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2024 XMUM CUP Physics competition
Motivation
Physics is the foundation of natural science and technology, and it has been leading the development of human modern civilization and the industrial revolution. As a developing country, Malaysia needs a large number of professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). To cultivate the talent pool for the country, the school must stimulate students’ curiosity and enthusiasm in fundamental science.
As Malaysia’s first higher education institution from China, also the first Chinese university to set up campuses overseas, Xiamen University has the responsibility and obligation to assist the Belt and Road countries in promoting fundamental science education. In 2020, Xiamen University Malaysia was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia to start the Physics programme. In order to encourage more students to study physics and join the physics department of Xiamen University Malaysia, XMUM Cup physics competition for secondary schools was initiated.
Objectives
(a) Encourage students to explore the world of physics.
(b) Inspire students to think logically and scientifically.
(c) Discover students’ physics talent and encourage them to become physicists.
Competition date and time
Date: 11 Sept 2024, Wednesday.
Time: From 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
If students completed the answer early, they could leave the examination room with the permission of the invigilator.
Enrolment
All students from Malaysia secondary schools are eligible to participate in the competition (Form 5, Form 6, or A-level students are suggested). School teachers may download the registration excel form from the website (https://xmumphys.com) and email it to the organizer after filling in the required information. The date of expiration for enrolment is 21st August 2024. ([email protected])
The registration fee for each participant is RM 10. The school only needs to transfer RM 6 per student to the organizer. RM 4 is the administration fee for the participant’s school. The school has the right to waive or reduce the administration fee but increasing the fee is strictly not allowed.
Bank account
Please transfer the amount after deducting the administration fee to the following bank account.
Bank: Maybank
Account number: 1623 7584 5211(Savings account)
Account Name: Chung Fei Fang & Kelvin Ooi Jian Aun
Once the organizer receives the bank transfer slip, a confirmation email will be sent.
Competition
This is an online competition. The contest will be carried out simultaneously online under the supervision of teachers assigned from the participant’s school. Participants can use the school computer, personal laptop, or smart pad with a browser to log in to the webpage and answer the questions. The interface of the virtual experiment needs a mouse to control. Therefore, using a smartphone is not encouraged.
Students are not allowed to discuss with others during the competition. All solutions submitted must be the sole effort of the individual participant. Participants found against academic integrity will be disqualified and subject to school disciplinary action.
Questions
There are 30 questions in the competition and divided into two categories.
A: 27 calculation questions.
Students can do their calculations on the papers prepared on their own. They only need to key in the final answer in the box. Calculation steps are not required. 2 marks will be given for each correct answer and zero marks for the incorrect or blank answer.
B: 3 virtual experiment questions.
Students need to collect data from the virtual apparatus according to the instructions in the question and use the data to find the answer. 2 marks will be given for each correct answer and zero marks for the incorrect or blank answer. The questions will be presented in both Chinese and English. However, the simulator interface in the experiment questions is in English.
Scope of the Questions
A-level Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Physics. (For detailed topics, please refer to the official website.)
Awards
Individual ranking
| Ranking | Prizes |
| First | Cash RM 1000 + Medal + Certificate |
| Second | Cash RM 500 + Medal + Certificate |
| Third | Cash RM 300 + Medal + Certificate |
| High Distinction(12) | Cash RM 100 + Medal + Certificate |
| Distinction (The number of winners will be determined according to the distribution curve of the scores) | Medal +Certificate |
All participants will be awarded a certificate of participation.
Students with excellent achievements may be awarded XMUM scholarship up to 100% tuition fees for the first year, when they enroll in Physics or Mathematics Programmes at Xiamen University.
School ranking
| Ranking | Prizes | Criteria |
| National First place | XMUM Cup, Certificate | Summation of the marks from at most 10 representatives. |
| Regional First place | Medal, Certificate |
| Regions | States |
| Northern region | Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu |
| Perak region | Perak |
| Central region | Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang |
| Southern region | Johor, Melaka |
| East Malaysia | Sabah, Sarawak |
Organizer
Department of physics, Xiamen University Malaysia.
*The organizer retains the right to modify any rules or information in this brochure.
*Any enquiries may email to [email protected] or contact 0177956255.
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Join the Physics Competition
Participate in the competition by uploading the excel form with your students’ details.