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Questions
[Link].TZ1.D
The graph shows for model A the variation with x of elastic potential energy E p stored in
the spring.

Describe the graph for model B.

[2]

[Link].TZ0.3C(I)
(c(i))

State the number of all other points on the string that have the same amplitude and
phase as X.

[1]

[Link]
([Link])

D
The tension force on the string is doubled. escribe the effect, if any, of this change on
the frequency of the standing wave.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.3AIII
(iii) Sketch on the diagram the position of P at time t = 0.50 s. [1]

[Link].TZ1.3
(a)

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A transverse water wave travels to the right. The diagram shows the shape of the surface
= Q
of the water at time t 0. P and show two corks floating on the surface.

[Link].TZ1.6C
(c)

Q M
The charges are replaced by neutral masses and the charge q by a neutral mass m .
D
The mass m is displaced away from C by a small distance x and released. iscuss whether
the motion of m will be the same as that of q .

2
[ ]

[Link]
H
The frequency of the wave is 0.50 z. Calculate the speed of the wave. [1]

[Link].TZ0.15
A standing wave is formed in a pipe closed at one end. The third harmonic has a
H
frequency of 400 z when the speed of sound is 300 m s −1 . What is the length of the
pipe ?
3
A. m
B
16
9
. m
16
3
C. m
D
4
14
. m
16

[1]

[Link].TZ1.3AI
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(i) State what is meant by a transverse wave. [1]

[Link].TZ1.27
λ
The intensity pattern of monochromatic light of wavelength , is projected onto a screen.

What combination produces this pattern ?

Number of slits Width of slits
A. 1 smaller than λ
B. 1 greater than λ

C. 2 smaller than λ
D. 2 greater than λ

[1]

[Link].TZ1.8B.V
(b.v) Estimate the displacement needed to double the energy of the string. [2]
[Link].TZ2.12
A particle undergoes simple harmonic motion. Which quantities of the motion can be
simultaneously zero ?
D
A. isplacement and velocity
B D
. isplacement and acceleration
V
C. elocity and acceleration
D D
. isplacement, velocity and acceleration

[1]

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[Link].TZ0.26
A simple pendulum undergoes simple harmonic motion. The gravitational potential
H
energy of the pendulum is zero at the equilibrium position. ow many times during one
oscillation is the kinetic energy of the pendulum equal to its gravitational potential
energy ?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
[1]

[Link].TZ1.6A
(a)

Outline two reasons why both models predict that the motion is simple harmonic when a
is small.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.8A
(a) Outline how a standing wave is produced on the string. [2]
[Link].TZ0.20
Diagram 1 shows the variation with position of the displacement of a standing wave
formed on a string.
Diagram 2 shows the variation with position of the displacement of a travelling wave
moving to the right along a string.

QR S
Points P, , and are points on the string.
What is the phase difference between P and Q and the phase difference between R and
S?

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[1]

[Link].TZ0.A(II)
Calculate, in Hz, the frequency for this wave. [2]
[Link].TZ2.12
A longitudinal wave is travelling through a medium. The variation with distance d of the
displacement x of the particles in the medium at time t is shown.
Which point is at the centre of a compression ?

[1]

[Link].TZ1.3C
(c)

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 B is placed at the first minimum. The frequency is then changed until the
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received intensity is again at a maximum.

Show that the lowest frequency at which the intensity maximum can occur is about 3 kHz.
Speed of sound = 340 m s − 1

[2]

[Link]
H
The frequency of the wave is 0.50 z. Calculate the speed of the wave. [1]

[Link].TZ2.29
E
A simple pendulum has a time period T on the arth. The pendulum is taken to the
M 1
oon where the gravitational field strength is that of the arth. E
What is the time period of the pendulum on the
6
Moon?
A. T√6
B.T
6
C. √ T
6
D. T6
[1]

[Link].TZ1.3
(a) Explain why intensity maxima are observed at X and Y. [2]
[Link].TZ1.C
Outline one reason why the maxima observed at W, X and Y will have different intensities
from each other.

[1]

[Link].TZ0.13
The diagram shows an interference pattern observed on a screen in a double-slit
experiment with monochromatic light of wavelength 600 nm. The screen is 1.0 m from
the slits.

What is the separation of the slits ?

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A. 6.0 × 10 −−7 m
B. 6.0 × 10 − m
6

C. 6.0 × 10 − m
5

D. 6.0 × 10 m4

[1]

[Link].TZ0.13
A transverse travelling wave is moving through a medium. The graph shows, for one
instant, the variation with distance of the displacement of particles in the medium.

2 H
The frequency of the wave is 5 z and the speed of the wave is 100 m s –1 . What is
correct for this wave ?
X Y
A. The particles at and are in phase.
B X
. The velocity of the particle at is a maximum.
X Z
C. The horizontal distance between and is 3.0 m.
D Y
. The velocity of the particle at is 100 m s –1 .

[1]

[Link].TZ0.F
The speed of the tram is measured by detecting a beam of microwaves of wavelength
2.8 cm reflected from the rear of the tram as it moves away from the station. Predict the
change in wavelength of the microwaves at the stationary microwave detector in the
station.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.15
Which graph shows the variation with time t of the kinetic energy ( KE) of an object
undergoing simple harmonic motion (shm) of period T ?

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[1]

[Link].TZ1.3AI
(i) State what is meant by a transverse wave. [1]

[Link]
([Link]) increasing the distance between the diffraction grating and the screen. [1]

[Link].TZ2.8
(a.i) State the phase difference between the waves at V and Y. [1]

[Link].TZ1.13
An object performs simple harmonic motion (shm). The graph shows how the velocity v
of the object varies with time t .

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The displacement of the object is x and its acceleration is a . What is the variation of x
with t and the variation of a with t?

[1]

[Link]
Calculate, in m s −1 , the maximum velocity of vibration of point P when it is vibrating with
9H
a frequency of 1 5 z.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ2.13
The graph shows the variation of the displacement of a wave with distance along the
wave.
The wave speed is 0.50 m s -1 .

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What is the period of the wave ?

A. 0.33 s
B. 1.5 s
C. 3.0 s
D. 6.0 s

[1]

[Link].TZ2.3B
(b) Calculate, in nm, λ . [3]

[Link]
([Link]) Calculate the speed of waves on the string. 2
[ ]

[Link]
([Link]) 2
Adjacent minima are separated by a distance of 0.1 m. Calculate f . 2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.B
State and explain the wavelength of the sound measured at M. [2]
[Link]
([Link]) State what will happen to the width of the primary maxima. [1]

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[Link].TZ1.6C
(c)

Outline, without calculation, the change to the time period of the system for the
model represented by graph B when a is large.

[2]

[Link].TZ1.A
Explain why the received intensity varies between maximum and minimum values. [3]

[Link].TZ1.14
H
A sound wave has a frequency of 1.0 k z and a wavelength of 0.33 m. What is the
2
distance travelled by the wave in .0 ms and the nature of the wave ?

[1]

[Link].TZ0.14
An object moves with simple harmonic motion. The acceleration of the object is [1]
A. constant.
B. always directed away from the centre of the oscillation.
C. a maximum at the centre of the oscillation.
D. a maximum at the extremes of the oscillation.

[Link].TZ1.16
A group of students perform an experiment to find the refractive index of a glass block.
They measure various values of the angle of incidence i and angle of refraction r for a ray
entering the glass from air. They plot a graph of the sin r against sin i .

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They determine the gradient of the graph to be m .

Which of the following gives the critical angle of the glass ?
A. sin −1 ( m )
B. sin −1
1
m
C. m
D. m1

[Link].TZ1.8
(a) Outline how a standing wave is produced on the string. [2]
[Link].TZ1.14
A particle performs simple harmonic motion (shm). What is the phase difference between
the displacement and the acceleration of the particle ?
A. 0
B.
π
2
C. π
D .
3π
2

[1]

[Link].TZ1.6B.I
(b.i) Show that the speed of the wave on the string is about 240 m s − . [2]
1

[Link].TZ0.3A
(a) Outline how this standing wave pattern of melted spots is formed. [2]
[Link].TZ2.5A
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(a) Describe two ways in which standing waves differ from travelling waves. [2]
[Link].TZ2.C
D
The damping of the bridge system can be varied. raw, on the graph, a second curve
when the damping is larger.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.3B
(b) State and explain the wavelength of the sound measured at M. [2]
[Link].TZ0.12
The motion of an object is described by the equation
−
acceleration ∝ displacement.
What is the direction of the acceleration relative to that of the displacement and what is
the displacement when the speed is a maximum ?

[1]

[Link].TZ1.3B
(b)

Monochromatic light is incident on two very narrow slits. The light that passes through
the slits is observed on a screen. M is directly opposite the midpoint of the slits. x
represents the displacement from M in the direction shown.

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A student argues that what will be observed on the screen will be a total of two bright
E
spots opposite the slits. xplain why the student’s argument is incorrect.

2
[ ]

[Link]
([Link]) Calculate, in terms of g , the maximum acceleration of P. 2
[ ]

[Link]
Calculate the period of oscillations of q . 2
[ ]

[Link].TZ2.14
An electromagnetic wave enters a medium of lower refractive index. [1]
Three statements are made :
I. The wavelength of the wave has increased.
II. The frequency of the wave has decreased.
III. The speed of the wave has increased.
What is true about the properties of the wave ?
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

[Link].TZ0.15
Diagram 1 shows the variation with position of the displacement of a standing wave
formed on a string.
Diagram 2 shows the variation with position of the displacement of a travelling wave
moving to the right along a string.

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QR S
Points P, , and are points on the string.
What is the phase difference between P and Q and the phase difference between R and
S?

[1]

[Link].TZ1.A
Outline how a standing wave is produced on the string. [2]
[Link].TZ1.3A
(a) Explain why intensity maxima are observed at X and Y. [2]
[Link].TZ1.15
Two identical sources oscillate in phase and produce constructive interference at a point
P. The intensity recorded at P is I .
What is the intensity at P from one source ?
A. √2 I
B.I
I
C.
D. 4I
2

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[1]

[Link].TZ1.3C
(c)

M
The graph shows the actual variation with displacement x from of the intensity of the
light on the screen. I0 is the intensity of light at the screen from one slit only.

