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Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator: OCR A‑Level Physics A questions

Every OCR A-Level Physics A exam question on 5.3.2 Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q12

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 12: An object is released from rest and oscillates with simple harmonic motion. The maximum kinetic energy is U. The object is stopped and the process is repeated w

  2. Q21(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    4 marks5.3.2 Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 21(c): When the initial displacement is increased, one spring increases its extension while the extension of the other spring decreases. Explain why the maximum kineti

  3. Q10

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 10: A mass is attached to the bottom end of a spring which is fixed at its top end. The mass is displaced vertically, and then released. The mass oscillates with a

  4. Q12

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 12: An oscillator is executing simple harmonic motion. Which graph of kinetic energy KE against displacement x is correct for this oscillator? KE A 0 x 0 KE B 0 x 0

  5. Q18(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    4 marks5.3.2 Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 18(b): The mass-spring system shown in Fig. 18.1 is now made to oscillate in air. Different types of energy are involved in the oscillations of this mass-spring system

  6. Q15

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 15: An object oscillates with simple harmonic motion. Which graph best shows the variation of its potential energy E with distance x from the equilibrium position?
All 6 questions on Energy of a simple harmonic oscillator, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q12 (1 mark): An object is released from rest and oscillates with simple harmonic motion. The maximum kinetic energy is U. The object is stopped and the process is repeated w
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q21(c) (4 marks): When the initial displacement is increased, one spring increases its extension while the extension of the other spring decreases. Explain why the maximum kineti
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q10 (1 mark): A mass is attached to the bottom end of a spring which is fixed at its top end. The mass is displaced vertically, and then released. The mass oscillates with a
  4. November 2020, Paper 1, Q12 (1 mark): An oscillator is executing simple harmonic motion. Which graph of kinetic energy KE against displacement x is correct for this oscillator? KE A 0 x 0 KE B 0 x 0
  5. June 2019, Paper 1, Q18(b) (4 marks): The mass-spring system shown in Fig. 18.1 is now made to oscillate in air. Different types of energy are involved in the oscillations of this mass-spring system
  6. June 2018, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): An object oscillates with simple harmonic motion. Which graph best shows the variation of its potential energy E with distance x from the equilibrium position?

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