Physics Cup

Description:

The Physics Cup is an international online physics competition organized by Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), designed to challenge high school and university students with complex physics problems. It runs over several months, with one problem released each month. Participants are expected to solve these problems independently, with hints provided weekly to guide their work. It aims to foster deeper engagement with physics concepts and reward fast problem-solving abilities.

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For Who

This competition is open to high school and university students who have a strong interest in physics. It is suitable for those looking to test their problem-solving skills and engage with complex physics topics in an academic setting.

How to participate

Registration: Sign up on the official Physics Cup website to receive problem releases and other updates.
Solve Problems: Every month, a new physics problem is released, and participants are given a month to solve it. The problems cover a variety of topics, often requiring multi-step solutions.
Submit Solutions: Submit your solution to the problem by the deadline.
Hints: Weekly hints are available to guide participants through the problems.
Feedback: After each problem, solutions and feedback will be shared to help participants improve their understanding.

Judging Criteria

Accuracy: The correctness of the solution.
Speed: How quickly participants submit their solutions.
Creativity: Innovative approaches to solving the problem.

Catagory

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), specifically Physics.

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Eligibility

Age: High school and university students (ages 16-25).
Geographic Location: Open to participants from all countries.
Requirements: No formal prerequisites, but participants should have a strong background in physics to solve the problems effectively.

Rounds

The competition spans over seven months, starting from October 2024 and concluding in April 2025.
A new problem is released on the second Sunday of each month.
Each round consists of one problem that participants have to solve within the month.
Weekly hints are provided during each round to assist participants in solving the problems.
The competition culminates with the final problem in April 2025, after which results are published.

Prizes

Certificates: Participants who solve at least one problem correctly will receive a certificate of participation.
Awards: Platinum, gold, and silver awards are given to top performers based on their speed and accuracy in solving problems.
Recognition: Awards will be distributed via EuPhO/IPhO participants or by mail if necessary.