IB Physics SL and HL – 2024 – IB Style Questionbank
The IB Physics SL (Standard Level) and HL (Higher Level) May 2024 and November 2024 questionbank focus on understanding the core topics and developing your problem-solving skills. Detailed solutions are provided for each questions to understand steps required to solve the problem. Markscheme helps to learn skill to score better in exam.
- IB DP Physics SL- IB Style Practice Questions with Answer-Topic Wise-Paper 1
- IB DP Physics HL- IB Style Practice Questions with Answer-Topic Wise-Paper 1
- IB DP Physics SL- IB Style Practice Questions with Answer-Topic Wise-Paper 2
- IB DP Physics HL- IB Style Practice Questions with Answer-Topic Wise-Paper 2
- IB DP Physics – IB Style Practice Questions with Answer-Topic Wise-Paper 3
IB Physics HL Paper : 1 (2017– Nov 2024) – IB Style Topic Wise analysis
Topic No. | Topic Name | #Q asked in 5 years | Topic Percentage |
| Topic 1. | Measurements and uncertainties | 2-3 | 7.8 |
Topic 2. | Mechanics | 5-6 | 8.3 |
Topic 3.
| Thermal physics | 3-4 | 3 |
Topic 4.
| Waves | 3-4 | 5.5 |
Topic 5.
| Electricity and magnetism | 4-5 | 5 |
Topic 6.
| Circular motion and gravitation | 1-2 | 1 |
Topic 7.
| Atomic, nuclear and particle Topic | 4 | 2.7 |
Topic 8.
| Energy production | 3 | 2.6 |
Topic 9.
| Wave phenomena (AHL-Additional higher level) | 4-5 | 5.1 |
Topic 10.
| Fields (AHL-Additional higher level) | 3-4 | 4.3 |
Topic 11. | Electromagnetic induction (AHL-Additional higher level) | 3-4 | 4.9 |
Topic 12.
| Quantum and nuclear physics (AHL-Additional higher level) | 4-5 | 7 |
Paper 1
SL
- Time: 45 minutes (30 marks)
- 30 multiple – choice questions (core)
- No marks deducted from incorrect answers
- NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
- Data booklet provided
- 20% weight
HL
- Time: 60 minutes (40 marks)
- 40 multiple – choice questions (core & AHL)
- No marks deducted from incorrect answers
- NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
- Data booklet provided
- 20% weight
Topic 2. Mechanics
Topic 4. Waves
- Topic 4.1 – Oscillations SL Paper 1
- Topic 4.1 – Oscillations HL Paper 1
- Topic 4.2 – Travelling waves SL Paper 1
- Topic 4.2 – Travelling waves HL Paper 1
- Topic 4.3 – Wave characteristics SL Paper 1
- Topic 4.3 – Wave characteristics HL Paper 1
- Topic 4.4 – Wave behavior SL Paper 1
- Topic 4.4 – Wave behavior HL Paper 1
- Topic 4.5 – Standing waves SL Paper 1
- Topic 4.5 – Standing waves HL Paper 1
Topic 5. Electricity and magnetism
- Topic 5.1 – Electric fields SL Paper 1
- Topic 5.1 – Electric fields HL Paper 1
- Topic 5.2 – Heating effect of electric currents SL Paper 1
- Topic 5.2 – Heating effect of electric currents HL Paper 1
- Topic 5.3 – Electric cells SL Paper 1
- Topic 5.3 – Electric cells HL Paper 1
- Topic 5.4 – Magnetic effects of electric currents SL Paper 1
- Topic 5.4 – Magnetic effects of electric currents HL Paper 1
Topic 7. Atomic, nuclear and particle Topic
Topic 9. Wave phenomena (AHL-Additional higher level)
Topic 10. Fields (AHL-Additional higher level)
Topic 11. Electromagnetic induction (AHL-Additional higher level)
Topic 12. Quantum and nuclear physics (AHL-Additional higher level)
Paper 2
SL
- Time: 75 minutes (50 marks)
- Short – answer and extended – response questions (core)
- CALCULATOR ALLOWED
- Data booklet provided
- 40% weight
HL
- Time: 135 minutes (95 marks)
- Short – answer and extended – response questions (core & AHL)
- CALCULATOR ALLOWED
- Data booklet provided
- 36% weight
Topic 1. Measurements and uncertainties
Topic 2. Mechanics
- Topic 2.1 – Motion SL Paper 2
- Topic 2.1 – Motion HL Paper 2
- Topic 2.2 – Forces SL Paper 2
- Topic 2.2 – Forces HL Paper 2
- Topic 2.3 – Work, energy, and power SL Paper 2
- Topic 2.3 – Work, energy, and power HL Paper 2
- Topic 2.4 – Momentum and impulse SL Paper 2
- Topic 2.4 – Momentum and impulse HL Paper 2
- Topic 2 Mechanics HL Paper 2
Topic 4. Waves
- Topic 4.1 – Oscillations SL Paper 2
- Topic 4.1 – Oscillations HL Paper 2
- Topic 4.2 – Travelling waves SL Paper 2
- Topic 4.2 – Travelling waves HL Paper 2
- Topic 4.3 – Wave characteristics SL Paper 2
- Topic 4.3 – Wave characteristics HL Paper 2
- Topic 4.4 – Wave behaviour HL Paper 2
- Topic 4.5 – Standing waves SL Paper 2
- Topic 4.5 – Standing waves HL Paper 2
Topic 5. Electricity and magnetism
- Topic 5.1 – Electric fields SL Paper 2
- Topic 5.1 – Electric fields HL Paper 2
- Topic 5.2 – Heating effect of electric currents SL Paper 2
- Topic 5.2 – Heating effect of electric currents HL Paper 2
- Topic 5.3 – Electric cells Question Bank SL Paper 2
- Topic 5.3 – Electric cells HL Paper 2
- Topic 5.4 – Magnetic effects of electric currents SL Paper 2
- Topic 5.4 – Magnetic effects of electric currents HL Paper 2
Topic 7. Atomic, nuclear and particle Topic
Topic 9. Wave phenomena (AHL-Additional higher level)
Topic 10. Fields (AHL-Additional higher level)
Topic 11. Electromagnetic induction (AHL-Additional higher level)
Topic 12. Quantum and nuclear physics (AHL-Additional higher level)
SL
- Time: 60 minutes (35 marks)
- This paper will have questions on core and SL option material.
