DP Physics (last assessment 2024)
Question 17N.3.SL.TZ0.e.ii
| Date | November 2017 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 17N.3.SL.TZ0.e.ii |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Sketch | Question number | e.ii | Adapted from | N/A |
e.ii.
[Maximum mark: 1]
17N.3.SL.TZ0.e.ii
Sirius is a binary star. It is composed of two stars, Sirius A and Sirius B. Sirius A is a main sequence star.
The image shows a Hertzsprung–Russell (HR) diagram.
The mass of Sirius A is twice the mass of the Sun. Using the Hertzsprung–Russell (HR) diagram,
sketch the expected evolutionary path for Sirius A.
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Markscheme
arrow goes up and right and then loops to white dwarf area
