Mark Scheme (Results)

Summer 2014

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Advanced Level
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Paper 01 Physics on the Go

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General Marking Guidance

All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark
the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for
omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to
their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should
be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded.
Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer
matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award
zero marks if the candidates response is not worthy of credit according to
the mark scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark
scheme to a candidates response, the team leader must be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.

Mark Scheme Notes

Underlying principle
The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded, backed
up by examples. It is not a set of model answers.
For example:
(iii)

Horizontal force of hinge on table top

66.3 (N) or 66 (N) and correct indication of direction [no ue]
[Some examples of direction: acting from right (to left) / to the
left / West / opposite direction to horizontal. May show direction
by arrow. Do not accept a minus sign in front of number as
direction.]

This has a clear statement of the principle for awarding the mark, supported by
some examples illustrating acceptable boundaries.
1. Mark scheme format
1.1 You will not see wtte (words to that effect). Alternative correct wording
should be credited in every answer unless the ms has specified specific
words that must be present. Such words will be indicated by underlining
e.g. resonance
1.2 Bold lower case will be used for emphasis.
1.3 Round brackets ( ) indicate words that are not essential e.g. (hence)
distance is increased.
1.4 Square brackets [ ] indicate advice to examiners or examples e.g. [Do not
accept gravity] [ecf].
2. Unit error penalties
2.1 A separate mark is not usually given for a unit but a missing or incorrect
unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark will not be awarded.
2.2 Incorrect use of case e.g. Watt or w will not be penalised.
2.3 There will be no unit penalty applied in show that questions or in any
other question where the units to be used have been given, for example in
a spreadsheet.
2.4 The same missing or incorrect unit will not be penalised more than once
within one question (one clip in epen).
2.5 Occasionally, it may be decided not to penalise a missing or incorrect unit
e.g. the candidate may be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a
unit that is not one that should be known and is complex.
2.6 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error penalty is to be applied by
means of [no ue].
3. Significant figures
3.1 Use of an inappropriate number of significant figures in the theory papers
will normally only be penalised in show that questions where use of too
few significant figures has resulted in the candidate not demonstrating the
validity of the given answer.

3.2

The use of g = 10 m s-2 or 10 N kg-1 instead of 9.81 m s-2 or 9.81 N kg-1

will be penalised by one mark (but not more than once per clip). Accept 9.8
m s-2 or 9.8 N kg-1

4. Calculations
4.1 Bald (i.e. no working shown) correct answers score full marks unless in a
show that question.
4.2 If a show that question is worth 2 marks then both marks will be available
for a reverse working; if it is worth 3 marks then only 2 will be available.
4.3 use of the formula means that the candidate demonstrates substitution of
physically correct values, although there may be conversion errors e.g.
power of 10 error.
4.4 recall of the correct formula will be awarded when the formula is seen or
implied by substitution.
4.5 The mark scheme will show a correctly worked answer for illustration only.
4.6 Example of mark scheme for a calculation:
Show that calculation of weight
Use of L W H

Substitution into density equation with a volume and density

Correct answer [49.4 (N)] to at least 3 sig fig. [No ue]

[If 5040 g rounded to 5000 g or 5 kg, do not give 3rd mark; if
conversion to kg is omitted and then answer fudged, do not give
3rd mark]
[Bald answer scores 0, reverse calculation 2/3]

Example of answer:
80 cm 50 cm 1.8 cm = 7200 cm3
7200 cm3 0.70 g cm-3 = 5040 g
5040 10-3 kg 9.81 N/kg
= 49.4 N
5. Quality of Written Communication
5.1 Indicated by QoWC in mark scheme. QWC Work must be clear and
organised in a logical manner using technical wording where appropriate.
5.2 Usually it is part of a max mark, the final mark not being awarded unless
the QoWC condition has been satisfied.
6. Graphs
6.1 A mark given for axes requires both axes to be labelled with quantities and
units, and drawn the correct way round.
6.2 Sometimes a separate mark will be given for units or for each axis if the
units are complex. This will be indicated on the mark scheme.

6.3
6.4

6.5

A mark given for choosing a scale requires that the chosen scale allows all
points to be plotted, spreads plotted points over more than half of each
axis and is not an awkward scale e.g. multiples of 3, 7 etc.
Points should be plotted to within 1 mm.
Check the two points furthest from the best line. If both OK award
mark.
If either is 2 mm out do not award mark.
If both are 1 mm out do not award mark.
If either is 1 mm out then check another two and award mark if both
of these OK, otherwise no mark.
For a line mark there must be a thin continuous line which is the best-fit
line for the candidates results.

