IB DP Physics: Section C – Condensed Topic Revision Notes Bundle (2026)

A helpful, exam-ready resource for teachers & students.

This bundled collection brings together all Section C condensed topic revision notes into one structured, streamlined resource. Covering the full Wave Behaviour strand of the IB DP Physics syllabus, this pack simplifies oscillations and wave concepts into clear, accessible summaries suitable for both classroom use and independent study.

The bundle includes:

C.1 Simple Harmonic Motion

C.2 The Wave Model

C.3 Wave Phenomena

C.4 Standing Waves & Resonance

C.5 Doppler Effect

Each topic follows a consistent condensed format, aligned directly with IB assessment statements while avoiding unnecessary detail.

Why This Bundle?

Complete Section Coverage – All Section C topics organised in one coherent revision pack.

Structured for Efficient Review – Content is clearly compartmentalised to support quick recall and exam preparation.

Interactive & Trackable – Digital checkboxes allow students to monitor their progress across all Section C topics.

Time-Saving for Teachers – Ready-to-use summaries suitable for lesson recaps, flipped learning, or structured revision sessions.

What’s Inside Across the Bundle:

• Clear summaries of oscillatory motion and SHM relationships
• Core wave definitions and equations (v = fλ and related forms)
• Graph interpretation guidance for displacement, velocity, and acceleration
• Superposition, interference, and diffraction principles
• Standing wave formation in strings and air columns
• Harmonics, nodes, antinodes, and resonance conditions
• Doppler effect equations and frequency shift interpretation
• Redshift and blueshift concepts
• Structured glossaries of essential terminology per topic

Each section reinforces:

Key definitions

Required formulas with units

Concept comparisons and phase relationships

Diagram interpretation

Problem-solving structure aligned to IB expectations

This bundle is:

Concise & Focused – Reinforces essential wave and oscillation concepts without overwhelming students.

Exam-Focused – Covers required IB DP Physics Section C content in an assessment-ready format.

Versatile – Suitable for daily lesson summaries, end-of-unit consolidation, structured revision programmes, or independent exam preparation.

Use this Section C condensed bundle to complement your existing teaching materials and provide students with a clear, organised pathway through the Wave Behaviour strand of IB DP Physics.