iB HL Physics
Physics
IB HL Physics 2016 Syllabus
Sample Data
| Question | A mass is connected to a spring on a frictionless horizontal surface as shown.
 The spring is extended beyond its equilibrium length and the mass executes simple harmonic
motion (SHM). Which of the following is independent of the initial displacement of the spring?
The angular frequency of the oscillation
The total energy of the mass
The average speed of the mass
The maximum kinetic energy of the mass
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| Answer | 1 |
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| Question | A transparent liquid film of refractive index 1.5 coats the outside of a glass lens of higher refractive index. The liquid film is used to eliminate reflection from the lens at wavelength λ in air.What is the minimum thickness of the liquid film coating and the phase change at the liquid–glass interface?
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| Answer | D |
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| Question | An object is projected vertically upwards at time t = 0. Air resistance is negligible. The object passes the same point above its starting position at times 2 s and 8 s.If g = 10 m s–2, what is the initial speed of the object?A. 50B. 30C. 25D. 4 |
| Answer | A |
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