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Resonance and damping: Edexcel A‑Level Physics questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Physics exam question on Resonance and damping (specification points 186–191), 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q20(b)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    3 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 20(b)(ii): The twin towers were linked together to improve the response of the building to strong winds. The graph below shows how the maximum displacement x varies with t

  2. Q10(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    3 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 10(b): The amplitude of the oscillations quickly decreases, so the baby has to push down on the floor to maintain the oscillations. When the baby pushes at a particula

  3. Q16(d)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    3 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 16(d): The oscillations are heavily damped by a piston in the suspension system. The piston moves within a cylinder filled with oil, as shown. The oil has a high visco

  4. Q6(c)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    4 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 6(c)(i): Explain the shape of the graph. (4)

  5. Q10(a)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    3 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 10(a)(ii): Explain why the amplitude of oscillation of the pendulum did not stay constant. (3)

  6. Q10(b)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    2 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 10(b)(i): It is suggested that the relationship between amplitude A and time t is kt A A e T 0 where A0 is the initial amplitude of the oscillation and k is a constant. E

  7. Q10(b)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    5 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 10(b)(ii): The table shows the student’s data. t / s A / cm 2.5 17.6 5.0 14.3 7.5 11.6 10.0 9.4 12.5 7.6 Plot a graph of ln A against t on the grid opposite. Use the addit

  8. Q10(b)(iii)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    4 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 10(b)(iii): Determine values for A0 and k. (4) A0 = k =

  9. Q20(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    2 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 20(b): After being set into vertical oscillation, the flamingo comes to rest after a short time. Explain why the flamingo comes to rest. (2)

  10. Q5

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    1 markResonance and damping
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 5: A damped mass-spring system is driven into oscillation. The graph shows the amplitude of oscillation as the driving frequency is varied. Driving frequency The d

  11. Q9(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 3

    6 marksMagnetic fields and forcesResonance and damping
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    October 2020 Paper 3, question 9(a): Explain these observations. (6)

  12. Q13

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    6 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 13: *13 The photograph shows a "singing bowl'. When the handles are rubbed with both hands the bowl 'sings', producing a loud note with a frequency of 720Hz. A vibr

  13. Q16(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    Resonance and damping
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 16(c): To show the rotation of the Earth, the pendulum needs to oscillate for several hours. Explain how using a heavy sphere is better than using a light sphere of th

  14. Q16(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    6 marksResonance and damping
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 16(a): Explain this behaviour. (6)

  15. Q11(d)

    June 2017 · Paper 3

    6 marksElectromagnetic induction and alternating currentResonance and damping
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    June 2017 Paper 3, question 11(d): Identical bar magnets are suspended from identical springs, with the North pole of each magnet inside a coil of wire as shown. The two coils are connected toget
All 15 questions on Resonance and damping, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q20(b)(ii) (3 marks): The twin towers were linked together to improve the response of the building to strong winds. The graph below shows how the maximum displacement x varies with t
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q10(b) (3 marks): The amplitude of the oscillations quickly decreases, so the baby has to push down on the floor to maintain the oscillations. When the baby pushes at a particula
  3. June 2023, Paper 2, Q16(d) (3 marks): The oscillations are heavily damped by a piston in the suspension system. The piston moves within a cylinder filled with oil, as shown. The oil has a high visco
  4. June 2023, Paper 3, Q6(c)(i) (4 marks): Explain the shape of the graph. (4)
  5. June 2023, Paper 3, Q10(a)(ii) (3 marks): Explain why the amplitude of oscillation of the pendulum did not stay constant. (3)
  6. June 2023, Paper 3, Q10(b)(i) (2 marks): It is suggested that the relationship between amplitude A and time t is kt A A e T 0 where A0 is the initial amplitude of the oscillation and k is a constant. E
  7. June 2023, Paper 3, Q10(b)(ii) (5 marks): The table shows the student’s data. t / s A / cm 2.5 17.6 5.0 14.3 7.5 11.6 10.0 9.4 12.5 7.6 Plot a graph of ln A against t on the grid opposite. Use the addit
  8. June 2023, Paper 3, Q10(b)(iii) (4 marks): Determine values for A0 and k. (4) A0 = k =
  9. June 2022, Paper 2, Q20(b) (2 marks): After being set into vertical oscillation, the flamingo comes to rest after a short time. Explain why the flamingo comes to rest. (2)
  10. October 2020, Paper 2, Q5 (1 mark): A damped mass-spring system is driven into oscillation. The graph shows the amplitude of oscillation as the driving frequency is varied. Driving frequency The d
  11. October 2020, Paper 3, Q9(a) (6 marks): Explain these observations. (6)
  12. June 2019, Paper 2, Q13 (6 marks): *13 The photograph shows a "singing bowl'. When the handles are rubbed with both hands the bowl 'sings', producing a loud note with a frequency of 720Hz. A vibr
  13. June 2019, Paper 2, Q16(c): To show the rotation of the Earth, the pendulum needs to oscillate for several hours. Explain how using a heavy sphere is better than using a light sphere of th
  14. June 2018, Paper 2, Q16(a) (6 marks): Explain this behaviour. (6)
  15. June 2017, Paper 3, Q11(d) (6 marks): Identical bar magnets are suspended from identical springs, with the North pole of each magnet inside a coil of wire as shown. The two coils are connected toget

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