Is University Physics enough for IPhO?

Very helpful. Lower division undergrad physics knowledge should be (nearly) enough for IPhO. Once you have mastered it, all you need is problem solving skills/experience. Assuming you are smart, doing a good number of exercises should make you ready for IPhO.

Is University Physics good for Olympiad?

It depends on the Olympiad is for which grade . For example if the olympiad is for ninth grade , it won’t help (supposing u manage to understand university physics ) . This is because these exams are not meant for ur GK but for the understanding of how you apply the concepts you learnt that particular year .

How do I qualify for IPhO?

Eligibility : All Indian students who are born on or after July 1, 2000 and, in addition, are in Class XII or lower as of November 30, 2019 are eligible to appear for NSEP 2019. A student may appear for more than one subject provided the examination schedule allows it.

Is IE Irodov sufficient for ipho?

Yep, IE Irodov is very GOOD for IPHO but calling it sufficient won’t do any justice to the book or the exam. Think yourself that so many students gave IPHO but only a handful would get success in pre-IPHO and IPHO exams.

Can 12th pass apply for IPhO?

NSEP: The examination is intended for students in 9th,10th, and primarily, the 11th and 12th standards. Students who have passed 12 Standard are not eligible to enroll for NSEP. Besides, the students must satisfy the age criteria for IPhO (Less than 20 years of age on June 30th of the year of the respective IPhO).

Who can read Feynman Lectures?

The Feynman Lectures on Physics. Now, anyone with internet access and a web browser can enjoy reading 2 a high quality up-to-date copy of Feynman’s legendary lectures.

What is the best book to prepare for IPhO exam?

Irodov is as good a book as any. Okay, you mastered the concepts behind general physics and solved problems. Now, it is time to work on your time-management and Olympiad-writing experience. Write prior IPhO and APhO papers in test conditions: Sit down.

How do I prepare for the INPhO exam?

A good strategy is to attempt the last 10 questions in the first 30 minutes and then the rest of the paper. Then comes the harder part, INPhO. In the 3 hour format, with the total score usually being around 75 or 80 in the recent years, the number of problems is around 5–8, each obviously being quite challenging.

Is INPhO a stepping stone to Physics Olympiad?

This reply is being written from an Indian perspective, focused around INPhO as the stepping stone. However, the points can be generalized with ease. India’s participation in Physics Olympiads has been quite old and the results at IPhO speak about how good the process is.

What is the difference between the first and second IPhO?

At the first IPhO the students had to solve four theoretical problems and one experimental problem. The second Olympiad was organised by Prof. Rudolf Kunfalvi in Budapest, Hungary, in 1968. Eight countries took part in that competition – The German Democratic Republic, the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia joined the participating countries.