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2 B 1
3 B 1
4 C 1
5 D 1
6 C 1
7 B 1
8 B 1
9 B 1
10 D 1
11 D 1
12 A 1
13 A 1
14 B 1
15 B 1
16 D 1
17 A 1
18 B 1
19 B 1
20 A 1
21 D 1
22 B 1
23 C 1
24 A 1
25 D 1
26 C 1
27 A 1
28 C 1
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2 A 1
3 C 1
4 D 1
5 C 1
6 B 1
7 B 1
8 D 1
9 C 1
10 B 1
11 D 1
12 B 1
13 D 1
14 A 1
15 B 1
16 A 1
17 D 1
18 A 1
19 B 1
20 D 1
21 A 1
22 D 1
23 D 1
24 B 1
25 C 1
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2 C 1
3 A 1
4 B 1
5 B 1
6 D 1
7 C 1
8 D 1
9 B 1
10 A 1
11 B 1
12 B 1
13 C 1
14 A 1
15 A 1
16 D 1
17 C 1
18 D 1
19 A 1
20 D 1
21 A 1
22 C 1
23 D 1
24 A 1
25 C 1
26 C 1
27 D 1
28 C 1
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37 C 1
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1(a) units of F: kg m s–2
C1
units of ρ: kg m–3
and units of v: m s–1
C1
units of K: kg m s–2 
/ [kg m–3
(m s–1
)2
]
= m2
A1
1(b)(i) Kρ = 1.5 / 332
C1
= 1.38 × 10–3
FD = 1.38 × 10–3
× 252
or FD  / 1.5 = 252
 / 332
FD = 0.86 N
A1
1(b)(ii) a = (1.5 – 0.86) / (1.5 / 9.81) or a = 9.81 – [0.86 / (1.5 / 9.81)] C1
a = 4.2 m s–2
A1
1(c) initial acceleration is g/9.81 (m s–2
)/acceleration of free fall B1
acceleration decreases B1
final acceleration is zero B1
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2(a) 30 m s–1
= 108 km h–1
or
100 km h–1
= 28 m s–1
and so exceeds speed limit
B1
2(b) acceleration = gradient or ∆v / (∆)t or (v – u) / t C1
e.g. acceleration = (24 – 20) / 12 [other points on graph line may be used]
= 0.33 m s–2
A1
2(c) distance travelled by Q = ½ × 12 × 30 (= 180 m) C1
distance travelled by P = ½ × (20 + 24) × 12 (= 264 m) C1
distance between cars = 264 – 180
= 84 m
A1
2(d) 30 – 24 = 6 m s–1
‘extra’ time T = 84 / 6 (= 14 s)
or
180 + 30T = 264 + 24T
‘extra’ time T = 84 / 6 (= 14 s)
C1
t = 12 + 14 = 26 s A1
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3(a)(i) in a stationary wave energy is not transferred
or
in a progressive wave energy is transferred
B1
3(a)(ii) in a stationary wave (adjacent) particles are in phase
or
in a progressive wave (adjacent) particles are out of phase/have a phase difference/not in phase
B1
3(b)(i) (position where) maximum amplitude B1
3(b)(ii) distance = 0.10 m B1
3(b)(iii) 1. λ = 0.60 / 1.5
= 0.40 m
A1
2. v = fλ C1
f = 340 / 0.40
= 850 Hz
A1
3(b)(iv) λ = 2 × 0.60 or λ = 3 × 0.40 or f = 850 / 3 C1
f = 280 (283) Hz A1
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4(a) (strain =) extension / original length B1
4(b)(i) E = σ/ ε C1
maximum stress = 2.1 × 1011
× 4.0 × 10–4
= 8.4 × 107
Pa
A1
4(b)(ii) σ = F / A C1
minimum area = 8.0 × 103
 /8.4 × 107
= 9.5 × 10–5
 m2
A1
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5(a) I1 + I2 = I3 [any subject] B1
5(b) E1 + E3 = I1R1 + I3R3 + I3R4 [any subject] B1
5(c) E1 – E2 = I1R1 – I2R2 [any subject] B1
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6(a) force per unit positive charge B1
6(b)(i) EK = ½mv 2
C1
2.4 × 10–16
= ½ × 1.7 × 10–27
× v 2
v = 5.3 × 105
 m s–1
A1
6(b)(ii) work done = 2.4 × 10–16 
J A1
6(b)(iii) W = Fs C1
F = 2.4 × 10–16
 / 15 × 10–3
= 1.6 × 10–14 
N
A1
6(b)(iv) V = Fd / Q
or
V = W / Q
or
E = V / d and E = F / Q
C1
V = (1.6 × 10–14
× 15 × 10–3
) / 1.6 × 10–19
or 2.4 × 10–16
 / 1.6 × 10–19
C1
= 1500 V A1
6(b)(v) straight line with positive gradient starting at the origin and going as far as x = 15 mm B1
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7(a) (the ohm is) volt / ampere B1
7(b)(i) R = ρL / A C1
ratio = [ρL / (πd 2 
/ 4)] / [0.028ρ × 7.0L / {π(14d)2
/ 4}] = 1000
or
ratio = 142
 / (0.028 × 7) = 1000
A1
7(b)(ii) same current (in connecting and filament wires) and the lamp/filament (wire) has greater resistance B1
7(b)(iii) P = V 2
 / R or P = VI or P = I2
R C1
(for filament wire) R = 122
 / 6.0 or R = 6.0 / 0.502
or R = 12 / 0.50 C1
(for filament wire) R = 24 Ω
(for connecting wire) R = 24 / 1000
= 2.4 × 10–2
 Ω
A1
7(b)(iv) resistance of connecting wire increases B1
current in circuit/lamp/filament (wire) decreases
or
potential difference across lamp/filament (wire) decreases
M1
(so) resistance of lamp/filament (wire) decreases A1
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8(a) (quark structure is) up, down, down/udd B1
up/u has charge +⅔(e), down/d has charge –⅓(e) C1
+⅔e –⅓e –⅓e = 0 A1
8(b) charge: p +1.6(0) × 10–19
(C) or +e
β–
–1.6(0) × 10–19
(C) or –e
ν zero/0
B1
mass: p 1.67 × 10–27
 (kg)/1.7 × 10–27
 (kg)
β–
9.1(1) × 10–31
 (kg)
ν very small/zero/0
B1
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1(a)(i) micrometer (screw gauge)/digital calipers B1
1(a)(ii) take several readings (and average) M1
along the wireoraround the circumference A1
1(b)(i) σ = 4 × 25/[π × (0.40 × 10–3
)2
] = 1.99 × 108
Nm–2
or
σ = 25/[π × (0.20 × 10–3
)2
] = 1.99 × 108
Nm–2
A1
1(b)(ii) %F = 2% and %d = 5%
or
∆F/F =
0.5
25
and ∆d/d =
0.02
0.4
C1
%σ = 2% + (2 × 5%)
or
%σ = [0.02 + (2 × 0.05)] × 100
%σ = 12%
A1
1(b)(iii) absolute uncertainty = (12/100) × 1.99 × 108
= 2.4 × 107
C1
σ = 2.0 × 108
± 0.2 × 108
Nm–2
or 2.0 ± 0.2 × 108
Nm–2
A1
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2(a) force × perpendicular distance (of line of action of force) to/from a point B1
2(b)(i) 2.4r or (1.2 × 2r) or (1.2r + 1.2r) A1
2(b)(ii) (anticlockwise moment =) 6.0 × r/2 × sinθ C1
6.0 × r/2 × sinθ = 2.4r
θ = 53°
A1
2(b)(iii) 6.0N A1
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3(a) p = 1000 × 9.81 × 7.0 × 10–2
or 1000 × 9.81 × 1.9 × 10–2
C1
∆p = 1000 × 9.81 × (7.0 × 10–2
– 1.9 × 10–2
) or 686 – 186
= 500 Pa
A1
3(b) F = pA or (∆)F = ∆p × A C1
upthrust = 500 × (5.1 × 10–2
)2
= 1.3N
or
upthrust = (686 – 186) × (5.1 ×10–2
)2
= 1.3N
or
upthrust = 1000 × 9.81 × 5.1 ×10–2
× (5.1 × 10–2
)2
= 1.3N
A1
3(c) force = 4.0 – 1.3
= 2.7N
A1
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3(d) extension/x/e = 2.7/30 C1
= 0.09(m) or 9(cm) C1
height above surface = 9 – 7
= 2cm
A1
3(e)(i) mass = 4.0/9.81 C1
acceleration = 2.7/(4.0/9.81)
= 6.6ms–2
A1
3(e)(ii) viscous force increases (and then becomes constant) M1
(weight and upthrust constant so) acceleration decreases (to zero) A1
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4(a) (two) waves travelling (at same speed) in opposite directions overlap B1
waves (are same type and) have same frequency/wavelength B1
4(b)(i) 5 A1
4(b)(ii) T = 1/40 (= 2.5 × 10–2
) C1
time taken = 2.5 × 10–2
/2
= 1.3 × 10–2
s (1.25 × 10–2
s)
A1
4(b)(iii) 180° A1
4(b)(iv) v = fλ C1
λ = 2.0/2.5 (= 0.80m)
v = 0.80 × 40
= 32ms–1
A1
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5(a) (coulomb is) ampere second B1
5(b)(i) E = V/d or E = F/Q C1
F = VQ/d
F = (2.0 × 102
× 8.0 × 10–19
)/4.0 × 10–2
= 4.0 × 10–15
N
A1
5(b)(ii) arrow pointing to the left labelled ‘electric force’ and arrow pointing downwards labelled ‘weight’ B1
5(b)(iii) 1. resultant force = √ [(3.9 × 10–15
)2
+ (4.0 × 10–15
)2
] C1
= 5.6 × 10–15
N A1
2. angle = tan–1
(3.9 × 10–15
/4.0 × 10–15
)
= 44°
A1
5(c) downward sloping line from (0, 2.0) M1
magnitude of gradient of line increases with time and line ends at (T, 0) A1
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6(a) flow of charge carriers B1
6(b)(i) nALe B1
6(b)(ii) (t is time taken for electrons to move length L)
I = Q/t
B1
I = nALe/t
or
I = nALe/(L/v)
or
I = nAvte/t and I = nAve
B1
6(c)(i) ratio = area at X/area at Y
= [πd 2
/4]/[π(0.69d)2
/4] or d2
/(0.69d)2
or 1/0.692
C1
= 2.1 A1
6(c)(ii) 1. R = ρL/A or R/L ∝ 1/A C1
resistance per unit length = 1.7 × 10–2
× (area at X/area at Y)
= 1.7 × 10–2
× 2.1
= 3.6 × 10–2
 Ωm–1
A1
2. P = I2
R or P = V2
/R C1
R = 3.6 × 10–2
× 3.0 × 10–3
(= 1.08 × 10–4
Ω)
P = 0.502
× 1.08 × 10–4
or P = (5.4 × 10–5
)2
/1.08 × 10–4
= 2.7 × 10–5
W
A1
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6(c)(iii) (cross-sectional area decreases so) resistance increases M1
(P = I 
2
R, so) power increases A1
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7(a) lepton(s) B1
7(b) protons: 7 and neutrons: 6 A1
7(c) E = ½mv2
C1
= 0.80 × 106
× 1.60 × 10–19
C1
= 1.28 × 10–13
(J)
v2
= 2 × 1.28 × 10–13
/2.2 × 10–26
v = 3.4 × 106
ms–1
A1
7(d) an (electron) neutrino/ν(e) is also produced (and this has energy) B1
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1(a)(i) work (done) / time (taken) or energy (transferred) / time (taken) B1
1(a)(ii) Correct substitution of base units of all quantities into any correct equation for power.
Examples:
(P = E / t or W / t gives) kg m2 
s–2 
/ s = kg m2
 s–3
(P = Fs / t or mgh / t gives) kg m s–2 
m / s = kg m2
 s–3
(P = ½mv2
/ t gives) kg (m s–1
)2
 / s = kg m2
 s–3
(P = Fv gives) kg m s–2
 m s–1
= kg m2
 s–3
(P = VI gives) kg m2
 s–2
A–1 
s–1
A = kg m2
 s–3
A1
1(b)(i) units of A: m2
and units of T: K C1
units of k: kg m2
s–3
/ m2
K4
= kg s–3
 K–4
A1
1(b)(ii) curve from the origin with increasing gradient B1
Question Answer Marks
2(a) ρ = m / V or ρ = m / Ah B1
p = F / A or p = W / A B1
p = [ρAhg] / A or p = [ρVg] / [V / h] (so) p = ρgh A1
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2(b)(i) 1. weight/gravitational (force)
upthrust (force)/buoyancy (force)
drag/viscous/frictional (force)/fluid resistance/resistance
B1
2. weight = upthrust + viscous (force) B1
2(b)(ii) • decrease in (gravitational) potential energy (of sphere) due to decrease in height (since Ep = mgh)
• increase in thermal energy due to work done against viscous force/drag
• loss/change of (total) Ep equal to gain/change in thermal energy
Any 2 points.
