D, C, B, D, A
Question
Answer Mark
Number
Max 3
Inconsistent/insufficient sig fig in p.d. (1)
Small range (in p.d.) (1)
8(a) Needs more readings in range 0.5 to 1.0 V (1) 3
Only 6 sets of readings (1)
No negative values (1)
No repetition shown (1)
Axes labelled with quantities (V on x-axis) (1)
Axes labelled with units (1)
8(b) Sensible scales (1) 5
Correct plotting of data (1)
Line of best fit (1)
Student value of V from their line of best fit (1)
Use of V/I at 40 mA (not gradient) (1)
8(c)(i) 4
Answer in range 42.5 to 44.0 (dependent on MP2) (1)
Answer to 2 or 3 sig fig with unit (1)
Resistance is very high (accept infinite)
8(c)(ii) Or Component/diode only conducts when (forward) p.d. reaches a specific value (1) 2
So current is zero /negligible (accept too small to be measured) (1)
Question
Answer Mark
Number
Max 2 Any valid physics answer should score
these marks
Middle of cylinder should be level with top of
tube
Drop the cylinder from rest
(1)
Drop cylinder to prevent touching sides of tube
(1)
Arrange the tube vertically
(1)
Repeat readings of t for each value of s and av-
(1)
erage
6(a) (1) 2
(Do not accept ‘repeat the experiment for differ-
(1)
ent values of s and
(1)
average the result’.)
(1)
Check light gate for zero error / Reset light gate
(1)
to zero.
Light gates should be perpendicular to the tube.
Use a longer cylinder
Exclude anomalous readings from repeat read-
ings.
6(b)(i) Length of cylinder (1) 1
Divide length of cylinder by time t or correct
equation in any form.
(Must be clear that length of cylinder is used. Do
6(b)(ii) (1) 1
not accept v = s/t alone
as s is defined as the distance from the top of the
tube)
Recognition that u = 0 (so c = 0 )
Statement that a = constant Or a = g.
Comparison of v2 = u2 + 2as with y = mx + c
(1)
Or Comparison of v2 = 2as with y = mx if u = 0
6(c) (1) 3
stated
(1)
Or Statement that v2 is directly proportional to s
provided a = constant
and u = 0 stated.
Answer in range 9.40 to 9.75 (m s-2) Or 18.8 to
19.5 (m s-2)
Second mark for g = 9.50 to 9.70 (m s-2) and to
(1)
6(d) 2 or 3 sig fig 2
(1)
Example of calculation
Gradient = 15.3/0.8 = 19.1
g = 19.1/2 = 9.6 m s-2 to 2 sig fig
Max 1 Any valid physics answer should score
this mark
Air resistance / drag
Collision with sides
Friction with side
Velocity calculated is an average rather than in-
stantaneous
The experiment has been done in an area of the
world where g is lower / (1)
different. (1)
Systematic errors that would lead to a low value (1)
6(e) 1
of g (1)
e.g. (1)
• The timer had a zero error so t was too large (1)
giving a low value of
g.
• The measurement of the length of the cylinder
was too large so t
was too large, giving low g.
• s was too large e.g. measured to the bottom of
the light gate,
giving low g.
Total for question 6 10
Ques-
Answer This question has to be marked holistically, in the context
tion
of the experiment described and credit given for answers given Mark
Num-
where-ever they appear
ber
(a) draw and label a diagram of the apparatus to be used
Labelled diagram of workable horizontal set-up, with mass/weight,
pulley and bench
(b) list any additional measuring instruments required that are not
shown in the diagram
Rule, vernier callipers or micrometer
NB may be on diagram or elsewhere in text
(c) list the quantities to be measured,
Diameter, original length, extension or stretched length
(d) for two quantities explain your choice of measuring instrument,
States measuring instrument and quantity
(1)
Justification of choice of measuring instrument with reference to scale
(1)
(uncertainty/range)
(1)
Examples
(2) 1
States measuring length using metre rule to +/- 1 mm
(2) 1
States measuring diameter using micrometer (screw gauge) to +/- 0.01
(1) 1
mm
(1) 4
(e) for one quantity comment on whether repeat readings are
7 (1) 1
appropriate
(1) 2
Justified appropriate comment
(1) 4
Examples
(1) 2
Repeat measurement of diameter and average in case fishing line is not
(1) 1
circular.
(1)
Carry out experiment only once in case the elastic limit is exceeded.
(1)
(f) state which is the independent variable and which is the dependent
(1)
variable
Mass / weight / force and extension / length
Identifies mass / weight / force as the independent variable and
extension/length as the dependent variable
(g) explain how the data collected will be used to determine the Young
modulus, include a sketch of the expected graph,
Plot force / mass against extension / length Or stress against strain
Sketch of graph
Determine gradient of straight line section
Explains how measurements relate to variables plotted.
(h) comment on a main source of uncertainty and/or systematic error
Reference to measurement of extension or diameter
with corresponding reason
(i) comment on safety
Sensible identification of risk and precaution
E.g. risk from falling weights so use foot protection
or risk from breaking line so use goggles
