| Date | May 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16M.1.HL.TZ0.21 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 21 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A mass is connected to a spring on a frictionless horizontal surface as shown.
The spring is extended beyond its equilibrium length and the mass executes simple harmonic motion (SHM). Which of the following is independent of the initial displacement of the spring?
A. The angular frequency of the oscillation
B. The total energy of the mass
C. The average speed of the mass
D. The maximum kinetic energy of the mass
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
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