IB Physics HL D 3 1 Charge in Electric Fields Questions

Calculate electric force and acceleration in electric fields, then predict charged-particle direction, speed and trajectory between plates or around charges.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Determine the force and acceleration of a charged particle in a uniform electric field.
  • Describe or calculate the trajectory and motion of a charged particle moving through an electric field.
  • Relate electric-field force, potential difference and particle energy or speed.

IB Physics HL D 3 1 Charge in Electric Fields 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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Label, on the diagram, the polarity of the metal plates which would cause an electron positioned between the plates to accelerate upwards.

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