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Date May 2014 Marks available 1 Reference code 14M.1.HL.TZ1.17
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 1
Command term Question number 17 Adapted from N/A

Question

The diagram shows the fundamental (first harmonic) of a standing (stationary) sound wave in a pipe open at one end.

At any instant, all the molecules of air in the pipe oscillate with the same

A. phase.
B. amplitude.
C. velocity.
D. acceleration.

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 4: Waves » 4.5 – Standing waves
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