IPhO Problems and Solutions
The oldest and best known of the physics olympiads, first held in Warsaw in 1967. Each country sends up to five students for a theoretical and an experimental exam. Many older exams contain errors, catalogued in Stefan Ivanov's errata list .
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2026
Colombia
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Three problems Problem Solution IPhO 2026 Theory problem 1, Three problems 2 Theory Cooking with sunlight? Problem Solution IPhO 2026 Theory problem 2, Cooking with sunlight? 3 Theory Chasing the absolute zero Problem Solution IPhO 2026 Theory problem 3, Chasing the absolute zero Experimental 1 problem Ideal Gas, Vapor Pressure, and Heat Conduction Problem Solution 4 Experimental Ideal Gas, Vapor Pressure, and Heat Conduction Problem Solution IPhO 2026 Experimental problem 4, Ideal Gas, Vapor Pressure, and Heat Conduction
2025
France
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Hydrogen and galaxies Problem Solution IPhO 2025 Theory problem 1, Hydrogen and galaxies 2 Theory Cox's Timepiece Problem Solution IPhO 2025 Theory problem 2, Cox's Timepiece 3 Theory Champagne! Problem Solution IPhO 2025 Theory problem 3, Champagne! Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Earth's magnetic field measurement Problem Solution IPhO 2025 Experimental problem 4, Earth's magnetic field measurement 5 Experimental Sand craters and dunes Problem Solution IPhO 2025 Experimental problem 5, Sand craters and dunes Theory Backup 1 problem Strongly correlated Fermi gases Problem 6 Theory Backup Strongly correlated Fermi gases Problem IPhO 2025 Theory Backup problem 6, Strongly correlated Fermi gases
2024
Iran
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Greenhouse Effect Problem Solution IPhO 2024 Theory problem 1, Greenhouse Effect 2 Theory Trapping Ions and Cooling Atoms Problem Solution IPhO 2024 Theory problem 2, Trapping Ions and Cooling Atoms 3 Theory Black Widow Pulsar Problem Solution IPhO 2024 Theory problem 3, Black Widow Pulsar Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Heat Conduction in a Copper Rod Problem Solution IPhO 2024 Experimental problem 4, Heat Conduction in a Copper Rod 5 Experimental Diffraction from Phase Steps Problem Solution IPhO 2024 Experimental problem 5, Diffraction from Phase Steps
2023
Japan
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Soil Colloids Problem Solution IPhO 2023 Theory problem 1, Soil Colloids 2 Theory Neutron Stars Problem Solution IPhO 2023 Theory problem 2, Neutron Stars 3 Theory Water and Objects Problem Solution IPhO 2023 Theory problem 3, Water and Objects Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Mass Measurement Problem Solution IPhO 2023 Experimental problem 4, Mass Measurement 5 Experimental Birefringence Problem Solution IPhO 2023 Experimental problem 5, Birefringence
2022
Switzerland
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Permanent magnets Problem Solution IPhO 2022 Theory problem 1, Permanent magnets 2 Theory James Webb Space Telescope Problem Solution IPhO 2022 Theory problem 2, James Webb Space Telescope 3 Theory Scaling laws Problem Solution IPhO 2022 Theory problem 3, Scaling laws Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Planet Problem Solution IPhO 2022 Experimental problem 4, Planet 5 Experimental Cylindrical Diode Problem Solution IPhO 2022 Experimental problem 5, Cylindrical Diode
2021
Lithuania
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Planetary Physics Problem Solution IPhO 2021 Theory problem 1, Planetary Physics 2 Theory Electrostatic Lens Problem Solution IPhO 2021 Theory problem 2, Electrostatic Lens 3 Theory Particles and Waves Problem Solution IPhO 2021 Theory problem 3, Particles and Waves Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Non-ideal Capacitors Problem Solution IPhO 2021 Experimental problem 4, Non-ideal Capacitors 5 Experimental LEDs Problem Solution IPhO 2021 Experimental problem 5, LEDs