B2
2(c)(i) atmospheric pressure = 9.1(0) × 104
Pa A1
2(c)(ii) (∆)p = ρg(∆)h
(9.15 – 9.10) × 104
= ρ × 9.81 × (0.17 – 0.10)
C1
ρ = 730 (728) kg m–3
A1
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3(a) sum/total momentum (of system of bodies) is constant
or
sum/total momentum before = sum/total momentum after
M1
for an isolated system/no (resultant) external force A1
3(b)(i) p = mv C1
(4.0 × 6.0 × sinθ) – (12 × 3.5 × sin 30°) = 0
or
(mAvA × sinθ) – (mBvB × sin 30°) = 0
M1
θ = 61° A1
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3(b)(ii) shows the horizontal momentum component of ball A or of ball B as (4.0 × 6.0 × cos θ) or (12 × 3.5 × cos 30°) C1
(4.0 × 6.0 × cos 61°) + (12 × 3.5 × cos 30°) = 4.0v so v = 12 (ms–1
) A1
3(b)(iii) initial EK (= ½ × 4.0 × 122
) = 290 (288) (J) M1
final EK (= ½ × 4.0 × 6.02
+ ½ × 12 × 3.52
) = 150 (145.5) (J) M1
(initial EK > final EK) so inelastic [both M1 marks required to award this mark] A1
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4(a) displacement of particles/vibration(s)/oscillation(s) is parallel to/along the direction of energy/propagation B1
4(b) period = 1 / 800 (= 1.25 × 10–3
s) C1
time-base setting = 1.25 × 10–3
 / 2.5 C1
= 5.0 × 10–4
 s cm–1
A1
4(c)(i) I ∝ A2
C1
(IX /IY =) [rY / rX] 2
= [AX / AY]2
C1
ratio AY / AX = 120 / 30
= 4.0
A1
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4(c)(ii) 1. v = f λ C1
minimum λ = 330 / (800 + 16) = 0.40 m A1
2. fo / fs = v / (v – vs)
816 / 800 = 330 / (330 – vs)
C1
vs = 6.5 m s–1
A1
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5(a) force per unit positive charge B1
5(b)(i) s = ½at 2
C1
a = (2 × 0.045) / (1.5 × 10–7
)2
= 4(.0) × 1012
 m s–2
A1
5(b)(ii) F = 1.67 × 10–27
× 4.0 × 1012
= 6.7 (6.68) × 10–15
N A1
5(b)(iii) 1. E = F / Q C1
= 6.68 × 10–15 
/ 1.6 × 10–19
= 4.2 (4.18) × 104
NC–1
A1
2. E = V / d C1
V = 4.18 × 104
× 0.045
= 1.9 × 103
V
A1
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5(c) a = Eq / m
or
F = ma and F = Eq
C1
ratio =
− −
− −
× × × ×
× × × ×
19 27
19 27
(2 1.6 10 ) (1.67 10 )
(1.6 10 ) (4 1.66 10 )
or
×
×
2 1
1 4
= 0.50
A1
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6(a)(i) P = VI C1
I = 30 / 120
= 0.25 A
A1
6(a)(ii) Q = 0.25 × 3.0 × 3600 (= 2700) C1
number = (0.25 × 3.0 × 3600) / 1.60 × 10–19
= 1.7 × 1022
A1
6(b) R = V / I or R = P / I 2
or R = V 2
/ P C1
= 120 / 0.25 or = 30 / 0.252
or = 1202
/ 30 = 480 Ω A1
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6(c) R = ρl / A C1
A = (6.1 × 10–7
× 580 × 10–3
) / 480 (= 7.37 × 10–10
) C1
d = [(4 × 7.37 × 10–10
) / π]1/2
= 3.1 × 10–5
m
A1
6(d) temperature decreases and so resistance decreases B1
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7(a) nucleons = 23 B1
neutrons = 11 B1
7(b) similarity:
same (rest) mass
or
equal (magnitude of) charge
B1
difference:
opposite (sign of) charge
or
one is matter and one is antimatter
or
one is an electron and one is an antielectron
B1
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MARK SCHEME
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Published
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examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have
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1(b) Value of θ in range 80–100° with unit. 1
1(c) Value of T in range 0.80–2.00s with unit. 1
1(d) Six sets of readings of θ (different values) and time showing the correct trend (T increases as θ decreases) and without help
from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc.
5
Range: θ ⩾ 120° and θ ⩽ 60°. 1
Column headings:
Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate.
The presentation of the quantity and the unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. T2
 / s2
 and θ / °. No unit for
cos (θ / 2).
1
Consistency:
All raw values of time must be given to the nearest 0.1s or all to the nearest 0.01s.
1
Significant figures:
All values of T2
must be given to the same number of s.f. as (or one more than) the number of s.f. in raw values of time.
If raw times recorded to nearest 0.01 s, allow number of s.f. of T2
to be one less than the number of s.f. of the raw times.
1
Values of cos (θ / 2) calculated correctly. 1
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1(e)(i) Axes:
Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions).
Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions.
Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted.
Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart.
1
Plotting of points:
All observations must be plotted on the grid.
Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”).
Points must be plotted to an accuracy of half a small square.
1
Quality:
All points in the table (at least 5) must be plotted on the grid for this mark to be awarded.
It must be possible to draw a straight line that is within 0.05 on the cos (θ / 2) axis (x-axis) of all plotted points.
1
1(e)(ii) Line of best fit:
Judge by balance of all points on the grid about the candidate’s line (at least 5). There must be an even distribution of points
either side of the line along the full length.
Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. There must be at least five
points left after the anomalous point is disregarded.
Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square.
1
1(e)(iii) Gradient:
The hypotenuse of the triangle used should be greater than half the length of the drawn line.
Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions.
The method of calculation must be correct.
1
y-intercept:
Check correct read-off from a point on the line and substituted into y = mx + c.
Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions.
or
Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction.
1
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1(f) Value of P = candidate’s gradient and value of Q =candidate’s intercept.
The values must not be fractions.
1
Units for P and Q correct (s2
). 1
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2(a) Value of t in the range 2–9 mm, t to the nearest 0.01cm or 0.001cm. 1
2(b)(i) Value of d to the nearest 0.1cm or better. 1
2(c)(ii) Value of h with unit. 1
2(c)(iii) Correct calculation of V with consistent unit. 1
2(c)(iv) Justification for s.f. in V linked to s.f. in (d – 2t) and h. Allow d, t and h or allow d and h. 1
2(e)(v) Value of y with evidence of repeats. 1
2(f) Percentage uncertainty in y based on absolute uncertainty of 2–8 mm.
If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown.
Correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty.
1
2(g) Second value of h. 1
Second value of y. 1
Quality: second value of y less than first value of y. 1
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2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1
2(h)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion.
B Difficult to measure t with reason e.g. screw thread in way, curved surface, thickness not the same throughout the glass.
C Inaccurate V with reason e.g. non-cylindrical shape of jar/equation gives an approximate value.
D Difficult to judge correct position of nails.
E Difficult to measure y with reason e.g. holding the nail and ruler in position.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
4
2(i)(ii) A Take more readings (for different volumes) and plot a graph/take more values of k and compare.
B Improved method of measuring t directly e.g. travelling microscope.
C Improved method of measuring volume e.g. fill with water and use a measuring cylinder/measure circumference with
string to calculate diameter to put into equation for volume.
D Use optical pins/thinner nails.
E Have scale on side of jar/place both nails on lab jacks/use marker pen instead of nails/clamp ruler/use a marker to mark
position of nail.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
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MARK SCHEME
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examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have
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1(b)(ii) Value of a with unit and in the range 5.00–60.00s. 1
1(b)(iv) Evidence of repeated readings. 1
1(c) Six sets of readings of m (different values), a and b showing the correct trend (as m increases, a and b also increase) and
without help from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc.
5
Range:
Values of m must include 10 g and 70 g.
1
Column headings:
Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate.
The presentation of the quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. a2
/ b / s.
1
Consistency:
All raw values of time must be given to 0.1s or all to 0.01s.
1
Significant figures:
All values of a2
/b must be given to the same number of s.f. as (or one more than) the number of s.f. in raw values of time.
If raw times recorded to nearest 0.01s, allow number of significant figures of a2
 / b to be one less than the number of
significant figures of the raw times.
1
Values of a2
/b calculated correctly. 1
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1(d)(i) Axes:
Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions).
Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions.
Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted.
Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart.
1
Plotting of points:
All observations must be plotted on the grid.
Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”).
Points must be plotted to an accuracy of half a small square.
1
Quality:
All points in the table must be plotted on the grid for this mark to be awarded.
It must be possible to draw a straight line that is within 10 g on the mass axis (x-axis) of all plotted points.
1
1(d)(ii) Line of best fit:
Judge by balance of all points on the grid about the candidate’s line (at least 5). There must be an even distribution of points
either side of the line along the full length.
Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. There must be at least five
points left after the anomalous point is disregarded.
Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square.
1
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1(d)(iii) Gradient:
The hypotenuse of the triangle used should be greater than half the length of the drawn line.
The method of calculation must be correct.
Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions.
1
y-intercept:
Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted into y = mx + c.
Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions.
or
Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction.
1
1(e) Value of P = candidate’s gradient and value of Q =candidate’s intercept.
The values must not be fractions.
1
Unit for P correct (sg–1
or skg–1
) and unit for Q correct (s). 1
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2(a)(ii) Value of c in the range 95.0–100.0 cm. 1
2(c)(ii) Value of x in the range 75.0–85.0 cm. 1
2(c)(iv) Value(s) of raw z to the nearest mm. 1
2(d) Percentage uncertainty in z based on absolute uncertainty of 2–5 mm.
If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown.
Correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty.
1
2(e)(i) Correct calculation of (x – c / 2). 1
2(e)(ii) Correct calculation of (z – y) / m and consistent unit e.g. cm kg–1
. 1
2(f) Justification for s.f. in (z – y) / m linked to s.f. in z, y and m or (z – y) and m. 1
2(g)(ii) Second value of x. 1
Second value of z. 1
Quality: second value of z greater than first value of z (provided m in (g) > (c)). 1
2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1
2(h)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
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2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion.
B Difficult to read x/c on rule owing to thickness of string.
C Difficult to measure y/z/spring with reason e.g. parallax, difficult to judge where end of coiled section is/easy to
knock/difficult to hold ruler still.
D Difficult to judge/adjust rule to be parallel to bench/horizontal (not ‘rule is not parallel to bench’).
E Large percentage uncertainty in (z – y).
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
4
2(i)(ii) A Take more readings (for different added masses) and plot a graph/take more values of k and compare.
B Use thread/wire/thin(ner) string or any other valid method.
C Use clamped ruler/use pointer(s) on rule or spring/use (vernier) calipers.
D Use a (spirit) level/use ruler and set square with detail.
E Larger difference between masses/larger x value/springs with smaller spring constant.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
4
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examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
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1(b)(ii) Value of T with unit in range 1.00–2.00 s. 1
Evidence of repeated readings of nT. 1
1(c) Six sets of readings of m (different values) and T with correct trend and without help from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five
sets scores 4 marks etc.
5
Range: mmin = 50 g and mmax ⩾ 350 g. 1
Column headings:
Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit.
The presentation of quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. T2
 / s2
.
1
Consistency:
All values of time must be given to the nearest 0.1s or all values to the nearest 0.01s.
1
Significant figures:
Significant figures of every value of T 2
must be the same as, or one greater than, the s.f. of the raw times as recorded in
table. If raw times recorded to nearest 0.01s, allow number of significant figures of T2
to be one less than the number of
significant figures of the raw times.
1
Values of T2
calculated correctly. 1
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1(d)(i) Axes:
Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions).
Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions.
Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted.
Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart.
1
Plotting of points:
All observations must be plotted on the grid.
Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”).
Points must be accurate to within half a small square in both x and y directions.
1
Quality:
All points in the table must be plotted (at least 5) for this mark to be awarded.
Scatter of points must be no more than ±25 g from a straight line in the m direction (x-axis).
1
1(d)(ii) Line of best fit:
Judge by balance of all points on the grid (at least 5) about the candidate’s line. There must be an even distribution of points
either side of the line along the full length.
Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate.
Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square.
1
1(d)(iii) Gradient:
The hypotenuse of the triangle used must be greater than half the length of the drawn line.
The method of calculation must be correct.
Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions.
1
y-intercept:
Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted into y = mx + c or an equivalent expression.
Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions.
or
Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off accurate to half a small square in the y direction.
1
1(e) Value of a = candidate’s gradient and value of b = candidate’s intercept.
The values must not be fractions.
1
Correct units for a (e.g. s2
g–1
) and b (s2
). 1
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2(b)(iii) Value of u with unit in range 30.0–34.0 cm. 1
2(b)(v) (Raw) value(s) of v to nearest 0.1 cm. 1
2(c) Absolute uncertainty in v in range 0.2–0.8 cm and correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty.
If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown.
1
2(d) Correct calculation of f. 1
2(e)(iii) Value of vw. 1
Quality: vw > v. 1
2(f) Justification for s.f. in fw linked to s.f. in u and vw. 1
2(g)(ii) Second value of u in range 20.0–24.0 cm. 1
Second value of v. 1
Quality: second value of vw > first value of vw. 1
2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1
2(h)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
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2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion.
B Difficult to judge/obtain sharp image/hard to focus.
C Difficult to keep screen steady/vertical (to measure v) or difficult to hold screen and measure distance (at the same time).
D Difficult to measure u (or v) with reason e.g. parallax error/judging front of torch/judging centre of lens.
E LEDs not at the front of torch/u should be measured to the LEDs.
F Difficult to align torch, lens and screen or torch and lens at different heights or lens not vertical.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
4
2(i)(ii) A Take more readings and plot a graph/calculate more k values and compare.
B Use dark(ened) room/turn off lights or use improved ‘object’ e.g. cross-hairs/filament lamp/smaller LEDs.
C Mount screen in holder/clamp screen or clamp ruler/fix ruler to bench.
D Make alignment mark on container or use set squares with explanation of use.
E Use LEDs outside the torch/remove glass from torch.
F Use optical bench or draw line/scale/grid on bench or use lens holder to keep lens vertical.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
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1(a)(iii) Value of raw V with unit in the range 0.50–2.00 V and to nearest 0.01 V. 1
1(b)(iv) Values of p and q with consistent unit, q > p and both values < 1m. 1
1(c) Six sets of readings of R (different values), p and q with correct trend (as R increases, q decreases) and without help from
Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc.
5
Range:
Values of R include 10Ω and 33Ω.
1
Column headings:
Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate.
The presentation of quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. q/cm, q / R (cm / Ω),
q/ R (cm Ω–1
). No unit given for q / p.
1
Consistency:
All values of p and q must be given to the nearest mm.
1
Significant figures:
All values of q / R must be given to 2 or 3 s.f.
1
Calculation: Values of q/ p are correct. 1
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1(d)(i) Axes:
Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions).
Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions.
Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted.
Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart.
1
Plotting of points:
All observations must be plotted on the grid.
Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”).
Points must be plotted to an accuracy of half a small square.
1
Quality:
All points in the table must be plotted on the grid for this mark to be awarded.
It must be possible to draw a straight line that is within ±0.10 on the q/ p axis (normally y-axis) of all plotted points.
1
1(d)(ii) Line of best fit:
Judge by balance of all points on the grid about the candidate’s line (at least 5 points). There must be an even distribution of
points either side of the line along the full length.
Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. There must be at least five points
left after the anomalous point is disregarded.
Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square.
1
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1(d)(iii) Gradient:
Gradient sign on answer line matches graph drawn.
The hypotenuse of the triangle used must be greater than half the length of the drawn line.
Method of calculation must be correct.
Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions.
1
y-intercept:
Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted correctly into y = mx + c or an equivalent expression.
Read-off accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions.
or
Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction.
1
1(e) Value of a = candidate’s gradient and value of b = candidate’s intercept.
The values must not be fractions.
1
Unit for a correct (e.g. Ω m–1
or Ω cm–1
or Ω mm–1
or Ω / m etc.) and b stated without a unit. 1
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2(a) Value of L with unit and L < 50.0 cm. 1
2(b)(ii) All value(s) of raw x to nearest mm with unit. 1
Repeat values of x. 1
2(b)(iii) Percentage uncertainty in x based on absolute uncertainty in x in range 2–8 mm.
If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown.
Correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty.
1
2(b)(iv) Correct calculation of G where x and L have the same unit. 1
2(b)(v) Justification for s.f. in G linked to s.f. in L and x, or L and (2x – L). 1
2(c)(ii) Value of T with unit in range 0.8–2.0 s. 1
2(d) Second values of L and x. 1
Second value of T. 1
Quality: second value of T < first value of T. 1
2(e)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1
2(e)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
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2(f)(i) A Two readings are not enough to draw a conclusion.
B Difficult to measure x with a reason e.g. holding ruler and pulling down on loop at the same time/holding string and
rule/measuring at an angle/holding rule steady/stands move or tilt when loop pulled/judging end points.
C Difficulty linked to the length of the pendulum e.g. knot slips/tying a knot/measuring to the centre of the bob.
D Difficult to measure L with a reason e.g. finger gets in the way/thickness of string.
E Difficulty linked to oscillation e.g. strings on rods move/stands move as the pendulum oscillates or difficult to judge the
end of an oscillation.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
4
2(f)(ii) A Take more readings and plot a graph/take more readings and compare k values.
B Improved method to measure x e.g. clamp rule/clamp stands/hang mass on loop.
C Use glue (not knots)/mark the string/attach hook or loop to pendulum/measure string and add radius to length.
D Improved method to measure L e.g. use pins/nails/tape to table.
E Clamp stands/use tape to fix strings to rods/idea of a groove or film/video camera with timer/frame by frame/marker at
centre of oscillation. (Do not award ‘clamp stands’ twice for both B and E.)
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
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1(c)(ii) T with unit in range 0.1–1.0 s. 1
Evidence of repeated readings of nT where n = 5 or more. 1
1(e) Six sets of readings of x and T showing the correct trend and without help from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets
scores 4 marks etc.
5
Range: 0 ⩽ (x – L/2)min ⩽ 1.0cm. 1
Column headings:
Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate.
The presentation of quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention. e.g. 1/T2
 / s–2
.
1
Consistency:
All values of x must be given to the nearest mm.
1
Significant figures:
Significant figures for every value of 1 /T2
same as, or one greater than, the s.f. of raw time as recorded in table. If raw times
recorded to nearest 0.01s, allow number of significant figures of 1 /T2
to be one less than the number of significant figures of
the raw times.
1
Values of (x – L / 2) calculated correctly. 1
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1(f)(i) Axes:
Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions).
Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions
Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted.
Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart.
1
Plotting of points:
All observations must be plotted on the grid.
Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”).
Points must be accurate to within half a small square in both x and y directions.
1
Quality:
All points in the table must be plotted (at least 5) for this mark to be awarded.
Scatter of points must be no more than ± 0.25 cm from a straight line in the (x – L / 2) direction.
1
1(f)(ii) Line of best fit:
Judged by balance of all points on the grid (at least 5) about the candidate’s line. There must be an even distribution of points
either side of the line along the full length.
Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate.
Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a square.
1
1(f)(iii) Gradient:
The hypotenuse of the triangle used must be greater than half the length of the drawn line.
The method of calculation must be correct.
Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions.
1
y-intercept:
Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted into y = mx + c.
Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions.
or
Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction.
1
1(g) Value of a = candidate’s gradient and value of b = candidate’s intercept. The values must not be fractions. 1
Unit for a correct (e.g. cm–1
s–2
) and unit for b correct (e.g. s–2
). 1
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2(a)(iv) Value of D with unit to nearest mm and in range 10.0–150.0 cm. 1
2(b)(ii) Value of h1 with consistent unit and in range 6.0–10.0 cm. 1
2(c) Absolute uncertainty in h1 of 1 mm and correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty.
If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown.
1
2(d)(ii) Correct calculation of d. 1
2(f)(ii) Values of t and w to nearest mm, with unit. 1
2(f)(iii) Correct calculation of E. 1
2(g) Second values of h1 and h2. 1
Quality: Second value of d < first value of d. 1
Second values of h3 and h4. 1
2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1
2(h)(ii) Justification for s.f. in k linked to s.f. in d and p, or linked to s.f. in h1, h2, h3 and h4. 1
2(h)(iii) Valid comment relating to the calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
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2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion.
B Difficult to pile masses in centre, with reason.
C Blocks move/slip/tilt.
D d (or p or t) small so large uncertainty/ large % uncertainty in d (or p or t).
E Permanent deformation of strip.
F Difficult to mark ends of D due to curvature of masses.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
4
2(i)(ii) A Take more readings and plot a graph/calculate more k values and compare.
B Improved method for point load, e.g. suspend masses below strip/named method for sticking masses together.
C Named means of stabilising blocks, e.g. stick to bench/stick to strip/stops on bench/clamp blocks to bench.
D Use calipers or travelling microscope or use micrometer for t value or measure stack of MDF pieces.
E Use 8 masses before 10 or turn strip over.
F Use set square with detail/measure length of 10 masses then mark strip.
1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4.
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1(a)(i) direction or rate of transfer of (thermal) energy
or
(if different,) not in thermal equilibrium/energy is transferred
B1
1(a)(ii) uses a property (of a substance) that changes with temperature B1
1(b) • temperature scale assumes linear change of property with temperature
• physical properties may not vary linearly with temperature
• agrees only at fixed points
Any 2 points.
B2
1(c)(i) Pt = mc(∆)θ C1
95 × 6 × 60 = 0.670 × 910 × ∆θ M1
∆θ = 56°C so final temperature = 56 + 24 = 80°C A1
or
95 × 6 × 60 = 0.67 × 910 × (θ – 24) (M1)
so final temperature or θ = 80 °C (A1)
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1(c)(ii) 1. sketch: straight line from (0,24) to (6,80) B1
2. temperature drop due to energy loss = (80 – 64) = 16°C C1
energy loss = 0.670 × 910 × (80 – 64) = 9800J A1
or
energy to raise temperature to 64°C = 0.670 × 910 × (64 – 24) (C1)
= 24400J
loss = (95 × 6 × 60) – 24400 = 9800J
(A1)
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2(a) (angular frequency =) 2π × frequency or 2π / period B1
2(b)(i) 1. displacement = 2.0 cm A1
2. amplitude = 1.5 cm A1
2(b)(ii) reference to displacement of oscillations or displacement from equilibrium position or displacement from 2.0 cm B1
straight line indicates acceleration ∝ displacement B1
negative gradient shows acceleration and displacement are in opposite directions B1
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2(b)(iii) ω2
= (–)1/ gradient or ω2
= (–)∆a/ ∆s or a = (–)ω2
x and correct value of x C1
= e.g. (1.8 / 0.03) or (0.9 / 0.015) or (1.2 / 0.02) etc. or 0.9 = ω2
× 0.015
= 60
C1
f = √60 /2π
= 1.2Hz
A1
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3(a) force per unit mass B1
3(b) changes in height much less than radius of Earth M1
so (radial) field lines are almost parallel
or
g = GM/R2
≈ GM/(R + h)2
A1
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3(c) gravitational force provides/is centripetal force B1
GMm/r2
= mv2
/ r C1
v = (2π × 1.5 × 1011
)/(3600 × 24 × 365) = 2.99 × 104
(ms–1
) C1
6.67 × 10–11
M = 1.5 × 1011
× (2.99 × 104
)2
C1
M = 2.0 × 1030
 kg A1
or
GMm/ r2
= mrω2
(C1)
ω = 2π/ (3600 × 24 × 365) = 1.99 × 10–7
(rads–1
) (C1)
6.67 × 10–11
M = (1.5 × 1011
)3
× (1.99 × 10–7
)2
(C1)
M = 2.0 × 1030
 kg (A1)
or
T2
= 4π2
r3
/GM (C2)
M = 4π2
× (1.5 × 1011
)3
/ ({3600 × 24 × 365}2
× 6.67 × 10–11
) (C1)
= 2.0 × 1030
 kg (A1)
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4(a) • acts as ‘return’ (conductor) for signal
• shielding from noise/crosstalk/interference
Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each.
B2
4(b) • small bandwidth
• (there is) noise/interference/crosstalk
• large attenuation/energy loss
• reflections due to poor impedance matching
Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each.
