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Wave Physics Olympiad
The Wave Physics Olympiad is an annual physics competition for high school students, established in 2012. Based in Brisbane, Australia, it aims to promote excellence in physics among young scholars and to encourage the pursuit of scientific knowledge. The olympiad runs for two days and tests students on a wide variety of physics content that is learned outside of the standard Queensland physics curriculum. Topics such as Newtons laws, laws of kinematic motion, fluid mechanics, particle mechanics, and electromagnetism were tested in the 2023 paper.

History
Founded in 2012, the Wave Physics Olympiad was created by Jason Collinger to allow students to showcase their talent and interest in fields of physics. The event was historically hosted between the 16th of June until the 18th, and has been hosted every year except for 2020 due to the Covid Lockdowns.

In the 2013 paper, a question about magnetohydrodynamics was removed as a last minute decision hours before the exam due to concerns about the question's formatting.

Format and Participation
Participants are typically from high schools across Australia, with the event attracting an increasing number of schools each year. The Olympiad is known for its rigorous standards and is considered one of the most challenging physics competitions at the high school level in the country.

To participate, please contact your school for further details. Acceptance letters are sent between April and May the following year.