GCE

Physics A

Unit H156/01: Breadth in physics

Advanced Subsidiary GCE

Mark Scheme for June 2016

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Annotations available in RM Assessor

Annotation Meaning

Benefit of doubt given

Contradiction

Incorrect response

Error carried forward

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Transcription error

Benefit of doubt not given

Power of 10 error

Omission mark

Error in number of significant figures

Correct response

Wrong physics or equation

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Abbreviations, annotations and conventions used in the detailed Mark Scheme (to include abbreviations and subject-specific conventions).

Annotation Meaning

/ alternative and acceptable answers for the same marking point

reject Answers which are not worthy of credit

not Answers which are not worthy of credit

Ignore Statements which are irrelevant

Allow Answers that can be accepted

() Words which are not essential to gain credit

__ Underlined words must be present in answer to score a mark

ECF Error carried forward

AW Alternative wording

ORA Or reverse argument

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CATEGORISATION OF MARKS

The marking schemes categorise marks on the MACB scheme.

B marks: These are awarded as independent marks, which do not depend on other marks. For a B-mark to be scored, the point to which it refers
must be seen specifically in the candidate’s answers.

C marks: These are compensatory method marks which can be scored even if the points to which they refer are not written down by the candidate,
providing subsequent working gives evidence that they must have known it. For example, if an equation carries a C-mark and the candidate does not
write down the actual equation but does correct working which shows the candidate knew the equation, then the C-mark is given.

M marks: These are method marks upon which A-marks (accuracy marks) later depend. For an M-mark to be scored, the point to which it refers must
be seen in the candidate’s answers. If a candidate fails to score a particular M-mark, then none of the dependent A-marks can be scored.

A marks: These are accuracy or answer marks, which either depend on an M-mark, or allow a C-mark to be scored.

Note about significant figures:

If the data given in a question is to 2 sf, then allow to 2 or more significant figures.
If an answer is given to fewer than 2 sf, then penalise once only in the entire paper.
Any exception to this rule will be mentioned in the Guidance.

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SECTION A

Question Answer Marks Guidance

1 C 1
2 B 1
3 C 1
4 D 1
5 B 1
6 A 1
7 B 1
8 B 1
9 A 1
10 C 1
11 D 1
12 B 1
13 C 1
14 C 1
15 C 1
16 A 1
17 D 1
18 C 1
19 D 1
20 B 1
Total 20

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SECTION B

Question Answer Marks Guidance

21 (a) Mass is a scalar (quantity) and velocity is a vector B1
(quantity).

(Addition of) velocity depends on direction / sign / vector B1 Allow ‘Velocity can be cancelled out’
triangle / resolving (ORA)

(b) (i) An arrow from trolley to ramp along the string (for the B1 Allow arrows in correct directions anywhere on Fig. 21
tension) and a downwards arrow from the trolley (for the Not arrow for the tension parallel to the ramp
weight). Not arrow perpendicular to the ramp for the weight
Not two arrow heads in opposite directions along the string
for the tension

(ii) (s = ½ at2); 0.80 = ½  3.0  t2 (Any subject) C1

t = 0.73 (s) A1 Note: Apply SF penalty if 0.7 s is on the answer line or the
final answer

Allow 1 mark for 0.40 (s); 9.8 m s-2 used instead of 3.0 m s-2

Allow full credit for alternative methods, e.g:

v2 = 2  0.80  3.0; v = 2.19 (m s-1)
2.19
t= C1
3.0
t = 0.73 (s) A1

Total 5

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

22 (a) The gradient remains the same B1 Note: This mark is for the idea that the gradient / slope (of
the line) remains the same
Allow: The line is (just) shifted (to the right) by the same
amount (AW)