B2
4(c) attenuation = 190 × 14 × 10–3
(= 2.66 dB) C1
ratio/ dB = (–)10 lg(P2 / P1) C1
2.66 = –10 lg(POUT / PIN)
POUT / PIN = 0.54
C1
fractional loss = 1 – (POUT / PIN) = 1 – 0.54
= 0.46
A1
or
2.66 = 10 lg(PIN / POUT)
PIN / POUT = 1.85
(C1)
fractional loss = (PIN – POUT) / PIN = (1.85 – 1) / 1.85
= 0.46
(A1)
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5(a)(i) force proportional to product of charges and inversely proportional to square of separation A1
5(a)(ii) curve starting at (R, FC) B1
passing through (2R, 0.25FC) B1
passing through (4R, 0.06FC) B1
5(b) graph: E = 0 when current constant (0 to t1, t2 to t3, t4 to t5) B1
stepped from t1 to t2 and t3 to t4 B1
(steps) in opposite directions B1
later one larger in magnitude B1
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6(a)(i) 1 / T = 1 / (2C) + 1 / C C1
T = ⅔C or 0.67C A1
6(a)(ii) same charge on Q as on combination B1
so p.d. is 6.0 V B1
6(b) P: p.d. will decrease (from 3.0V) B1
to zero B1
Q: p.d. will increase (from 6.0 V) B1
to 9.0 V B1
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7(a)(i) gain of amplifier is very large B1
V+
is at earth (potential) B1
for amplifier not to saturate M1
difference between V–
and V+
must be very small or V–
must be equal to V+
A1
or
if V–
≠ V+
then feedback voltage (M1)
acts to reduce gap until V–
= V+
when stable (A1)
7(a)(ii) input impedance is infinite B1
(so) current in R1 = current in R2 B1
(VIN – 0) / R1 = (0 – VOUT) / R2 B1
(gain =) VOUT / VIN = – R2 / R1 B1
7(b) graph: correct inverted shape (straight diagonal line from (0,0) to a negative potential, then a horizontal line, then a straight
diagonal line back to the t-axis at the point where VIN = 0)
B1
horizontal line at correct potential of (–)9.0 V B1
both ends of horizontal line occur at correct times (coinciding with when VIN = 2.0V) B1
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8(a) DERQ and CFSP B1
8(b)(i) force (on charge) due to magnetic field = force due to electric field
or
Bqv = Eq
or
v = E / B
B1
E = VH /d B1
VH = Bvd B1
8(b)(ii) use of I = nAqv and A = dt M1
algebra clear leading to VH = BI / ntq A1
8(c) (in metal,) n is very large M1
(therefore) VH is small A1
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9(a) image of one slice/section (B1)
images (of one slice) taken from different angles (M1)
to give 2D image (of one slice) (A1)
(repeated for) many slices (M1)
to build up 3D image (of whole body/structure) (A1)
Max. 4 marks total 4
9(b) evidence of subtraction of background (–26) C1
evidence of division by three C1
7 11
6 2
A1
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10(a) heating depends on current2
/I2
B1
and current2
/I2
is always positive B1
or
a.c. changes direction (every half cycle) (B1)
but heating effect is independent of current direction (B1)
or
voltage and current are always in phase in a resistor (B1)
so V × I is always positive (B1)
or
sketch graph drawn showing power against time (B1)
comment that power is always positive (B1)
10(b)(i) for same power (transmission, higher voltage) → lower current B1
lower current → less power loss in (transmission) cables B1
10(b)(ii) • voltage can be (easily) stepped up/down
• transformers only work with a.c.
• generators produce a.c.
• easier to rectify than invert
Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each.
B2
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11(a) packet/quantum of energy of electromagnetic/EM radiation B1
11(b)(i) E = hf
1.1 × 106
× 1.60 × 10–19
= 6.63 × 10–34
× f
C1
f = 2.7 × 1020
(2.65 × 1020
) Hz A1
11(b)(ii) p = h / λ = hf / c
= (6.63 × 10–34
× 2.65 × 1020
) / (3.00 × 108
)
or
p = E / c
= (1.1 × 1.60 × 10–13
) / (3.00 × 108
)
C1
p = 5.9 × 10–22
  (5.87 × 10–22
)Ns A1
11(c) 123 × 1.66 × 10–27
× v = 5.87 × 10–22
C1
v = 2.9 × 103
 ms–1
A1
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12(a) • emission from radioactive daughter products
• self-absorption in source
• absorption in air before reaching detector
• detector not sensitive to all radiations
• window of detector may absorb some radiation
• dead-time of counter
• background radiation
Any two points.
B2
12(b)(i) curve is not smooth
or
curve fluctuates/curve is jagged
B1
12(b)(ii) clear evidence of allowance for background B1
half-life determined at least twice B1
half-life = 1.5 hours
(1 mark if in range 1.7–2.0; 2 marks if in range 1.4–1.6)
A2
12(c) 1. half-life: no change M1
because decay is spontaneous/independent of environment A1
2. count rate (likely to be or could be) different/is random/cannot be predicted B1
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1(a) force proportional to product of masses and inversely proportional to square of separation B1
idea of force between point masses B1
1(b) mass of Jupiter (M) = (4/3)πR3
ρ B1
ω = 2π/ T
or
v = 2πnR/ T
B1
(m)ω2
x = GM(m) / x2
or
(m)v2
/ x = GM(m) / x2
M1
substitution and correct algebra leading to ρT2
= 3πn3
/ G A1
1(c)(i) n = (4.32 × 105
) / (7.15 × 104
)
or
n = 6.04
C1
ρ × (42.5 × 3600)2
= (3π × 6.043
) /(6.67 × 10–11
) C1
ρ = 1.33 × 103
 kgm–3
A1
1(c)(ii) Jupiter likely to be a gas/liquid (at high pressure) [allow other sensible suggestions] B1
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2(a) (thermal) energy per (unit) mass (to cause change of state) B1
(energy required to cause/released in) change of state at constant temperature B1
2(b)(i) 1. (work done on/against) the atmosphere B1
2. water as it turns from liquid to vapour M1
as potential energy of molecules increases A1
or
surroundings as its temperature rises (M1)
as energy is lost/transferred to surroundings (A1)
2(b)(ii) VI – h = M / t × L (where h = power loss)
or
L = (VIt – Q) /M (where Q = energy loss)
C1
(14.2 × 6.4) – (11.5 × 5.2) = (9.1 – 5.0) × L/ 300
or
L = [(14.2 × 6.4) – (11.5 × 5.2)] × 300 /(9.1 – 5.0)
C1
L = 2300 Jg–1
A1
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3(a)(i) angle (subtended) where arc (length) is equal to radius M1
(angle subtended) at the centre of a circle A1
3(a)(ii) angular frequency = 2π × frequency or 2π / period B1
3(b)(i) c / ML3
is a constant so acceleration is proportional to displacement B1
minus sign shows that acceleration and displacement are in opposite directions B1
3(b)(ii) c/ ML3
= (2πf )2
C1
c = 4π2
× 3.22
× 0.24 × 0.653
C1
= 27 kgm3
 s–2
A1
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4(a) quartz/piezo-electric and crystal/transducer B1
p.d. across crystal causes it to distort B1
applying alternating p.d. causes oscillations/vibrations B1
when applied frequency is natural frequency, crystal resonates B1
natural frequency of crystal is in ultrasound range B1
4(b) small(er) structures can be resolved/observed/identified B1
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5(a) (0.2 ms) 8.0 (mV) 1000 B1
(0.8 ms) 5.8 (mV) 0101 B1
5(b) series of steps B1
all (step) changes are at 0.2 ms intervals B1
steps with correct levels at correct times
(1 mark if five levels correct; 2 marks if all levels correct)
level 0 8 10 15 5 8
time/ms 0–0.2 0.2–0.4 0.4–0.6 0.6–0.8 0.8–1.0 1.0–1.2
B2
5(c) smaller step heights (possible) B1
smaller changes (in input signal) can be seen/reproduced/represented
or
(allows) more accurate reproduction (of the input signal)
B1
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6(a) electric field lines are radial/normal to surface (of sphere) B1
electric field lines appear to originate from centre (of sphere) B1
6(b)(i) tangent drawn at x = 6.0cm and gradient calculation attempted C1
E = 9.0 × 104
N C–1
(1 mark if in range ±1.2; 2 marks if in range ±0.6)
A2
or
correct pair of values of V and x read from curved part of graph and substituted into V = q/ 4πε0x (C1)
to give q = 3.6 × 10–8
C (C1)
(then E = q/ 4πε0x2
and x = 6cm gives) E = 9.0 × 104
N C–1
(A1)
or
(E = q/ 4πε0x2
and V = q / 4πε0x and so) E = V/ x (C1)
giving E = 5.4 × 103
 /0.060 (C1)
= 9.0 × 104
NC–1
(A1)
6(b)(ii) (R =) 2.5cm B1
potential inside a conductor is constant
or
field strength inside a conductor zero (so gradient is zero)
B1
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7(a)(i) (part of) the output is combined with the input M1
reference to potential/voltage/signal A1
7(a)(ii) • increased (operating) stability
• increased bandwidth/range of frequencies over which gain is constant
• less distortion (of output)
Any 2 points.
B2
7(b)(i) 1. gain = 3.6/ (48 × 10–3
) C1
= 75 A1
2. gain = 1 + RF / R
75 = 1 + (92.5 × 103
) /R
C1
R = 1300 Ω A1
7(b)(ii) for 68 mV, gain × VIN = 5.1(V)
or
output voltage would be greater than the supply voltage
M1
amplifier would saturate (at 5.0 V)
or
output voltage = 5.0 (V)
A1
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8(a)(i) DERQ and CFSP B1
8(a)(ii) charge carriers moving normal to (magnetic) field B1
charge carriers experience a force normal to I (and B) B1
charge build-up sets up electric field across the slice
or
build-up of charges results in a p.d. across the slice
B1
charge stops building up/VH becomes constant when FB = FE B1
8(b) VH inversely proportional to n/number density of charge carriers B1
number density of charge carriers (n) lower in semiconductors so VH larger for semiconductor slice B1
or
VH proportional to v/drift velocity (B1)
(for same current) drift velocity (v) higher in semiconductors so VH larger for semiconductor slice (B1)
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9(a) region (of space) B1
where an object/particle experiences a force B1
9(b) electric and magnetic fields normal to each other B1
velocity of particle normal to both fields B1
forces (on particle) due to fields are in opposite directions B1
forces are equal for particles with a particular speed/for a selected speed/for speed given by v = E(q)/ B(q) B1
9(c)(i) path labelled Q shown undeviated B1
9(c)(ii) reasonable curve in field and no ‘kink’ on entering, labelled V B1
deviated ‘upwards’ B1
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10(a) λ0 marked and graph line passing through EMAX = 0 at λ = λ0 B1
graph line with λ always < λ0 B1
negative gradient with correct concave curvature B1
10(b) curve with negative gradient and correct concave curvature M1
not touching either axis A1
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11(a)(i) circles drawn only around the top left and bottom right diodes B1
11(a)(ii) B shown as (+)ve and A shown as (–)ve B1
11(b)(i) Vr.m.s. (= 5.6 / √2) = 4.0V A1
11(b)(ii) 380 = 2πf or f = 60.5Hz C1
number (= 2f ) = 120 A1
11(c)(i) peak values (all) unchanged B1
(all) minima shown at 4.0V B1
three lines from near peak showing concave curves after leaving dotted line
not ‘kinked’ and not cutting the peak
reaching candidate’s minimum at the point where the decay meets the next dotted line
B1
three lines drawn along the dotted lines showing rise in voltage from minima back to peak values B1
11(c)(ii) mean p.d. is higher
or
r.m.s. p.d. is higher
or
capacitor supplies energy to resistor
M1
so (mean) power increases A1
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12(a)(i) nucleus emits particles/EM radiation/ionising radiation B1
emission/release from unstable nucleus
or
emission from nucleus is random and/or spontaneous
B1
12(a)(ii) probability of decay (of a nucleus)
or
fraction of (number of undecayed) nuclei that will decay
M1
per unit time A1
12(b) energy is shared with another particle B1
mention of antineutrino B1
12(c)(i) number = [(1.2 × 10–9
) / 131] × 6.02 × 1023
or
number = (1.2 × 10–3
× 10–9
) / (131 × 1.66 × 10–27
)
(= 5.51 × 1012
)
C1
A = λN C1
= [0.086 / (24 × 3600)] × 5.51 × 1012
= 5.5 × 106
Bq
A1
12(c)(ii) 1/ 50 = exp(–0.086t)
or
1/50 = 0.5n
C1
t = 45 days A1
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1(a)(i) direction or rate of transfer of (thermal) energy
or
(if different,) not in thermal equilibrium/energy is transferred
B1
1(a)(ii) uses a property (of a substance) that changes with temperature B1
1(b) • temperature scale assumes linear change of property with temperature
• physical properties may not vary linearly with temperature
• agrees only at fixed points
Any 2 points.