22
The slits are separated by a distance of 0.18 mm and the distance to the screen is . m.
Determine, in m, the wavelength of light.
[2]

[Link].TZ1.29
Source Sv produces sound waves of speed v and frequency f . S moves with constant
velocity away from a stationary observer.
5

What is the frequency measured by the observer ?

4
A. f
B
5
5
. f
6
6
C. f
D
5
5
. f
4

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[1]

[Link].TZ0.C(II)
Draw, on the axes, the graph to show how the kinetic energy of the cylinder varies with
time during one period of oscillation T .

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.11
An object oscillates at the free end of a vertical spring. The graph shows the variation of
the object’s position with time.
At which position does the object have zero velocity and a negative acceleration ?

[1]

[Link].TZ0.14

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A particle undergoes simple harmonic motion of period T . At time t = 0 the particle is at

its equilibrium position.
?
What is t when the particle is at its greatest distance from the equilibrium position

T
A.
B
8
T
.
2
3T
C.
D. T4

[1]

[Link].TZ0.22
Light from a monochromatic source is incident on a single slit and the resulting diffraction
pattern is viewed on a screen. The graph shows the variation of intensity with distance on
the screen.

The intensity of the source remains the same. The width of the slit is increased.
?
Which graph correctly shows the variation of intensity after the change The original
curve is shown with a dashed line.

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[1]

[Link].TZ1.3AIII
(iii) Plot on the diagram the position of P at time t = 0.50 s. [1]

[Link].TZ1.C
B is placed at the first minimum. The frequency is then changed until the
received intensity is again at a maximum.
Show that the lowest frequency at which the intensity maximum can occur is about 3 kHz.
Speed of sound = 340 m s − 1

[2]

[Link].TZ0.7
(a.i)

The intensity of light at point O is I0 . The distance OP is x .

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from point O on the screen. Your graph should cover the distance range from 0 to 2 x .

2
[ ]

[Link]
([Link]) State, in terms of λ , the path length between points X and Z. [1]

[Link].TZ2.31
A train is sounding its whistle when approaching a train station. Three statements about
the sound received by a stationary observer at the station are :
I. The frequency received is higher than the frequency emitted by the train.
II. The wavelength received is longer than the wavelength emitted by the train.
III. The speed of the sound received is not affected by the motion of the train.
Which combination of statements is correct ?
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D . I, II and III

[1]

[Link].TZ1.15
An interference pattern with minima of zero intensity is observed between light waves.
What must be true about the frequency and amplitude of the light waves ?

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[Link].TZ0.18
An electromagnetic wave has a wavelength that is about the size of the diameter of an
atom.
What region of the electromagnetic spectrum does the wave belong to ?
A. Infrared
B V
. isible light
C. Ultraviolet
D X
. -ray

[1]

[Link].TZ0.16
A ray of monochromatic light is incident on the parallel interfaces between three media.
The speeds of light in the media are v 1 , v 2 and v 3 .

What is correct about the speeds of light in the media ?

A. v < v < v 2
B. v < v 2 < v
3 1

C. v 2 < v < v
3 1

D. v 2 < v < v
3 1
1 3

[1]

[Link].TZ2.A
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[Link].TZ1.8B.I
(b.i) Show that the speed of the wave on the string is about 240 m s − . [2]
1

[Link]
Sketch on the diagram the position of P at time t = 0.50 s. [1]

[Link].TZ1.3CII
(ii)

22
The slits are separated by a distance of 0.18 mm and the distance to the screen is . m.
Determine, in m, the wavelength of light.
[2]

[Link].TZ2.3A
(a) Explain the pattern seen on the screen. [3]

[Link].TZ2.5B.I
(b.i) Outline how a standing wave forms in the tube. [2]
[Link].TZ2.13
The bob of a pendulum has an initial displacement x0 to the right. The bob is released
and allowed to oscillate. The graph shows how the displacement varies with time. At
which point is the velocity of the bob at its maximum magnitude directed towards the
left ?

[1]

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[Link].TZ0.D.I
State what will happen to the angular position of the primary maxima. [1]

[Link].TZ1.19
In science, models are extensively used to study real life situations.
X Y
A person on the beach wants to reach a person in the sea in the shortest possible
X
time. The speed of person on land is different from the speed of person in the water. X
Which physical phenomenon will best model the path with the least time ?

A. Conservation of momentum
B. Diffraction
C. Flow of charge in a conductor
D. Refraction
[1]

[Link].TZ1.1
What is the order of magnitude of the wavelength of visible light ? [1]
A. 10 −10 m
B. 10 −7 m
C. 10 −4 m
D. 10 −1 m

[Link].TZ2.3C
(c) The student changes the light source to one that emits two colours : [3]
• blue light of wavelength λ , and
• red light of wavelength 1.5 λ .
Predict the pattern that the student will see on the screen.

[Link].TZ2.13
A mass is oscillating with simple harmonic motion. At time t , the acceleration is at a
positive maximum.
What are the displacement and velocity of the mass at time t ?
Displacement Velocity
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A. positive maximum zero

B. negative maximum zero

C. positive maximum negative maximum

D. negative maximum negative maximum

[1]

[Link]
State, in terms of λ , the path length between points X and Z. [1]

[Link].TZ2.21
A train approaches a station and sounds a horn of constant frequency and constant
intensity. An observer waiting at the station detects a frequency f obs and an intensity I obs
. What are the changes, if any, in I obs and f obs as the train slows down ?

[1]

[Link].TZ2.29
Monochromatic light of wavelength λ passes through a single-slit of width b and
produces a diffraction pattern on a screen. Which combination of changes to b and λ will
cause the greatest decrease in the width of the central maximum?

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[1]

[Link].TZ0.2AIII
(iii)

Explain why the magnitude of the emf is related to the amplitude of the ground
movement.

[3]

[Link].TZ1.8C
(c)

S
The string is made to vibrate in its third harmonic. tate the distance
between consecutive nodes.

[1]

[Link].TZ1.B.I
Show that the speed of the wave on the string is about 240 m s − . [2] 1

[Link]
([Link]) The speed of sound in air is 340 m s −1 and in water it is 1500 m s −1 . 2
[ ]
Discuss whether the sound wave can enter the water.

[Link].TZ0.7A
(a) Outline why the cylinder performs simple harmonic motion when released. [1]

[Link].TZ0.14
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Monochromatic light is used to produce double-slit interference fringes on a screen. The

fringe separation on the screen is y . The distance from the slits to the screen and the
separation of the slits are both doubled, and the light source is unchanged. What is the
new fringe separation on the screen
y
?
A.
B .y
4

C. 2y
D . 4y

[1]

[Link]
State what will happen to the width of the primary maxima. [1]

[Link].TZ0.3A.I
(a.i)

Draw, on the axes, a graph to show the variation with t of the displacement of particle Q.
[2]

[Link].TZ0.8A
(a) State what is meant by the Doppler effect. [2]
[Link].TZ2.8A.I
(a.i) State the phase difference between the waves at V and Y. [1]

[Link].TZ1.3B
(b) The distance from 1 toS Y is 1.243 m and the distance from S2 to Y is 1.181 m. [3]

Determine the frequency of the microwaves.

[Link].TZ2.30
In two different experiments, white light is passed through a single slit and then is
either refracted through a prism or diffracted with a diffraction grating. The prism
M N
produces a band of colours from to . The diffraction grating produces a first order
spectrum P to . Q

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What are the colours observed at M and P?

[1]

[Link].TZ2.17
A student blows across the top of a cylinder that contains water. A first-harmonic
M
standing sound wave is produced in the air of the cylinder. ore water is then added to
the cylinder. The student blows so that a first-harmonic standing wave is produced with a
different frequency.

What is the nature of the displacement in the air at the water surface and the change in
frequency when the water is added ?

[1]

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[Link].TZ2.3
(a.i) Explain the variation in intensity. [3]

[Link].TZ1.28
?
What is the pattern observed when white light passes through a diffraction grating

[1]

[Link]
([Link])

Sketch a graph to show how the acceleration of point P varies with its displacement from
the rest position.

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[1]

[Link].TZ2.3B
(b)

The metal plate is replaced by a wooden plate that reflects a lower intensity sound wave
than the metal plate.
State and explain the differences between the sound intensities detected by the
same microphone with the metal plate and the wooden plate.

[3]

[Link]
([Link]) State what will happen to the intensity of the secondary maxima. [1]

[Link].TZ0.8D.I
(d.i) State what will happen to the angular position of the primary maxima. [1]

[Link].TZ0.7C(II)
(c(ii))

Draw, on the axes, the graph to show how the kinetic energy of the cylinder varies with
time during one period of oscillation T .

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2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.13
A wave of period 10 ms travels through a medium. The graph shows the variation of
particle displacement with distance for the wave.

?
What is the average speed of a particle in the medium during one cycle
A. 4.0 m s −1
B. 8.0 m s −1
C. 16 m s −1
D 2
. 0 m s −1

[1]

[Link].TZ1.11

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Which graph represents the variation with displacement of the potential energy P and the
total energy T of a system undergoing simple harmonic motion ( ) SHM ?

[1]

[Link].TZ2.28
A mass oscillating in simple harmonic motion on the end of a spring has an amplitude x 0
E
and a total energy T . The mass on the spring is doubled and made to oscillate with the
same amplitude x 0 .
What is the total energy of the oscillating system after the change ?
E
A. T
B E
. √2
2E
T
C.
D E
T
. 4 T

[1]

[Link]
([Link]) Calculate the period of oscillations of q . 2
[ ]

[Link]
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([Link])

Sketch a graph to show how the acceleration of point P varies with its displacement from
the rest position.

[1]

[Link].TZ2.17
3 4
The refractive index of glass is and the refractive index of water is . What is the critical
2
angle for light travelling from glass to water
1
? 3

A. sin - 1
2

B. sin - 1 23
3
C. sin - 1
4

D. sin - 1 89
[1]

[Link].TZ0.3C.I
(c.i) Outline one difference between a standing wave and a travelling wave. [1]

[Link].TZ1.30
Light of wavelength λ is diffracted after passing through a very narrow single slit of width
x . The intensity of the central maximum of the diffracted light is I0 . The slit width is
doubled.
What is the intensity of central maximum and the angular position of the first minimum ?

