| Date | May 2014 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 14M.1.SL.TZ1.13 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 13 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A body undergoes simple harmonic motion. Which graph correctly shows the variation with displacement x of the velocity v of the body?
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
Sinusoidal graphs are only generated in SHM when time is on the x-axis. Hence B and C are incorrect. D should be well-known to the candidates as the definition of SHM, but can be ruled out as it shows zero v when x = 0. Hence, by elimination, it must be A.
