DP Physics (first assessment 2025)
Question 19N.2.SL.TZ0.4a
Date | November 2019 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 19N.2.SL.TZ0.4a |
Level | SL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Explain | Question number | a | Adapted from | N/A |
a.
[Maximum mark: 2]
19N.2.SL.TZ0.4a
(a)
Explain why the path of the proton is a circle.
[2]
Markscheme
magnetic force is to the left «at the instant shown»
OR
explains a rule to determine the direction of the magnetic force ✔
force is perpendicular to velocity/«direction of» motion
OR
force is constant in magnitude ✔
force is centripetal/towards the centre ✔
NOTE: Accept reference to acceleration instead of force
