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IB Physics SL 6.3.1 General mathematics Question Bank

Practise IB Physics SL/HL 6.3.1 by applying general mathematics concepts to exam-style physics questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics SL
Level
SL

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

S1.3.1—General mathematics question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

A group of students is investigating refraction in a semi-circular glass block.

Light from a ray box enters the curved side of the block. The light passes through the block and leaves, refracted, at P .

The students vary the position of the ray box to obtain data to determine the refractive index of the glass. They use a protractor to collect values for the angles of incidence θi\theta_{i} and refraction θr\theta_{r} at P and record them on a table.

Figure for Question S1.3.1—General mathematics question 1 — IB Physics SL

Complete the table.

Table for Question S1.3.1—General mathematics question 1 — IB Physics SL
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