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Problem Mix Problem Solution IPhO 2020 Theory problem 1, Problem Mix 2 Theory Anisotropic Friction Problem Solution IPhO 2020 Theory problem 2, Anisotropic Friction 3 Theory Laser Technologies Problem Solution IPhO 2020 Theory problem 3, Laser Technologies 4 Experimental Crystallography Problem Solution IPhO 2020 Experimental problem 4, Crystallography
2019
Israel
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Zero-length springs and slinky coils Problem Solution IPhO 2019 Theory problem 1, Zero-length springs and slinky coils 2 Theory The Physics of a Microwave Oven Problem Solution IPhO 2019 Theory problem 2, The Physics of a Microwave Oven 3 Theory Thermoacoustic Engine Problem Solution IPhO 2019 Theory problem 3, Thermoacoustic Engine Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Optical Measurements Problem Solution IPhO 2019 Experimental problem 4, Optical Measurements 5 Experimental Wiedemann-Franz Law Problem Solution IPhO 2019 Experimental problem 5, Wiedemann-Franz Law
2018
Portugal
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory LIGO-GW150914 Problem Solution IPhO 2018 Theory problem 1, LIGO-GW150914 2 Theory Where is the neutrino? Problem Solution IPhO 2018 Theory problem 2, Where is the neutrino? 3 Theory Physics of Live Systems Problem Solution IPhO 2018 Theory problem 3, Physics of Live Systems Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Paper Transistor Problem Solution IPhO 2018 Experimental problem 4, Paper Transistor 5 Experimental Viscoelasticity of a Polymer Thread Problem Solution IPhO 2018 Experimental problem 5, Viscoelasticity of a Polymer Thread
2017
Indonesia
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Dark Matter Problem Solution IPhO 2017 Theory problem 1, Dark Matter 2 Theory Earthquake, Volcano and Tsunami Problem Solution IPhO 2017 Theory problem 2, Earthquake, Volcano and Tsunami 3 Theory Cosmic Inflation Problem Solution IPhO 2017 Theory problem 3, Cosmic Inflation Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Optics of a Salt Solution Problem Solution IPhO 2017 Experimental problem 4, Optics of a Salt Solution 5 Experimental Earthquake and Volcano Sensing Problem Solution IPhO 2017 Experimental problem 5, Earthquake and Volcano Sensing
2016
Switzerland
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Two Problems in Mechanics Problem Solution IPhO 2016 Theory problem 1, Two Problems in Mechanics 2 Theory Nonlinear Dynamics in Electric Circuits Problem Solution IPhO 2016 Theory problem 2, Nonlinear Dynamics in Electric Circuits 3 Theory Large Hadron Collider Problem Solution IPhO 2016 Theory problem 3, Large Hadron Collider Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Electrical Conductivity in 2D Problem Solution IPhO 2016 Experimental problem 4, Electrical Conductivity in 2D 5 Experimental Jumping Beads Problem Solution IPhO 2016 Experimental problem 5, Jumping Beads
2015
India
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Particles from the Sun Problem Solution IPhO 2015 Theory problem 1, Particles from the Sun 2 Theory The Extremum Principle Problem Solution IPhO 2015 Theory problem 2, The Extremum Principle 3 Theory The Design of a Nuclear Reactor Problem Solution IPhO 2015 Theory problem 3, The Design of a Nuclear Reactor Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Diffraction due to Helical Structure Problem Solution IPhO 2015 Experimental problem 4, Diffraction due to Helical Structure 5 Experimental Diffraction due to Surface Tension Problem Solution IPhO 2015 Experimental problem 5, Diffraction due to Surface Tension
2014
Kazakhstan
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Three Problems Problem Solution IPhO 2014 Theory problem 1, Three Problems 2 Theory Van der Waals Gas Problem Solution IPhO 2014 Theory problem 2, Van der Waals Gas 3 Theory Gas Discharge Problem Solution IPhO 2014 Theory problem 3, Gas Discharge 4 Experimental To see invisible! Problem Solution IPhO 2014 Experimental problem 4, To see invisible!
