Physics HL

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Electromagnetic Induction

Where does it appear? How much does it count?

(Calculations for the tables below were made based on past exams from May 2016 until May 2022)

 

Approximate number of marks

Approximate percentage of your final IBDP Physics grade

Paper 1

3-4 marks 

(out of 40)

2 %

Paper 2

9-12 marks

(out of 90)

4.2 %

Overall percentage of your IB Physics grade based on Topic 11

6.2 %

What to study?

Sub-topic 11.1 – Electromagnetic induction

  • Inducing an emf, Faraday’s law + related equation (see Data Booklet)
  • Lenz’s law and Fleming’s right-hand rule 
  • Magnetic flux, flux linkage + related equation (see Data Booklet)
  • Conductors (wires, coils) moving in a magnetic field + related equations (see Data Booklet) 

 

Sub-topic 11.2 – Power generation and transmission

  • Alternating current generators
  • Root mean square values for current, potential difference and resistance + related equations (see Data Booklet)
  • Maximum and average power + related equations (see Data Booklet)
  • Step-up and step-down transformers + related equation (see Data Booklet)
  • The role of transformers in electrical power distribution
  • Half-wave, full-wave and diode bridge rectification

 

Sub-topic 11.3 – Capacitance

  • Capacitance and the role of dielectric materials in capacitors + related equations (see Data Booklet)
  • Capacitors in series and parallel + related equations (see Data Booklet)
  • Energy stored on a capacitor + related equation (see Data Booklet)
  • Time constant + related equation (see Data Booklet)
  • Discharge of a capacitor + related equations (see Data Booklet)

Topic Specific PaperPlainz Resources

Video Concept Explanations

Electromagnetic Induction

Electromagnetic Induction
Power Generation and Transmission
Capacitance
HL Questionbank

Electromagnetic Induction

HL Past Exam Video Solutions by Topic

Electromagnetic Induction

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