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s4 Physics Paper 3 Exam 5

This document provides instructions for two experiments. The first experiment determines the relative density of a solid material by measuring how a meter rule balances when the solid is suspended at different distances below it in water. The second experiment determines the resistivity of a bare wire by measuring the current through the wire at different lengths and plotting an inverse graph of current against length to determine the gradient. Candidates are instructed to answer questions 1 and one other question, and to use the first 15 minutes to read and plan their work. Marks will be awarded based on clear records of observations and their use.

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s4 Physics Paper 3 Exam 5

This document provides instructions for two experiments. The first experiment determines the relative density of a solid material by measuring how a meter rule balances when the solid is suspended at different distances below it in water. The second experiment determines the resistivity of a bare wire by measuring the current through the wire at different lengths and plotting an inverse graph of current against length to determine the gradient. Candidates are instructed to answer questions 1 and one other question, and to use the first 15 minutes to read and plan their work. Marks will be awarded based on clear records of observations and their use.

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HOLIDAY TESTS

2 hours 15 minutes
Instructions to candidates:
 Answer questions 1 and one other question. You should use the 1st quarter

of an hour reading through the questions and planning your work.

 Marks are given mainly for a clear record of the observations actually

made for their suitability and accuracy and for the use made of them.

1. In this experiment you will determine the relative density S, of the material of
solid x provided

A P 100 B

d z y Q

100g
x

(a) Record the mass, M of the solid x provided


(b) Suspend a metre rule from a clamp using a piece of thread
(c) Adjust the metre rule until it balances horizontally
(d) Read and record the distance of the balance point, P of the rule from end A
(e) Suspend the solid x at a distance d = 10cm from end A of the metre rule
(f) Emmerse solid x completely in water in the mug
(g) Suspend a 100g mass from a point Q between P and B
(h) Adjust the position of Q until the metre rule balances horizontally, with x
completely immersed and not touching the mug as shown in the figure above.
(i) Measure and record distances z and y
(j) Repeat procedure (e) (i) for values of d = 15,20,25,30 and 35cm.
(k) Enter your results in a suitable table
(l) Plot a graph of z against y
2

(m)Find the slope S, of the graph


(n) Calculate the relative density S, of the material from the expression  = M
M – 100s

2. In this experiment you will determine the resistivity of the bare wire labelled B

Dry cell

K
A

L
* *
crocodile clip
Wire B cello tape
cello tape crocodile clip

(a) mount the bare wire B on a bench using cello tape


(b) connect the circuit as shown in the figure above
(c) adjust the distance L to 0.20m.
(d) close switch K
(e) read and record the reading Z of the ammeter
(f) open switch K
(g) repeat procedures (c) to (f) for values of x = 0.30, 0.40, 0.50, 0.60 and 0.70m
(h) record your results in a suitable table including values of 1/Z
(i) plot a graph of 1/Z against L
(j) find the gradient G of the graph
(k) calculate the resistivity  of the wire from the expression  = 1.2 x 10 –7 G

END

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