DP Physics (first assessment 2025)
Question 23M.2.HL.TZ1.i
| Date | May 2023 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 23M.2.HL.TZ1.i |
| Level | HL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Explain | Question number | i | Adapted from | N/A |
i.
[Maximum mark: 2]
23M.2.HL.TZ1.i
The magnitude of the net force on q is given by . Explain why the charge q will execute simple harmonic oscillations about C.
[2]
Markscheme
The restoring force/acceleration is opposite to the displacement/towards equilibrium / OWTTE ✓
and proportional to displacement from equilibrium / OWTTE✓
Allow discussions based on the diagram (such as towards C for towards equilibrium).
Accept F ∝ x OR a ∝ x for MP2
