DP Physics (last assessment 2024)
Question 23M.3.SL.TZ2.11a
| Date | May 2023 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 23M.3.SL.TZ2.11a |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | a | Adapted from | N/A |
a.
[Maximum mark: 2]
23M.3.SL.TZ2.11a
(a)
The Ghost of Jupiter is a nebula.
(a.i)
Outline what is meant by a nebula.
[1]
Markscheme
cloud/body of dust and gas ✓
Award [1] for a reference to dust OR gas.
Ignore further references to origin of cloud.
(a.ii)
Astrophysicists have deduced the nature of this nebula from Earth. Outline how they can make these deductions.
[1]
Markscheme
observation of light from/passing through nebula ✓
part of the model of stellar evolution ✓
MP1 is for any suitable comment that refers to making inferences from the radiation received, including measurement of luminosity or comparison to radiation on Earth to e.g., obtain chemical composition or wavelength shift.