2013
Denmark
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory The Maribo Meteorite Problem Solution IPhO 2013 Theory problem 1, The Maribo Meteorite 2 Theory Plasmonic Steam Generator Problem Solution IPhO 2013 Theory problem 2, Plasmonic Steam Generator 3 Theory The Greenlandic Ice Sheet Problem Solution IPhO 2013 Theory problem 3, The Greenlandic Ice Sheet Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Speed of Light Problem Solution IPhO 2013 Experimental problem 4, Speed of Light 5 Experimental Solar Cells Problem Solution IPhO 2013 Experimental problem 5, Solar Cells
2012
Estonia
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Focus on sketches Problem Solution IPhO 2012 Theory problem 1, Focus on sketches 2 Theory Kelvin water dropper Problem Solution IPhO 2012 Theory problem 2, Kelvin water dropper 3 Theory Protostar formation Problem Solution IPhO 2012 Theory problem 3, Protostar formation Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental The Magnetic Permeability of Water Problem Solution IPhO 2012 Experimental problem 4, The Magnetic Permeability of Water 5 Experimental Nonlinear Black Box Problem Solution IPhO 2012 Experimental problem 5, Nonlinear Black Box
2011
Thailand
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory A Three-body Problem and LISA Problem Solution IPhO 2011 Theory problem 1, A Three-body Problem and LISA 2 Theory An Electrified Soap Bubble Problem Solution IPhO 2011 Theory problem 2, An Electrified Soap Bubble 3 Theory Scattering of an Ion by a Neutral Atom Problem Solution IPhO 2011 Theory problem 3, Scattering of an Ion by a Neutral Atom Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Blackbox: Capacitive Displacement Sensor Problem Solution IPhO 2011 Experimental problem 4, Blackbox: Capacitive Displacement Sensor 5 Experimental Mechanical Blackbox: a cylinder with a ball inside Problem Solution IPhO 2011 Experimental problem 5, Mechanical Blackbox: a cylinder with a ball inside
2010
Croatia
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Image of a charge in a metallic object Problem Solution IPhO 2010 Theory problem 1, Image of a charge in a metallic object 2 Theory Chimney physics Problem Solution IPhO 2010 Theory problem 2, Chimney physics 3 Theory Simple model of an atomic nucleus Problem Solution IPhO 2010 Theory problem 3, Simple model of an atomic nucleus Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Elasticity of Sheets Problem Solution IPhO 2010 Experimental problem 4, Elasticity of Sheets 5 Experimental Forces between Magnets Problem Solution IPhO 2010 Experimental problem 5, Forces between Magnets
2009
Mexico
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Evolution of the Earth-Moon System Problem Solution IPhO 2009 Theory problem 1, Evolution of the Earth-Moon System 2 Theory Doppler Laser Cooling and Optical Molasses Problem Solution IPhO 2009 Theory problem 2, Doppler Laser Cooling and Optical Molasses 3 Theory Why are Stars so Large? Problem Solution IPhO 2009 Theory problem 3, Why are Stars so Large? Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Wavelength of a Diode Laser Problem Solution IPhO 2009 Experimental problem 4, Wavelength of a Diode Laser 5 Experimental Birefringence of Mica Problem Solution IPhO 2009 Experimental problem 5, Birefringence of Mica
2008
Vietnam
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Water-Powered Rice-Pounding Mortar Problem Solution IPhO 2008 Theory problem 1, Water-Powered Rice-Pounding Mortar 2 Theory Cherenkov Light and Ring Imaging Counter Problem Solution IPhO 2008 Theory problem 2, Cherenkov Light and Ring Imaging Counter 3 Theory Change of Air Temperature in the Atmosphere Problem Solution IPhO 2008 Theory problem 3, Change of Air Temperature in the Atmosphere 4 Experimental Differential Thermometric Method Problem Solution IPhO 2008 Experimental problem 4, Differential Thermometric Method
