35 th International Physics Olympiad Pohang, Korea 15 ~ 23 July 2004 Theoretical Competition Saturday, 17 July 2004 Theoretical Question 1
35th International Physics Olympiad Theoretical Competition, Saturday, 17 July 2004 “Ping-Pong Resistor” Theoretical Question 1: “Ping-Pong Resistor” d V R Objective: To find current through the capacitor plates
35th International Physics Olympiad Theoretical Competition, Saturday, 17 July 2004 “Ping-Pong Resistor” Theoretical Question 1: “Ping-Pong Resistor” d V R mg t r d q +V side view Q=CV F=qE - mg Problem design:
35th International Physics Olympiad Theoretical Competition, Saturday, 17 July 2004 I-V Curves
35th International Physics Olympiad Theoretical Competition, Saturday, 17 July 2004 “Ping-Pong Resistor” Theoretical Question 1: “Ping-Pong Resistor” Physical concepts required: Electrostatics Electric Field, Potential Gauss’ Law Current Mechanics Energy Conservation Collisions Kinematics V R d