Does the time needed for an alpine skier to slide down the hill increase when the path connecting the fixed initial and final points becomes longer?HL
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B
Official IB Result
IB Grade: B
Criteria A: Focus and Method
5/6
0
3
6
Criteria Strands
A.1Topic communication and explanation
Excellent
A.2Research question clarity and focus
Excellent
A.3Research methodology
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
- Research question is clearly stated, focused and maintained throughout the investigation
- Topic is communicated accurately with clear purpose and strong signposting
- Assumptions are articulated up front, defining a well-scoped physical model
- Methodology description lacks explicit citation of numerical algorithms and uncertainty analysis
- Opening anecdote is engaging but not explicitly tied into the research context until later
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
4/6
0
3
6
Criteria Strands
B.1Subject knowledge application
Excellent
B.2Use of terminology and concepts
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
- Advanced calculus and mechanics concepts (elliptic integrals, separable ODEs) are applied correctly and beyond syllabus level
- Terminology such as 'elliptic integral of the second kind' and vector components is used consistently and accurately
- Notation alternates between |v| and | v̄ |, which can confuse the reader
- Typographical slip (‘q’ instead of ‘g’) and occasional unit omissions detract from seamless presentation
Criteria C: Critical Thinking
6/12
0
6
12
Criteria Strands
C.1Research quality
Good
C.2Analysis depth
Moderate
C.3Discussion and evaluation
Moderate
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Presentation
3/4
0
2
4
Criteria Strands
D.1Structure appropriateness
Excellent
D.2Layout and formatting
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
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