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IB Physics (Higher Level) Syllabus--Year 1  (first test 2016)

The following pages offer a summary of the topics of the IB Physics Higher Level Syllabus for the exams beginning in 2016. 

I have tried to break down the syllabi for each topic in a way that numerically organizes the sections of each topic so that you are able to complete assigned assessment statements.  The numbers are not "official" IB organization of the topic, but I feel that they will help distinguish the different ideas that we need to know for your exam next year.

For each unit, you will see statement numbers, the statement (and possibly some hints/expectations), and, eventually, some web resources to help you find answers for the statements.

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