IB Physics HL A.5.1 Reference frames Question Bank

Practise IB Physics HL A.5.1 by applying reference frames concepts to exam-style physics questions.

Exam points

identify the relevant physical quantity, model or diagram
apply the correct equation and units to the evidence
justify the result using conservation laws, forces or energy relationships

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This question is about time dilation and relativistic mass.

Two space stations X and Y are at rest relative to each other. The separation of X and Y as measured in their frame of reference is $1.80 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~m}$ .

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State what is meant by a frame of reference.

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A.5.1 (HL)—Reference frames question 1