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International Baccalaureate Physics Video Library

Every Flipping Physics video mapped to the IB Diploma Programme Physics syllabus (2023 subject guide, first exams 2025), organized by topic. Standard Level (SL) students should start with the SL-badged videos in each topic; HL-badged videos cover Additional Higher Level (AHL) content only.

283videos with SL content

75HL-only extension videos

391total IB-tagged videos

8SL subtopics with no video yet

SL Appropriate for Standard Level HL Additional Higher Level content only, skip if you're SL M# Mathematical Degree of Difficulty, 1 (no math) to 5 (lots of algebra/trig); 5+ includes calculus Edpuzzle Video has an Edpuzzle assignment version available

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Introductory Skills A. Space, Time and Motion B. The Particulate Nature of Matter C. Wave Behaviour D. Fields E. Nuclear and Quantum Physics Tools & Inquiry Skills Curriculum Gaps

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Introductory Skills

Foundational math and measurement skills (significant figures, units, trigonometry, vector operations) worth watching before starting any topic below.

• SL M1 Introduction to Significant Figures with Examples6:14Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Rounding and Working with Significant Figures in Physics7:20Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Base Dimensions and Your Friends5:31Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Conversions in Physics12:25Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Accuracy and Precision (includes Relative Error)13:24Edpuzzle
• SL M3 A Problem to Review SOH CAH TOA and the Pythagorean Theorem for use in Physics13:08Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition, Vectors and Scalars10:27Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition Problem11:34Edpuzzle
• SL M1 How to use Cardinal Directions with Vectors5:59Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introduction to Vector Components8:23Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors10:52Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Using a Data Table to Make Vector Addition Problems Easier4:24Edpuzzle
• SL M3 A Visually Complicated Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors7:57Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Component, Unit, and R Position Vectors12:30Edpuzzle

A.Space, Time and Motion

A.1 Kinematics↑ Top

• SL M1 Introduction to Displacement and the Difference between Displacement and Distance11:43Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Velocity and Speed and the differences between the two.11:45Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Why "Show All Your Work"?18:01Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Average Velocity Example Problem with Three Velocities12:53Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Velocity and Speed are Different: Example Problem5:35Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Understanding and Walking Position as a function of Time Graphs12:39Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Finding Average Speed for Pole Position: Example Problem - Not as easy as you may think15:11Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Acceleration with Prius Brake Slamming Example Problem10:53Edpuzzle
• SL M2 A Basic Acceleration Example Problem and Understanding Acceleration Direction9:52Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Walking Position, Velocity and Acceleration as a Function of Time Graphs24:53Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Uniformly Accelerated Motion with Examples of Objects in UAM6:42Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Uniformly Accelerated Motion Problem - A Braking Bicycle11:41Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Toy Car UAM Problem with Two Different Accelerations17:02Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Understanding Uniformly Accelerated Motion5:58Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Understanding Instantaneous and Average Velocity using a Graph12:51Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Graphical UAM Example Problem7:58Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Reviewing One Dimensional Motion with the Table of Friends5:17Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Free-Fall and the Acceleration due to Gravity12:12Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Analyzing the Apollo 15 Feather and Hammer Drop - A Basic, Introductory Free-Fall Problem6:01Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Dropping a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem12:11Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Graphing the Drop of a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem4:56Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Throwing a Ball up to 2.0 Meters & Proving the Velocity at the Top is Zero10:46Edpuzzle
• SL M1 The Drop and Upward Throw of a Ball are Very Similar1:58Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Creating a Position vs. Time Graph using Stop Motion Photography3:24Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Common Free-Fall Pitfalls7:19Edpuzzle
• SL M3 A Free-Fall Problem That You Must Split Into Two Parts10:23Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Dropping Dictionaries Doesn't Defy Gravity, Duh!3:38Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Don't Drop Your Camera 5.0 Seconds After Liftoff11:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Projectile Motion6:58Edpuzzle
• SL M3 (Part 1 of 2) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity9:42Edpuzzle
• SL M3 (Part 2 of 2) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity7:57Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Nerd-A-Pult - An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem9:33Edpuzzle
• SL M4 Nerd-A-Pult #2 - Another Projectile Motion Problem10:30Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Nerd-A-Pult #2 using Unit Vectors9:31Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Understanding the Range Equation of Projectile Motion8:53Edpuzzle
• SL M4 Deriving the Range Equation of Projectile Motion7:31Edpuzzle
• SL M3 A Range Equation Problem with Two Parts7:23Edpuzzle
• SL M3 The Classic Bullet Projectile Motion Experiment4:14Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Demonstrating the Components of Projectile Motion6:36Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1 - Unit 1 Review - Kinematics - Exam Prep23:53Edpuzzle
• SL Fixing Unit 1 Misconceptions in AP Physics 121:34
• SL AP Physics C: Kinematics Review (Mechanics)15:16Edpuzzle
• SL Projectile Motion - AP Physics 1: Unit 1 Review Supplement12:57Edpuzzle
• SL Motion Graphs - AP Physics 1: Unit 1 Review Supplement6:54Edpuzzle

