A-LevelPhysicsOscillationsMay/June 2019Paper 4 Q310 Marks
A spring is hung vertically from a fixed point. A mass M is hung from the other end of the spring, as illustrated in Fig. 3.1. The mass is displaced downwards and then released. The subsequent motion of the mass is simple harmonic. The variation with time t of the length L of the spring is shown in Fig. 3.2.
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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