IB Physics HL

IB Physics HL Past Papers & Worked Solutions

Practise IB Physics Higher Level with past papers organised by year, examination session and time zone. Choose a paper below to open the available step-by-step worked solutions.

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May 2025 onward
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IB Physics HL Past Papers by Year and Exam Session

Use this archive to revise for the current IB Physics Higher Level course, first assessed in 2025. Papers are organised by examination year, May or November session, paper number and time zone so that you can locate the exact version you need.

Work under timed conditions first, then compare your method with the available worked solutions. Use Paper 1A, Paper 1B and Paper 2 to strengthen data analysis, mathematical modelling, structured calculations, explanations and sustained multi-stage reasoning across all five themes.

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Combine past-paper practice with theme-based questions, lecture notes and full-length practice exams. You can also return to the Physics HL course overview or browse the complete IB Mathematics and Physics past-paper directory.

IB Physics HL Question Bank Practise exam-style questions by theme, section and difficulty. Open question bank → IB Physics HL Lecture Notes Review concepts, equations, methods and worked examples. View lecture notes → IB Physics HL Practice Exams Build timing, accuracy and multi-theme exam technique. View practice exams → IB Physics HL Course Overview Review the course structure, resources and study priorities. View course overview → IB Past Papers & Worked Solutions Browse the main Math and Physics past-paper directory. Browse all past papers → IB Physics HL & SL Resources Choose Higher Level or Standard Level Physics resources. Explore IB Physics →
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Earlier Curriculum

For examination sessions before May 2025, use the earlier Physics syllabus archives below. These papers have a different assessment structure from the current course.