A.2 Forces and Momentum↑ Top

• SL M1 Introduction to Inertia and Inertial Mass4:26Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Force6:33Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to the Force of Gravity and Gravitational Mass5:24Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Weight and Mass are Not the Same5:46Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Free Body Diagrams6:57Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Newton's First Law of Motion5:30Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Newton's Second Law of Motion with Example Problem9:42Edpuzzle
• SL M2 A "Show All Your Work!" Example7:36Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Dear @MarkRober, Could You Show Your Work Better, Please?6:15Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Newton's 2nd Law Example Problem and Demonstration8:29Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Force vs. Time on a Dynamics Cart10:45Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Using Unit Vectors to find Acceleration, Mass, and Velocity of 3 Forces9:28Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Using Newton's Second Law to find the Force of Friction5:59Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Newton's Third Law of Motion5:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 A Common Misconception about Newton's Third Law Force Pairs (or Action-Reaction Pairs)2:37Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Balloon Excess Charges Experiment16:11Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Understanding the Tension Force3:52Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Equilibrium3:46Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Do You Feel Your Weight?6:11Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Letting Go Of Your Numbers Dependency14:33Edpuzzle
• SL M3 An Introductory Tension Force Problem8:59Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Static and Kinetic Friction by Bobby4:04Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to the Coefficient of Friction4:59Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Understanding the Force of Friction Equation6:58Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Experimentally Graphing the Force of Friction2:57Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Does the Book Move? An Introductory Friction Problem7:59Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Do Anti-lock Brakes use Static or Kinetic Friction? by Billy4:40Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow8:59Edpuzzle
• SL M2 g is Positive.5:06Edpuzzle
• SL M2 I'm A Little g Known2:00Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Physics "Magic Trick" on an Incline9:22Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem6:41Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Kinetic Friction on an Incline Problem6:59Edpuzzle
• SL M5 An incline, 2 masses, and a pulley. What could be more fun?20:28Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Demonstrating the Direction of the Force of Friction8:52Edpuzzle
• SL M4 What is Terminal Velocity? How Do We Find It?15:53Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Demonstrating and Solving for Drag Coefficient8:38Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Effects of Drag Force on Free Fall12:34Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1 - Unit 2a Review - Newton's Laws and Forces - Exam Prep21:07Edpuzzle
• SL Fixing Unit 2a Misconceptions in AP Physics 111:08
• SL AP Physics C - Dynamics Review (Mechanics) - Newton's 3 Laws, Friction, etc.15:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Hooke's Law Introduction - Force of a Spring9:35Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Determining the Spring Constant, k, with a Vertically Hanging Mass5:46Edpuzzle
• SL M2 The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring5:51Edpuzzle
• SL M1 You Can't Run From Momentum! (a momentum introduction)3:17Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Force of Impact Equation Derivation3:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Impulse Introduction or If You Don't Bend Your Knees When Stepping off a Wall7:51Edpuzzle
• SL M3 How to Wear a Helmet: A PSA from Flipping Physics9:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Conservation of Momentum with Demonstrations3:58Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Slow Motion Rocket Demonstration (Conservation of Momentum)4:00Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introductory Conservation of Momentum Explosion Problem Demonstration5:39Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Conservation of Momentum using Unit Vectors5:29