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[1]

[Link].TZ1.6BI
(i)

The magnitude of the net force on q is given by

32kQq
D3
x. Explain why the charge q will
execute simple harmonic oscillations about C.

2
[ ]

[Link]
S
The separation of adjacent slits is d . how that for the second-order diffraction maximum
2λ = dsin θ .
[1]

[Link].TZ1.B
S
The distance from 1 to Y is 1.243 m and the distance from S2 to Y is 1.181 m. [3]

Determine the frequency of the microwaves.

[Link]
Calculate the speed of waves on the string. 2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.C(I)
State the number of all other points on the string that have the same amplitude and
phase as X.

[1]

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[Link].TZ2.16
An object at the end of a spring oscillates vertically with simple harmonic motion (shm).
The graph shows the variation with time t of the displacement x of the object.

What is the velocity of the object

2πA πt
?
A. − sin ⁡ ( )
B. 2πAT sin ⁡ ( πtT )
T T

C. − 2πA cos ( πt
)
D
T T
2πA πt
. cos ⁡ ( )
T T

[1]

[Link].TZ0.17
A string is fixed at both ends. P and Q are two particles on the string.

The first harmonic standing wave is formed in the string. What is correct about the
motion of P and Q?
A. P is a node and Q is an antinode.
B. P is an antinode and Q is a node.
C. P and Q oscillate with the same amplitude.
D. P and Q oscillate with the same frequency.
[1]

[Link].TZ0.A.I
O O
The intensity of light at point is I0 . The distance P is x .
S ketch, on the axes, a graph to show the variation of the intensity of light with distance
O Y
from point on the screen. our graph should cover the distance range from 0 to x . 2

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2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.7C(I)
(c(i)) Determine the maximum kinetic energy Ekmax of the cylinder. [2]
[Link].TZ1.17
A ray of light is incident on the flat side of a semi-circular glass block placed in
paraffin. The ray is totally internally reflected inside the glass block as shown.

The refractive index of glass is n1 and the refractive index of paraffin is n2 .

What is correct
n
?
A. sin θ = 1
B. sin θ = nn
n2
2
1
C. sin θ = n1
D
1
1
. sin θ =
n2

[1]

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[Link].TZ0.28
Light of wavelength λ is normally incident on a diffraction grating of spacing 3 λ . What is
the angle between the two second-order maxima?
2
A. sin - 1
B. sin - 1 43 2
3

C. 2sin - 1
D >9 °
.
3
0 so no second orders appear

[1]

[Link]
Sketch a graph to show how the acceleration of point P varies with its displacement from
the rest position.

[1]

[Link].TZ2.3
(a) Explain the pattern seen on the screen. [3]

[Link]
2
Adjacent minima are separated by a distance of 0.1 m. Calculate f . 2
[ ]

[Link].TZ2.14C
(c)

D
The damping of the bridge system can be varied. raw, on the graph, a second curve
when the damping is larger.

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[ ]

[Link].TZ0.23
Monochromatic light is incident on a diffraction grating. The diffraction pattern from the
diffraction grating is then formed on a screen.
Only the central maximum and the first-order maxima can be observed on the screen.
What change will allow the second-order maxima to be observed on the screen?

A. Decrease the distance between the diffraction grating and the source of light
B. Increase the distance between the diffraction grating and the screen
C. Increase the wavelength of the monochromatic light
D. Reduce the number of lines per unit length of the diffraction grating
[1]

[Link].TZ1.C
Q M
The charges are replaced by neutral masses and the charge q by a neutral mass m .
The mass m is displaced away from C by a small distance x and released. iscuss whether D
the motion of m will be the same as that of q .

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.21
2
A mass of 0. 5 kg hangs from a spring of spring constant 4.0 Nm − .
1 [1]
What is the natural frequency of oscillation for this system ?
H
A. 0.50 z
B H
. 0.64 z
H
C. 1.6 z
D 2 H
. .0 z

[Link].TZ0.2
(a.i) State the movement direction for which the geophone has its greatest sensitivity.
[1]

[Link].TZ2.A.I
Explain the variation in intensity. [3]

[Link].TZ1.6B

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(b) [4]

[Link].TZ1.B.V
Estimate the displacement needed to double the energy of the string. [2]
[Link].TZ0.29
X YY
White light is incident normally on separate diffraction gratings and . has a greater
X
number of lines per metre than . Three statements about differences between and X Y
are
X
I. adjacent slits in the gratings are further apart for than for Y
X
II. the angle between red and blue light in a spectral order is greater in than in
Y
III. the total number of visible orders is greater for X than for Y.
Which statements are correct ?
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

[1]

[Link].TZ1.3AIV
(iv)

Show that the phase difference between the oscillations of the two corks is π radians.
[1]

[Link].TZ0.A(I)
Calculate, in m s –1 , the speed for this wave. [1]

[Link].TZ2.17
The frequency of the first harmonic in a pipe is measured. An adjustment is then made
which causes the speed of sound in the pipe to increase. What is true for the frequency
and the wavelength of the first harmonic when the speed of sound has increased ?

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[1]

[Link].TZ1.17
L
A pipe of length is closed at one end. Another pipe is open at both ends and has length
2L . What is the lowest common frequency for the standing waves in the pipes
speed of sound in air
?
A.
B. speed of sound
8L
in air
4L
speed of sound in air
C.
D
2L
speed of sound in air
.
L

[1]

[Link].TZ1.6BII
(ii)

2
The mass of the charge q is 0.0 5 kg.
Calculate the angular frequency of the oscillations using the data in (a)(ii) and the
expression in (b)(i).

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.27
The diagram shows the diffraction pattern for light passing through a single slit. [1]

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What is
wavelength of light
width of slit
A. 0.01
B. 0.02
C. 1
D. 2
[Link].TZ2.A.I
State the phase difference between the waves at V and Y. [1]

[Link].TZ0.2
(a) A tram is just leaving the lower railway station.
Determine, as the train leaves the lower station,

[Link].TZ0.2CII
(ii)

–
The angle between the clay air surface and path 1 is 80 . °
D raw, on the diagram, the subsequent path of a sound wave that travels initially in the
clay along path 1 .

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.3
(a) Explain why the received intensity varies between maximum and minimum values.
[3]

[Link].TZ1.3B
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(b)

Monochromatic light is incident on two very narrow slits. The light that passes through
the slits is observed on a screen. M is directly opposite the midpoint of the slits. x
represents the displacement from M in the direction shown.

A student argues that what will be observed on the screen will be a total of two bright
E
spots opposite the slits. xplain why the student’s argument is incorrect.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.3D
(d)

Loudspeaker A is switched off. Loudspeaker B moves away from M at a speed of 1.5 m s − 1

while emitting a frequency of 3.0 kHz.

Determine the difference between the frequency detected at M and that emitted by B.
[2]

[Link].TZ1.3CI
(i) Explain why the intensity of light at x = 0 is 4 I0 . [2]
[Link].TZ2.29
Monochromatic light is incident on a single slit to form a diffraction pattern on a screen.
The width of the single slit is then halved.
What are the change in the width of the central maximum and the change in the
maximum intensity of the pattern ?
Change in width of Change in maximum
central maximum intensity of pattern
A. decrease increase

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B. decrease decrease
C. increase decrease
D. increase increase

[1]

[Link].TZ1.29
On approaching a stationary observer, a train sounds its horn and decelerates at a
constant rate. At time t the train passes by the observer and continues to decelerate at
the same rate. Which diagram shows the variation with time of the frequency of the
sound measured by the observer ?

[1]

[Link].TZ0.26
An object undergoes simple harmonic motion (shm) of amplitude x 0 . When the
x
displacement of the object is 0 , the speed of the object is v . What is the speed when
the displacement is x 0 ? 3

A. 0
B.
v
3

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√2
C. v
D. 3v
3

[1]

[Link].TZ0.13
An electromagnetic wave has a wavelength that is about the size of the diameter of an
atom.
What region of the electromagnetic spectrum does the wave belong to ?
A. Infrared
B V
. isible light
C. Ultraviolet
D X
. -ray

[1]

[Link].TZ0.C
Sound of frequency 2400 Hz is emitted from a stationary
−
source towards the
1.
oscillating plate in (b). The speed of sound is 340 m s

Determine the maximum frequency of the sound that is received back at the source after
reflection at the plate.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.A.I
Use the graph to show that the nuclear radius of silicon-30 is about 4 fm. [3]

[Link].TZ2.14
A particle is moving in a straight line with an acceleration proportional to its
displacement and opposite to its direction. What are the velocity and the acceleration of
the particle when it is at its maximum displacement ?

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[1]

[Link]
(i) Explain why the intensity of light at x = 0 is 4 I0 . [2]
[Link]
Show that the phase difference between the oscillations of the two corks is π radians.
[1]

[Link].TZ0.3C
(c)

The standing wave on the string creates a travelling sound wave in the surrounding air.
Outline two differences between a standing wave and a travelling wave.

[2]

[Link].TZ1.16
Monochromatic light of wavelength λ is incident on two slits S 1 and S 2 . An interference
pattern is observed on the screen.

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O is equidistant from S and S 2 . A bright fringe is observed at O and a dark fringe at X.

There are two dark fringes between O and X. What is the path difference between the
1

light arriving at X from the two slits?

λ
A.
B. 3λ2
2

5λ
C.
D
2
7λ
.
2

[1]

[Link].TZ0.7
(a) Outline why the cylinder performs simple harmonic motion when released. [1]

[Link].TZ1.6
(a) Outline how a standing wave is produced on the string. [2]
[Link].TZ0.3B
(b)

Q
The graph also shows the displacement of two particles, P and , in the medium at t = 0.
State and explain which particle has the larger magnitude of acceleration at t 0.=
[2]

[Link]
([Link])
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Calculate, in m s −1 , the maximum velocity of vibration of point P when it is vibrating with

9H
a frequency of 1 5 z.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ2.28
A train is moving in a straight line away from a stationary observer when the train horn
emits a sound of frequency f0 . The speed of the train is 0 . 10v where v is the speed of
sound. What is the frequency of the horn as heard by the observer
0.9
?
A. f0
B. 1 1. 1 f0
1

1.1
C. f
1 0
D .
1
f
0.9 0

[1]

[Link].TZ0.19
A particle undergoes simple harmonic motion of period T . At time t = 0 the particle is at
its equilibrium position.
What is t when the particle is at its greatest distance from the equilibrium position ?
T
A.
B
8
T
.
2
3T
C.
D. T4

[1]

[Link].TZ0.2CI
(i)

Show that, when sound travels from clay to sandstone, the critical angle is approximately
40°.

