Physics Olympiad Qualifier

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Parent Organisation:

International Olympiad Foundation, UAE 

About: 

           Physics Olympiad Qualifier(POQ) is a UAE level Chemistry Olympiad which is conducted by International Olympiad Foundation(IOF®).

 

Syllabus:

I. Introduction

1. Purpose of this syllabus
2. Character of the problem
3. Exceptions
4. Units

              

II. Theoretical Skills

1. General
2. Mechanics
3. Kinematics
4. Statics

• Dynamics

1. Celestial mechanics
2. Hydrodynamics
3. Electromagnetic Fields
4. Basic concept
5. Integral forms of Maxwell’s equation

• Interaction of matter with electric and magnetic fields

1. Circuits
2. Oscillations and waves
3. Single oscillator
4. Waves

• Interference and diffraction

1. Interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter
2. Geometrical optics and photometry
3. Optical Devices
4. Relativity
5. Quantum Physics
6. Probability waves
7. Structure of matter
8. Thermodynamics and Statistical physics
9. Classical thermodynamics
10. Heat transfer and phase transitions

• Statistical physics

III. Experimental Skills

1. Introduction
2. Safety
3. Measurement techniques and apparatus
4. Accuracy
5. Experimental uncertainty analysis
6. Data analysis

IV. Mathematics

1. Algebra
2. Functions
3. Geometry and stereometry
4. Vectors
5. Complex numbers
6. Statistics
7. Calculus
8. Approximate and numerical methods

 

Link for Detailed List of topics under these sections- http://ipho.org/syllabus.html

 

 

Exam Pattern:

• Preliminary Olympiad Qualifier- 30 questions from Physics(objective).
• Final Olympiad Qualifier- 6 question from Physics(subjective).

 

Rules:

1. The applicant must qualify the Physics Preliminary Olympiad qualifier that will be conducted during the period from Mid of October to Mid of November.
2. The Preliminary Olympiad qualifier is held in UAE in all the Emirates.
3. The students will shortlist on the basis of qualifiers for IPhO by International Olympiad foundation.
4. The applicants which will shortlisted in POQ, must appear for Final Qualifier to be held during the time period from 2^nd week of Dec to 3^rd week December

 

Eligibility Criteria:

1. You must not be older than 20 years as on 1^st of July
2. You must be a student in a school/completing a school but not enrolled into any University.

 

Exam Dates:

                      Mid October to Mid November.

 

Sample Papers:

                       http://www.olympiads.org/login.php?location=%2Fsample-exams

 

How to register?

• To get the notifications of the website olympiad.org, you can add your email ID.
• For update about registration for qualifier exams, kindly keep track of the website (olympiad.org).
• The centers are available all over UAE,

                  At the time of registration, you can choose   the most convenient          center.

 

Link for Registration- http://www.olympiads.org/register

 

Benefits, Awards & Scholarships:

• Certificate to every Participated applicant.
• Topper at School and Emirates Level awarded by medals.
• Opportunity to represent UAE in international arena.

 

POQ Sample Papers: