| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.SL.TZ1.16 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 16 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A system that is subject to a restoring force oscillates about an equilibrium position.
For the motion to be simple harmonic, the restoring force must be proportional to
A. the amplitude of the oscillation.
B. the displacement from the equilibrium position.
C. the potential energy of the system.
D. the period of the oscillation.
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
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