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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.HL.TZ2.26
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 26 Adapted from N/A

Question

A mass oscillates with simple harmonic motion (SHM) of amplitude xo. Its total energy is 16 J. 

What is the kinetic energy of the mass when its displacement is \(\frac{{{x_0}}}{2}\)?

A. 4 J

B. 8 J

C. 12 J

D. 16 J

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 9: Wave phenomena » 9.1 – Simple harmonic motion
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