European Baccalaureate Physics case studies
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The European Baccalaureate is the school-leaving qualification that belongs solely to the European Schools and to schools accredited by their Board of Governors; it certifies completion of secondary studies and is recognised as an entry qualification for higher education across the European Union and beyond. The Baccalaureate cycle covers the final two secondary years, s6 and s7, and is built on a comprehensive multilingual curriculum: at least two languages, mathematics at 3 or 5 periods per week, a scientific subject, history and geography taught through a language other than the dominant one, philosophy, physical education, and ethics or religion, with options and complementary courses bringing the timetable to between 31 and 35 periods per week. The European Baccalaureate Physics case studies are 5 cases and about 3,684 words.
1Resistivity Measurement with Systematic Errors
A student determines the resistivity of a constantan wire as part of a physics practical. They measure the diameter at five positions using a micrometer screw gauge and record: 0.42, 0.43, 0.41, 0.44, 0.42 mm.
676 words, about 3 min2Trolley Acceleration on an Incline: A Flawed Assumption
A student investigates the acceleration of a 0.500 kg trolley down an inclined track. The track is raised at one end to a height of 0.150 m over a length of 1.200 m.
736 words, about 4 min3Specific Heat Capacity: Systematic Errors in Method of Mixtures
A student determines the specific heat capacity of a metal block using the method of mixtures. A 0.200 kg block of the metal is heated in boiling water at 100 °C for several minutes.
819 words, about 4 min4Focal Length of a Converging Lens: Thin Lens Approximation and Systematic Errors
A student determines the focal length of a converging lens using two methods. Method A: They focus a distant object (a building 200 m away) onto a screen and measure the distance from the lens holder to the screen as 15.2 cm.
727 words, about 4 min5I-V Characteristics of a Filament Lamp and Resistor: Non-Ohmic Behaviour
A student investigates the current-voltage characteristics of a filament lamp and a resistor. The lamp is rated 12 V, 24 W.
726 words, about 4 min