• SL M2 Introduction to Elastic and Inelastic Collisions6:46Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introductory Perfectly Inelastic Collision Problem Demonstration4:50Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introductory Elastic Collision Problem Demonstration7:52Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Demonstrating Impulse is Area Under the Curve4:20Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Impulse Derivation and Demonstration6:36Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Demonstrating How Helmets Affect Impulse and Impact Force4:22Edpuzzle
• SL Review of Momentum, Impact Force, and Impulse3:52Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Impulse Comparison of Three Different Demonstrations8:17Edpuzzle
• SL M4 2D Conservation of Momentum Example using Air Hockey Discs13:29Edpuzzle
• SL M2 2D Conservation of Momentum using Air Hockey Discs and Unit Vectors5:08Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Throwing a Ball in a Boat - Demonstrating Center of Mass8:45Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1 - Unit 4 Review - Linear Momentum - Exam Prep15:13Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics C: Momentum, Impulse, Collisions & Center of Mass Review (Mechanics)11:41Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introductory Tangential Velocity Problem - Mints on a Turntable3:39Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Centripetal Acceleration Introduction6:20Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introductory Centripetal Acceleration Problem - Cylindrical Space Station5:59Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Centripetal Force Introduction and Demonstration5:25Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Centripetal Force Problem - Car over a Hill7:31Edpuzzle
• SL M3 What is the Maximum Speed of a Car at the Top of a Hill?3:49Edpuzzle
• SL M2 The Scalar Nature of Variables in Rotational Motion Equations4:56Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Mints on a Rotating Turntable - Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction6:47Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Determining the Force Normal on a Toy Car moving up a Curved Hill5:06Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Analyzing Water in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle6:13Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Minimum Speed for Water in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle5:57Edpuzzle
• SL Fixing Unit 2b Misconceptions in AP Physics 111:47
• SL M3 Buoyant Force Equation: Step-by-Step Derivation11:04Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Buoyant Force Explained: Submerged Objects in Fluids13:13Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Buoyant Force Calculation: A Submerged Wood Cylinder9:01Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Buoyant Force in Action: Weight of Displaced Water!8:58Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Buoyant Force Explained: Objects Floating on Fluids!7:17Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Ice Melting in Water: Does the Water Level Change?4:08Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Calculating Buoyant Force on a Submerged Sphere13:16Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Buoyant Force Demonstration with Steel and Oak Spheres11:53Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Calculating Tension Force on a Submerged Oak Sphere8:01Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1 - Unit 8 Review - Fluids - Exam Prep8:31Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Everybody Brought Mass to the Party!2:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Proving and Explaining Impulse Approximation4:46Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Circular Motion and Arc Length5:04Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introductory Arc Length Problem - Gum on a Bike Tire3:44Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Human Tangential Velocity Demonstration3:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Tangential Acceleration Introduction with Example Problem - Mints on a Turntable6:50Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Demonstrating the Directions of Tangential Velocity and Acceleration5:56Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Demonstrating Why Water Stays in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle3:58Edpuzzle
• SL M4 Conical Pendulum Demonstration and Problem9:23Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Number of g's or g-Forces Introduction8:11Edpuzzle
• SL M4 Impulse for Two Objects being Attracted to One Another6:09Edpuzzle
• SL M2 How the Force of Tension on a Pulley Changes with Acceleration4:35Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Finding the Force on a Ball from a Dent10:24Edpuzzle
• SL Newton's Second Law - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement11:36
• SL Friction - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement13:13
• SL Free-Body Diagram Fixes!10:29Edpuzzle

