IB Physics First Assessment 2016, Topic 11, “Electromagnetic induction”, has three subtopics: Electromagnetic induction, power generation and transmission, and capacitance. This post is part of a larger analysis. I wanted to figure out which topics were heavily assessed in IB Physics Paper 1 exams. I classified all of the questions from 1999 to 2023. In this post, I am particularly interested in “What is the frequency distribution of the questions with respect to subtopic in Topic 11, electromagnetic induction?” This information may help you with being strategic about planning your studies, especially for revision, especially if the exam is getting closer.

Frequency distribution of questions by electromagnetic induction subtopics for SL

Between 1999-2023

As shown in Figure 1, for the entire dataset, capacitance was emphasized less than the other two subtopics. Electromagnetic induction and power generation and transmission was equally frequently assessed, together accounting for four-fifths of the questions on this topic.

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Figure 1

Between 2016-2023

However, as shown in Figure 2, the situation evened out. All subtopics almost get equal weights in terms of the distribution of the number of questions in Topic 11, electromagnetic induction.

frequency_distribution_questions_IB_Physics_topic_11_Electromagnetic_induction_HL_2016_2023

Figure 2

Where to go from here?

You may want to check out the other related subtopics:

  1. Electromagnetic induction
  2. Power generation and transmission
  3. Capacitance

You can go for the broader analysis of the topics.

  1. Measurement and uncertainties
  2. Mechanics
  3. Thermal physics
  4. Waves
  5. Electricity and magnetism
  6. Circular motion and gravitation
  7. Atomic, nuclear and particle physics
  8. Energy production
  9. Wave phenomena
  10. Fields
  11. Electromagnetic induction
  12. Quantum and nuclear physics

Or check out the analysis for Distribution of Questions by Topic in IB Physics Paper 1

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