2007
Iran
4 Experimental Band Gap of Semiconductor Thin Films Problem Solution IPhO 2007 Experimental problem 4, Band Gap of Semiconductor Thin Films
2006
Singapore
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Gravity in a Neutron Interferometer Problem Solution IPhO 2006 Theory problem 1, Gravity in a Neutron Interferometer 2 Theory Watching a Rod in Motion Problem Solution IPhO 2006 Theory problem 2, Watching a Rod in Motion 3 Theory Five Estimations Problem Solution IPhO 2006 Theory problem 3, Five Estimations Experimental 1 problem Interference, Reflection and Diffraction Problem Solution 4 Experimental Interference, Reflection and Diffraction Problem Solution IPhO 2006 Experimental problem 4, Interference, Reflection and Diffraction
2005
Spain
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory An ill Fated Satellite Problem Solution IPhO 2005 Theory problem 1, An ill Fated Satellite 2 Theory Absolute Measurements of Electrical Quantities Problem Solution IPhO 2005 Theory problem 2, Absolute Measurements of Electrical Quantities 3 Theory Neutrons in a Gravitational Field Problem Solution IPhO 2005 Theory problem 3, Neutrons in a Gravitational Field Experimental 1 problem Planck's Constant in an Incandescent Lamp Problem Solution 4 Experimental Planck's Constant in an Incandescent Lamp Problem Solution IPhO 2005 Experimental problem 4, Planck's Constant in an Incandescent Lamp
2004
Korea
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory “Ping-Pong” Resistor Problem Solution IPhO 2004 Theory problem 1, “Ping-Pong” Resistor 2 Theory Rising Balloon Problem Solution IPhO 2004 Theory problem 2, Rising Balloon 3 Theory Atomic Probe Microscope Problem Solution IPhO 2004 Theory problem 3, Atomic Probe Microscope 4 Experimental Mechanical "Black Box" Problem Solution IPhO 2004 Experimental problem 4, Mechanical "Black Box"
2003
Taiwan
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory A Swing with a Falling Weight Problem Solution IPhO 2003 Theory problem 1, A Swing with a Falling Weight 2 Theory A Piezoelectric Crystal Resonator Problem Solution IPhO 2003 Theory problem 2, A Piezoelectric Crystal Resonator 3 Theory Neutrino Mass and Neutron Decay Problem Solution IPhO 2003 Theory problem 3, Neutrino Mass and Neutron Decay 4 Experimental Optical Properties of Laser Diode Problem Solution IPhO 2003 Experimental problem 4, Optical Properties of Laser Diode
2002
Indonesia
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Ground-Penetrating Radar Problem Solution IPhO 2002 Theory problem 1, Ground-Penetrating Radar 2 Theory Sensing Electrical Signals Problem Solution IPhO 2002 Theory problem 2, Sensing Electrical Signals 3 Theory A Heavy Vehicle Moving on An Inclined Road Problem Solution IPhO 2002 Theory problem 3, A Heavy Vehicle Moving on An Inclined Road Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Physical Constants with Electrolysis Problem Solution IPhO 2002 Experimental problem 4, Physical Constants with Electrolysis 5 Experimental Optical Black Box Problem Solution IPhO 2002 Experimental problem 5, Optical Black Box
2001
Turkey
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Four Problems Problem Solution IPhO 2001 Theory problem 1, Four Problems 2 Theory Binary Star System Problem Solution IPhO 2001 Theory problem 2, Binary Star System 3 Theory Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Generator Problem Solution IPhO 2001 Theory problem 3, Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Generator 4 Experimental Rotating Liquid Problem Solution IPhO 2001 Experimental problem 4, Rotating Liquid
2000
United Kingdom
