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IB Physics HL E.5.6 Stellar parallax Question Bank

Practise IB Physics SL/HL E.5.6 by applying stellar parallax concepts to exam-style physics questions.

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

E.5.6—Stellar parallax question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Star A is a main sequence star.

The data for Star A and the Sun are given in a table.

Table for Question E.5.6—Stellar parallax question 1 — IB Physics HL

Calculate, in m , the distance to Star A from Earth.

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