[2]

[Link].TZ0.8C
(c)

Sound of frequency 2400 Hz is emitted from a stationary

−
source towards the
1.
oscillating plate in (b). The speed of sound is 340 m s

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Determine the maximum frequency of the sound that is received back at the source after
reflection at the plate.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.14
27
A sound wave travels through a gas at a speed of 0 m s −1 . The graph shows the
variation of the displacement s of the gas particles with distance d from the source.

What is the frequency of the wave ?

H
A. 180 z
B H
. 360 z
H
C. 450 z
D 9 H
. 00 z

[1]

[Link].TZ1.3C
(c)

M
The graph shows the actual variation with displacement x from of the intensity of the
light on the screen. I0 is the intensity of light at the screen from one slit only.

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[Link].TZ2.20
A third-harmonic standing wave of wavelength 0.80 m is set up on a string fixed at both
ends. Two points on the wave are separated by a distance of 0.60 m. What is a possible
phase difference between the two points on the wave
π
?
A. rad
B2 π4
. rad
C. πrad
D. 3π2 rad
[1]

[Link].TZ2.11
(a)

Suggest why de Broglie’s hypothesis is not consistent with Bohr’s conclusion that the
electron’s orbit in the hydrogen atom has a well defined radius.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ2.8C.I
(c.i) using a light source with a smaller wavelength. [1]

[Link].TZ0.7B
(b)

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The mass of the cylinder is 118 kg and the cross-sectional area of the cylinder is
S
2 . 29 × 10 - 1 m2 . The density of water is 1 . 03 × 103 kg m - 3 . how that the angular
frequency of oscillation of the cylinder is about 4 . 4 rad s - 1 .

2
[ ]

[Link]
(ii)

22
The slits are separated by a distance of 0.18 mm and the distance to the screen is . m.
Determine, in m, the wavelength of light.

[2]

[Link].TZ1.26
A simple pendulum oscillates with frequency f . The length of the pendulum is halved.
What is the new frequency of the pendulum ?
A. 2f
B. √2
f
f
C.
√2
D .
f
2

[1]

[Link].TZ0.3A(I)
(a(i)) Calculate, in m s –1 , the speed for this wave. [1]

[Link].TZ0.29
Sea waves move towards a beach at a constant speed of 2.0 m s – . They arrive at the
1

beach with a frequency of 0.10 Hz. A girl on a surfboard is moving in the sea at right
angles to the wave fronts. She observes that the surfboard crosses the wave fronts with a
frequency of 0.40 Hz.

What is the speed of the surfboard and what is the direction of motion of the surfboard
relative to the beach ?
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[1]

[Link]
Between the first and second positions of maximum loudness, the tube is raised through
0.37 m. The speed of sound in the air in the tube is 320 m s − . Determine the frequency
1

of the sound emitted by the loudspeaker.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ2.8B
(b)

Monochromatic light of wavelength 633 nm is normally incident on a diffraction

grating. The diffraction maxima incident on a screen are detected and their angle θ to
the central beam is determined. The graph shows the variation of sin θ with the order n
of the maximum. The central order corresponds to n = 0.

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Determine a mean value for the number of slits per millimetre of the grating.
[4]

[Link].TZ0.16
2
A mass of 0. 5 kg hangs from a spring of spring constant 4.0 Nm − .
1 [1]
What is the natural frequency of oscillation for this system ?
H
A. 0.50 z
B H
. 0.64 z
H
C. 1.6 z
D 2 H
. .0 z

[Link]
([Link])

Between the first and second positions of maximum loudness, the tube is raised through
0.37 m. The speed of sound in the air in the tube is 320 m s − . Determine the frequency
1

of the sound emitted by the loudspeaker.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.2A.I
(a.i) Use the graph to show that the nuclear radius of silicon-30 is about 4 fm. [3]

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[Link].TZ1.16
What are the changes in speed, frequency and wavelength of light as it travels from a
?
material of low refractive index to a material of high refractive index

[1]

[Link].TZ0.27
Light of frequency 500 THz is incident on a single slit–and forms a diffraction pattern. The
first diffraction minimum forms at an angle of 2.4 x 10 rad to the central maximum. The
3

frequency of the light is now changed to 750 THz. What is the angle between the first
diffraction minimum and the central maximum?
A. 1.6 × 10 – rad3

B. 1.8 × 10 –– rad
3

C. 2.4 × 10 rad 3

D. 3.6 × 10 – rad3

[1]

[Link].TZ1.26
Which is correct for the tangential acceleration of a simple pendulum at small
amplitudes ?
A. It is inversely proportional to displacement.
B. It is proportional to displacement.
C. It is opposite to displacement.
D. It is proportional and opposite to displacement

[1]

[Link].TZ2.15
Q
Two wave generators, placed at position P and position , produce water waves with
E
a wavelength of 4 . 0 cm . ach generator, operating alone, will produce a wave
R R
oscillating with an amplitude of 3 . 0 cm at position . P is 42 cm and RQ
is 60 cm .

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resulting wave at R?

A. 9 cm
B. 6 cm
C. 3 cm
D. zero

[1]

[Link].TZ0.3
(a.i)

Draw, on the axes, a graph to show the variation with t of the displacement of particle Q.
[2]

[Link].TZ1.3A
(a) Explain why the received intensity varies between maximum and minimum values.
[3]

[Link].TZ2.5
(a) Describe two ways in which standing waves differ from travelling waves. [2]
[Link].TZ1.3
(a)

A transverse water wave travels to the right. The diagram shows the shape of the surface
= Q
of the water at time t 0. P and show two corks floating on the surface.

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[Link].TZ2.3
(a) Explain the pattern seen on the screen. [3]

[Link].TZ2.3A.I
(a.i) Explain the variation in intensity. [3]

[Link].TZ2.11BI
(bi) Estimate, using the graph, the radius of a carbon-12 nucleus. [2]
[Link].TZ0.3C(II)
(c(ii))

The frequency of the oscillator is reduced to 1 0 z. 2 H On the diagram, draw the standing
wave that will be formed on the string.

[1]

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[Link]
([Link])

The tube is raised until the loudness of the sound reaches a maximum for a second time .
Draw, on the following diagram, the position of the nodes in the tube when the second
maximum is heard.

[1]

[Link].TZ0.3A(II)
(a(ii)) Calculate, in Hz, the frequency for this wave. [2]
[Link].TZ2.16
Monochromatic light travelling upwards in glass is incident on a boundary with air. The
path of the refracted light is shown.

A layer of liquid is then placed on the glass without changing the angle of incidence on
the glass. The refractive index of the glass is greater than the refractive index of the liquid
and the refractive index of the liquid is greater than that of air.
What is the path of the refracted light when the liquid is placed on the glass ?

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[1]

[Link].TZ0.2F
(f)

The speed of the tram is measured by detecting a beam of microwaves of wavelength

2.8 cm reflected from the rear of the tram as it moves away from the station. Predict the
change in wavelength of the microwaves at the stationary microwave detector in the
station.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.2A
(a) Outline how this standing wave pattern of melted spots is formed. [2]
[Link].TZ2.3BI
(i) Calculate, in nm, λ . [3]

[Link].TZ1.3AII
(ii) H
The frequency of the wave is 0.50 z. Calculate the speed of the wave. [1]

[Link].TZ0.3
(a.i) Show that the magnitude of the resultant electric field at P is 3 MN C − [2]
1

[Link].TZ0.8B
(b)

A plate performs simple harmonic oscillations with a frequency of 3 9 Hz and an amplitude

of 8.0 cm.
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[2]

[Link].TZ1.3
(a) Explain why intensity maxima are observed at X and Y. [2]
[Link].TZ2.14B
(b)

Outline, with reference to the curve, why it is unsafe to drive a train across the bridge at
30 m s -1 for this amount of damping.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.16
Three quantities used to describe a light wave are [1]
I. frequency
II. wavelength
III. speed.
Which quantities increase when the light wave passes from water to air ?
A. I and II only
B . I and III only
C. II and III only
D . I, II and III

[Link]
Calculate, in terms of g , the maximum acceleration of P. 2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.6D
(d)

The graph shows for model A the variation with x of elastic potential energy E p stored in
the spring.

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Describe the graph for model B.

[2]

[Link].TZ0.12
The graph shows the variation with distance x of the displacement of the particles in a
wave. The frequency of the wave is 600 z.H

What is the speed of the wave ?

2
A. 0.01 m s −1
B 2
. 0.0 4 m s −1
2
C. 1. m s −1
D 2
. .4 m s −1

[1]

[Link].TZ1.3
(a) Explain why the received intensity varies between maximum and minimum values.
[3]

[Link].TZ0.C(II)
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The frequency of the oscillator is reduced to 1 0 z. 2 H On the diagram, draw the standing
wave that will be formed on the string.

[1]

[Link].TZ1.3AII
(ii) H
The frequency of the wave is 0.50 z. Calculate the speed of the wave. [1]

[Link].TZ1.2
(a.i) Use the graph to show that the nuclear radius of silicon-30 is about 4 fm. [3]

[Link].TZ2.B
Monochromatic light of wavelength 633 nm is normally incident on a diffraction
grating. The diffraction maxima incident on a screen are detected and their angle θ to
the central beam is determined. The graph shows the variation of sin θ with the order n
of the maximum. The central order corresponds to n = 0.

