IB Physics HL A.5.14 World lines and speed Question Bank

Practise IB Physics HL A.5.14 by applying world lines and speed 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

[Maximum number: 1]

The space-time diagram shows the coordinate axes (x, c t) of an inertial reference frame S. Two events, P and Q, are plotted.

Figure for Question A.5.14 (HL)—World lines and speed question 1 — IB Physics HL

Events P and Q occur simultaneously in an inertial reference frame $S^{\prime}$ . The clocks of S and $S^{\prime}$ are synchronized at $x=x^{\prime}=0$ .

Determine the speed of $S^{\prime}$ relative to S.

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A.5.14 (HL)—World lines and speed question 1