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Five Problems Problem Solution IPhO 2000 Theory problem 1, Five Problems 2 Theory Cathode Ray Tube Problem Solution IPhO 2000 Theory problem 2, Cathode Ray Tube 3 Theory Gravitational Waves and Light Problem Solution IPhO 2000 Theory problem 3, Gravitational Waves and Light Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental CDROM Spectrometer Problem IPhO 2000 Experimental problem 4, CDROM Spectrometer 5 Experimental The Magnetic Puck Problem IPhO 2000 Experimental problem 5, The Magnetic Puck
1999
Italy
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Absorption of Radiation by a Gas Problem Solution IPhO 1999 Theory problem 1, Absorption of Radiation by a Gas 2 Theory Magnetic field with a V-shaped wire Problem Solution IPhO 1999 Theory problem 2, Magnetic field with a V-shaped wire 3 Theory A Space Probe to Jupiter Problem Solution IPhO 1999 Theory problem 3, A Space Probe to Jupiter 4 Experimental Torsion pendulum Problem Solution IPhO 1999 Experimental problem 4, Torsion pendulum
1998
Iceland
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Rolling of a Hexagonal Prism Problem Solution IPhO 1998 Theory problem 1, Rolling of a Hexagonal Prism 2 Theory Water under an Ice Cap Problem Solution IPhO 1998 Theory problem 2, Water under an Ice Cap 3 Theory Faster than Light? Problem Solution IPhO 1998 Theory problem 3, Faster than Light? Experimental 1 problem Electromagnetism Problem 4 Experimental Electromagnetism Problem IPhO 1998 Experimental problem 4, Electromagnetism
1997
Canada
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Scalings Problem Solution IPhO 1997 Theory problem 1, Scalings 2 Theory Nuclear Masses and Stability Problem Solution IPhO 1997 Theory problem 2, Nuclear Masses and Stability 3 Theory Solar-Powered Aircraft Problem Solution IPhO 1997 Theory problem 3, Solar-Powered Aircraft 4 Experimental Characterization of the Bimorph Problem Solution IPhO 1997 Experimental problem 4, Characterization of the Bimorph
1996
Norway
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Five Problems Problem Solution IPhO 1996 Theory problem 1, Five Problems 2 Theory Dynamics of Electrons and Cylinders Problem Solution IPhO 1996 Theory problem 2, Dynamics of Electrons and Cylinders 3 Theory Moon and Tides Problem Solution IPhO 1996 Theory problem 3, Moon and Tides 4 Experimental Gravity and Magnetism Problem Solution IPhO 1996 Experimental problem 4, Gravity and Magnetism
1995
Australia
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Gravitational Red Shift and Stellar Mass Problem Solution IPhO 1995 Theory problem 1, Gravitational Red Shift and Stellar Mass 2 Theory Sound Propagation Problem Solution IPhO 1995 Theory problem 2, Sound Propagation 3 Theory Cylindrical Buoy Problem Solution IPhO 1995 Theory problem 3, Cylindrical Buoy Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Terminal Velocity in a Viscous Liquid Problem Solution IPhO 1995 Experimental problem 4, Terminal Velocity in a Viscous Liquid 5 Experimental Diffraction and Scattering of Laser Light Problem Solution IPhO 1995 Experimental problem 5, Diffraction and Scattering of Laser Light
1994
China
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Relativistic Particle Problem Solution IPhO 1994 Theory problem 1, Relativistic Particle 2 Theory Superconducting Magnet Problem Solution IPhO 1994 Theory problem 2, Superconducting Magnet 3 Theory Collision of Discs with Surface Friction Problem Solution IPhO 1994 Theory problem 3, Collision of Discs with Surface Friction Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Light Reflectivity of a Transparent Dielectric Problem Solution IPhO 1994 Experimental problem 4, Light Reflectivity of a Transparent Dielectric 5 Experimental Two Terminal Black Box Problem Solution IPhO 1994 Experimental problem 5, Two Terminal Black Box
