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Physics: Investigation 1
Background
Assessment
The candidate is asked to design an experiment to generate standing waves on a string, and to
investigate the factors influencing the maximum displacement of the waves. Access to the appropriate
laboratory equipment is provided.
Criterion
Achievement level awarded
Achievement of aspects
Planning (a)
Pl (a)
Pl (b)
DC
DPP
CE
2
c, n, c
The aim of the investigation is brief but adequate. The level of achievement for aspect 1 is complete.
No hypothesis is proposed. The level of achievement for aspect 2 is not at all. The key variables are
identified. The level of achievement for aspect 3 is complete.
P1:1
P1:2