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Date May 2011 Marks available 1 Reference code 11M.1.SL.TZ2.13
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 13 Adapted from N/A

Question

An object is undergoing simple harmonic motion with light damping. The natural frequency of oscillation of the object is f0. A periodic force of frequency f is applied to the object. Which of the following graphs best shows how the amplitude a of oscillation of the object varies with f?

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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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