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IB Physics SL A.2.12 Field forces Question Bank

Practise IB Physics SL A.2.12 by identifying field forces and distinguishing how gravitational, electric and magnetic fields act on particles.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Identify which fields can exert a force on a particle with a stated charge, mass or velocity.
  • Distinguish a field description from the force experienced by an object in that field.
  • Use the direction of a field and the object’s properties to state the force direction.

A.2.12—Field forces question 1

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A planet is in a circular orbit around a star. The speed of the planet is constant.

State the nature of this centripetal force.

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