(b) Gradient determined from Fig. 22 and gradient = 16 C1 Allow  0.5 for the value of the gradient
Not u2/x value using the line or a data point because the
gradient is not determined
Allow this mark even if gradient = a

gradient = 2a C1

(F = ma); F = 920  8.0

F = 7.4  103 (N) A1 Possible ECF for this A1 mark if the gradient is determined
but its value is outside the range 15.5 to 16.5 and the second
C1 mark has also been scored

Note: The answer to 3 SF is 7360 (N)

Note: F = 920  16 = 14720 (N) can score the first C1 mark

Total 4

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

23 (a) Note: In this question any symbols used must be defined or
previously mentioned
Note: Allow full credit for alternative methods, e.g. using the
equation pressure = height  density  g

pressure = weight (of cylinder) B1 Allow force/area

area

Weight (of cylinder) determined using a newtonmeter B1

or
Measure mass (of cylinder) using balance / scale(s) and Not ‘gravity’ for g
multiplying by g / 9.8(1 m s-2)

Area determined by measuring the diameter with a ruler / B1 Not measure radius
vernier callipers / micrometer and then using (area =)   r2 Allow other correct methods

A sensible suggestion that reduces the % uncertainty: B1 Not ‘repeat readings (of diameter etc.)’ because this
Use micrometer / (vernier) calipers / travelling microscope procedure improves the accuracy and not the precision
Use balance / newtonmeter with smaller division (AW) Allow balance / newtonmeter with ‘high resolution’
(b) (i) The upthrust is equal to the weight of the fluid / liquid / water B1
/ air displaced
(ii) (upthrust =) 9.0 – 7.8 (N) or (mass =) 9.0/9.8(1) C1 Note: This C1 mark for determining the upthrust (1.2 N) or
the mass (0.92 kg) of the cylinder
(1.2 / 9.81)
V = or V = 1.2(23)  10-4 (m3) C1
1000
(9.0 / 9.81)
 =
1.223  10 4
A1 Allow full credit for alternative methods, e.g:
 = 7.5  103 (kg m-3)  9.0 
 =   1000  7.5  10 (kg m )
3 -3

 1.2 
Total 8

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

24 (a) (Resultant) force is (directly) proportional / equal to the rate B1 Not force = mass  acceleration
of change of momentum Not ‘force  change in momentum over time’

(b) (i) Any two from: momentum, (total) energy and mass B1 Not: kinetic energy

(ii) The force will have the same magnitude (at any time t) B1 Not ‘This is because action = reaction’

The force is in the opposite direction / has negative value B1

Not Newton’s third law
Allow 1 mark for a correct graph if there is no description or
explanation

(c) Method 1: Momentum is conserved

1.7  10-27  500 or 1.7  10-27  (-) 420 or 2.0  10-26  v C1

1.7  10-27  500 = 1.7  10-27  -420 + 2.0  10-26  v C1

v = 78 (m s-1) A1 Allow 1 mark for 6.8 (m s-1); + 420 used instead of - 420

Method 2: Kinetic energy is conserved

½  1.7  10-27  5002 or ½  1.7  10-27  4202 or

½  2.0  10-26  v2 C1 Allow full credit for correct use of ‘velocity of approach = -
velocity of recession’, e.g:
½  1.7  10-27  5002 = ½  1.7  10-27  4202 + ½  2.0 
10-26  v2 C1 ‘speed’ of approach = (-) ‘speed’ of recession C1
500 = v + 420 C1
v = 79 (m s-1) v = 80 (m s-1) A1
A1

Total 7

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

25 (a) (i) Similarity – same unit (AW) B1 Allow ‘both defined as energy (transformed) per unit
charge’ or ‘both defined as work done per unit charge’

Difference – For e.m.f, energy is transformed from B1 Allow any pair from:
chemical / other forms to electrical and for p.d., energy is
e.m.f. p.d.
transformed to heat / other forms from electrical
Energy (transformed) Energy (transformed) from
to electrical electrical
or
Energy (transformed) to
heat /other forms
Charges gain energy Charges lose energy
Work done on charges Work done by charges