B2
1(c)(i) Pt = mc(∆)θ C1
95 × 6 × 60 = 0.670 × 910 × ∆θ M1
∆θ = 56°C so final temperature = 56 + 24 = 80°C A1
or
95 × 6 × 60 = 0.67 × 910 × (θ – 24) (M1)
so final temperature or θ = 80 °C (A1)
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1(c)(ii) 1. sketch: straight line from (0,24) to (6,80) B1
2. temperature drop due to energy loss = (80 – 64) = 16°C C1
energy loss = 0.670 × 910 × (80 – 64) = 9800J A1
or
energy to raise temperature to 64°C = 0.670 × 910 × (64 – 24) (C1)
= 24400J
loss = (95 × 6 × 60) – 24400 = 9800J
(A1)
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2(a) (angular frequency =) 2π × frequency or 2π / period B1
2(b)(i) 1. displacement = 2.0 cm A1
2. amplitude = 1.5 cm A1
2(b)(ii) reference to displacement of oscillations or displacement from equilibrium position or displacement from 2.0 cm B1
straight line indicates acceleration ∝ displacement B1
negative gradient shows acceleration and displacement are in opposite directions B1
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2(b)(iii) ω2
= (–)1/ gradient or ω2
= (–)∆a/ ∆s or a = (–)ω2
x and correct value of x C1
= e.g. (1.8 / 0.03) or (0.9 / 0.015) or (1.2 / 0.02) etc. or 0.9 = ω2
× 0.015
= 60
C1
f = √60 /2π
= 1.2Hz
A1
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3(a) force per unit mass B1
3(b) changes in height much less than radius of Earth M1
so (radial) field lines are almost parallel
or
g = GM/R2
≈ GM/(R + h)2
A1
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3(c) gravitational force provides/is centripetal force B1
GMm/r2
= mv2
/ r C1
v = (2π × 1.5 × 1011
)/(3600 × 24 × 365) = 2.99 × 104
(ms–1
) C1
6.67 × 10–11
M = 1.5 × 1011
× (2.99 × 104
)2
C1
M = 2.0 × 1030
 kg A1
or
GMm/ r2
= mrω2
(C1)
ω = 2π/ (3600 × 24 × 365) = 1.99 × 10–7
(rads–1
) (C1)
6.67 × 10–11
M = (1.5 × 1011
)3
× (1.99 × 10–7
)2
(C1)
M = 2.0 × 1030
 kg (A1)
or
T2
= 4π2
r3
/GM (C2)
M = 4π2
× (1.5 × 1011
)3
/ ({3600 × 24 × 365}2
× 6.67 × 10–11
) (C1)
= 2.0 × 1030
 kg (A1)
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4(a) • acts as ‘return’ (conductor) for signal
• shielding from noise/crosstalk/interference
Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each.
B2
4(b) • small bandwidth
• (there is) noise/interference/crosstalk
• large attenuation/energy loss
• reflections due to poor impedance matching
Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each.
B2
4(c) attenuation = 190 × 14 × 10–3
(= 2.66 dB) C1
ratio/ dB = (–)10 lg(P2 / P1) C1
2.66 = –10 lg(POUT / PIN)
POUT / PIN = 0.54
C1
fractional loss = 1 – (POUT / PIN) = 1 – 0.54
= 0.46
A1
or
2.66 = 10 lg(PIN / POUT)
PIN / POUT = 1.85
(C1)
fractional loss = (PIN – POUT) / PIN = (1.85 – 1) / 1.85
= 0.46
(A1)
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5(a)(i) force proportional to product of charges and inversely proportional to square of separation A1
5(a)(ii) curve starting at (R, FC) B1
passing through (2R, 0.25FC) B1
passing through (4R, 0.06FC) B1
5(b) graph: E = 0 when current constant (0 to t1, t2 to t3, t4 to t5) B1
stepped from t1 to t2 and t3 to t4 B1
(steps) in opposite directions B1
later one larger in magnitude B1
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6(a)(i) 1 / T = 1 / (2C) + 1 / C C1
T = ⅔C or 0.67C A1
6(a)(ii) same charge on Q as on combination B1
so p.d. is 6.0 V B1
6(b) P: p.d. will decrease (from 3.0V) B1
to zero B1
Q: p.d. will increase (from 6.0 V) B1
to 9.0 V B1
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7(a)(i) gain of amplifier is very large B1
V+
is at earth (potential) B1
for amplifier not to saturate M1
difference between V–
and V+
must be very small or V–
must be equal to V+
A1
or
if V–
≠ V+
then feedback voltage (M1)
acts to reduce gap until V–
= V+
when stable (A1)
7(a)(ii) input impedance is infinite B1
(so) current in R1 = current in R2 B1
(VIN – 0) / R1 = (0 – VOUT) / R2 B1
(gain =) VOUT / VIN = – R2 / R1 B1
7(b) graph: correct inverted shape (straight diagonal line from (0,0) to a negative potential, then a horizontal line, then a straight
diagonal line back to the t-axis at the point where VIN = 0)
B1
horizontal line at correct potential of (–)9.0 V B1
both ends of horizontal line occur at correct times (coinciding with when VIN = 2.0V) B1
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8(a) DERQ and CFSP B1
8(b)(i) force (on charge) due to magnetic field = force due to electric field
or
Bqv = Eq
or
v = E / B
B1
E = VH /d B1
VH = Bvd B1
8(b)(ii) use of I = nAqv and A = dt M1
algebra clear leading to VH = BI / ntq A1
8(c) (in metal,) n is very large M1
(therefore) VH is small A1
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9(a) image of one slice/section (B1)
images (of one slice) taken from different angles (M1)
to give 2D image (of one slice) (A1)
(repeated for) many slices (M1)
to build up 3D image (of whole body/structure) (A1)
Max. 4 marks total 4
9(b) evidence of subtraction of background (–26) C1
evidence of division by three C1
7 11
6 2
A1
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10(a) heating depends on current2
/I2
B1
and current2
/I2
is always positive B1
or
a.c. changes direction (every half cycle) (B1)
but heating effect is independent of current direction (B1)
or
voltage and current are always in phase in a resistor (B1)
so V × I is always positive (B1)
or
sketch graph drawn showing power against time (B1)
comment that power is always positive (B1)
10(b)(i) for same power (transmission, higher voltage) → lower current B1
lower current → less power loss in (transmission) cables B1
10(b)(ii) • voltage can be (easily) stepped up/down
• transformers only work with a.c.
• generators produce a.c.
• easier to rectify than invert
Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each.
B2
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11(a) packet/quantum of energy of electromagnetic/EM radiation B1
11(b)(i) E = hf
1.1 × 106
× 1.60 × 10–19
= 6.63 × 10–34
× f
C1
f = 2.7 × 1020
(2.65 × 1020
) Hz A1
11(b)(ii) p = h / λ = hf / c
= (6.63 × 10–34
× 2.65 × 1020
) / (3.00 × 108
)
or
p = E / c
= (1.1 × 1.60 × 10–13
) / (3.00 × 108
)
C1
p = 5.9 × 10–22
  (5.87 × 10–22
)Ns A1
11(c) 123 × 1.66 × 10–27
× v = 5.87 × 10–22
C1
v = 2.9 × 103
 ms–1
A1
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12(a) • emission from radioactive daughter products
• self-absorption in source
• absorption in air before reaching detector
• detector not sensitive to all radiations
• window of detector may absorb some radiation
• dead-time of counter
• background radiation
Any two points.
B2
12(b)(i) curve is not smooth
or
curve fluctuates/curve is jagged
B1
12(b)(ii) clear evidence of allowance for background B1
half-life determined at least twice B1
half-life = 1.5 hours
(1 mark if in range 1.7–2.0; 2 marks if in range 1.4–1.6)
A2
12(c) 1. half-life: no change M1
because decay is spontaneous/independent of environment A1
2. count rate (likely to be or could be) different/is random/cannot be predicted B1
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1 Defining the problem
d is the independent variable and R is the dependent variable or vary d and measure R 1
keep intensity/power of light source constant 1
Methods of data collection
labelled diagram showing a light source fixed above container of water with the labelled LDR positioned in the beaker 1
correct circuit diagram to measure R, e.g. V and I methods or ohmmeter 1
method to determine R, e.g. =R
p.d. across LDR
current
or read off ohmmeter
1
method to determine d, e.g. use a ruler or drawn labelled vertical ruler adjacent to container with d indicated 1
Method of analysis
plots a graph of R against d2
1
relationship valid if a straight line produced passing through the origin 1
π
=K
4
gradient
1
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1 Additional detail including safety considerations Max. 6
D1 dark glasses to prevent damage to eyes due to light source or do not look directly at light source
or
do not touch hot lamp/use gloves to position hot lamp/heat-proof gloves to position lamp
D2 dark room or shielding LDR (so as to avoid light from other sources)
D3 use high intensity lamp or collimated beam or laser
D4 method described to check that current in light source is constant, e.g. use an ammeter and variable
resistor / variable power supply
D5 keep position of light source constant or distance between light source and LDR constant
D6 light source is placed close to water surface to increase intensity/reduce reflections
or
light source is placed further away to make it more directional
D7 use tall container to give a wide range of d or R or to reduce uncertainties
or
use a wide container to reduce reflections
D8 method to position ruler vertically to measure d described e.g. use a set square/spirit level
D9 use of horizontal fiducial mark from ruler to meniscus or middle of LDR, e.g. pin
or
d = reading on rule at surface – reading at top of LDR
D10 ensure that the electrical connections/wire to the LDR are waterproof
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2(a)
gradient = −
2mg
s
y-intercept = mg
1
2(b) (T1 –T2)/N
5.5 ± 0.2
4.6 ± 0.2
3.6 ± 0.2
2.8 ± 0.2
1.9 ± 0.2
1.3 ± 0.2
First mark for column heading and values of (T1 –T2)/N.
Second mark for all uncertainties = ±0.2.
2
2(c)(i) Six points plotted correctly.
Must be within half a small square. Diameter of points must be less than half a small square
1
Error bars in P plotted correctly.
All error bars to be plotted. Length of bar must be accurate to less than half a small square and symmetrical.
1
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2(c)(ii) Line of best fit drawn.
Must not be drawn from top point to bottom point.
If points are plotted correctly then upper end of line should pass between (0.125, 5.0) and (0.140, 5.0) and lower end of
line should pass between (0.360, 1.5) and (0.380, 1.5).
1
Worst acceptable line drawn correctly (steepest or shallowest possible line).
All error bars must be plotted.
1
2(c)(iii) Gradient determined with a triangle that is at least half the length of the drawn line.
Must be negative.
1
uncertainty = gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line
or
uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line gradient – shallowest worst line gradient)
1
2(c)(iv) y-intercept determined from substitution into y = mx + c. 1
y-intercept determined using gradient of worst acceptable line.
uncertainty = y-intercept of line of best fit – y-intercept of worst acceptable line
or
uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line y-intercept – shallowest worst line y-intercept)
No ECF from false origin method.
1
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2(d)(i) m determined using candidate’s y-intercept and correct units for m and s.
y y
m
g
-intercept -intercept
= =
9.81
1
s determined using candidate’s gradient and m and s given to 2 or 3 significant figures.
Correct substitution of numbers must be seen.
− − ×
= =
2mg y
s
2 -intercept
gradient gradient
1
2(d)(ii) percentage uncertainty in m = percentage uncertainty in y-intercept 1
percentage uncertainty in s = percentage uncertainty in gradient + percentage uncertainty in y-intercept
or
percentage uncertainty in s = percentage uncertainty in gradient + percentage uncertainty m
Maximum/minimum methods:
− × − ×
=
y g m
s
2 max -intercept 2 max
max
min gradient min gradient
or
− × − ×
=
y g m
s
2 min -intercept 2 min
min
max gradient max gradient
or
Correct substitution of numbers must be seen.
1
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1 Defining the problem
x is the independent variable and V is the dependent variable or vary x and measure V 1
keep current (in the coil P) constant 1
Methods of data collection
labelled diagram showing both coils supported 1
two correct circuit diagrams for coil P and coil Q:
power supply connected to one coil and voltmeter/c.r.o. connected to other coil
1
method to determine x, e.g. use a ruler or drawn labelled horizontal ruler adjacent to coils with x indicated 1
method to measure x from centre of coil P to centre of coil Q, e.g. measure width of (each) coil and divide by 2 and add to
separation of coils
1
Method of analysis
plots a graph of ln V against x [or log V against x etc.] 1
relationship valid if a straight line produced 1
k = –gradient 1
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Additional detail including safety considerations Max. 6
D1 do not touch hot coil/use gloves to position hot coil/heat-proof gloves to position coil
D2 use large current/number of turns/iron core (to produce large magnetic field/induced e.m.f.)
D3 use high frequency (to produce larger induced e.m.f.)
