Photon Physics: Study Guide for the IB Diploma (SL & HL)
Build the core ideas, follow illustrated explanations, then practise the questions the IB asks. One volume covers all 24 topics, Tools and inquiry and the exam.
By Ejaz Ahmad with the Photon Academy team. For the IB Diploma Physics course first assessed in 2025.
- One volume
- 24 topics
- about 396 pages
- E-book: read in your browser
- 2-year access
- Print edition coming soon
Ideas, worked examples, then practice
Each topic opens with the skills you should be able to use. Illustrated panels keep equations and diagrams beside the explanation. “How IB asks this” and the type table connect exam patterns to practice.
Basic, Tutorial and Advanced questions develop your working. Connected questions link topics. Tools and inquiry includes measurement, uncertainty, graphs and a worked mini-IA. HL-only material is marked throughout.
Full worked solutions are free at ibtuition.sg/guidebook/physics/, including the printed QR links.
All five themes, Tools and inquiry, and the exam
One volume Themes A–E · Tools and inquiry · The exam · Answers and index · about 396 pages
- FrontTitle and how to use this book
- A.1Kinematics
- A.2Forces and momentum
- A.3Work, energy and power
- A.4Rigid body mechanics
- A.5Galilean and special relativity
- B.1Thermal energy transfers
- B.2Greenhouse effect
- B.3Gas laws
- B.4Thermodynamics
- B.5Current and circuits
- C.1Simple harmonic motion
- C.2Wave model
- C.3Wave phenomena
- C.4Standing waves and resonance
- C.5Doppler effect
- D.1Gravitational fields
- D.2Electric and magnetic fields
- D.3Motion in electromagnetic fields
- D.4Induction
- E.1Structure of the atom
- E.2Quantum physics
- E.3Radioactive decay
- E.4Fission
- E.5Fusion and stars
- Tools and inquiry
- The exam
- Short answers
- Index
- Online worked solutions
Read Topic A.2 free, then explore eight sample pages
Forces and momentum is free in the real reader, without sign-in. The gallery also shows Tools and inquiry and an exam page.
Read Topic A.2: Forces and momentum
Topic A.2 opener: Forces and momentum Illustrated panels: adding forces and the first law (A.2) How IB asks this: the current-course question profile (A.2) Find the type; choose your practice: all 26 types (A.2) Basic practice: check the core ideas (A.2) Connected questions: link forces to other topics (A.2) Tools and inquiry: a worked mini-IA, from research question to processing The exam: preparing for Physics papers
Buy the Physics e-book · S$150
One payment in SGD. Read in your browser on phone, tablet or laptop. Personal, watermarked access for two years from first opening. Included for Photon students taking Physics HL or SL, with no expiry while enrolled.
Complete book
Themes A–E · Tools and inquiry · The exam · Answers and index
- 24 topics, Tools and inquiry, the exam, answers and index, about 396 pages
- Read online on phone, tablet or laptop
- 2-year access, personal licence
S$150E-book · one-time payment
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Physics e-book questions
Is this for SL and HL?
Yes. It covers all 24 topics. HL-only material is marked so SL readers can follow their course.
Do Photon Physics students get access?
Yes. Sign in with your Photon student account. Physics HL and Physics SL students see Included while enrolled. Other readers can buy access for S$150.
Can I download a PDF?
The e-book is read online in the Photon reader. Your pages carry your account watermark.
Where are the worked solutions?
They are free at the Physics worked solutions hub, with no sign-up.