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Determine a mean value for the number of slits per millimetre of the grating.
[4]

[Link].TZ1.14
A standing wave is formed in a pipe open at one end and closed at the other. The length
L
of the pipe is and the speed of sound in the pipe is . V

n is a positive integer.
What expression is correct about the frequencies of the harmonics in the pipe ?
( 2n - 1 ) V
A.
2L
B.
( 2n - 1 ) V
4L
nV
C.
D
2L
nV
.
4L

[1]

[Link].TZ0.3
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(a(i)) Calculate, in m s –1 , the speed for this wave. [1]

[Link].TZ2.B
The metal plate is replaced by a wooden plate that reflects a lower intensity sound wave
than the metal plate.
State and explain the differences between the sound intensities detected by the
same microphone with the metal plate and the wooden plate.

[3]

[Link].TZ0.7A.I
(a.i)

O
The intensity of light at point is I0 . The distance P is x . O
S ketch, on the axes, a graph to show the variation of the intensity of light with distance
O Y
from point on the screen. our graph should cover the distance range from 0 to x . 2

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.15
A travelling wave has a frequency of 500 Hz . The closest distance between two points on
π
the wave that have a phase difference of 60 ° rad is 0 . 050 m . What is the speed of the
wave ? 3

A. 25 m s - 1
B. 75 m s - 1
C. 150 m s - 1
D. 300 m s - 1
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[1]

[Link].TZ2.16
A glass block has a refractive index in air of n g . The glass block is placed in two different
: X Y
liquids liquid with a refractive index of n X and liquid with a refractive index of n Y .
In liquid
ng
Xn Yn
n
= 2 and in liquid g = 1 . 5 . What is speed of light in liquid X
X Y speed of light in liquid Y
?
2
A.
B
4
3
.
4
4
C.
D. 3
3

[1]

[Link].TZ1.14
In an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air, a tube that is open at the top is
filled with water and a vibrating tuning fork is held over the tube as the water is released
through a valve.
An increase in intensity in the sound is heard for the first time when the air column length
is x . The next increase is heard when the air column length is y .

Which expressions are approximately correct for the wavelength of the sound ?
I. 4 x
II. 4 y
4y
III.
3
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

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[1]

[Link]
([Link])

S
The separation of adjacent slits is d . how that for the second-order diffraction maximum
2λ = dsin θ .
[1]

[Link].TZ1.18
A standing wave is formed on a rope. The distance between the first and fifth antinode on
the standing wave is 60 cm. What is the wavelength of the wave ?
2
A. 1 cm
B. 15 cm
2
C. 4 cm
D . 30 cm

[1]

[Link].TZ1.6A
(a) Outline how a standing wave is produced on the string. [2]
[Link].TZ2.C.I
using a light source with a smaller wavelength. [1]

[Link].TZ0.3
(a) Outline how this standing wave pattern of melted spots is formed. [2]
[Link].TZ0.2
(a) Outline how this standing wave pattern of melted spots is formed. [2]
[Link].TZ0.14
A travelling wave on the surface of a lake has wavelength λ . Two points along the
wave oscillate with the phase difference of π . What is the smallest possible distance
between these two points ?
λ
A.
4

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B .
λ
2
C. λ
D. 2λ
[1]

[Link].TZ0.8
(a) State what is meant by the Doppler effect. [2]
[Link].TZ0.27
When monochromatic light is incident on a single slit a diffraction pattern forms on a
screen. The width of the slit is decreased.
What are the changes in the width and in the intensity of the central maximum of the
diffraction pattern ?

[1]

[Link].TZ0.3B.I
(b.i) Explain why q will perform simple harmonic oscillations when it is released. [2]
[Link].TZ0.C(I)
Determine the maximum kinetic energy Ekmax of the cylinder. [2]
[Link]
(iii)

S
The two slits are replaced by many slits of the same separation. tate one feature of the
intensity pattern that will remain the same and one that will change.
S tays the same :
Changes :
2
[ ]

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[Link].TZ0.B
A plate performs simple harmonic oscillations with a frequency of 3 9H
z and an amplitude
of 8.0 cm.
S 2
how that the maximum speed of the oscillating plate is about 0 m s −1 .

[2]

[Link]
State what will happen to the intensity of the secondary maxima. [1]

[Link].TZ1.3CIII
(iii)

S
The two slits are replaced by many slits of the same separation. tate one feature of the
intensity pattern that will remain the same and one that will change.
S tays the same :
Changes :
2
[ ]

[Link].TZ1.D
Loudspeaker A is switched off. Loudspeaker B moves away from M at a speed of 1.5 m s − 1

while emitting a frequency of 3.0 kHz.

Determine the difference between the frequency detected at M and that emitted by B.
[2]

[Link].TZ1.6
(a)

Outline two reasons why both models predict that the motion is simple harmonic when a
is small.

2
[ ]

[Link].TZ0.C
The standing wave on the string creates a travelling sound wave in the surrounding air.
Outline two differences between a standing wave and a travelling wave.

[2]

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[Link].TZ2.14A
(a)

Show that, when the speed of the train is 10 m s-1, the frequency of the periodic force is
0.4 Hz.

[1]

[Link].TZ1.6
(a)

Q
The centres of two identical fixed conducting spheres each of charge + are separated
D
by a distance . C is the midpoint of the line joining the centres of the spheres.

[Link]
increasing the distance between the diffraction grating and the screen. [1]

[Link].TZ0.3
(a.i)

Draw, on the axes, a graph to show the variation with t of the displacement of particle Q.
[2]

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Markschemes
[Link].TZ1.D
«
same curve OR shape for small amplitudes to about 0.05 m »✓
for large amplitudes «outside of 0.05 m» E smaller for model B / values are lower than
original / spread will be wider ✓ OWTTE
p

Accept answers drawn on graph – e.g.

[Link].TZ0.3C(I)
«
3 points ✔ »
[Link]
speed increases hence frequency increases ✓ by factor √2 ✓
[Link].TZ1.3AIII
P at (8, 1. )2✓
[Link].TZ1.3
«A wave where the» displacement of particles/oscillations of particles/movement of
particles/vibrations of particles is perpendicular/normal to the direction of energy
transfer/wave travel/wave velocity/wave movement/wave propagation ✓

Allow medium, material, water, molecules, or atoms for particles.

[Link].TZ1.6C
/
the net force will no longer be a restoring force directed towards equilibrium OR
/ /
the gravitational force is attractive neutral mass would be pulled towards larger masses
OWTTE ✓
«and so» no, motion will not be the same/no longer be SHM / OWTTE ✓
[Link]
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v = «0.50 × 16 =» 8.0 «m s − » ✓
1

[Link].TZ0.15
B
[Link].TZ1.3AI
«A wave where the» displacement of particles/oscillations of particles/movement of
particles/vibrations of particles is perpendicular/normal to the direction of energy
transfer/wave travel/wave velocity/wave movement/wave propagation ✓

Allow medium, material, water, molecules, or atoms for particles.

[Link].TZ1.27
D
[Link].TZ1.8B.V
use of E ∝ A2 ORxo 2 ✓ A = 0 . 4√2 = 0 . 57 « cm » ≅ 0 . 6 « cm » ✓
[Link].TZ2.12
B
[Link].TZ0.26
D
[Link].TZ1.6A
For both models:
/ «
displacement is ∝ to acceleration force because graph is straight and through origin »✓
/ «
displacement and acceleration force in opposite directions because gradient
is negative »
OR
/« »
acceleration restoring force is always directed to equilibrium ✓
[Link].TZ1.8A
«travelling» wave moves along the length of the string and reflects «at fixed end» ✓
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superposition interference of incident and reflected waves

the superposition of the reflections is reinforced only for certain wavelengths ✓

[Link].TZ0.20
C

[Link].TZ0.A(II)
λ = 0.30 «m» ✔ NOTE: Allow ECF from (a)(i)
f = « 0 . 30 = » 830 «Hz» ✔ Allow ECF from wrong wavelength for MP2
250

[Link].TZ2.12
A

[Link].TZ1.3C
« λ2 » = 13 cm ✓ f = « λc = 0340. 13 = » 2.6 «kHz» ✓
Allow ½ of wavelength from (b) or data from graph for MP1 . EF
Allow C from MP1 .

[Link]
v = «0.50 × 16 =» 8.0 «m s − » ✓
1

[Link].TZ2.29
A

[Link].TZ1.3
/ / « »
two waves superpose mention of superposition mention of constructive interference ✔

/
they arrive in phase there is a path length difference of an integer number of wavelengths
✔

/
Ignore references to nodes antinodes .

[Link].TZ1.C
intensity is modulated by a single slit diffraction envelope OR

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intensity varies with distance OR points are different distances from the slits ✔

[Link].TZ0.13
D
[Link].TZ0.13
C

[Link].TZ0.F
Use of
Δλ
λ
≈v
c
✓ 1.2 nm ✓
[Link].TZ1.15
D
[Link].TZ1.3AI
«A wave where the» displacement of particles/oscillations of particles/movement of
particles/vibrations of particles is perpendicular/normal to the direction of energy
transfer/wave travel/wave velocity/wave movement/wave propagation ✓

Allow medium, material, water, molecules, or atoms for particles.

[Link]
no change ✓
[Link].TZ2.8
0 OR 2 π OR 360° ✓
[Link].TZ1.13
A

[Link]
max velocity occurs at x =0✓ v = « ( 2π ) ( 195 ) √0 . 0042 » = 4 . 9 « m s − 1 » ✓
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[Link].TZ2.13
C

[Link].TZ2.3B
s = 0 .815 OR = 0.0188 «m» ✓ use of λ =
ds
D
✓ 450 nm« »✓
[Link]
wavelength
3
« »✓
= 2 × 0 . 80 = 0 . 53 m speed = 0 . 53
2 . 8 × 10 - 3
«
= 190 m s −1 »✓
Allow ECF from incorrect wavelength.

