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IB Physics SL D 2 7 Electric Field Lines Questions

Practise IB Physics SL D.2.7 by drawing and interpreting electric-field patterns around charges, conductors and plates.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Draw field lines with correct direction from positive to negative charge.
  • Use field-line patterns to represent superposition around multiple charges.
  • Draw uniform fields between parallel plates and fields around conductors.

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

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This question is in two parts. Part 1 is about simple harmonic motion and forced oscillations. Part 2 is about electric and magnetic force fields.

Part 1 Simple harmonic motion and forced oscillations
The graph shows the variation with time of the displacement of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion.
displacement / mm

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time / ms

Part 2 Electric and magnetic force fields

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

Figure for Question IB Physics SL D 2 7 Electric Field Lines Questions question 1 — IB Physics SL

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

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