D4 use an a.c. power supply or signal generator (connected to coil P)
D5 keep the number of turns (on each coil) constant/frequency constant
D6 method described to check that current is constant, e.g. use an ammeter and variable resistor/variable power
supply
D7 repeat measurements of x for different parts of the coil and average
D8 method to position ruler horizontally to measure x described e.g. use a spirit level or same height from bench at
both ends
D9 method to keep coils parallel/co-axial e.g. adjust coil Q until maximum reading or use set square to ensure that
coils are at right angles to the axis
D10 0ln lnV kx V= − +
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2(a)
gradient =
2 2
4 L f
g
µ 1
2(b) M / g
2
1
n
850 ± 85 (90) 0.1 or 0.11 or 0.111 or 0.1111
500 ± 50 0.06 or 0.063 or 0.0625
300 ± 30 0.04 or 0.040 or 0.0400
200 ± 20 0.03 or 0.028 or 0.0278
150 ± 15 (20) 0.02 or 0.020 or 0.0204
100 ± 10 0.02 or 0.016 or 0.0156
First mark for uncertainties in first column correct.
Second mark for all second column correct.
2
2(c)(i) Six points plotted correctly.
Must be within half a small square. Diameter of points must be less than half a small square.
1
Error bars in M plotted correctly.
All error bars to be plotted. Length of bar must be accurate to less than half a small square and symmetrical.
1
2(c)(ii) Line of best fit drawn.
Line must not pass through plotted point (0.11, 850) or (0.111, 850).
If points are plotted correctly then lower end of line should pass between (0.032, 250) and (0.036, 250) and upper end of
line should pass between (0.098, 800) and (0.104, 800).
1
Worst acceptable line drawn (steepest or shallowest possible line).
All error bars must be plotted.
1
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2(c)(iii) Gradient determined with a triangle that is at least half the length of the drawn line. 1
uncertainty = gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line
or
uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line gradient – shallowest worst line gradient)
1
2(d)(i) µ determined correctly using gradient.
2 2
9.81
gradient
4 120 1.54
µ = ×
× ×
5
7.18123 10 gradientµ −
= × ×
1
µ determined using gradient and given to 2 or 3 significant figures. 1
µ determined using gradient and correct unit gm–1
and in the range 0.560–0.630 (gm–1
). 1
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2(d)(ii) Percentage uncertainty in µ.
0.01 5 gradient
% uncertainty 2 2 100
1.54 120 gradient
 ∆
= × + × + × 
 
gradient
% uncertainty 9.63% 100
gradient
∆
= + ×
Maximum/minimum methods:
2 2
9.81 max gradient
max
4 115 1.53
µ
×
=
× ×
2 2
9.81 min gradient
min
4 125 1.55
µ
×
=
× ×
Correct substitution of numbers must be seen.
1
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2(e) M determined correctly using µ from (d)(i).
2 2
180 1.54
7.833
9.81 1000
M
× ×
= = ×
×
(d)(i)
(d)(i)
Correct substitution of numbers must be seen.
1
Absolute uncertainty determined.
0.01 5
% uncertainty 2 2 100 6.9%
1.54 180
 
= × + × × + = + 
 
(d)(ii) (d)(ii)
Correct substitution of numbers must be seen.
Maximum/minimum methods:
( )
( )
2 2
4 185 1.55 max
max 8.382 max
4 9.81 1000
M
× × ×
= = ×
× ×
(d)(i)
(d)(i)
( )
( )
2 2
4 175 1.53 min
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Question Answer Marks
1 Defining the problem
d is the independent variable and R is the dependent variable or vary d and measure R 1
keep intensity/power of light source constant 1
Methods of data collection
labelled diagram showing a light source fixed above container of water with the labelled LDR positioned in the beaker 1
correct circuit diagram to measure R, e.g. V and I methods or ohmmeter 1
method to determine R, e.g. =R
p.d. across LDR
current
or read off ohmmeter
1
method to determine d, e.g. use a ruler or drawn labelled vertical ruler adjacent to container with d indicated 1
Method of analysis
plots a graph of R against d2
1
relationship valid if a straight line produced passing through the origin 1
π
=K
4
gradient
1
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  • 1. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 3 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/11 Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 2. 9702/11 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 3 Question Answer Marks 1 C 1 2 B 1 3 B 1 4 C 1 5 D 1 6 C 1 7 B 1 8 B 1 9 B 1 10 D 1 11 D 1 12 A 1 13 A 1 14 B 1 15 B 1 16 D 1 17 A 1 18 B 1 19 B 1 20 A 1 21 D 1 22 B 1 23 C 1 24 A 1 25 D 1 26 C 1 27 A 1 28 C 1
  • 3. 9702/11 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 3 Question Answer Marks 29 D 1 30 C 1 31 C 1 32 C 1 33 C 1 34 A 1 35 D 1 36 B 1 37 B 1 38 D 1 39 B 1 40 A 1
  • 4. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 3 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/12 Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 5. 9702/12 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 3 Question Answer Marks 1 D 1 2 A 1 3 C 1 4 D 1 5 C 1 6 B 1 7 B 1 8 D 1 9 C 1 10 B 1 11 D 1 12 B 1 13 D 1 14 A 1 15 B 1 16 A 1 17 D 1 18 A 1 19 B 1 20 D 1 21 A 1 22 D 1 23 D 1 24 B 1 25 C 1 26 D 1 27 D 1 28 C 1
  • 6. 9702/12 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 3 Question Answer Marks 29 C 1 30 D 1 31 A 1 32 B 1 33 D 1 34 C 1 35 A 1 36 B 1 37 B 1 38 A 1 39 A 1 40 C 1
  • 7. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 3 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/13 Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 8. 9702/13 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 3 Question Answer Marks 1 C 1 2 C 1 3 A 1 4 B 1 5 B 1 6 D 1 7 C 1 8 D 1 9 B 1 10 A 1 11 B 1 12 B 1 13 C 1 14 A 1 15 A 1 16 D 1 17 C 1 18 D 1 19 A 1 20 D 1 21 A 1 22 C 1 23 D 1 24 A 1 25 C 1 26 C 1 27 D 1 28 C 1
  • 9. 9702/13 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 3 Question Answer Marks 29 B 1 30 C 1 31 A 1 32 C 1 33 D 1 34 D 1 35 C 1 36 B 1 37 C 1 38 D 1 39 C 1 40 B 1
  • 10. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 8 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/21 Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 60 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 11. 9702/21 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 8 Question Answer Marks 1(a) units of F: kg m s–2 C1 units of ρ: kg m–3 and units of v: m s–1 C1 units of K: kg m s–2  / [kg m–3 (m s–1 )2 ] = m2 A1 1(b)(i) Kρ = 1.5 / 332 C1 = 1.38 × 10–3 FD = 1.38 × 10–3 × 252 or FD  / 1.5 = 252  / 332 FD = 0.86 N A1 1(b)(ii) a = (1.5 – 0.86) / (1.5 / 9.81) or a = 9.81 – [0.86 / (1.5 / 9.81)] C1 a = 4.2 m s–2 A1 1(c) initial acceleration is g/9.81 (m s–2 )/acceleration of free fall B1 acceleration decreases B1 final acceleration is zero B1
  • 12. 9702/21 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 8 Question Answer Marks 2(a) 30 m s–1 = 108 km h–1 or 100 km h–1 = 28 m s–1 and so exceeds speed limit B1 2(b) acceleration = gradient or ∆v / (∆)t or (v – u) / t C1 e.g. acceleration = (24 – 20) / 12 [other points on graph line may be used] = 0.33 m s–2 A1 2(c) distance travelled by Q = ½ × 12 × 30 (= 180 m) C1 distance travelled by P = ½ × (20 + 24) × 12 (= 264 m) C1 distance between cars = 264 – 180 = 84 m A1 2(d) 30 – 24 = 6 m s–1 ‘extra’ time T = 84 / 6 (= 14 s) or 180 + 30T = 264 + 24T ‘extra’ time T = 84 / 6 (= 14 s) C1 t = 12 + 14 = 26 s A1
  • 13. 9702/21 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 8 Question Answer Marks 3(a)(i) in a stationary wave energy is not transferred or in a progressive wave energy is transferred B1 3(a)(ii) in a stationary wave (adjacent) particles are in phase or in a progressive wave (adjacent) particles are out of phase/have a phase difference/not in phase B1 3(b)(i) (position where) maximum amplitude B1 3(b)(ii) distance = 0.10 m B1 3(b)(iii) 1. λ = 0.60 / 1.5 = 0.40 m A1 2. v = fλ C1 f = 340 / 0.40 = 850 Hz A1 3(b)(iv) λ = 2 × 0.60 or λ = 3 × 0.40 or f = 850 / 3 C1 f = 280 (283) Hz A1
  • 14. 9702/21 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 8 Question Answer Marks 4(a) (strain =) extension / original length B1 4(b)(i) E = σ/ ε C1 maximum stress = 2.1 × 1011 × 4.0 × 10–4 = 8.4 × 107 Pa A1 4(b)(ii) σ = F / A C1 minimum area = 8.0 × 103  /8.4 × 107 = 9.5 × 10–5  m2 A1 Question Answer Marks 5(a) I1 + I2 = I3 [any subject] B1 5(b) E1 + E3 = I1R1 + I3R3 + I3R4 [any subject] B1 5(c) E1 – E2 = I1R1 – I2R2 [any subject] B1
  • 15. 9702/21 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 8 Question Answer Marks 6(a) force per unit positive charge B1 6(b)(i) EK = ½mv 2 C1 2.4 × 10–16 = ½ × 1.7 × 10–27 × v 2 v = 5.3 × 105  m s–1 A1 6(b)(ii) work done = 2.4 × 10–16  J A1 6(b)(iii) W = Fs C1 F = 2.4 × 10–16  / 15 × 10–3 = 1.6 × 10–14  N A1 6(b)(iv) V = Fd / Q or V = W / Q or E = V / d and E = F / Q C1 V = (1.6 × 10–14 × 15 × 10–3 ) / 1.6 × 10–19 or 2.4 × 10–16  / 1.6 × 10–19 C1 = 1500 V A1 6(b)(v) straight line with positive gradient starting at the origin and going as far as x = 15 mm B1
  • 16. 9702/21 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 8 Question Answer Marks 7(a) (the ohm is) volt / ampere B1 7(b)(i) R = ρL / A C1 ratio = [ρL / (πd 2  / 4)] / [0.028ρ × 7.0L / {π(14d)2 / 4}] = 1000 or ratio = 142  / (0.028 × 7) = 1000 A1 7(b)(ii) same current (in connecting and filament wires) and the lamp/filament (wire) has greater resistance B1 7(b)(iii) P = V 2  / R or P = VI or P = I2 R C1 (for filament wire) R = 122  / 6.0 or R = 6.0 / 0.502 or R = 12 / 0.50 C1 (for filament wire) R = 24 Ω (for connecting wire) R = 24 / 1000 = 2.4 × 10–2  Ω A1 7(b)(iv) resistance of connecting wire increases B1 current in circuit/lamp/filament (wire) decreases or potential difference across lamp/filament (wire) decreases M1 (so) resistance of lamp/filament (wire) decreases A1
  • 17. 9702/21 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 8 of 8 Question Answer Marks 8(a) (quark structure is) up, down, down/udd B1 up/u has charge +⅔(e), down/d has charge –⅓(e) C1 +⅔e –⅓e –⅓e = 0 A1 8(b) charge: p +1.6(0) × 10–19 (C) or +e β– –1.6(0) × 10–19 (C) or –e ν zero/0 B1 mass: p 1.67 × 10–27  (kg)/1.7 × 10–27  (kg) β– 9.1(1) × 10–31  (kg) ν very small/zero/0 B1
  • 18. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 8 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/22 Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 60 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 19. 9702/22 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 8 Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) micrometer (screw gauge)/digital calipers B1 1(a)(ii) take several readings (and average) M1 along the wireoraround the circumference A1 1(b)(i) σ = 4 × 25/[π × (0.40 × 10–3 )2 ] = 1.99 × 108 Nm–2 or σ = 25/[π × (0.20 × 10–3 )2 ] = 1.99 × 108 Nm–2 A1 1(b)(ii) %F = 2% and %d = 5% or ∆F/F = 0.5 25 and ∆d/d = 0.02 0.4 C1 %σ = 2% + (2 × 5%) or %σ = [0.02 + (2 × 0.05)] × 100 %σ = 12% A1 1(b)(iii) absolute uncertainty = (12/100) × 1.99 × 108 = 2.4 × 107 C1 σ = 2.0 × 108 ± 0.2 × 108 Nm–2 or 2.0 ± 0.2 × 108 Nm–2 A1
  • 20. 9702/22 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 8 Question Answer Marks 2(a) force × perpendicular distance (of line of action of force) to/from a point B1 2(b)(i) 2.4r or (1.2 × 2r) or (1.2r + 1.2r) A1 2(b)(ii) (anticlockwise moment =) 6.0 × r/2 × sinθ C1 6.0 × r/2 × sinθ = 2.4r θ = 53° A1 2(b)(iii) 6.0N A1 Question Answer Marks 3(a) p = 1000 × 9.81 × 7.0 × 10–2 or 1000 × 9.81 × 1.9 × 10–2 C1 ∆p = 1000 × 9.81 × (7.0 × 10–2 – 1.9 × 10–2 ) or 686 – 186 = 500 Pa A1 3(b) F = pA or (∆)F = ∆p × A C1 upthrust = 500 × (5.1 × 10–2 )2 = 1.3N or upthrust = (686 – 186) × (5.1 ×10–2 )2 = 1.3N or upthrust = 1000 × 9.81 × 5.1 ×10–2 × (5.1 × 10–2 )2 = 1.3N A1 3(c) force = 4.0 – 1.3 = 2.7N A1
  • 21. 9702/22 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 8 Question Answer Marks 3(d) extension/x/e = 2.7/30 C1 = 0.09(m) or 9(cm) C1 height above surface = 9 – 7 = 2cm A1 3(e)(i) mass = 4.0/9.81 C1 acceleration = 2.7/(4.0/9.81) = 6.6ms–2 A1 3(e)(ii) viscous force increases (and then becomes constant) M1 (weight and upthrust constant so) acceleration decreases (to zero) A1
  • 22. 9702/22 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 8 Question Answer Marks 4(a) (two) waves travelling (at same speed) in opposite directions overlap B1 waves (are same type and) have same frequency/wavelength B1 4(b)(i) 5 A1 4(b)(ii) T = 1/40 (= 2.5 × 10–2 ) C1 time taken = 2.5 × 10–2 /2 = 1.3 × 10–2 s (1.25 × 10–2 s) A1 4(b)(iii) 180° A1 4(b)(iv) v = fλ C1 λ = 2.0/2.5 (= 0.80m) v = 0.80 × 40 = 32ms–1 A1
  • 23. 9702/22 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 8 Question Answer Marks 5(a) (coulomb is) ampere second B1 5(b)(i) E = V/d or E = F/Q C1 F = VQ/d F = (2.0 × 102 × 8.0 × 10–19 )/4.0 × 10–2 = 4.0 × 10–15 N A1 5(b)(ii) arrow pointing to the left labelled ‘electric force’ and arrow pointing downwards labelled ‘weight’ B1 5(b)(iii) 1. resultant force = √ [(3.9 × 10–15 )2 + (4.0 × 10–15 )2 ] C1 = 5.6 × 10–15 N A1 2. angle = tan–1 (3.9 × 10–15 /4.0 × 10–15 ) = 44° A1 5(c) downward sloping line from (0, 2.0) M1 magnitude of gradient of line increases with time and line ends at (T, 0) A1
