of inertia for IB Physics HL

Moment of inertia is mapped to A.4 Rigid body mechanics 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

A.4 Rigid body mechanics

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

    Define the system, then show every external interaction with a clear direction.

  2. 02

    Apply Newton's laws or a conservation law component by component.

  3. 03

    Test the result against units, limiting cases, and the direction of the predicted change.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

A.4 Rigid body mechanics is identified as HL only in this curriculum map. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.

Teaching sequence

A.4 Rigid body mechanics

This syllabus point maps to 5 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Torque and rotational dynamics
  2. 02Moment of inertiaCurrent guide
  3. 03Rotational work, energy, and power
  4. 04Angular momentum
  5. 05Angular-momentum conservation

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