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Date November 2022 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 22N.2.SL.TZ0.3b.ii
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ0
Command term Describe Question number b.ii Adapted from N/A
b.ii.
[Maximum mark: 2]
22N.2.SL.TZ0.3b.ii
(b.ii)

The tension force on the string is doubled. Describe the effect, if any, of this change on the frequency of the standing wave.

[2]

Markscheme

speed increases hence frequency increases ✓

by factor 2 ✓

Examiners report

This question was answered well, although the numerical aspect was often missing. It is worth highlighting that if there is a term like 'doubled' in the question, it makes sense to expect a numerical answer.

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