1993
USA
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Atmospheric Electricity Problem Solution IPhO 1993 Theory problem 1, Atmospheric Electricity 2 Theory Laser Forces on a Transparent Prism Problem Solution IPhO 1993 Theory problem 2, Laser Forces on a Transparent Prism 3 Theory Electron Beam Problem Solution IPhO 1993 Theory problem 3, Electron Beam Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Heat of Vaporization of Nitrogen Problem Solution IPhO 1993 Experimental problem 4, Heat of Vaporization of Nitrogen 5 Experimental Magnetic Moments and Fields Problem Solution IPhO 1993 Experimental problem 5, Magnetic Moments and Fields
1992
Finland
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory A Rotating Satellite Problem Solution IPhO 1992 Theory problem 1, A Rotating Satellite 2 Theory The Longitudinal Motion of a Linear Molecule Problem Solution IPhO 1992 Theory problem 2, The Longitudinal Motion of a Linear Molecule 3 Theory A Satellite in Sunshine Problem Solution IPhO 1992 Theory problem 3, A Satellite in Sunshine Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Electric Breakdown of Air Problem Solution IPhO 1992 Experimental problem 4, Electric Breakdown of Air 5 Experimental A Grating and Optical Filters Problem Solution IPhO 1992 Experimental problem 5, A Grating and Optical Filters
1991
Cuba
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Friction on Impact Problem Solution IPhO 1991 Theory problem 1, Friction on Impact 2 Theory Relativistic Square Problem Solution IPhO 1991 Theory problem 2, Relativistic Square 3 Theory Cooling Atoms by Laser Problem Solution IPhO 1991 Theory problem 3, Cooling Atoms by Laser 4 Experimental Three Terminal Black Box Problem Solution IPhO 1991 Experimental problem 4, Three Terminal Black Box
1990
Netherlands
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory X-ray Diffraction from a Crystal Problem Solution IPhO 1990 Theory problem 1, X-ray Diffraction from a Crystal 2 Theory Electric Experiments in the Magnetosphere Problem Solution IPhO 1990 Theory problem 2, Electric Experiments in the Magnetosphere 3 Theory The Rotating Neutron Star Problem Solution IPhO 1990 Theory problem 3, The Rotating Neutron Star Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental LED Efficiency Problem Solution IPhO 1990 Experimental problem 4, LED Efficiency 5 Experimental Two Magnets Problem Solution IPhO 1990 Experimental problem 5, Two Magnets
1989
Poland
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Boiling Liquids Problem Solution IPhO 1989 Theory problem 1, Boiling Liquids 2 Theory Rotating Masses Problem Solution IPhO 1989 Theory problem 2, Rotating Masses 3 Theory Proton Microscope Problem Solution IPhO 1989 Theory problem 3, Proton Microscope 4 Experimental Piezoelectric Discs Problem Solution IPhO 1989 Experimental problem 4, Piezoelectric Discs
1988
Austria
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Spectroscopy of Particle Velocities Problem Solution IPhO 1988 Theory problem 1, Spectroscopy of Particle Velocities 2 Theory Maxwell's Wheel Problem Solution IPhO 1988 Theory problem 2, Maxwell's Wheel 3 Theory Recombination of Ions in Ionized Gas Problem Solution IPhO 1988 Theory problem 3, Recombination of Ions in Ionized Gas Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Polarized Light Problem Solution IPhO 1988 Experimental problem 4, Polarized Light 5 Experimental Electron Tube Problem Solution IPhO 1988 Experimental problem 5, Electron Tube
1987
East Germany
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Ascending Moist Air Problem Solution IPhO 1987 Theory problem 1, Ascending Moist Air 2 Theory Electrons in a Magnetic Field Problem Solution IPhO 1987 Theory problem 2, Electrons in a Magnetic Field 3 Theory Infinite LC-grid Problem Solution IPhO 1987 Theory problem 3, Infinite LC-grid 4 Experimental Refractive Indices Problem Solution IPhO 1987 Experimental problem 4, Refractive Indices