  • 24. 9702/22 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 8 Question Answer Marks 6(a) flow of charge carriers B1 6(b)(i) nALe B1 6(b)(ii) (t is time taken for electrons to move length L) I = Q/t B1 I = nALe/t or I = nALe/(L/v) or I = nAvte/t and I = nAve B1 6(c)(i) ratio = area at X/area at Y = [πd 2 /4]/[π(0.69d)2 /4] or d2 /(0.69d)2 or 1/0.692 C1 = 2.1 A1 6(c)(ii) 1. R = ρL/A or R/L ∝ 1/A C1 resistance per unit length = 1.7 × 10–2 × (area at X/area at Y) = 1.7 × 10–2 × 2.1 = 3.6 × 10–2  Ωm–1 A1 2. P = I2 R or P = V2 /R C1 R = 3.6 × 10–2 × 3.0 × 10–3 (= 1.08 × 10–4 Ω) P = 0.502 × 1.08 × 10–4 or P = (5.4 × 10–5 )2 /1.08 × 10–4 = 2.7 × 10–5 W A1
  • 25. 9702/22 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 8 of 8 Question Answer Marks 6(c)(iii) (cross-sectional area decreases so) resistance increases M1 (P = I  2 R, so) power increases A1 Question Answer Marks 7(a) lepton(s) B1 7(b) protons: 7 and neutrons: 6 A1 7(c) E = ½mv2 C1 = 0.80 × 106 × 1.60 × 10–19 C1 = 1.28 × 10–13 (J) v2 = 2 × 1.28 × 10–13 /2.2 × 10–26 v = 3.4 × 106 ms–1 A1 7(d) an (electron) neutrino/ν(e) is also produced (and this has energy) B1
  • 26. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 7 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/23 Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 60 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 27. 9702/23 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 7 Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) work (done) / time (taken) or energy (transferred) / time (taken) B1 1(a)(ii) Correct substitution of base units of all quantities into any correct equation for power. Examples: (P = E / t or W / t gives) kg m2  s–2  / s = kg m2  s–3 (P = Fs / t or mgh / t gives) kg m s–2  m / s = kg m2  s–3 (P = ½mv2 / t gives) kg (m s–1 )2  / s = kg m2  s–3 (P = Fv gives) kg m s–2  m s–1 = kg m2  s–3 (P = VI gives) kg m2  s–2 A–1  s–1 A = kg m2  s–3 A1 1(b)(i) units of A: m2 and units of T: K C1 units of k: kg m2 s–3 / m2 K4 = kg s–3  K–4 A1 1(b)(ii) curve from the origin with increasing gradient B1 Question Answer Marks 2(a) ρ = m / V or ρ = m / Ah B1 p = F / A or p = W / A B1 p = [ρAhg] / A or p = [ρVg] / [V / h] (so) p = ρgh A1
  • 28. 9702/23 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 7 Question Answer Marks 2(b)(i) 1. weight/gravitational (force) upthrust (force)/buoyancy (force) drag/viscous/frictional (force)/fluid resistance/resistance B1 2. weight = upthrust + viscous (force) B1 2(b)(ii) • decrease in (gravitational) potential energy (of sphere) due to decrease in height (since Ep = mgh) • increase in thermal energy due to work done against viscous force/drag • loss/change of (total) Ep equal to gain/change in thermal energy Any 2 points. B2 2(c)(i) atmospheric pressure = 9.1(0) × 104 Pa A1 2(c)(ii) (∆)p = ρg(∆)h (9.15 – 9.10) × 104 = ρ × 9.81 × (0.17 – 0.10) C1 ρ = 730 (728) kg m–3 A1 Question Answer Marks 3(a) sum/total momentum (of system of bodies) is constant or sum/total momentum before = sum/total momentum after M1 for an isolated system/no (resultant) external force A1 3(b)(i) p = mv C1 (4.0 × 6.0 × sinθ) – (12 × 3.5 × sin 30°) = 0 or (mAvA × sinθ) – (mBvB × sin 30°) = 0 M1 θ = 61° A1
  • 29. 9702/23 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 7 Question Answer Marks 3(b)(ii) shows the horizontal momentum component of ball A or of ball B as (4.0 × 6.0 × cos θ) or (12 × 3.5 × cos 30°) C1 (4.0 × 6.0 × cos 61°) + (12 × 3.5 × cos 30°) = 4.0v so v = 12 (ms–1 ) A1 3(b)(iii) initial EK (= ½ × 4.0 × 122 ) = 290 (288) (J) M1 final EK (= ½ × 4.0 × 6.02 + ½ × 12 × 3.52 ) = 150 (145.5) (J) M1 (initial EK > final EK) so inelastic [both M1 marks required to award this mark] A1 Question Answer Marks 4(a) displacement of particles/vibration(s)/oscillation(s) is parallel to/along the direction of energy/propagation B1 4(b) period = 1 / 800 (= 1.25 × 10–3 s) C1 time-base setting = 1.25 × 10–3  / 2.5 C1 = 5.0 × 10–4  s cm–1 A1 4(c)(i) I ∝ A2 C1 (IX /IY =) [rY / rX] 2 = [AX / AY]2 C1 ratio AY / AX = 120 / 30 = 4.0 A1
  • 30. 9702/23 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 7 Question Answer Marks 4(c)(ii) 1. v = f λ C1 minimum λ = 330 / (800 + 16) = 0.40 m A1 2. fo / fs = v / (v – vs) 816 / 800 = 330 / (330 – vs) C1 vs = 6.5 m s–1 A1 Question Answer Marks 5(a) force per unit positive charge B1 5(b)(i) s = ½at 2 C1 a = (2 × 0.045) / (1.5 × 10–7 )2 = 4(.0) × 1012  m s–2 A1 5(b)(ii) F = 1.67 × 10–27 × 4.0 × 1012 = 6.7 (6.68) × 10–15 N A1 5(b)(iii) 1. E = F / Q C1 = 6.68 × 10–15  / 1.6 × 10–19 = 4.2 (4.18) × 104 NC–1 A1 2. E = V / d C1 V = 4.18 × 104 × 0.045 = 1.9 × 103 V A1
  • 31. 9702/23 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 7 Question Answer Marks 5(c) a = Eq / m or F = ma and F = Eq C1 ratio = − − − − × × × × × × × × 19 27 19 27 (2 1.6 10 ) (1.67 10 ) (1.6 10 ) (4 1.66 10 ) or × × 2 1 1 4 = 0.50 A1 Question Answer Marks 6(a)(i) P = VI C1 I = 30 / 120 = 0.25 A A1 6(a)(ii) Q = 0.25 × 3.0 × 3600 (= 2700) C1 number = (0.25 × 3.0 × 3600) / 1.60 × 10–19 = 1.7 × 1022 A1 6(b) R = V / I or R = P / I 2 or R = V 2 / P C1 = 120 / 0.25 or = 30 / 0.252 or = 1202 / 30 = 480 Ω A1
  • 32. 9702/23 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 7 Question Answer Marks 6(c) R = ρl / A C1 A = (6.1 × 10–7 × 580 × 10–3 ) / 480 (= 7.37 × 10–10 ) C1 d = [(4 × 7.37 × 10–10 ) / π]1/2 = 3.1 × 10–5 m A1 6(d) temperature decreases and so resistance decreases B1 Question Answer Marks 7(a) nucleons = 23 B1 neutrons = 11 B1 7(b) similarity: same (rest) mass or equal (magnitude of) charge B1 difference: opposite (sign of) charge or one is matter and one is antimatter or one is an electron and one is an antielectron B1
  • 33. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 5 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/31 Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 1 October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 34. 9702/31 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 5 Question Answer Marks 1(b) Value of θ in range 80–100° with unit. 1 1(c) Value of T in range 0.80–2.00s with unit. 1 1(d) Six sets of readings of θ (different values) and time showing the correct trend (T increases as θ decreases) and without help from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc. 5 Range: θ ⩾ 120° and θ ⩽ 60°. 1 Column headings: Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate. The presentation of the quantity and the unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. T2  / s2  and θ / °. No unit for cos (θ / 2). 1 Consistency: All raw values of time must be given to the nearest 0.1s or all to the nearest 0.01s. 1 Significant figures: All values of T2 must be given to the same number of s.f. as (or one more than) the number of s.f. in raw values of time. If raw times recorded to nearest 0.01 s, allow number of s.f. of T2 to be one less than the number of s.f. of the raw times. 1 Values of cos (θ / 2) calculated correctly. 1
  • 35. 9702/31 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 5 Question Answer Marks 1(e)(i) Axes: Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions). Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions. Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted. Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart. 1 Plotting of points: All observations must be plotted on the grid. Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”). Points must be plotted to an accuracy of half a small square. 1 Quality: All points in the table (at least 5) must be plotted on the grid for this mark to be awarded. It must be possible to draw a straight line that is within 0.05 on the cos (θ / 2) axis (x-axis) of all plotted points. 1 1(e)(ii) Line of best fit: Judge by balance of all points on the grid about the candidate’s line (at least 5). There must be an even distribution of points either side of the line along the full length. Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. There must be at least five points left after the anomalous point is disregarded. Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square. 1 1(e)(iii) Gradient: The hypotenuse of the triangle used should be greater than half the length of the drawn line. Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions. The method of calculation must be correct. 1 y-intercept: Check correct read-off from a point on the line and substituted into y = mx + c. Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions. or Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction. 1
  • 36. 9702/31 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 5 Question Answer Marks 1(f) Value of P = candidate’s gradient and value of Q =candidate’s intercept. The values must not be fractions. 1 Units for P and Q correct (s2 ). 1 Question Answer Marks 2(a) Value of t in the range 2–9 mm, t to the nearest 0.01cm or 0.001cm. 1 2(b)(i) Value of d to the nearest 0.1cm or better. 1 2(c)(ii) Value of h with unit. 1 2(c)(iii) Correct calculation of V with consistent unit. 1 2(c)(iv) Justification for s.f. in V linked to s.f. in (d – 2t) and h. Allow d, t and h or allow d and h. 1 2(e)(v) Value of y with evidence of repeats. 1 2(f) Percentage uncertainty in y based on absolute uncertainty of 2–8 mm. If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown. Correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty. 1 2(g) Second value of h. 1 Second value of y. 1 Quality: second value of y less than first value of y. 1
  • 37. 9702/31 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 5 Question Answer Marks 2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1 2(h)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1 2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion. B Difficult to measure t with reason e.g. screw thread in way, curved surface, thickness not the same throughout the glass. C Inaccurate V with reason e.g. non-cylindrical shape of jar/equation gives an approximate value. D Difficult to judge correct position of nails. E Difficult to measure y with reason e.g. holding the nail and ruler in position. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4 2(i)(ii) A Take more readings (for different volumes) and plot a graph/take more values of k and compare. B Improved method of measuring t directly e.g. travelling microscope. C Improved method of measuring volume e.g. fill with water and use a measuring cylinder/measure circumference with string to calculate diameter to put into equation for volume. D Use optical pins/thinner nails. E Have scale on side of jar/place both nails on lab jacks/use marker pen instead of nails/clamp ruler/use a marker to mark position of nail. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4
  • 38. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 6 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/33 Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 1 October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 39. 9702/33 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1(b)(ii) Value of a with unit and in the range 5.00–60.00s. 1 1(b)(iv) Evidence of repeated readings. 1 1(c) Six sets of readings of m (different values), a and b showing the correct trend (as m increases, a and b also increase) and without help from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc. 5 Range: Values of m must include 10 g and 70 g. 1 Column headings: Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate. The presentation of the quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. a2 / b / s. 1 Consistency: All raw values of time must be given to 0.1s or all to 0.01s. 1 Significant figures: All values of a2 /b must be given to the same number of s.f. as (or one more than) the number of s.f. in raw values of time. If raw times recorded to nearest 0.01s, allow number of significant figures of a2  / b to be one less than the number of significant figures of the raw times. 1 Values of a2 /b calculated correctly. 1
  • 40. 9702/33 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1(d)(i) Axes: Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions). Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions. Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted. Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart. 1 Plotting of points: All observations must be plotted on the grid. Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”). Points must be plotted to an accuracy of half a small square. 1 Quality: All points in the table must be plotted on the grid for this mark to be awarded. It must be possible to draw a straight line that is within 10 g on the mass axis (x-axis) of all plotted points. 1 1(d)(ii) Line of best fit: Judge by balance of all points on the grid about the candidate’s line (at least 5). There must be an even distribution of points either side of the line along the full length. Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. There must be at least five points left after the anomalous point is disregarded. Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square. 1
  • 41. 9702/33 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1(d)(iii) Gradient: The hypotenuse of the triangle used should be greater than half the length of the drawn line. The method of calculation must be correct. Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions. 1 y-intercept: Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted into y = mx + c. Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions. or Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction. 1 1(e) Value of P = candidate’s gradient and value of Q =candidate’s intercept. The values must not be fractions. 1 Unit for P correct (sg–1 or skg–1 ) and unit for Q correct (s). 1
