Annual international physics competition for secondary students; entry is through the national physics olympiad in your country.
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- Location
- Rotates by host country
- Duration
- 2-day exam + travel
- Deadline
- National selection: fall
- Grades
- 10, 11, 12
- Format
- in-person
- Cost
- Free
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