Question Answer Mark

Number
1 The only correct answer is D. 1
A is not correct as it is not a base quantity.
B is not correct as it is a unit.
C is not correct as it is a unit.
2 The only correct answer is B. 1
A is not correct as it does not start from 0 on the small scale.
C is not correct as it starts after the 0 on the small scale.
D is not correct as it starts after the 0 on the small scale.
3 The only correct answer is D. 1
A is not correct as it includes the anomalous reading.
B is not correct as it includes the anomalous reading.
C is not correct as it has too many significant figures.
4 The only correct answer is A. 1
B is not correct as it is not required.
C is not correct as it is not required.
D is not correct as it is not required.
5 The only correct answer is D. 1
A is not correct as it is a source of error.
B is not correct as terminal velocity is not reached.
Total for multiple choice questions 5
Question Answer Mark
Number
6(a)(i) Vernier calipers Or digital vernier Or micrometer (screw gauge) (1) 1

6(a)(ii) 1.45 – 1.55 (accept 0.10) (1) 1

6(a)(iii) Divides 0.05 or 0.10 by 1.50 (1)

Percentage uncertainty = 3(%) or 7(%) (1) 2
(accept 3.3(%) or 6.7(%))

Example of calculation
(0.05/1.5) × 100 % = 3%
6(b) Use of density = mass/volume (1)
Density = 1.13 (x 104 kg m 3) (1)
-

Answer to 2 or 3 sig fig with × 104 (dependent on MP2) (1) 3

Example of calculation
38.1×10−3 kg
= 1. 13 × 10 4 kg m 3
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(1.5×10−2m)3
Total for question 6 7
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Number
This question has to be marked holistically and in the context of the experiment
7 described.
(a) draw a circuit diagram of the apparatus to be used,
An appropriate circuit that includes cell (not battery), resistor, ammeter, voltmeter (1)
Means of varying current / p.d. (1) 2

(b) state the quantities to be measured,

Current and p.d. (1) 1

(c) state which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable,
Current: independent
p.d. dependent (1) 1

(d) for one of the quantities listed in (b) explain your choice of measuring
instrument,
Current and ammeter Or p.d. and voltmeter (1)
(accept multimeter for either if scale mentioned)
Reference to appropriate scale e.g. 2 V because cell labelled 1.5 V (1) 2

(e) comment on whether repeat readings are appropriate in this case,

Yes so a mean can be calculated for each value Or to reduce random errors
–

No – because cell might run down Or better to take many readings (1) 1
(Ignore references to heating)

(f) explain how the data collected will be used, include a sketch of the expected
graph,
Plot graph of p.d. (y-axis) against current (x-axis) (1)
Sketch of graph (showing y-intercept and negative gradient) (1)
Identifies e.m.f. as intercept (1)
Identifies internal resistance as () gradient (1) 4

(g) identify the main sources of uncertainty and/or systematic error,

Max 2
Difficulty of reading meters simultaneously (1)
Parallax error on analogue meter (1)
Fluctuating readings on meters (1)
Zero error on meter (1) 2

(h) comment on safety

low risk experiment as only 1.5 V (1) 1

Total for question 7 14

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Number
7 Question to be marked holistically and in the context of the experiment described.
(a) draw and label a diagram showing how the apparatus will be used,
Appropriate diagram including two markers on measuring cylinder or two
light gates (first marker/light gate shown below surface of liquid)
(1) 1
(b) list any additional measuring instruments required that are not shown in
your diagram,
Metre rule [allow ruler] or tape, stopwatch or light gates, and micrometer or
digital calliper
(1) 1
(c) list the quantities to be measured,
Diameter of sphere, time and distance between markers or time and distance
between light gates
(1) 1
(d) for two quantities listed in (c) explain your choice of measuring instrument,
For each
Quantity and instrument (2)
Explanation, including indication of precision related to expected measurement (2) 4

(e) state which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable,
Diameter and time [allow radius for diameter and velocity for time] (1)
Independent and dependent variables correctly identified (1) 2

(f) for one quantity comment on whether repeat readings are appropriate in this case,
Quantity and comment (1) 1

Examples
Repeat diameter measurement at various orientations and averaged
Times should be repeated and averaged
Repeat identified measurement to eliminate anomalous values

(g) explain how the data collected will be used to determine the viscosity including a sketch
of the expected graph,
Calculate velocity for each diameter/radius of sphere Or calculate r using d/2
for each sphere (1)
Plot v against r2 or v1/2 against r (1)
Sketch of graph showing labelled axes and straight line through origin (1)
Uses equation to identify gradient (to calculate  ) consistent with their graph (1) 4

(h) identify the main sources of uncertainty and/or systematic error,

MAX 2
Terminal velocity not reached before timing starts. (1)
Ball not dropped in centre of cylinder to eliminate edge effects. (1)
Time of fall short so reaction time is significant (1)
Diameter of spheres small so large percentage uncertainty (1)
Zero error on micrometer or metre rule. (1) 4