DP Physics (last assessment 2024)
Question 18M.3.SL.TZ1.b.ii
Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 3] | Reference code | 18M.3.SL.TZ1.b.ii |
Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Determine | Question number | b.ii | Adapted from | N/A |
b.ii.
[Maximum mark: 3]
18M.3.SL.TZ1.b.ii
The graph shows the observed spectrum from star X.
The second graph shows the hydrogen emission spectrum in the visible range.
The following diagram shows the main sequence.
Determine the radius of star X (RX) in terms of the radius of the Sun (Rs).
[3]
Markscheme
OR
(mark for correct substitution)
RX = 2.1Rs
Allow ECF from (b)(i).
Accept values in the range: 2.0 to 2.3Rs.
Allow TS in the range: 5500 K to 6500 K.
[3 marks]