A.3 Work, Energy and Power↑ Top

• SL M3 Introductory Work Problem5:57Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Work as the Dot Product15:11Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introduction to Kinetic Energy with Example Problem5:26Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Gravitational Potential Energy with Zero Line Examples5:49Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Elastic Potential Energy with Examples7:13Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Conservation of Mechanical Energy with Demonstrations8:26Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introductory Conservation of Mechanical Energy Problem using a Trebuchet8:50Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Conservation of Energy Problem with Friction, an Incline and a Spring by Billy8:49Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Work due to the Force of Gravity on an Incline by Billy3:14Edpuzzle
• SL M1 The Energy Song by Bo3:24Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Introduction to Mechanical Energy with Friction4:59Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introductory Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem8:59Edpuzzle
• SL M4 Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem by Billy5:38Edpuzzle
• SL M5 Work-Energy Theorem Problem by Billy12:45Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Conservative and Nonconservative Forces15:13Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Energy Transferred Into and Out of a System7:15Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Energy Systems Clarified13:38Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Example of Energy Transferred Into and Out of a System14:51Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Introduction to Power5:52Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Average and Instantaneous Power Example11:24Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Graphing Instantaneous Power9:45Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Average Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem11:25Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Instantaneous Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem5:17Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1 - Unit 3 Review - Work, Energy, and Power - Exam Prep18:39Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Calculating the Force of Impact when Stepping off a Wall8:00Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Using Impulse to Calculate Initial Height6:52Edpuzzle
• SL Review of Mechanical Energy and Momentum Equations and When To Use Them!4:20
• SL M3 Ballistic Pendulum15:21Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Rolling Acceleration Down an Incline7:28Edpuzzle
• SL M4 (Energy Solution) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope6:59Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Universal Gravitational Potential Energy Introduction8:47Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Deriving the Binding Energy of a Planet5:59Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Fixing My 25-Year Physics Mistake10:12Edpuzzle

A.4 Rigid Body Mechanics HL only topic↑ Top

• HL M1 Center of Mass Introduction7:06Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Angular Velocity Introduction3:00Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Introductory Angular Velocity Problem - A Turning Bike Tire5:40Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Angular Acceleration Introduction2:27Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Angular Accelerations of a Record Player5:26Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Uniformly Angularly Accelerated Motion Introduction6:34Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Introductory Uniformly Angularly Accelerated Motion Problem - A CD Player3:43Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Differences between Angular, Tangential, & Centripetal Acceleration / A Tale of 3 Accelerations5:20Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics 1 - Unit 5a Review - Rotational Kinematics - Exam Prep16:01Edpuzzle
• HL Rotational Kinematics Demonstrated7:45Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics C: Rotational Kinematics Review (Mechanics)11:34Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Moment of Inertia Introduction and Rotational Kinetic Energy Derivation8:40Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Introductory Moment of Inertia and Rotational Kinetic Energy Problem7:57Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Eggs in a Carton Moment of Inertia Problem3:58Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Moments of Inertia of Rigid Objects with Shape11:22Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Torque Introduction9:59Edpuzzle
• HL M2 An Introductory Torque Wrench Problem6:58Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Net Torque on a Door Problem4:58Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law - Introduction3:41Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Demonstrating Rotational Inertia (or Moment of Inertia)6:54Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Introductory Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law Problem4:42Edpuzzle
• HL M3 (1 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel9:23Edpuzzle
• HL M3 (2 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel9:52Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Rotational Equilibrium Introduction (and Static Equilibrium too!!)5:44Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Introductory Rotational Equilibrium Problem10:24Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Placing the Fulcrum on a Seesaw8:58Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Painter on a Scaffold - Don't Fall Off!!7:00Edpuzzle
• HL M5 2 Masses on a Pulley - Torque Demonstration13:48Edpuzzle
• HL M4 2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration7:57Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Torque - Mass on Plank with String8:56Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Which Will Be First? (Rolling Down an Incline)5:52Edpuzzle
• HL M4 (Torque Solution) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope8:52Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Angular Momentum of a Rigid Object with Shape Introduction5:59Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Conservation of Angular Momentum Introduction and Demonstrations9:07Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Wheel Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Solution5:20Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Merry-Go-Round - Conservation of Angular Momentum Problem10:29Edpuzzle
• HL M2 What are the Equations for Kinetic Energy & Angular Momentum of a Point Particle Moving in a Circle?5:53Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Are Linear and Angular Momentum Conserved for a Satellite?4:44Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Are Linear and Angular Momentum Conserved during this Collision?9:50Edpuzzle
• HL M4 Point Particle with Rigid Object Collision - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Problem7:57Edpuzzle
• HL M5 Dart with Thin Rod Collision - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Problem12:29Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics 1 - Unit 5b Review - Torque and Rotational Inertia - Exam Prep12:34Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics 1 - Unit 6 Review - Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems - Exam Prep19:42Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics C: Rotational Dynamics Review - 1 of 2 (Mechanics)18:20Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics C: Rotational Dynamics Review - 2 of 2 (Mechanics)16:59Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics C: Rotational vs. Linear Review (Mechanics)6:57Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Calculating the Center of Mass of a System of Particles6:41Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Center of Mass of an Irregular Object7:42Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Center of Mass of an Object with a Hole6:13Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Rolling Without Slipping Introduction and Demonstrations5:38Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Angular Momentum of Particles Introduction9:51Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Common Point Particle Angular Momentum Triangle4:24Edpuzzle
• HL Center of Mass - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement6:33

