IB Physics SL A 2 12 Field Forces Questions

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 gravitational, electric and magnetic fields as sources of non-contact forces.
  • Relate field-force interactions to massive or charged particles and determine force direction or magnitude from complete evidence.

IB Physics SL A 2 12 Field Forces Questions 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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