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Determining an unknown mass using resonance

Tune a driven oscillator, calibrate inverse resonance frequency squared against known masses, then determine an unknown mass.

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Practice: Determining an unknown mass from resonance

Pearson Edexcel 9PH0 — this practical matches your selected course; the questions check the method, data handling and practical skills.

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2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

What happens at resonance?

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Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

Explain how the resonant frequency is identified accurately.