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IB Physics HL D.2.15 Electric fields and equipotentials Question Bank

Practise IB Physics HL D.2.15 Electric fields and equipotentials with questions connecting electric fields, potential difference and work.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics HL
Level
HL

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, fields or energy relationships

D.2.15 (HL)—Electric potential gradient question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

This question is about electric potential and electric field.

A metal sphere of radius 0.080 m is charged to a potential of 300 V .

State the value of the magnitude of the gradient of electric potential at a distance of 0.16 m from the centre of the sphere.

A6. This question is about the motion of a copper rod in a magnetic field.

A copper rod XY is able to move freely along two horizontal, parallel conducting rails A and B . The conducting rails are in a region of uniform magnetic field that is in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the rails. The rails are connected together at one end by a conducting wire.

Figure for Question D.2.15 (HL)—Electric potential gradient question 1 — IB Physics HL

In the situation shown, the rod is moved along the rails at a constant speed v by a constant horizontal force of magnitude F.

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