| Date | May 2014 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 14M.1.SL.TZ2.15 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 15 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
In which of the following systems is it desirable that damping should be as small as possible?
A. Suspension bridge
B. Quartz oscillator
C. Car suspension
D. Airplane/aeroplane wing
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
The quartz oscillator is explicitly mentioned in the guide (4.3.6). But even a holistic understanding of the role and nature of damping would lead to the elimination of A, B and C – all of which the candidates should be familiar with.
Syllabus sections
Option B: Engineering physics » Option B: Engineering physics (Additional higher level option topics) » B.4 – Forced vibrations and resonance (HL only)
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