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Question 22N.2.SL.TZ0.4a

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Date November 2022 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 22N.2.SL.TZ0.4a
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ0
Command term Draw Question number a Adapted from N/A
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[Maximum mark: 2]
22N.2.SL.TZ0.4a
(a)

The scale diagram shows the weight W of the mass at an instant when the rod is horizontal.

Draw, on the scale diagram, an arrow to represent the force exerted on the mass by the rod.

[2]

Markscheme

horizontal component of any length to the left ✓

vertical component two squares long upwards ✓

E.g.

 

Ignore point of application.

Award [1] max if arrowhead not present.

Examiners report

Most just added the horizontal component. Not many centrifugal forces, but still a few. Very few were able to score both marks, so this question proved to be challenging for the candidates.

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