- Section A: Data – based questions and short – answer questions on experimental work
- Section B: Short – answer and extended – response questions from one option
- CALCULATOR ALLOWED
- Data booklet provided
- 20% weight
HL
- Time: 75 minutes (45 marks)
- This paper will have questions on core, AHL and option material.
- Section A: Data – based questions and short – answer questions on experimental work
- Section B: Short – answer and extended – response questions from one option
- CALCULATOR ALLOWED
- Data booklet provided
- 24% weight
THE EXPERIMENT is done on ONE OF THE 10 REQUIRED PRACTICALS!
Unit 1. Measurements and uncertainties
Unit 2. Mechanics
Unit 3. Thermal physics
Unit 4. Waves
Unit 5. Electricity and magnetism
Unit 7. Atomic, nuclear and particle physics
Unit 12. Quantum and nuclear physics
Option A: Relativity (Core topics)
Option A: Relativity (Additional higher level option topics)
Option B: Engineering physics (Core topics)
Option B: Engineering physics (Additional higher level option topics)
Option C: Imaging (Core topics)
Option C: Imaging (Additional higher level option topics)
Option D: Astrophysics (Core topics)
Option D: Astrophysics (Additional higher level option topics)
Here are some steps you can follow to prepare effectively:
Study the syllabus: Make sure you understand the topics that are covered in the IB DP physics syllabus. This will give you a clear idea of what to expect on the exams.
Review class notes and textbooks: Regularly review your class notes and textbooks to reinforce your understanding of the material.
Practice, practice, practice: Practice solving physics problems as much as possible. Try to work through as many practice questions and Mock tests as you can find here at iitianacademy.com . This will help you get a feel for the types of questions you can expect on the exams and build your problem-solving skills.
Seek help when needed: If you’re struggling with a particular concept, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher or a tutor for help.
Stay organized: Make sure to keep track of important formulas, equations, and concepts so you can easily reference them when you need to.
Stay up-to-date on current events in physics: Being knowledgeable about current developments in physics can help you better understand the applications of the concepts you are learning.
Here are some steps you can follow to prepare effectively:
Study the syllabus: Make sure you understand the topics that are covered in the IB DP physics syllabus. This will give you a clear idea of what to expect on the exams.
Review class notes and textbooks: Regularly review your class notes and textbooks to reinforce your understanding of the material.
Practice, practice, practice: Practice solving physics problems as much as possible. Try to work through as many practice questions and Mock tests as you can find here at iitianacademy.com . This will help you get a feel for the types of questions you can expect on the exams and build your problem-solving skills.
Seek help when needed: If you’re struggling with a particular concept, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher or a tutor for help.
Stay organized: Make sure to keep track of important formulas, equations, and concepts so you can easily reference them when you need to.
Stay up-to-date on current events in physics: Being knowledgeable about current developments in physics can help you better understand the applications of the concepts you are learning.
Topic Weightage IB DP Physics SL Paper 1
It is very handy to know the average weightage of each topic for IBDP Physics SL Paper 1 so that you can give justice to topics based on its value in exam. Our SME at IITainAcademy have mapped questions asked in last 5 years to their respective topics and have found below weightage average for each topics.
Measurements and uncertainties
- #Q asked in 5 years – 4
- Topic Percentage – 9 %
- #Q asked in 5 years – 5
- Topic Percentage – 13%
- #Q asked in 5 years – 2
- Topic Percentage – 6%
- #Q asked in 5 years – 3
- Topic Percentage – 8%
Circular motion and gravitation
- #Q asked in 5 years – 2
- Topic Percentage – 3.33%
Atomic, nuclear and particle Topic
- #Q asked in 5 years – 3
- Topic Percentage – 4.44%
- #Q asked in 5 years – 2
- Topic Percentage – 5%
- #Q asked in 5 years – 2
- Topic Percentage – 6%
- #Q asked in 5 years – 3
- Topic Percentage – 7%