[Link]
wavelength = 0.24 «m» ✓ f = « 0340. 24 =» 1.4 «kHz» OR 1400 «Hz» ✓
Allow ECF from MP1

[Link].TZ1.B
wavelength = 26 cm ✓
OR
peak to peak distance is the path difference which is one wavelength

this is the distance B moves to be back in phase «with A» ✓

Allow 5 2 – 27 cm for MP1 .
[Link]
decreases ✓
[Link].TZ1.6C
time period increases ✓ because average ω «for whole cycle» is smaller OR
/ /
slope acceleration force at large x is smaller OR
area under graph B is smaller so average speed is smaller. ✓
[Link].TZ1.A

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movement of
OR
movement of B creates a path difference «between BM and AM» ✓

interference
OR
«
superposition of waves »✓
/
maximum when waves arrive in phase path difference = n x lambda
OR
minimum when waves arrive «180° or π » out of phase / path difference = (n+½) x lambda
✓
[Link].TZ1.14
C

[Link].TZ0.14
D
[Link].TZ1.16
A

[Link].TZ1.8
«travelling» wave moves along the length of the string and reflects «at fixed end» ✓
superposition/interference of incident and reflected waves ✓

the superposition of the reflections is reinforced only for certain wavelengths ✓

[Link].TZ1.14
C

[Link].TZ1.6B.I
λ = 2l = 2 × 0 . 62 = « 1 . 24 m » ✓ v = fλ = 195 × 1 . 24 = 242 « m s - 1 » ✓
Answer must be to 3 or more sf or working shown for MP2.

[Link].TZ0.3A
« » /
standing waves form in the oven by superposition constructive interference ✓
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energy transfer is greatest at the antinodes of the standing wave pattern

[Link].TZ2.5A
energy is not propagated by standing waves ✓
amplitude constant for travelling waves OR amplitude varies with position for standing
/
waves OR standing waves have nodes antinodes ✓
phase varies with position for travelling waves OR phase constant inter-node for standing
waves ✓
travelling waves can have any wavelength OR standing waves have discrete wavelengths
✓
OWTTE

[Link].TZ2.C
similar shape with lower amplitude ✔

maximum shifted slightly to left of the original curve ✔

Amplitude must be lower than the original, but allow the amplitude to be equal at the
extremes.

[Link].TZ1.3B
wavelength = 26 cm ✓
OR
peak to peak distance is the path difference which is one wavelength

this is the distance B moves to be back in phase «with A» ✓

Allow 5 2 − 27 cm for MP1 .
[Link].TZ0.12
D
[Link].TZ1.3B
«
light acts as a wave and not a particle in this situation »✓
/
light at slits will diffract create a diffraction pattern ✓

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light passing through slits will interfere create an interference pattern creating bright
and dark spots »✓
[Link]
a = 2π 1952 × 0 . 004 = 6005 « m s − 2 » ✓ = 600 g ✓
[Link]
F
« a = m = » ω2 x = 0 . 25
115x
✓ T= «
2π
ω
= » 0 . 29 « s » ✓
Award [2] marks for a bald correct answer. Allow ECF for MP2 .

[Link].TZ2.14
B
[Link].TZ0.15
C

[Link].TZ1.A
«travelling» wave moves along the length of the string and reflects «at fixed end» ✓
superposition/interference of incident and reflected waves ✓

the superposition of the reflections is reinforced only for certain wavelengths ✓

[Link].TZ1.3A
/ /
two waves superpose mention of superposition mention of constructive interference ✔ « »
/
they arrive in phase there is a path length difference of an integer number of wavelengths
✔

Ignore references to nodes antinodes . /

[Link].TZ1.15
D
[Link].TZ1.3C
Ue of s = λDd ⇒ λ = sdD OR s = nλDd ⇒ λ = nDsd ✓
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λ = « 0 . 567 × 10 2 .×20 . 18 × 10 =» 4.6 × 10 −7 «m» ✓

-2 -3

[Link].TZ1.29
B
[Link].TZ0.C(II)
energy never negative ✓ correct shape with two maxima ✓

[Link].TZ0.11
A

[Link].TZ0.14
C

[Link].TZ0.22
D
[Link].TZ1.3AIII
P at (8, 1. )2✓
[Link].TZ1.C
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« λ2 » = 13 cm ✓ f = « λc = 0340. 13 = » 2.6 «kHz» ✓

Allow ½ of wavelength from (b) or data from graph for MP1 . EF
Allow C from MP1 .

[Link].TZ0.7
smooth curve decreasing from I0 to 0 between 0 and x ✓
secondary maximum correctly placed AND of intensity less than 0.3 I0 ✓
E.g.

[Link]
4 λ✓
[Link].TZ2.31
B
[Link].TZ1.15
C

[Link].TZ0.18
D
[Link].TZ0.16
D
[Link].TZ2.A
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energy is not propagated by standing waves ✓

amplitude constant for travelling waves OR amplitude varies with position for standing
/
waves OR standing waves have nodes antinodes ✓
phase varies with position for travelling waves OR phase constant inter-node for standing
waves ✓
travelling waves can have any wavelength OR standing waves have discrete wavelengths
✓
OWTTE

[Link].TZ1.8B.I
λ = 2l = 2 × 0 . 62 = « 1 . 24 m » ✓ v = fλ = 195 × 1 . 24 = 242 « m s - 1 » ✓
Answer must be to 3 or more sf or working shown for MP2.

[Link]
P at (8, 1. ) 2✓
[Link].TZ1.3CII
Use of s = λDd ⇒ λ = sdD OR s = nλDd ⇒ λ = nDsd ✓
λ = « 0 . 567 × 10 × 0 . 18 × 10 =» 4.6 × 10 −7 «m» ✓
-2 -3

2.2

[Link].TZ2.3A
Mention of interference / superposition ✓
Bright fringe occurs when light from the slits arrives in phase ✓
Dark fringe occurs when light from the slits arrives 180°/ π out of phase ✓
[Link].TZ2.5B.I
«sound» wave «travels down tube and» is reflected ✓
incident and reflected wave superpose/combine/interfere ✓
OWTTE
Do not award MP1 if the reflection is quoted at the walls/container

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[Link].TZ2.13
C

[Link].TZ0.D.I
stays the same ✓
[Link].TZ1.19
D
[Link].TZ1.1
B
[Link].TZ2.3C
Blue fringe is unchanged ✓ Red fringes are farther apart than blue ✓
By a factor of 1.5 ✓ At some point/s the fringes coincide/are purple ✓
[Link].TZ2.13
B
[Link]
4 λ✓
[Link].TZ2.21
D
[Link].TZ2.29
C

[Link].TZ0.2AIII
The springs have a natural time period for the oscillation ✓

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A greater amplitude of movement leads to higher magnet speed (with constant time
period) ✓
So field lines cut coil more quickly leading to greater emf ✓
[Link].TZ1.8C
62
3
= 21 « cm » ✓
[Link].TZ1.B.I
λ = 2l = 2 × 0 . 62 = « 1 . 24 m » ✓ v = fλ = 195 × 1 . 24 = 242 « m s - 1 » ✓
Answer must be to 3 or more sf or working shown for MP2.

[Link]
ALTERNATIVE 1 critical angle « 340
= 13 ° from sin θc = 1500 »✓
the angle of incidence is greater than θc hence the sound can’t enter water ✓
ALTERNATIVE 2 sin θr = 1500
340
sin 30 ° ✓
sine value greater than one hence the sound can’t enter water ✓
Conclusion must be justified, award [0] for BCA .

[Link].TZ0.7A
the « restoring » force/acceleration is proportional to displacement ✓
Allow use of symbols i.e. F ∝ - x or a ∝ - x

[Link].TZ0.14
B
[Link]
decreases ✓
[Link].TZ0.3A.I
oscillation in antiphase ✓ smaller amplitude than P ✓
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[Link].TZ0.8A
the change in the observed frequency ✓
when there is relative motion between the source and the observer ✓
Do not award MP1 if they refer to wavelength.
[Link].TZ2.8A.I
0 OR 2 π OR 360° ✓
[Link].TZ1.3B
path difference= 0.062 «m» ✔ so wavelength = 0.031 «m» ✔
frequency = 9.7 × 10 9 «Hz» ✔

H 9 7 GHz)
If no unit is given, assume the answer is in z. Accept other prefixes (eg .

H
Award [2 max] for 4.8 x 10 9 z.

[Link].TZ2.30
A

[Link].TZ2.17
D
[Link].TZ2.3

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«that leads to» standing waves formed OR nodes and antinodes present ✓
at antinodes / maxima there is maximum intensity / constructive interference
/ «displacement» addition / louder sound ✓
at nodes / minima there is minimum intensity / destructive interference / «displacement»
cancellation / quieter sound ✓

OWTTE Allow a sketch of a standing wave for MP2

Allow a correct reference to path or phase differences to identify constructive /

destructive interference

[Link].TZ1.28
C

[Link]
straight line through origin with negative gradient ✓
[Link].TZ2.3B
relates intensity to amplitude ✓
/
antinodes maximum intensity will be decreased quieter / ✓
/
nodes minimum will be increased louder / ✓ difference in intensities will be less ✓
maxima and minima are at the same positions ✓ OWTTE

[Link]
decreases ✓
[Link].TZ0.8D.I
stays the same ✓
[Link].TZ0.7C(II)
energy never negative ✓ correct shape with two maxima ✓

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[Link].TZ1.13
C

[Link].TZ1.11
B
[Link].TZ2.28
A

[Link]
F 115x
« a = m = » ω2 x = 0 . 25 ✓ T= «
2π
ω
= » 0 . 29 « s » ✓
Award [2] marks for a bald correct answer. Allow ECF for MP2 .

[Link]
straight line through origin with negative gradient ✓
[Link].TZ2.17
D
[Link].TZ0.3C.I
travelling waves transfer energy OR standing waves don’t ✓
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amplitude of oscillation varies along a standing wave OR is constant along a travelling

wave ✓
/
standing waves have nodes antinodes OR travelling waves don’t ✓
points in an internodal region have same phase in standing waves OR different phase in
travelling waves ✓
[Link].TZ1.30
B
[Link].TZ1.6BI
/
The restoring force acceleration is opposite to the displacement towards equilibrium / /
OWTTE ✓
and proportional to displacement from equilibrium / OWTTE✓
Allow discussions based on the diagram (such as towards C for towards equilibrium).

Accept F ∝ x OR a ∝ x for MP2

[Link]
sin θ « = VX » = 2d
XZ 4λ
✓
Do not award ECF from(a)(ii).
[Link].TZ1.B
path difference= 0.062 «m» ✔ so wavelength = 0.031 «m» ✔
frequency = 9.7 × 10 9 «Hz» ✔

H
If no unit is given, assume the answer is in z. Accept other prefixes (eg . 9 7 GHz)
Award [2 max] for 4.8 x 10 9 z. H
[Link]
wavelength « »✓
= 23 × 0 . 80 = 0 . 53 m speed «
= 2 . 80 ×. 5310 - 3 = 190 m s −1 »✓
Allow ECF from incorrect wavelength.