A.5 Galilean and Special Relativity HL only topic↑ Top

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B.The Particulate Nature of Matter

B.1 Thermal Energy Transfers↑ Top

• SL M1 3 States of Matter - Solid, Liquid, Gas7:30Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Density6:26Edpuzzle

B.2 Greenhouse Effect↑ Top

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B.3 Gas Laws↑ Top

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B.4 Thermodynamics HL only topic↑ Top

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B.5 Current and Circuits↑ Top

• SL M2 Introduction to Conventional Current and Direct Current with an Example Problem10:14Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Current and Drift Velocity4:54Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Electric Circuit Basics6:19Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Electric Potential Difference and Circuit Basics15:04Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Defining Resistance, Ohmic vs. Non-Ohmic and Electric Power13:38Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Resistance and Ohm's Law6:49Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Resistivity12:06Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Graphing Resistivity10:26Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Electric Power4:47Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Finding the Cost to Power Light Bulbs (Example Problem) and Defining KiloWatt Hour9:29Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Terminal Voltage1:59Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Resistor Series and Parallel Circuits10:46Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Resistors in Series and Parallel Equation Derivations10:26Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Basic Series and Parallel Resistor Circuit Demos and Animations27:35Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Intermediate Series and Parallel Resistor Circuit Demos and Animations15:24Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Resistor Circuit Example6:46Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Ammeter and Voltmeter - Where Do They Go?4:13Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1: Electricity Review13:56Edpuzzle
• SL Current, Resistance, and Simple Circuits - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism24:24
• SL Series and Parallel Circuits - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism21:45
• SL M2 Kirchhoff's Rules of Electrical Circuits14:40Edpuzzle

C.Wave Behaviour

C.1 Simple Harmonic Motion↑ Top

• SL M1 Simple Harmonic Motion Introduction (SHM) via a Horizontal Mass-Spring System4:00Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Force, Acceleration, & Velocity at 3 Positions5:00Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Horizontal vs. Vertical Mass-Spring System2:26Edpuzzle
• SL M2 When is a Pendulum in Simple Harmonic Motion? (SHM)6:32Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Demonstrating What Changes the Period of Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)8:22Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Frequency vs. Period in Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)4:10Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Comparing Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) to Circular Motion - Demonstration2:28Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Position Equation Derivation8:14Edpuzzle
• HL M5+ Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Velocity and Acceleration Equation Derivations5:48Edpuzzle
• HL M1 Creating Circular Motion from Sine and Cosine Curves2:48Edpuzzle
• HL M4 Phase Constant1:22
• SL Simple Pendulum - Simple Harmonic Motion Derivation using Calculus13:30
• HL M4 Velocity as a function of Position in Simple Harmonic Motion8:04
• SL AP Physics 1 - Unit 7 Review - Oscillations - Exam Prep14:15Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics C: Simple Harmonic Motion Review (Mechanics)13:36Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Triple the Mass in a Mass-Spring System. How does Period Change?2:59Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Graphs of Position, Velocity, and Acceleration8:51Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Graphs of Mechanical Energies6:59Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Demonstrating Position, Velocity, and Acceleration of a Mass-Spring System9:43Edpuzzle
• SL M4 Total Mechanical Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion7:10

C.2 Wave Model↑ Top

• SL M1 Introduction to Waves8:23Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Understanding Longitudinal and Transverse Waves, Wavelength, and Period using Graphs10:54Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Wave Speed Equation Derivation and Demonstration6:59Edpuzzle

C.3 Wave Phenomena↑ Top

• SL M1 What is Sound?12:28Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Wave Superposition Introduction5:06Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Wave Superposition Multiple Choice Problems6:11Edpuzzle
• SL Noise Canceling Headphones Explained in One Minute -- #VeritasiumContest1:00

