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Question 22M.2.SL.TZ1.3c

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Date May 2022 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 22M.2.SL.TZ1.3c
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
Command term Show that Question number c Adapted from N/A
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22M.2.SL.TZ1.3c
(c)

B is placed at the first minimum. The frequency is then changed until the received intensity is again at a maximum.

Show that the lowest frequency at which the intensity maximum can occur is about 3 kHz.

Speed of sound = 340 m s−1

[2]

Markscheme

«λ2» = 13 cm ✓

f=«cλ=3400.13=» 2.6 «kHz» ✓

 

Allow ½ of wavelength from (b) or data from graph.

Examiners report

This was a "show that" question that had enough information for backwards working. Examiners were looking for evidence of using the wavelength from (b) or information from the graph to determine wavelength followed by a correct substitution and an answer to more significant digits than the given result.

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