[Link].TZ0.C(I)

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3 points ✔

[Link].TZ2.16
B
[Link].TZ0.17
D
[Link].TZ0.A.I
smooth curve decreasing from I0 to 0 between 0 and x ✓
secondary maximum correctly placed AND of intensity less than 0.3 I0 ✓
E.g.

[Link].TZ0.7C(I)
« EK is a maximum when x = 0 hence » EK , max = 12 × 118 × 4 . 420 . 2502 - 02 ✓
71 . 4 « J » ✓
[Link].TZ1.17
B
[Link].TZ0.28
C

[Link]
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straight line through origin with negative gradient ✓

[Link].TZ2.3
Mention of interference / superposition ✓
Bright fringe occurs when light from the slits arrives in phase ✓
Dark fringe occurs when light from the slits arrives 180°/ π out of phase ✓
[Link]
wavelength = 0.24 «m» ✓ f = « 0340. 24 =» 1.4 «kHz» OR 1400 «Hz» ✓
Allow ECF from MP1

[Link].TZ2.14C
similar shape with lower amplitude ✔

maximum shifted slightly to left of the original curve ✔

Amplitude must be lower than the original, but allow the amplitude to be equal at the
extremes.

[Link].TZ0.23
D
[Link].TZ1.C
/
the net force will no longer be a restoring force directed towards equilibrium OR
/
the gravitational force is attractive neutral mass would be pulled towards larger masses/
OWTTE ✓
«and so» no, motion will not be the same/no longer be SHM / OWTTE ✓
[Link].TZ0.21
B
[Link].TZ0.2
Vertical direction / parallel to springs ✓
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[Link].TZ2.A.I
«incident and reflected» waves superpose/interfere/combine ✓
«that leads to» standing waves formed OR nodes and antinodes present ✓
at antinodes / maxima there is maximum intensity / constructive interference
/ «displacement» addition / louder sound ✓
at nodes / minima there is minimum intensity / destructive interference / «displacement»
cancellation / quieter sound ✓

OWTTE Allow a sketch of a standing wave for MP2

Allow a correct reference to path or phase differences to identify constructive /

destructive interference

[Link].TZ1.6B
attempted use of ω2 = - ax ✓ suitable read-offs leading to gradient of line = 28 « s 2 » ✓
-

T = 2π
ω
« √2π28 » ✓ T=1.2s ✓
[Link].TZ1.B.V
use of E ∝ A2 ORxo 2 ✓ A = 0 . 4√2 = 0 . 57 « cm » ≅ 0 . 6 « cm » ✓
[Link].TZ0.29
B
[Link].TZ1.3AIV
ALTERNATIVE 1 ALTERNATIVE 2
Phase difference is
2π
× ✓
λ

«= π » ✓ λ 2

One wavelength/period represents «phase difference» of 2 π and «corks» are ½

wavelength/period apart so phase difference is π / OWTTE ✓

[Link].TZ0.A(I)
v = « 0 . 200 .×0510 -3 = » 250 «m s – »✔ 1

[Link].TZ2.17
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[Link].TZ1.17
B
[Link].TZ1.6BII
ω = √ 32kQq
mD
OR use of F = mω 2 r OR F = 1.33 x OR a = 53.3 x ✓
3

« √ 32 × 8 . 99 × 10 0×. 0252 . 0××110. 2

9 -3
3
× 4 . 0 × 10 - 9
» = 7.299 «s − »
1

[Link].TZ1.27
A

[Link].TZ2.A.I
0 OR 2 π OR 360° ✓
[Link].TZ0.2
Resistance of cable = 0.072 Ω ✓ Pd is (500 − 0.072 × 600) = 457 V ✓
[Link].TZ0.2CII
ray shown reflected back into the clay (and then to ) at (by eye) the incidence angle Z ✓
ray shown refracted into the sandstone with angle of refraction greater than angle of
incidence (by eye) ✓
[Link].TZ1.3
movement of B means that path distance is different « between BM and AM »
OR
movement of B creates a path difference «between BM and AM» ✓

interference
OR
superposition of waves « »✓

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maximum when waves arrive in phase path difference

OR
minimum when waves arrive «180° or π » out of phase / path difference = (n+½) x lambda
✓
[Link].TZ1.3B
«
light acts as a wave and not a particle in this situation »✓
/
light at slits will diffract create a diffraction pattern ✓
/ «
light passing through slits will interfere create an interference pattern creating bright
and dark spots »✓
[Link].TZ1.3D
ALTERNATIVE v1 ALTERNATIVE 2
use of f ' = f v + u (+ sign must be seen) OR f ' = 2987 «Hz» ✓ Attempted use of
Δf
≈ vc
« Δf » = 13 «Hz» ✓ 0 f

« Δf » = 13 «Hz» ✓
[Link].TZ1.3CI
The amplitude at x « = 0» will be doubled ✓
intensity is proportional to amplitude squared / I ∝ A2✓
[Link].TZ2.29
C

[Link].TZ1.29
D
[Link].TZ0.26
A

[Link].TZ0.13
D
[Link].TZ0.C
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frequency at plate 2400 ×

340
« = 2538 Hz»
340 + 19 . 6

= 2694 ≈ 2700 «Hz» ✓

340
at source 2538 ×
340 - 19 . 6

Award [2] marks for a bald correct answer.

Award [1] mark when the effect is only applied once.

[Link].TZ1.A.I
7 9 «deg» ✔ correct use of d = sinλ ⁡θ = 7.8 × 10 − «m» ✔
read off between 1 and 1 15

so radius =
7.8
2
«fm» = 3.9 «fm» ✔ Award ecf for wrong angle in MP1.
Answer for MP3 must show at least 2 sf.

[Link].TZ2.14
D
[Link]
« = 0» will be doubled ✓
The amplitude at x

intensity is proportional to amplitude squared / I ∝ A2✓

[Link]
ALTERNATIVE 1 ALTERNATIVE 2
Phase difference is
2π
× ✓
λ

«= π » ✓ λ 2

One wavelength/period represents «phase difference» of 2 π and «corks» are ½

wavelength/period apart so phase difference is π / OWTTE ✓

[Link].TZ0.3C
travelling waves transfer energy OR standing waves don’t ✓
amplitude of oscillation varies along a standing wave OR is constant along a travelling
wave ✓
standing waves have nodes and antinodes OR travelling waves don’t ✓
points in an internodal region have same phase in standing waves OR different phase in
travelling waves ✓
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[Link].TZ1.16
C

[Link].TZ0.7
the « restoring » force/acceleration is proportional to displacement ✓
Allow use of symbols i.e. F ∝ - x or a ∝ - x

[Link].TZ1.6
«travelling» wave moves along the length of the string and reflects «at fixed end» ✓
superposition/interference of incident and reflected waves ✓

the superposition of the reflections is reinforced only for certain wavelengths ✓

[Link].TZ0.3B
Q✔
acceleration is proportional to displacement and « Q has larger displacement» ✔
[Link]
max velocity occurs at x =0✓ v = « ( 2π ) ( 195 ) √0 . 0042 » = 4 . 9 « m s − 1 » ✓
[Link].TZ2.28
B
[Link].TZ0.19
C

[Link].TZ0.2CI
cn s = 34 .. 07 = 1 . 57 ✓ Critical angle = sin - 1 1 .157 = 39 . 6 ° ✓
[Link].TZ0.8C
frequency at plate 2400 ×
340 + 19 . 6
340
« = 2538 Hz»
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at source 2538 ×
340
340 - 19 . 6
= 2694 ≈ 2700 «Hz» ✓
Award [2] marks for a bald correct answer.

Award [1] mark when the effect is only applied once.

[Link].TZ0.14
A

[Link].TZ1.3C
The amplitude at x « = 0» will be doubled ✓
intensity is proportional to amplitude squared / I ∝ A2✓
[Link].TZ2.20
C

[Link].TZ2.11
«de Broglie’s hypothesis states that the» electron is represented by a wave ✔

therefore it cannot be localized/it is spread out/it does not have a definite position ✔

Award MP1 for any mention of wavelike property of an electron.

[Link].TZ2.8C.I
gradient smaller ✓
[Link].TZ0.7B
Evidence of equating mω2x = ρAgx «to obtain ρAgm = ω2 » ✓
ω=
√
1 . 03 × 103 × 2 . 29 × 10 - 1 × 9 . 81
118
OR 4 . 43 « rad s - 1 » ✓ Answer to at least 3 s.f.

[Link]
Use of s = λDd ⇒ λ = sdD OR s = nλDd ⇒ λ = nDsd ✓
λ = « 0 . 567 × 10 × 0 . 18 × 10 =» 4.6 × 10 −7 «m» ✓
-2 -3

2.2

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[Link].TZ1.26
B
[Link].TZ0.3A(I)
v = « 0 . 200 .×0510 -3 = » 250 «m s – »✔1

[Link].TZ0.29
B
[Link]
λ = 0 . 74 « m » ✓ c 320
f = « λ = 0 . 74 = » 430 « Hz » ✓
Allow ECF from MP1

[Link].TZ2.8B
identifies gradient with
λ
d
OR use of d sin θ = nλ ✓
gradient = 0.08 OR correct replacement in equation with coordinates of a point ✓
d = 0 . 080 = « 7 . 91 × 10 - 6 m » ✓ 1 . 26 × 10 OR 1 . 27 × 102 « mm » ✓
633 × 10 -9 2 -1

Allow ECF from MP3

[Link].TZ0.16
B
[Link]
λ = 0 . 74 « m » ✓ c 320
f = « λ = 0 . 74 = » 430 « Hz » ✓
Allow ECF from MP1

[Link].TZ1.2A.I
7 9 «deg» ✔ correct use of d = sinλ ⁡θ = 7.8 × 10 − «m» ✔
read off between 1 and 1 15

so radius =
7.8
2
«fm» = 3.9 «fm» ✔ Award ecf for wrong angle in MP1.

