IB Diploma Programme Physics · SL & HL

IB Physics Study Guide for SL & HL

Physics for the IB Diploma Programme

A complete study and exam-preparation companion for IB Physics Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) students — combining clear concepts, worked examples, exam-style practice and mark schemes.

✓ Themes A–E ✓ SL & HL ✓ 75+ Worked Examples ✓ 175+ Practice Questions ✓ Mark Schemes

Paperback · 205 pages · ISBN 979-8191772912

Physics for the IB Diploma Programme — IB Physics Study Guide for SL and HL by Abhishek Dubey

A Complete IB Physics Companion

Understand Physics. Practise Physics. Master the Exam.

Physics for the IB Diploma Programme is designed for students studying IB Diploma Programme Physics at both Standard Level and Higher Level. It brings together the essential concepts, mathematical reasoning, worked examples and examination practice needed to develop confidence in IB Physics.

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Complete Themes A–E

Structured coverage of the IB Diploma Programme Physics course for SL and HL students.

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75+ Worked Examples

Step-by-step solutions that show how to approach physics problems rather than simply giving answers.

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175+ Exam-Style Questions

Practice designed around the skills required to solve IB Physics examination problems.

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Paper 1 & Paper 2 Practice

Build confidence with multiple-choice and structured examination-style questions.

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Detailed Mark Schemes

Understand how marks are awarded and learn how to communicate physics reasoning effectively.

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Internal Assessment Guidance

Guidance to help students understand and approach the IB Physics Internal Assessment process.

Who is this book for?

Built for the complete IB Physics journey.

Whether you are learning a topic for the first time, preparing for school assessments, revising for mocks, or preparing for your final IB examinations, the book provides a structured path from understanding to application.

DP1 Students

Build strong foundations from the beginning of the IB Physics course.

DP2 Students

Revise efficiently and strengthen examination technique.

SL Students

Develop conceptual understanding and confidence with problem solving.

HL Students

Practise applying physics to more demanding examination problems.

The Approach

Physics is more than memorising equations.

Strong IB Physics students need to recognise the physics model, identify the relevant information, select an appropriate method, solve the problem and communicate their reasoning clearly. This book is designed to develop those habits.

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Understand
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Apply
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Analyse
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Communicate
Abhishek Dubey — IBDP Physics Teacher and Examiner

About the Author

Abhishek Dubey

M.Sc. B.Ed. Physics · IBDP Physics Teacher & Examiner

Abhishek Dubey is an experienced IBDP Physics teacher with more than fourteen years of teaching experience. He has taught Higher and Standard Level Physics to students around the world and supports students across the IB Diploma Programme journey — from conceptual understanding and problem solving to Internal Assessment and final examination preparation.

He is the founder of Mr Dubey Lab — The IB Physics Lab , an educational platform focused on helping students develop stronger conceptual understanding, problem-solving ability and confidence in Physics.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the IB Physics Study Guide

Is this book suitable for IB Physics SL?

Yes. The book is designed to support IB Diploma Programme Physics students studying Standard Level as well as Higher Level.

Is this book suitable for IB Physics HL?

Yes. The book is designed for both SL and HL students and provides worked examples and examination-style practice to support IB Physics preparation.

Does the book cover Themes A–E?

Yes. The book covers Themes A–E of the IB Diploma Programme Physics course.

Does the book include exam-style questions?

Yes. The book contains more than 175 practice questions covering Paper 1 and Paper 2 style preparation.

Does it include solutions and mark schemes?

Yes. The book includes worked solutions and mark schemes to help students understand the expected reasoning and how marks can be awarded.

Is it useful for DP1 and DP2 students?

Yes. DP1 students can use it to build their foundations while DP2 students can use it for revision, practice and examination preparation.

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