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IB Physics HL D 2 7 Electric Field Lines Questions

Practise IB Physics HL D.2.7 by analysing electric-field-line geometry for multi-charge systems, conductors and parallel plates.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Construct and interpret field-line patterns for multiple positive and negative charges.
  • Use field direction and line geometry to analyse conductors, plates and equipotential boundaries.
  • Relate field-line density and direction to resultant electric-field strength.

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Study D.2.7—Electric field lines conceptsOpen the corresponding Concept lesson for explanations, examples and exam connections.

IB Physics HL D 2 7 Electric Field Lines Questions question 1

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This question is in two parts. Part 1 is about photoelectricity. Part 2 is about electrical and magnetic force fields.
Part 1 Photoelectricity

(b) The diagram shows a pair of horizontal metal plates. Electrons can be deflected vertically using an electric field between the plates.

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Draw the shape and direction of the electric field between the plates on the diagram.

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