C.4 Standing Waves and Resonance↑ Top

• SL M1 Standing Waves Introduction11:32Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Determining the Speed of a Standing Wave - Demonstration8:32Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Longitudinal Standing Waves Demonstration5:16Edpuzzle
• SL M2 How Is This Standing Wave Possible?5:33Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Stringed Instrument Frequencies7:20Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Wind Instrument Frequencies (open and closed pipe instruments)11:36Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Resonance Introduction using 9 Demonstrations9:35Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Demonstrating Sympathetic Vibrations - A Video Project by Bobby2:41Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1: Mechanical Waves Review18:43Edpuzzle

C.5 Doppler Effect↑ Top

• SL Doppler Effect in One Minute -- #VeritasiumContest1:00
• SL M1 Doppler Effect Demonstrations and Animations7:21Edpuzzle

D.Fields

D.1 Gravitational Fields↑ Top

• SL M1 Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation Introduction (The Big G Equation)7:20Edpuzzle
• SL M2 How Much is a Mermaid Attracted to a Doughnut?6:21Edpuzzle
• SL M3 The Force of Gravitational Attraction between the Earth and the Moon6:38Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Deriving the Acceleration due to Gravity on any Planet and specifically Mt. Everest4:20Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Kepler's First Law of Planetary Motion8:10Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion2:02Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Kepler's Second Law Derivation4:56Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion4:42Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Kepler's Third Law Derivation5:10Edpuzzle
• SL M4 Altitude of Geosynchronous Orbit (aka Geostationary Orbit)7:09Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Dropping a Bucket of Water - Demonstration3:47Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Apparent Weightlessness Introduction6:59Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Gravitational Field Introduction8:11Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Deriving Escape Velocity of Planet Earth7:07Edpuzzle
• SL AP Physics 1 - Unit 2b Review - Universal Gravitation, Spring Force, and Circular Motion13:37Edpuzzle
• HL AP Physics C: Universal Gravitation Review (Mechanics)18:53Edpuzzle
• HL M3 Mechanical Energy of a Satellite in Circular Orbit4:23Edpuzzle

D.2 Electric and Magnetic Fields↑ Top

• SL M1 Electric Charge, Law of Charges, and Quantization of Charge13:28Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Introduction to Coulomb's Law or the Electric Force12:03Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Charging by Conduction and Induction13:15Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Conservation of Charge Example Problems13:19Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Electric Fields8:59Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Net Electric Field due to Two Point Charges13:56
• SL M3 Two Conducting Spheres in Electrical Contact12:57
• SL M1 Understanding Electric Field between Ideal Parallel Plates11:35
• SL M1 Understanding Electric Field between Non-ideal Parallel Plates4:31
• HL M2 Electric Potential Energy of 3 Point Charges16:50Edpuzzle
• HL M2 Using Graphs to Answer "Why" Questions of Electric Potential Energy15:36
• HL M2 Change in Electric Potential Energy in a Uniform Electric Field9:11
• HL M2 Understanding Electric Potential8:21
• HL M2 Electric Potential - But, What IS It12:18
• HL M2 Equipotential Surfaces9:24
• HL M2 Electric Potential due to Scalar Superposition7:02
• HL M2 Electric Potential Difference in a Uniform Electric Field10:29
• HL M3 Average Electric Field Between Two Points Near a Point Charge11:44
• HL M2 Why Gravitational PE is Usually Negligible for Charges4:44
• HL M2 Electric Potential Difference from a Point Charge5:54
• HL M2 Electric Potential Difference and the Hydrogen Atom4:21
• HL M1 Equipotential Surfaces in a Uniform Electric Field11:18
• SL AP Physics 1: Electrostatics Review7:30Edpuzzle
• SL Electric Charges and Electric Fields - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism25:14
• HL Electric Potential - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism30:36
• SL Biot-Savart and Ampere's Laws - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism25:53
• SL M1 Polarization of Charge5:11Edpuzzle
• SL M3 3 Properties of Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium8:45Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Irregularly Shaped Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium4:26
• SL M1 Electrostatic Equilibrium14:36

D.3 Motion in Electromagnetic Fields↑ Top

• SL M2 Solenoid Magnetic Field10:11
• SL M2 Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Forces on Moving Charges9:29Edpuzzle
• SL M1 Mass Spectrometer7:41Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Magnetic Force on Current3:00
• SL Magnetic Fields - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism31:53
• SL M1 Magnetic Force Direction (Right-Hand Rule)12:06Edpuzzle

