IB Physics EE Example 1 (28/34)
This Physics Extended Essay scored 28/34 (Grade A) under the new 2018 IB Extended Essay marking criteria and was written by a 42/45 student who scored a Grade 7 in Physics HL in the November 2025 session.
Topic: Magnetic field strength and DC motor speed.
Title: Investigating the relationship between magnetic field strength and brushed DC motors.
Research Question: To what extent does varying permanent magnetic field strength (๐๐) impact the operational rotational speed (๐๐๐/๐ ) of a manually constructed brushed DC motor?
This essay is a fantastic example of the structure of the EE as well as the level of research required to obtain a Grade A in the Extended Essay. Any student hoping to achieve an A in their Physics EE should consider this essay as a model.

































