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IB Physics HL · C.5 Doppler effect

Doppler effect for IB Physics HL

Doppler effect is mapped to C.5 Doppler effect 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

C.5 Doppler effect

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

Moving-source and moving-observer frequency shifts with the approximation equations.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Define doppler effect in precise physics language.

  2. 02

    Choose and apply the mapped relationship with symbols, units, and assumptions stated.

  3. 03

    Explain how the result fits the wider syllabus topic and test whether it is reasonable.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

C.5 Doppler effect 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.5 Doppler effect

This curriculum row maps directly to one GioPhysics concept guide.

  1. 01Doppler effectCurrent guide

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The curriculum context stays public. Lesson and presentation access follows the existing GioPhysics membership rules.

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