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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.3.HL.TZ1.11b
Level HL Paper 3 Time zone TZ1
Command term Draw Question number b Adapted from N/A
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19M.3.HL.TZ1.11b

The graph shows the variation with time t of the total energy E of a damped oscillating system.

(b)

Another system has the same initial total energy and period as that in (a) but its Q factor is greater than 25. Without any calculations, draw on the graph, the variation with time of the total energy of this system.

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similar shape graph starting at 12 mJ and above the original ✔

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Many thus went on to establish the correct period within the range given. Some candidates made POT errors not recognizing or identifying the unit used in this question.