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IB Physics HL · B.1 Thermal energy transfers

Conduction, convection, and thermal radiation for IB Physics HL

Conduction, convection, and thermal radiation is mapped to B.1 Thermal energy transfers 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.

B · The particulate nature of matterSL + HLGuide 3 of 3

Where this fits

B.1 Thermal energy transfers

Curriculum
IB Physics HL
Theme or group
The particulate nature of matter
Current framework
First assessment 2025

Temperature, internal energy, specific and latent heat are in Chapter 40; conduction, convection, and radiation are in Chapter 41.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Track energy transfers with a clearly stated system boundary.

  2. 02

    Choose the appropriate work, energy, or power relationship and keep its sign convention visible.

  3. 03

    Account for useful output, dissipation, and conservation before judging the final value.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

B.1 Thermal energy transfers 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

B.1 Thermal energy transfers

This syllabus point maps to 3 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Thermal equilibrium, temperature, and internal energy
  2. 02Specific heat capacity and latent heat
  3. 03Conduction, convection, and thermal radiationCurrent guide

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