IB Physics 7 Points: A Complete System

by Salomon Kim

24 hours on-demand

SL + HL

2025 syllabus

A full-syllabus IB Physics course built from a decade of teaching SL and HL students — concept-first explanations, every past-paper trick worth knowing, and the exact mark-scheme language IB examiners reward.

This isn't a video version of a textbook. Every lesson opens with the conceptual hook that makes the equation feel obvious, then drills the variations that show up in real IB papers. Whether your child is starting DP1 or three weeks from the May exam, the course adapts to where they are.

What you'll learn

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The entire 2025 IB Physics SL syllabus, taught topic by topic with worked past-paper examples

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HL extension lessons — rotational dynamics, electromagnetic induction, quantum & nuclear physics

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Paper-by-paper strategy: how to allocate time in Paper 1 (MCQ), Paper 2 (structured), Paper 3 (data & experiments)

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IA-friendly investigation suggestions for every topic, with research-question templates

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The 12 highest-yield equations — what they actually mean, when to use them, and what examiners are looking for

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Mark-scheme language: how to phrase explanations so the marker can't avoid giving the mark

Course curriculum

Built to the 2025 IB Physics syllabus — 6 themes (A–F) covering the full SL + HL core, plus a dedicated competitions module for students aiming at the British and International Physics Olympiads.

Theme A

Space, time and motion

~5h

A.1 Kinematics
A.2 Forces and momentum
A.3 Work, energy and power
A.4 Rigid body mechanics (HL)
A.5 Galilean and special relativity (HL)

Theme B

The particulate nature of matter

~4h

B.1 Thermal energy transfers
B.2 Greenhouse effect
B.3 Gas laws
B.4 Thermodynamics (HL)
B.5 Current and circuits

Theme C

Wave behaviour

~4h

C.1 Simple harmonic motion
C.2 Wave model
C.3 Wave phenomena
C.4 Standing waves and resonance
C.5 Doppler effect

Theme D

Fields

~4h

D.1 Gravitational fields
D.2 Electric and magnetic fields
D.3 Motion in electromagnetic fields
D.4 Induction (HL)

Theme E

Nuclear and quantum physics

~4h

E.1 Structure of atom
E.2 Quantum physics
E.3 Radioactive decay
E.4 Fission
E.5 Fusion and stars

Theme F

Competitions (bonus)

~3h

F.1 BPhO prep
F.2 IPhO intro
F.3 Past competition problem sets
F.4 Experimental investigation skills
For students considering Physics at Oxbridge, Imperial, MIT or Caltech

About the instructor

Salomon Kim

Seoul National University · Materials Sciences

The genius physicist with a decade of IB teaching experience — known for breaking down difficult concepts and sharing the key insights that make learning easy. Salomon teaches IB Physics SL and HL at IBtheTOP in Seoul and runs ibGuru's online physics curriculum.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this course suitable for both SL and HL students?

Yes. The core syllabus is taught in the main 50 lessons. HL students get 10 additional extension lessons covering the AHL topics (rotational dynamics, EM induction, thermodynamics, quantum/nuclear). You watch only what your level requires.

I'm starting DP1. Is it too early?

It's the ideal time. Module 1 (Mechanics) maps directly to what most schools teach in DP1 Term 1. You can stay one week ahead of your school cohort and use the course as pre-learning.

How long do I have access?

12 months of full access from the enrolment date. You can re-watch any lesson as many times as you need. Notes, problem sets, and mark schemes are downloadable PDFs and yours to keep.

What if my child wants in-person tutoring instead?

Salomon also teaches in person at IBtheTOP's Gangnam classroom. View Salomon's teacher profile or contact us to book a 1:1 trial.