BPhO (British Physics Olympiad) Round 1
UK-based but open globally; challenging problem set with calculus-level physics; can lead to IPhO selection for UK students.
The British Physics Olympiad, encouraging the study of physics and recognising excellence in young physicists through ten annual physics competitions.
The BPhO is to encourage the study of physics and to recognise excellence in young physicists through fifteen annual physics competitions.
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