DP Physics (first assessment 2025)
Question 22N.2.SL.TZ0.3c.i
| Date | November 2022 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 22N.2.SL.TZ0.3c.i |
| Level | SL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | c.i | Adapted from | N/A |
c.i.
[Maximum mark: 1]
22N.2.SL.TZ0.3c.i
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Outline one difference between a standing wave and a travelling wave.
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Markscheme
travelling waves transfer energy OR standing waves don’t ✓
amplitude of oscillation varies along a standing wave OR is constant along a travelling wave ✓
standing waves have nodes / antinodes OR travelling waves don’t ✓
points in an internodal region have same phase in standing waves OR different phase in travelling waves ✓
Examiners report
This question was answered well. Students showed to be familiar with the differences between standing and travelling waves.