Question
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Question
Number
11a

Answer

Mark

C
B
B
D
B
C
A
C
C
D

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Answer

Mark

Malleable

(1)

(Large) plastic deformation

Or the material does not return to its original shape (when the
compressive force is removed)
Or the material is permanently deformed (when the compressive force
is removed)

(1)

(Treat references to tough as neutral in both marking points)

11b

Elastic behaviour Or does not deform plastically (for low stresses)

(1)

Returns to original shape/position (when the force/stress is removed)

Or no permanent deformation

(1)

Total for question 11

Question
Number
*12

2
4

Answer

Mark

(QWC work must be clear and organised in a logical manner

using technical terminology where appropriate)
Vertical velocity/motion is independent of the horizontal velocity/motion

(1)

The ball (always) has the same horizontal velocity as the skateboarder

(1)

The (only) force acting on the ball is weight/vertically (downwards)

Or the (only) acceleration acting on the ball is vertically (downwards)
Or there are no horizontal forces/acceleration

(1)

The idea that the ball and skateboarder are in the same horizontal
position (relative to each other)
e.g. the ball and the skateboarder have the same horizontal
displacement/distance/position at the same time
e.g. the ball will stay directly above the skateboarder

(1)

Total for question 12

4
4

Question
Number
13(a)

Answer

Mark

mg = T cos (seen or substituted into)

(1)

Substitute into mg = Tcos

(1)

T = 0.16 (N)

(1)

Example of calculation
0.015 kg 9.81 N kg1 = Tcos 20
T = 0.16 N
13(b)

R = T sin20 Or R = mg tan20 (seen or substituted into) Or use of

Pythagoras ( e.g. if terms added or subtracted)
Use of R = T sin20

(1)

Or R = mg tan20 Or correct use of Pythagoras

(1)

R = 0.06 N

(ecf from (a))

(1)

(Accept answers in the range R = 0.05 to 0.07 N)

Example of calculation
R = 0.16 N sin20
R =0.055 N
13(c)

ForceX on Y = 0.06 (N)

(ecf from (b))

Due to N3 Or (repulsive) force of X on Y is equal (and opposite) to

(repulsive) force of Y on X.

(1)

(1)

(do not award MP2 if candidates have linked their response to the
idea of identical magnets)
Total for question 13

Question
Number
14(a)

Answer

Mark

Childs (resultant) velocity = 0 Or +1.9 + (1.9) Or 1.9 +1.9

Or The child and the walkway have the same speed but in the
opposite direction
Or in 1 s the child will walk 1.9 m backward and the walkway moves
1.9 m forward

(1)

The idea that the child will appear (to a stationary observer) to stay in
the same position on the walk way.

(1)

Examples of answers
The child has no displacement (MP2 only)
Their velocity relative to the ground/start is zero (MP1 and MP2)
14(b)(i)

Use of v = s/t

(1)

Use of trigonometry to find the height (12.3m)

Or the component of the force acting along the slope (114 N)

(1)

Use of work done = force distance

(1)

Work done = 5400 (J)

(1)

Example of calculation
Distance walked along ramp = 1.90 m s1 x 25.0 s = 47.5 m
F = 45.0 kg 9.81 N kg1 sin15= 114.3 N
Work done = F d = 114.3 N 47.5 m = 5429 J
14(b)(ii)

Work done to walk along the ramp = work done to climb the stairs
Or use of 5400 = power 12

(1)

Power = 450 W (ecf from (b)(i) for energy)

(1)

(P = 417 W using show that value)

Example of calculation

Power =

Power = 453 W
Total for question 14

Question
Number
15(a)(i)

Answer

Mark

Mg Or mass of hanging masses g Or weight of hanging masses

(1)

15(a)(ii)

Use s = ut + at 2
Or average velocity = s/t and use a = (v-u)/t with v = 2s/t

(1)

With u = 0

(1)

Both objects are being accelerated and not just the trolley
Or the idea that the relationship between F and a is being
investigated and so m must be constant/controlled
Or so you get a straight line when F is plotted against a

(1)

15(b)(i)

Straight line through the origin

(1)

15(b)(ii)

Gradient = (total accelerated) mass

(1)

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

(s = at2 scores both MP1 and MP2)

15(a)(iii)

(Do not award the mark if the candidate refers to the mass of the
trolley, the hanging masses or the added masses)
15(c)

Max 2 from
Parallax
(Human) reaction time
Knowing exact point it passes markers
Zero error in stopwatch
Total for question 15

Question
Number
16(a)(i)

Answer

Mark

Use of density = mass/volume

Mass = 1.1 106 (kg)

(1)
(1)

Example of calculation
Mass of water passing through turbines in 1 second = 1060 m3 997 kg m3
Mass of water passing through turbines in 1 second = 1.06 106 kg
16(a)(ii)

Use of GPE = mgh Or GPE per second =

gh

Power = 1.9 109 (W) (ecf)

(1)
(1)

(range 1.8 to 2.0 GW)

Example of calculation
GPE per second = 1.06 106 kg s1 9.81 N kg1 185 m = 1924 MJ s1
Power = 1.924 GW
16(a)(iii)

Use of 0.8 x either power or energy

(1)

Use of power =

(1)

with an attempt at a time conversion for the year

Total energy = 4.9 1016 J (ecf)

