SBA 13
Title: Conductor Characteristics
Aim: to draw and interpret a graph of the characteristic of a filament lamp.
Apparatus:
1. Rheostat resistor
2. Ammeter
3. Voltmeter
4. Battery
5. Filament lamp
Method
1. Set up the circuit in series using the apparatus listed above.
2. Vary the resistor and take the reading using the ammeter and voltmeter for every new
resistance.
3. Record the various currents and voltages in the table below
4. Draw a smooth graph using the values in the table given below.
The table below shows values for voltage across and current through a filament lamp
Resistance /ohms Voltage /Volts Current/Amperes
Discussion:
What is the shape of the characteristic (graph drawn)?
Explain this characteristic in the context of the filament lamp, current and voltage
through it.
Explain why you would expect the characteristic of a filament lamp to be symmetrical for
both directions of current.
Conclusion:
State characteristic of graph.
SBA #13
Title: Conductor Characteristics Skill Assessed: A&I (Analysis and Interpretation)
Criteria Total Marks
marks obtained
Graphing 5
- Axes labelled ( 1 mark)
- Scale drawn ( 2 marks)
- Points plotted correctly ( 2 marks)
- Greater than 2 points plotted incorrectly ( -2 marks)
Discussion
- Mentions the graph pattern ( 1 mark) 4
- Explains the characteristic of the graph with respect to
the quantities measured (2 marks)
- Mentions why one would expect the graphing of a
filament lamp to be symmetrical in both directions
Conclusion 1
- Mentions the characteristic of the graph.
Total: 10
SBA 14
Title: Radioactivity
Aim: To compare the strength of alpha, beta and gamma particles through various materials
Apparatus: Computer
Method:
1. Go to the following website and observe what happens to the alpha, beta and gamma particles.
https://www.vascak.cz/data/android/physicsatschool/template.php?s=jadro_zareni&l=en
Observations:
Particles Observations
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Discussion:
Define radioactive emissions.
Explain what alpha, beta and gamma particles are.
Conclusion:
Criteria Total Marks
marks obtained
Organization of report 2
a. SBA organized logically (1 mark)
b. Each section is named correctly (1 mark)
Communicate information using correct spelling, punctuation 4
and grammar in report
a. Spelling: no more than 1 spelling mistake (1 mark)
b. Punctuation: no more than 1 punctuation mistake (1 mark)
c. Grammar: -1 for each grammatical error (2 marks)
Method reported in past tense (-1 mark for more than 1 mistake) 1
Diagram drawn, adequately labelled. 5
- Absence of double lines (1 mark)
- Clarity – diagram can be clearly seen (1 mark)
- At least 4 parts correctly labelled = 2 marks
(-1 for every missing label)
- Title of diagram adequately stated (1 mark)
Table is neatly drawn with correct headings 1
(-1 mark for any missing/incorrect/inappropriate heading)
Title of table adequately stated 1
Use of appropriate scientific terminology 1
(-1 mark for more than one inappropriate/improper terms used in
Discussion / Conclusion)
Total 25
*Weighted marks 10
