IB HL/SL Physics Summary 1: Newtonian Physics & Waves

Free IB Physics HL/SL summary covering mechanics, forces, energy, oscillations, waves and exam-focused revision.

What it is: An 88-page HL/SL Physics summary covering measurements and uncertainties, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws, momentum, work-energy-power, circular motion, rigid body mechanics (HL), oscillations and the full wave behaviour unit including superposition, the double slit, Doppler effect and stationary waves.
Why you need it: Physics combines conceptual understanding with formula fluency. This summary gives students a single, clearly sectioned reference – with HL-only topics flagged – so mechanics and waves revision stays organised and complete.
Who it’s for: IB Diploma Physics students at HL or SL, plus tutors and parents who want a structured, syllabus-mapped revision resource.
How it helps: Each topic is laid out with definitions, equations and the conditions that govern them, helping students set up problems correctly and avoid the classic errors in mechanics and wave questions.

This comprehensive IB Physics HL/SL summary sheet covers the core topics of Newtonian physics and wave phenomena, bringing together essential concepts, formulas and problem-solving techniques into a single revision resource. Suitable for both Higher Level and Standard Level students, HL-specific content is clearly identified where applicable. Topics include measurements and uncertainties, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws, momentum, work, energy and power, circular motion, rigid body mechanics (HL), oscillations and wave behaviour. The resource also covers key wave concepts such as superposition, the double-slit experiment, the Doppler effect and stationary waves. By consolidating mechanics and waves into a structured reference guide, students can revise more efficiently and build confidence in both conceptual understanding and quantitative problem-solving.