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IB Physics HL · C.2 Wave model

Wave quantities and wave graphs for IB Physics HL

Wave quantities and wave graphs is mapped to C.2 Wave model 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.2 Wave model

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

Transverse and longitudinal waves, wave graphs, and v = fλ.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Name both axes, units, and the physical meaning of the plotted quantities.

  2. 02

    Connect gradient, area, intercepts, and shape to the governing physics.

  3. 03

    Move between a graph, a verbal description, and an equation without changing the model.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

C.2 Wave model 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

C.2 Wave model

This syllabus point maps to 2 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Wave quantities and wave graphsCurrent guide
  2. 02The electromagnetic spectrum

Continue on GioPhysics

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

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