1986
United Kingdom
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Wave Interference Problem Solution IPhO 1986 Theory problem 1, Wave Interference 2 Theory Seismic Waves Problem Solution IPhO 1986 Theory problem 2, Seismic Waves 3 Theory Masses and Springs Problem Solution IPhO 1986 Theory problem 3, Masses and Springs Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Pendant Drop Problem Solution IPhO 1986 Experimental problem 4, Pendant Drop 5 Experimental Microcomputer Problem Solution IPhO 1986 Experimental problem 5, Microcomputer
1985
Yugoslavia
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Antenna Array Problem Solution IPhO 1985 Theory problem 1, Antenna Array 2 Theory Hall Effect Problem Solution IPhO 1985 Theory problem 2, Hall Effect 3 Theory Escaping the Solar System Problem Solution IPhO 1985 Theory problem 3, Escaping the Solar System Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Brass Disk Problem Solution IPhO 1985 Experimental problem 4, Brass Disk 5 Experimental Permanent Magnets Problem Solution IPhO 1985 Experimental problem 5, Permanent Magnets
1984
Sweden
Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Diode, Capacitor and Resistor Problem Solution IPhO 1984 Experimental problem 4, Diode, Capacitor and Resistor 5 Experimental Glow Discharge Lamp Problem Solution IPhO 1984 Experimental problem 5, Glow Discharge Lamp
1983
Romania
1982
West Germany
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Fluorescent lamp Problem Solution IPhO 1982 Theory problem 1, Fluorescent lamp 2 Theory Oscillating coat hanger Problem Solution IPhO 1982 Theory problem 2, Oscillating coat hanger 3 Theory Hot-air-balloon Problem Solution IPhO 1982 Theory problem 3, Hot-air-balloon Experimental 2 problems
4 Experimental Lens Experiment Problem Solution IPhO 1982 Experimental problem 4, Lens Experiment 5 Experimental Motion of a Rolling Cylinder Problem Solution IPhO 1982 Experimental problem 5, Motion of a Rolling Cylinder
1981
Bulgaria
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Gas Container Rocket Problem Solution IPhO 1981 Theory problem 1, Gas Container Rocket 2 Theory Electric Lamp Problem Solution IPhO 1981 Theory problem 2, Electric Lamp 3 Theory Detecting Astronomical Radiowaves Problem Solution IPhO 1981 Theory problem 3, Detecting Astronomical Radiowaves 4 Experimental Elastic Rubber Cord Problem Solution IPhO 1981 Experimental problem 4, Elastic Rubber Cord
1979
Soviet Union
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory To the Moon! Problem Solution IPhO 1979 Theory problem 1, To the Moon! 2 Theory Influence of Humidity on Scales Problem Solution IPhO 1979 Theory problem 2, Influence of Humidity on Scales 3 Theory Reflectors on the Moon Problem Solution IPhO 1979 Theory problem 3, Reflectors on the Moon 4 Experimental Black Box Problem Solution IPhO 1979 Experimental problem 4, Black Box
1977
Czechoslovakia
1976
Hungary
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Spinning Block Inside a Sphere Problem Solution IPhO 1976 Theory problem 1, Spinning Block Inside a Sphere 2 Theory A Valve in a Cylinder Problem Solution IPhO 1976 Theory problem 2, A Valve in a Cylinder 3 Theory Air Bubble inside a Glass Sphere Problem Solution IPhO 1976 Theory problem 3, Air Bubble inside a Glass Sphere 4 Experimental Thermal Properties of the X material Problem Solution IPhO 1976 Experimental problem 4, Thermal Properties of the X material
1975
East Germany