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Answer for

[Link].TZ1.16
D
[Link].TZ0.27
A

[Link].TZ1.26
D
[Link].TZ2.15
D
[Link].TZ0.3
oscillation in antiphase ✓ smaller amplitude than P ✓

[Link].TZ1.3A
movement of B means that path distance is different « between BM and AM »
OR
movement of B creates a path difference «between BM and AM» ✓

interference
OR
«
superposition of waves »✓
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maximum when waves arrive in phase path difference

OR
minimum when waves arrive «180° or π » out of phase / path difference = (n+½) x lambda
✓
[Link].TZ2.5
energy is not propagated by standing waves ✓
amplitude constant for travelling waves OR amplitude varies with position for standing
/
waves OR standing waves have nodes antinodes ✓
phase varies with position for travelling waves OR phase constant inter-node for standing
waves ✓
travelling waves can have any wavelength OR standing waves have discrete wavelengths
✓
OWTTE

[Link].TZ1.3
«A wave where the» displacement of particles/oscillations of particles/movement of
particles/vibrations of particles is perpendicular/normal to the direction of energy
transfer/wave travel/wave velocity/wave movement/wave propagation ✓

Allow medium, material, water, molecules, or atoms for particles.

[Link].TZ2.3
Mention of interference / superposition ✓
Bright fringe occurs when light from the slits arrives in phase ✓
Dark fringe occurs when light from the slits arrives 180°/ π out of phase ✓
[Link].TZ2.3A.I
«incident and reflected» waves superpose/interfere/combine ✓
«that leads to» standing waves formed OR nodes and antinodes present ✓
at antinodes / maxima there is maximum intensity / constructive interference
/ «displacement» addition / louder sound ✓
at nodes / minima there is minimum intensity / destructive interference / «displacement»
cancellation / quieter sound ✓

OWTTE Allow a sketch of a standing wave for MP2

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Allow a correct reference to path or phase differences to identify constructive

destructive interference

[Link].TZ2.11BI
− 15 d
« dsin ⁡θ = λ ⇒ » d = 1.6sin× 10
⁡17∘
/ 5.47 × 10 − 15 «m» ✔ R = 2 ≈ 2.7 / 2.8 × 10 − 15 «m» ✔

[Link].TZ0.3C(II)
first harmonic mode drawn ✔

NOTE: Allow if only one curve drawn, either solid or dashed.

[Link]
nodes shown at water surface AND
2
3
way up tube (by eye) ✓
Accept drawing of displacement diagram for correct harmonic without nodes specifically
identified.

Award [0] if waveform is shown below the water surface

[Link].TZ0.3A(II)
λ = 0.30 «m» ✔ NOTE: Allow ECF from (a)(i)
f = « 0 . 30 = » 830 «Hz» ✔ Allow ECF from wrong wavelength for MP2
250

[Link].TZ2.16
D
[Link].TZ0.2F
Use of
Δλ
λ
v
≈c ✓ 1.2 nm ✓
[Link].TZ0.2A
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« » /
standing waves form in the oven by superposition constructive interference ✓
«
energy transfer is greatest at the antinodes of the standing wave pattern »✓
[Link].TZ2.3BI
s = 0 .815 OR = 0.0188 «m» ✓ use of λ =
ds
D
✓ 450 nm« »✓
[Link].TZ1.3AII
v = «0.50 × 16 =» 8.0 «m s − » ✓ 1

[Link].TZ0.3
«electric field at P from one charge is kQr = » 8 . 99 × 100 . 48× 44 × 10
2
9
2
-6
OR
1 . 7168 × 106 «NC − » ✓1

« net field is » 2 × 1 . 7168 × 106 × cos 30 ° = 2 . 97 × 106 «NC − » ✓ 1

[Link].TZ0.8B
use of 2πfA ✓ maximum speed is 2π × 39 × 0 . 080 = 19 . 6 m s −1 « »✓
Award [2] for a bald correct answer.

[Link].TZ1.3
/ / «
two waves superpose mention of superposition mention of constructive interference ✔ »
/
they arrive in phase there is a path length difference of an integer number of wavelengths
✔

[Link].TZ2.14B
30 m s –1 corresponds to f = 1.2 Hz ✔
the amplitude of vibration is a maximum for this speed OR
corresponds to the resonant frequency ✔

[Link].TZ1.16
C

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[Link]
a = 2π 1952 × 0 . 004 = 6005 « m s − 2 » ✓ = 600 g ✓
[Link].TZ1.6D
«
same curve OR shape for small amplitudes to about 0.05 m »✓
for large amplitudes «outside of 0.05 m» E smaller for model B / values are lower than
original / spread will be wider ✓ OWTTE
p

Accept answers drawn on graph – e.g.

[Link].TZ0.12
D
[Link].TZ1.3
movement of B means that path distance is different « between BM and AM »
OR
movement of B creates a path difference «between BM and AM» ✓

interference
OR
«
superposition of waves »✓
/
maximum when waves arrive in phase path difference = n x lambda
OR
minimum when waves arrive «180° or π » out of phase / path difference = (n+½) x lambda
✓
[Link].TZ0.C(II)
first harmonic mode drawn ✔

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NOTE: Allow if only one curve drawn, either solid or dashed.

[Link].TZ1.3AII
v = «0.50 × 16 =» 8.0 «m s − » ✓ 1

[Link].TZ1.2
7 9 «deg» ✔ correct use of d = sinλ ⁡θ = 7.8 × 10 − «m» ✔
read off between 1 and 1 15

so radius =
7.8
2
«fm» = 3.9 «fm» ✔ Award ecf for wrong angle in MP1.
Answer for MP3 must show at least 2 sf.

[Link].TZ2.B
identifies gradient with
λ
d
OR use of d sin θ = nλ ✓
gradient = 0.08 OR correct replacement in equation with coordinates of a point ✓
d = 633 × 10 = « 7 . 91 × 10 - 6 m » ✓ 1 . 26 × 10 OR 1 . 27 × 102 « mm » ✓
-9 2 -1
0 . 080

Allow ECF from MP3

[Link].TZ1.14
B
[Link].TZ0.3
v = « 0 . 200 .×0510 -3 = » 250 «m s – »✔1

[Link].TZ2.B
relates intensity to amplitude ✓
/
antinodes maximum intensity will be decreased quieter / ✓
/
nodes minimum will be increased louder / ✓ difference in intensities will be less ✓
maxima and minima are at the same positions ✓ OWTTE

[Link].TZ0.7A.I
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smooth curve decreasing from I0 to 0 between 0 and x ✓

secondary maximum correctly placed AND of intensity less than 0.3 I0 ✓
E.g.

[Link].TZ0.15
C

[Link].TZ2.16
C

[Link].TZ1.14
B
[Link]
sin θ « = XZ
» = 4λ ✓
VX 2d
Do not award ECF from(a)(ii).
[Link].TZ1.18
D
[Link].TZ1.6A
«travelling» wave moves along the length of the string and reflects «at fixed end» ✓
superposition/interference of incident and reflected waves ✓

the superposition of the reflections is reinforced only for certain wavelengths ✓

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[Link].TZ2.C.I
gradient smaller ✓
[Link].TZ0.3
« » /
standing waves form in the oven by superposition constructive interference ✓
«
energy transfer is greatest at the antinodes of the standing wave pattern »✓
[Link].TZ0.2
« » /
standing waves form in the oven by superposition constructive interference ✓
«
energy transfer is greatest at the antinodes of the standing wave pattern »✓
[Link].TZ0.14
B
[Link].TZ0.8
the change in the observed frequency ✓
when there is relative motion between the source and the observer ✓
Do not award MP1 if they refer to wavelength.
[Link].TZ0.27
B
[Link].TZ0.3B.I
«
force on q » is proportional to the displacement ✓
and opposite to the displacement / directed towards equilibrium ✓

[Link].TZ0.C(I)
« EK is a maximum when x = 0 hence » EK , max = 12 × 118 × 4 . 420 . 2502 - 02 ✓
71 . 4 « J » ✓
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[Link]
Stays the same: Position/location of maxima/distance/separation between maxima «will
be the same» / OWTTE ✓

Changes: Intensity/brightness/width/sharpness «of maxima will change»/ OWTTE ✓

Allow other phrasing for maxima (fringes, spots, etc).

[Link].TZ0.B
use of 2πfA ✓ maximum speed is 2π × 39 × 0 . 080 = 19 . 6 m s −1 « »✓
Award [2] for a bald correct answer.

[Link]
decreases ✓
[Link].TZ1.3CIII
Stays the same: Position/location of maxima/distance/separation between maxima «will
be the same» / OWTTE ✓

Changes: Intensity/brightness/width/sharpness «of maxima will change»/ OWTTE ✓

Allow other phrasing for maxima (fringes, spots, etc).

[Link].TZ1.D
ALTERNATIVE v1 ALTERNATIVE 2
use of f ' = f v + u (+ sign must be seen) OR f ' = 2987 «Hz» ✓ Attempted use of
Δf
≈ vc
« Δf » = 13 «Hz» ✓ 0 f

« Δf » = 13 «Hz» ✓
[Link].TZ1.6
For both models:
/ «
displacement is ∝ to acceleration force because graph is straight and through origin »✓
/
displacement and acceleration force in opposite directions because gradient «
is negative »
OR
/« »
acceleration restoring force is always directed to equilibrium ✓
[Link].TZ0.C
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travelling waves transfer energy OR standing waves don’t

amplitude of oscillation varies along a standing wave OR is constant along a travelling

wave ✓
standing waves have nodes and antinodes OR travelling waves don’t ✓
points in an internodal region have same phase in standing waves OR different phase in
travelling waves ✓
[Link].TZ2.14A
time period T = « 2510 » = 2.5 s AND f = T1 OR evidence of f = 1025 ✔
H
Answer 0.4 z is given, check correct working is shown.

[Link].TZ1.6
Constant, non-zero within spheres ✓ A clear, non-zero positive minimum at C ✓
Symmetric bowl shaped up curved shape in between ✓

Do not allow a bowl shaped down curve for MP3 .

[Link]
no change ✓
[Link].TZ0.3
oscillation in antiphase ✓ smaller amplitude than P ✓

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