(1)

(1)

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

(accept answers in the range( 4.5 to 5.1) 1016 J)

Example of calculation
Output power = 0.8 1.924 109 W = 1.539 109 W
60s 60 s 24 h 365 days = 31.54 106 s
Total energy output in 1 year = 1.539 109 W 31.54 106 s
= 4.86 1016 J
16(a)(iv)

The water still has a velocity after passing through the turbines
Or energy is transferred (to surroundings) as thermal energy
Or energy is dissipated (to surroundings) as heat
Or work is done against friction
Or friction acts between the water and the turbine/dam
Or friction acts between moving parts (accept in bearings)
(Treat references to sound as neutral. Do not credit energy lost/wasted
as... but treat as neutral if within correct response )

16(b)

Max 2
Rate of flow of saltwater less (accept lower velocity/speed)
Less mass of (salt) water reaching turbine blades per sec
Greater transfer of energy (away from the salt water) due to more friction
(Salt) water has a lower (kinetic) energy on reaching the turbines
Turbine rotates at a lower speed
Less GPE converted to KE
Lower efficiency of the dam
Total for question 16

10

Question
Number
17(a)(i)

Answer

Mark

Compression anywhere in the concrete layer

(1)

Tension anywhere in the steel beam

(1)

Compression

Tension
(Do not award each marking point if the force is labelled in both materials)
17(a)(ii)

17(b)(i)

17(b)(ii)

17(c)(i)

Concrete is strong under compression

(1)

Steel is strong under tension (and buckles under compression)

Or has a high UTS

(1)

Brittle

(1)

Undergoes little/no plastic deformation before breaking

Or breaks just after limit of proportionality/elastic limit

(1)

Steel is ductile

(1)

At the elastic limit Or yield point

(1)

steel becomes plastic Or there is a large (increase in) strain for little/no
stress Or little/no force produces a large (increase in) extension

(1)

steel would change shape/buckle/distort/neck/stretch Or steel would

show permanent deformation Or the concrete would crack

(1)

Use of E = using points up (0.9, 155)

Or use of the gradient of the linear section of the graph

(1)

E= 177 10 9 Pa
(Accept answers in the range 170 to 180 GPa)
Example of calculation

E=
.
E = 176.5 10 9 Pa

(1)

17(c)(ii)

Elastic limit
point at which material stops behaving elastically
Or point at which plastic behaviour/deformation begins
Or beyond this point the material will no longer return to its original
length if the (deforming) force is removed
Or up to this point the material will return to its original length if the
(deforming) force is removed

(1)

Yield point
(Point at which) for little/no increase in load/force/stress there will be
a large extension/strain

(1)

Total for question 17

2
14

Question
Number
18(a)(i)

Answer

Mark

Upthrust/U vertically upwards

Drag
vertically downwards

(1)
(1)

(-1 for any additional forces if MP1 & MP2 awarded. Lines must be
vertical by eye and touch the dot)
Upthrust/U

Drag/Air resistance/D (Weight)

18(a)(ii)

Upthrust weight drag = 0 Or weight + drag upthrust = 0

(1)

*18(a)(iii)

(QWC work must be clear and organised in a logical manner

using technical terminology where appropriate)
Max 4 from
Density of air decreases Or difference between the density
of the air and the helium/gas/ in the ballon decreased

(1)

18(a)(iv)

Hence the upthrust decreases

(MP2 cannot be awarded without MP1being attempted)

(1)

Volume of balloon/ displaced air/envelope increases

(1)

This would increase the upthrust Or this would increase

the weight of displaced fluid/air
(MP4 cannot be awarded without MP3 being attempted)

(1)

Effect of air density decreasing is greater than that of the

volume increasing

(1)

Changes in g are negligible (at these heights) Or air

resistance/drag negligible (towards maxiumum height)

(1)

Use of speed = distance/time Or attempt to find the gradient of the

graph (using a pair of values from the graph)

(1)

Speed = 4.9 m s1 (at least 2 SF)

(1)

(Accept answers in the range 4.75 m s1 to 4.94 m s1)

Example of calculation


Speed =

Speed = 4.86 m s1

18(b)(i)

Use of v = u + at with u = 0
Or s = ut + at2 and v2 = u2 +2as with u = 0

(1)

v = 491 (m s1)

(1)

Air resistance reduced his (downwards) acceleration

OrAir resistance was acting on him
Or Air resistance was not considered when calculating the speed
Or 380 m s1 is the terminal velocity
Or this is when weight = drag ( + upthrust)
Or this is when the resultant force is zero
Or work done against frictional forces

(1)

Use of max speed = 1.2 speed of sound

(1)

Speed of sound = 317 m s1

(1)

Example of calculation
v = 0 + (9.81 N kg1 50 s)
v = 490.5 m s1
18(b)(ii)

18(c)

Example of calculation

Speed of sound =
.
Speed of sound = 317 m s1
Total for question 18

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