Hello, Principal (Extra Chapter for Alliance Leader Youming Zhi Yu)
The results of the CPhO semi-final theory exam are out.
Shen Qi scored 159 points, Lin Xingyu scored 130 points, and the other members of the No. 2 Middle School Physics Competition Team all scored below 100 points.
Three days later, the experimental phase of the semi-finals began.
Two members of the No. 2 Middle School Physics Competition Team gave up on the experimental questions, as their theoretical scores were below 30 points, making the experimental questions less meaningful.
The CPhO semi-final theoretical exam has a maximum score of 160 points and is a national exam.
The experimental questions are arranged by each province, and each province has different experimental questions. The experimental questions are worth a total of 40 points.
The combined score of theory and experiment determines the final score in the semi-finals.
The experimental question from Nanyue Province was an electrical experiment.
Each participant received the following instruments and equipment: one audio signal transmitter, one AC voltmeter, one resistance box, and several Wires.
In addition to the aforementioned experimental instruments and equipment, each contestant also received an answer sheet.
It's clearly written on the answer sheet:
A capacitor and an inductor are connected in series or parallel and sealed, with only two leads exposed. Using the given experimental equipment, determine the connection method of the capacitor and inductor, and measure the values of the capacitor (C), the inductor (L), and the inductor's resistance loss (RL). (Neglect the capacitor's resistance loss.)
This is the question itself.
What specific answers are required from the contestants for this electricity experiment question?
After designing an experiment using the given instruments, contestants must draw a measurement circuit diagram on the answer sheet, write out the experimental steps and related formulas, determine whether the capacitor and inductor are connected in series or in parallel, and give the precise values of C, L, and RL.
The experiment was not difficult; more than half of the contestants, including Shen Qi, completed the experiment and answered the questions quickly.
The scores for the experimental questions were released on the same day.
Shen Qi and most of his teammates achieved a perfect score of 40 in the experiment.
The CPhO semi-finals have now concluded.
Shen Qi won the first prize in the semi-finals with a total score of 199 points, commonly known as the "Provincial First Class first prize".
It's a pity for Lin Xingyu; he got a second prize at the provincial level with 170 points, while the cutoff score for Provincial First Class was 172 points.
There was no perfect score of 200. Shen Qi tied for first place in the province with a first-year student from the Provincial Experimental High School.
System notification: "New achievement! Congratulations, host, for winning the first prize in the provincial physics competition. You are awarded 3000 Academic Points. You have 24376 Academic Points remaining. Please confirm."
Host, Shen Qi
Age, 18
Math Level 6 (51 out of 150,000)
Physics Level 4 (226/10000)
Chinese Language Level 3 (98/5000)
English Level 3 (72/5000)
Chemistry Level 3 (50/5000)
Biology Level 3 (29/5000)
Sports Level 3 (21/5000)
History Level 2 (12/3000)
Geography Level 2 (11/3000)
Political Level 2 (16/3000)
Remaining Academic Points: 24376
"A provincial award counts as an achievement?" Shen Qi was a little surprised. He had won an international award but never expected that Provincial First Class could be used to accumulate achievements and points.
In fact, at this time last year, Shen Qi also received several thousand academic points as a reward when he won the first prize in the provincial mathematics competition.
Times have changed, and the perspectives of IMO perfect score gold medalists have broadened.
Regardless, it's a small surprise; 3000 academic points are better than nothing. Based on this estimate, the reward for first prize in the CPhO National Final would be even greater.
With the joint recommendation of the Provincial Department of Education and the Provincial Physics Society, Shen Qi will represent the province in the CPhO National Final in early May. Accompanying him are 11 first-prize winners from the semi-finals, who are among the top-ranked first-prize winners.
Apart from Shen Qi, no one from Nangang Second High School advanced to the national finals.
Winning the provincial, National Champion, and international championships in mathematics competitions, or at least a third-place prize in the provincial and national finals of physics competitions, is quite an achievement.
News of academic competitions is broadcast nationwide and instantly. Shen Qi, who had disappeared from the public eye for over half a year, has resurfaced. Is he up to something again?
The principal of Nangang Second High School warmly received Shen Qi.
Principal's Office.
Two Xiao Hong, one a Party flag and the other a national flag, are placed on the large desk.
Place a book beneath the globe.
Two eye-catching slogans were displayed on the wall.
"Unity of knowledge and action, simplicity, sincerity, courage and perseverance." --- This is the motto of Nangang Second High School Middle School.
"Promoting the main theme, spreading positive energy, and upholding the core socialist values" --- This is the essence of building a socialist cultural power.
A kind-looking middle-aged man in his fifties with thick hair said to Shen Qi, "Shen Qi, you're amazing! A top student studies one subject, Academic God two. You are the most outstanding top student in the nearly 100-year history of Nangang Second High School Middle School, a fighter jet among top students— Academic God!"
This middle-aged man is the principal. At his level, the main responsibility is to handle major and important matters. Administration, publicity, and setting examples are the core of the principal's work, while specific teaching is left to the heads of the respective subject groups.
The principal was quite witty. This mysterious figure appeared and disappeared unpredictably. Shen Qi had never been to the principal's office alone before the first semester of his second year of high school.
I came here a few times last year, after winning a math competition.
Having not visited the principal's office for over half a year, Shen Qi sat in the armchair in front of the principal's desk and said, "Principal, you flatter me. Only Academic God can get perfect scores every time. I'm still quite a ways off from that Academic God."
"It's not far off, not far off. If you win another big prize in the national physics competition finals, you'll be Academic God." The principal said kindly, "Shen Qi, you'll graduate from high school in two months. It's a source of pride for our school to have a student like you. Before you participate in the national physics competition finals, I'll arrange for the school to take a set of photos of you. Yes, outstanding students should be widely recognized."
"Where should we put the photos?" Shen Qi asked.
"The most prominent position on the school's bulletin board will use the same template for the High School Department and junior high school sections," the principal said.
"Sure." Shen Qi didn't care about money, but he did care about his image.
"We'll arrange the filming today. Shen Qi, you don't need to prepare anything, just pose. Our school is full of talented people, we have teachers for everything." The principal had already arranged the filming and publicity, and today he called Shen Qi his office alone to inform him in person, showing how important it was.
"In short, Shen Qi, keep up the good work in the physics competition," the principal encouraged, then opened a drawer, took out a red certificate, and placed it in front of Shen Qi: "Here, open it and take a look."
Shen Qi opened the certificate and took a look.
Shen Qi:
Based on the evaluation, you have achieved excellent results in moral character, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, meeting the standards of a "Provincial Model Student." This certificate is hereby awarded to you as encouragement.
Guangdong Provincial Department of Education.
Shen Qi was overjoyed. "Wow, Provincial Model Student!"
The selection process for Provincial Model Student is largely driven by human factors, and it's not something Shen Qi can decide. His strength lies in giving me a test paper, and I'll solve everything.
Shen Qi was happy to receive the Provincial Model Student award.
"As long as you're happy." The principal smiled. "Shen Qi, you're an IMO gold medalist, a provincial physics champion, and you deserve the Provincial Model Student' certificate. Take it and go take a picture."
(Thanks to the patron [Youmingzhiyu] for the Alliance Leader donation; an extra chapter is added.)