D.4 Induction HL only topic↑ Top

• HL M2 Magnetic Flux5:41
• HL M2 Electromagnetic Induction4:59
• HL M2 Lenz's Law10:12
• HL Electromagnetic Induction - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism28:44
• HL M3 Motional EMF via Newton's Second Law6:26
• HL M3 Motional EMF via Faraday's Law5:54
• HL Induced Forces on Current Carrying Loops10:49
• HL M2 Electric Motor Basics6:44
• HL M3 Back emf (electromotive force)5:56
• HL Induced Forces - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34:58

E.Nuclear and Quantum Physics

E.1 Structure of the Atom↑ Top

• SL M1 Determining the Speed of the Electron in the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom7:09Edpuzzle

E.2 Quantum Physics HL only topic↑ Top

No videos tagged for E.2 yet, HL-only, no video yet.

E.3 Radioactive Decay↑ Top

No videos tagged for E.3 yet, not yet covered on the channel.

E.4 Fission↑ Top

No videos tagged for E.4 yet, not yet covered on the channel.

E.5 Fusion and Stars↑ Top

No videos tagged for E.5 yet, not yet covered on the channel.

Tools & Inquiry Skills

Cross-curricular skills (graphing, vectors, free-body diagrams, evaluating experiments) that IB Physics threads through every topic, at both SL and HL. See also Introductory Skills above for the foundational math tools.

• SL M5 A Brief Look at the Force of Drag using Numerical Modeling (or The Euler Method)21:59Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Nerd-A-Pult - Measuring Initial Velocity7:57Edpuzzle
• SL M2 An Introductory Relative Motion Problem11:58Edpuzzle
• SL M3 An Introductory Relative Motion Problem with Vector Components9:34Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Relative Motion Problem: Solving for the angle of the moving object8:45Edpuzzle
• SL M1 The Reality of our First Free Body Diagram2:58Edpuzzle
• SL M3 A Three Force Example of Newton's 2nd Law with Components9:27Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Summing the Forces is Vector Addition3:35Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Experimentally Graphing Uniformly Accelerated Motion3:53Edpuzzle
• SL M3 5 Steps to Help Solve any Free Body Diagram Problem3:59Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Breaking the Force of Gravity into its Components on an Incline6:34Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Calculating the Uncertainty of the Coefficient of Friction2:34Edpuzzle
• SL Six Teacher Approaches to Physics Labs9:07
• SL M1 Defining Pi for Physics4:16Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Harnessing the Power of Spreadsheets in Physics25:12Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Graphing the Rotational Inertia of an Irregular Shape7:18Edpuzzle
• SL M2 Which Direction will the Wheel Accelerate?2:50Edpuzzle
• SL M3 Nerd-A-Pult using Unit Vectors5:48Edpuzzle
• SL Experimental Design Questions for AP Physics Explained12:24Edpuzzle

Curriculum Gaps at a Glance

Subtopics in the official IB Physics syllabus with zero Flipping Physics videos currently tagged:

• A.5 Galilean and Special Relativity (Space, Time and Motion), HL-only subtopic
• B.2 Greenhouse Effect (The Particulate Nature of Matter), SL + HL subtopic
• B.3 Gas Laws (The Particulate Nature of Matter), SL + HL subtopic
• B.4 Thermodynamics (The Particulate Nature of Matter), HL-only subtopic
• E.2 Quantum Physics (Nuclear and Quantum Physics), HL-only subtopic
• E.3 Radioactive Decay (Nuclear and Quantum Physics), SL + HL subtopic
• E.4 Fission (Nuclear and Quantum Physics), SL + HL subtopic
• E.5 Fusion and Stars (Nuclear and Quantum Physics), SL + HL subtopic

Subtopics that are covered for HL but thinner on pure-SL content:

• C.1 Simple Harmonic Motion: 14 SL-appropriate videos out of 20 total tagged
• D.1 Gravitational Fields: 14 SL-appropriate videos out of 17 total tagged
• D.2 Electric and Magnetic Fields: 15 SL-appropriate videos out of 28 total tagged

IB Physics topic structure follows the 2023 IB Diploma Programme Physics subject guide (first assessment 2025).