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Rotating Rod Problem Solution IPhO 1975 Theory problem 1, Rotating Rod 2 Theory Thick Lens Problem Solution IPhO 1975 Theory problem 2, Thick Lens 3 Theory Ions in a Magnetic Field Problem Solution IPhO 1975 Theory problem 3, Ions in a Magnetic Field 4 Experimental Semiconductor Element Problem Solution IPhO 1975 Experimental problem 4, Semiconductor Element
1974
Poland
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Hydrogen Atoms Colliding Problem Solution IPhO 1974 Theory problem 1, Hydrogen Atoms Colliding 2 Theory Bending Light Problem Solution IPhO 1974 Theory problem 2, Bending Light 3 Theory Surviving with Thermodynamics Problem Solution IPhO 1974 Theory problem 3, Surviving with Thermodynamics 4 Experimental Diodes in a Black Box Problem Solution IPhO 1974 Experimental problem 4, Diodes in a Black Box
1972
Romania
Theory 4 problems
1 Theory Three Cylinders Problem Solution IPhO 1972 Theory problem 1, Three Cylinders 2 Theory Molecular Physics Problem Solution IPhO 1972 Theory problem 2, Molecular Physics 3 Theory Dielectric Liquid Problem Solution IPhO 1972 Theory problem 3, Dielectric Liquid 4 Theory Geometrical Optics and Interference Problem Solution IPhO 1972 Theory problem 4, Geometrical Optics and Interference 5 Experimental Two Cylinders Problem Solution IPhO 1972 Experimental problem 5, Two Cylinders
1971
Bulgaria
Theory 4 problems
1 Theory Connected Masses on a Prism Problem Solution IPhO 1971 Theory problem 1, Connected Masses on a Prism 2 Theory Mercury Barometer Problem Solution IPhO 1971 Theory problem 2, Mercury Barometer 3 Theory Batteries, Capacitors and Resistors in a Cube Problem Solution IPhO 1971 Theory problem 3, Batteries, Capacitors and Resistors in a Cube 4 Theory Spherical Aquarium Problem Solution IPhO 1971 Theory problem 4, Spherical Aquarium 5 Experimental Rheostat Dissipation Problem Solution IPhO 1971 Experimental problem 5, Rheostat Dissipation
1970
Soviet Union
Theory 4 problems
1 Theory Carrying a Bar Problem Solution IPhO 1970 Theory problem 1, Carrying a Bar 2 Theory A Chemistry Problem (Salt Crystals) Problem Solution IPhO 1970 Theory problem 2, A Chemistry Problem (Salt Crystals) 3 Theory Spherical Capacitors Problem Solution IPhO 1970 Theory problem 3, Spherical Capacitors 4 Theory A Telescope with a Spherical Mirror Problem Solution IPhO 1970 Theory problem 4, A Telescope with a Spherical Mirror 5 Experimental Three Lenses Problem Solution IPhO 1970 Experimental problem 5, Three Lenses
1969
Czechoslovakia
Problems 4 problems
1 Three Carts Problem Solution IPhO 1969 problem 1, Three Carts 2 Water inside a Copper Calorimeter Problem Solution IPhO 1969 problem 2, Water inside a Copper Calorimeter 3 Suspended Charged Ball Problem Solution IPhO 1969 problem 3, Suspended Charged Ball 4 Glass Plate above a Glass Cube Problem Solution IPhO 1969 problem 4, Glass Plate above a Glass Cube
1968
Hungary
Theory 3 problems
1 Theory Block and Cylinder on an Inclined Plane Problem Solution IPhO 1968 Theory problem 1, Block and Cylinder on an Inclined Plane 2 Theory Mixing Toluene Problem Solution IPhO 1968 Theory problem 2, Mixing Toluene 3 Theory Glass Semi-cylinder Problem Solution IPhO 1968 Theory problem 3, Glass Semi-cylinder 4 Experimental Three Black Boxes Problem Solution IPhO 1968 Experimental problem 4, Three Black Boxes
1967
Poland
Theory 4 problems
1 Theory Shooting a Ball Problem Solution IPhO 1967 Theory problem 1, Shooting a Ball 2 Theory Infinite Network of Resistors Problem Solution IPhO 1967 Theory problem 2, Infinite Network of Resistors 3 Theory Heating Balls Problem Solution IPhO 1967 Theory problem 3, Heating Balls 4 Theory Heating a Vessel Problem Solution IPhO 1967 Theory problem 4, Heating a Vessel 5 Experimental Heating Petroleum Problem Solution IPhO 1967 Experimental problem 5, Heating Petroleum
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