(ii) 9.6  1016

n= or n = 1.3(3...)  1025 (m-3) C1
1.2  10 6  6.0  10 3

(I = Anev)

0.003 = 1.2  10-6  1.33...  1025  1.6  10-19  v C1 Note Any subject for this equation

v = 1.2  10-3 (m s-1) A1 Allow 1 mark for 1.6(3)  105 (m s-1); n = 9.6 1016 used

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

(b) Circuit with cell in series with an ammeter and variable B1 Allow this B1 mark for a clearly drawn circuit with correct
resistor. A voltmeter is connected across the variable symbols for the cell, variable resistor, voltmeter and
resistor / (terminals of the) cell ammeter.
Allow a battery symbol instead of symbol for a cell

Measure current and p.d. / voltage across variable resistor B1 Allow ‘terminal p.d.’ for p.d. across the cell
/ cell Allow ‘measure I and V’ if the circuit is correct
Allow ‘measure voltmeter and ammeter readings’ if the
circuit is correct
Possible ECF for incorrect symbol for variable resistor

Correct description of how to get multiple readings (of B1

current or p.d)
E.g. change the resistance of the variable resistor / use
different value resistors, etc.

(E = V + Ir) B1
Plot a graph of V against I and the gradient (of the graph /
line) is equal to (-) r (AW)

Total 9

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

26 (a) (i) A and B move in opposite directions B1 Allow A is moving up and B is moving down (or vice versa)
Allow they have a phase difference of 180() or  (rad)
Allow they are in antiphase

(ii)  = 0.80 (m) C1 Allow 80 (cm) for this C1 mark

v = f; v = 75  0.80

v = 60 (m s-1) A1 Allow 1 mark for 30 (m s-1) from the C1A1 marks;  = 0.40
2.0 m used
absolute uncertainty =  60
40
A1 Note 60  3 (m s-1) scores full marks
absolute uncertainty = 3.0 (m s-1)
Allow 2 marks for 6000  300 (m s-1);  in cm (POT error)
Allow 2 marks for 30  1.5 (m s-1);  = 0.40 m used

(b) (i) Reflection (of progressive waves) at (fixed) end(s) / X / Y B1

Superposition (of these waves gives rise to the stationary

wave) B1 Allow: ‘interference’ instead of ‘superposition’

(ii) The wavelength is twice the

length of cord / distance between X and Y B1 Allow  = 2XY or equivalent

Total 7

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

27 (a) -1.0 V to 2.6 V: I = 0 / negligible and R =  / (very) large (AW) B1

2.6 V to 3.0 V: R decreases B1 Allow ‘rapid decrease in R’

3.0 V to 3.4 V: R decreases B1 Allow ‘slow decrease in R’

Not R is constant (because it is a straight line)

Justification of a B1 point in terms of R = V/I. B1 Not R = gradient-1

For example to show: Ignore powers of 10 and units
 R is infinite: R = 2.0/0 =  Note: V and I values within  1 small square

 R decreases: R calculated once and has R = , or R

calculated twice

(b) (The circuit does not work because) the LED is reverse B1 Allow: (For the circuit to work) the LED must be forward-
biased / incorrect polarity of the cell (AW) biased / ‘reverse the LED’ / ‘reverse the cell’

V must be greater than 2.6 (V for the LED to be lit) B1 Allow  0.1 V
Not V must be equal to / ‘at least’ 2.6 V
Allow this mark even if the LED is reverse biased

Use two (or more 1.5 V) cells (in series) / use a supply B1 Note: This B1 mark can be scored on Fig. 27.2
greater than 2.6 (V) / use a 3.0 (V) supply Allow this mark even if the LED is reverse biased

(c) 6.63  10 34  3.0  108

E= or E = 4.1(4)  10-19 (J) C1
480  10 9
1.2  10 3 C1
N=
4.1(4)  10 19
A1
N = 2.9  1015 (s-1)

Total 10

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