  • 42. 9702/33 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 6 Question Answer Marks 2(a)(ii) Value of c in the range 95.0–100.0 cm. 1 2(c)(ii) Value of x in the range 75.0–85.0 cm. 1 2(c)(iv) Value(s) of raw z to the nearest mm. 1 2(d) Percentage uncertainty in z based on absolute uncertainty of 2–5 mm. If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown. Correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty. 1 2(e)(i) Correct calculation of (x – c / 2). 1 2(e)(ii) Correct calculation of (z – y) / m and consistent unit e.g. cm kg–1 . 1 2(f) Justification for s.f. in (z – y) / m linked to s.f. in z, y and m or (z – y) and m. 1 2(g)(ii) Second value of x. 1 Second value of z. 1 Quality: second value of z greater than first value of z (provided m in (g) > (c)). 1 2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1 2(h)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
  • 43. 9702/33 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 6 Question Answer Marks 2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion. B Difficult to read x/c on rule owing to thickness of string. C Difficult to measure y/z/spring with reason e.g. parallax, difficult to judge where end of coiled section is/easy to knock/difficult to hold ruler still. D Difficult to judge/adjust rule to be parallel to bench/horizontal (not ‘rule is not parallel to bench’). E Large percentage uncertainty in (z – y). 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4 2(i)(ii) A Take more readings (for different added masses) and plot a graph/take more values of k and compare. B Use thread/wire/thin(ner) string or any other valid method. C Use clamped ruler/use pointer(s) on rule or spring/use (vernier) calipers. D Use a (spirit) level/use ruler and set square with detail. E Larger difference between masses/larger x value/springs with smaller spring constant. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4
  • 44. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 5 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/34 Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 2 October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 45. 9702/34 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 5 Question Answer Marks 1(b)(ii) Value of T with unit in range 1.00–2.00 s. 1 Evidence of repeated readings of nT. 1 1(c) Six sets of readings of m (different values) and T with correct trend and without help from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc. 5 Range: mmin = 50 g and mmax ⩾ 350 g. 1 Column headings: Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit. The presentation of quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. T2  / s2 . 1 Consistency: All values of time must be given to the nearest 0.1s or all values to the nearest 0.01s. 1 Significant figures: Significant figures of every value of T 2 must be the same as, or one greater than, the s.f. of the raw times as recorded in table. If raw times recorded to nearest 0.01s, allow number of significant figures of T2 to be one less than the number of significant figures of the raw times. 1 Values of T2 calculated correctly. 1
  • 46. 9702/34 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 5 Question Answer Marks 1(d)(i) Axes: Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions). Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions. Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted. Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart. 1 Plotting of points: All observations must be plotted on the grid. Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”). Points must be accurate to within half a small square in both x and y directions. 1 Quality: All points in the table must be plotted (at least 5) for this mark to be awarded. Scatter of points must be no more than ±25 g from a straight line in the m direction (x-axis). 1 1(d)(ii) Line of best fit: Judge by balance of all points on the grid (at least 5) about the candidate’s line. There must be an even distribution of points either side of the line along the full length. Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square. 1 1(d)(iii) Gradient: The hypotenuse of the triangle used must be greater than half the length of the drawn line. The method of calculation must be correct. Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions. 1 y-intercept: Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted into y = mx + c or an equivalent expression. Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions. or Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off accurate to half a small square in the y direction. 1 1(e) Value of a = candidate’s gradient and value of b = candidate’s intercept. The values must not be fractions. 1 Correct units for a (e.g. s2 g–1 ) and b (s2 ). 1
  • 47. 9702/34 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 5 Question Answer Marks 2(b)(iii) Value of u with unit in range 30.0–34.0 cm. 1 2(b)(v) (Raw) value(s) of v to nearest 0.1 cm. 1 2(c) Absolute uncertainty in v in range 0.2–0.8 cm and correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty. If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown. 1 2(d) Correct calculation of f. 1 2(e)(iii) Value of vw. 1 Quality: vw > v. 1 2(f) Justification for s.f. in fw linked to s.f. in u and vw. 1 2(g)(ii) Second value of u in range 20.0–24.0 cm. 1 Second value of v. 1 Quality: second value of vw > first value of vw. 1 2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1 2(h)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
  • 48. 9702/34 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 5 Question Answer Marks 2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion. B Difficult to judge/obtain sharp image/hard to focus. C Difficult to keep screen steady/vertical (to measure v) or difficult to hold screen and measure distance (at the same time). D Difficult to measure u (or v) with reason e.g. parallax error/judging front of torch/judging centre of lens. E LEDs not at the front of torch/u should be measured to the LEDs. F Difficult to align torch, lens and screen or torch and lens at different heights or lens not vertical. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4 2(i)(ii) A Take more readings and plot a graph/calculate more k values and compare. B Use dark(ened) room/turn off lights or use improved ‘object’ e.g. cross-hairs/filament lamp/smaller LEDs. C Mount screen in holder/clamp screen or clamp ruler/fix ruler to bench. D Make alignment mark on container or use set squares with explanation of use. E Use LEDs outside the torch/remove glass from torch. F Use optical bench or draw line/scale/grid on bench or use lens holder to keep lens vertical. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4
  • 49. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 6 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/35 Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 1 October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 50. 9702/35 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1(a)(iii) Value of raw V with unit in the range 0.50–2.00 V and to nearest 0.01 V. 1 1(b)(iv) Values of p and q with consistent unit, q > p and both values < 1m. 1 1(c) Six sets of readings of R (different values), p and q with correct trend (as R increases, q decreases) and without help from Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc. 5 Range: Values of R include 10Ω and 33Ω. 1 Column headings: Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate. The presentation of quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention e.g. q/cm, q / R (cm / Ω), q/ R (cm Ω–1 ). No unit given for q / p. 1 Consistency: All values of p and q must be given to the nearest mm. 1 Significant figures: All values of q / R must be given to 2 or 3 s.f. 1 Calculation: Values of q/ p are correct. 1
  • 51. 9702/35 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1(d)(i) Axes: Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions). Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions. Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted. Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart. 1 Plotting of points: All observations must be plotted on the grid. Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”). Points must be plotted to an accuracy of half a small square. 1 Quality: All points in the table must be plotted on the grid for this mark to be awarded. It must be possible to draw a straight line that is within ±0.10 on the q/ p axis (normally y-axis) of all plotted points. 1 1(d)(ii) Line of best fit: Judge by balance of all points on the grid about the candidate’s line (at least 5 points). There must be an even distribution of points either side of the line along the full length. Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. There must be at least five points left after the anomalous point is disregarded. Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a small square. 1
  • 52. 9702/35 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1(d)(iii) Gradient: Gradient sign on answer line matches graph drawn. The hypotenuse of the triangle used must be greater than half the length of the drawn line. Method of calculation must be correct. Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions. 1 y-intercept: Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted correctly into y = mx + c or an equivalent expression. Read-off accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions. or Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction. 1 1(e) Value of a = candidate’s gradient and value of b = candidate’s intercept. The values must not be fractions. 1 Unit for a correct (e.g. Ω m–1 or Ω cm–1 or Ω mm–1 or Ω / m etc.) and b stated without a unit. 1
  • 53. 9702/35 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 6 Question Answer Marks 2(a) Value of L with unit and L < 50.0 cm. 1 2(b)(ii) All value(s) of raw x to nearest mm with unit. 1 Repeat values of x. 1 2(b)(iii) Percentage uncertainty in x based on absolute uncertainty in x in range 2–8 mm. If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown. Correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty. 1 2(b)(iv) Correct calculation of G where x and L have the same unit. 1 2(b)(v) Justification for s.f. in G linked to s.f. in L and x, or L and (2x – L). 1 2(c)(ii) Value of T with unit in range 0.8–2.0 s. 1 2(d) Second values of L and x. 1 Second value of T. 1 Quality: second value of T < first value of T. 1 2(e)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1 2(e)(ii) Valid comment consistent with calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
  • 54. 9702/35 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 6 Question Answer Marks 2(f)(i) A Two readings are not enough to draw a conclusion. B Difficult to measure x with a reason e.g. holding ruler and pulling down on loop at the same time/holding string and rule/measuring at an angle/holding rule steady/stands move or tilt when loop pulled/judging end points. C Difficulty linked to the length of the pendulum e.g. knot slips/tying a knot/measuring to the centre of the bob. D Difficult to measure L with a reason e.g. finger gets in the way/thickness of string. E Difficulty linked to oscillation e.g. strings on rods move/stands move as the pendulum oscillates or difficult to judge the end of an oscillation. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4 2(f)(ii) A Take more readings and plot a graph/take more readings and compare k values. B Improved method to measure x e.g. clamp rule/clamp stands/hang mass on loop. C Use glue (not knots)/mark the string/attach hook or loop to pendulum/measure string and add radius to length. D Improved method to measure L e.g. use pins/nails/tape to table. E Clamp stands/use tape to fix strings to rods/idea of a groove or film/video camera with timer/frame by frame/marker at centre of oscillation. (Do not award ‘clamp stands’ twice for both B and E.) 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4
  • 55. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 5 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/36 Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 2 October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 40 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 56. 9702/36 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 5 Question Answer Marks 1(c)(ii) T with unit in range 0.1–1.0 s. 1 Evidence of repeated readings of nT where n = 5 or more. 1 1(e) Six sets of readings of x and T showing the correct trend and without help from the Supervisor scores 5 marks, five sets scores 4 marks etc. 5 Range: 0 ⩽ (x – L/2)min ⩽ 1.0cm. 1 Column headings: Each column heading must contain a quantity and a unit where appropriate. The presentation of quantity and unit must conform to accepted scientific convention. e.g. 1/T2  / s–2 . 1 Consistency: All values of x must be given to the nearest mm. 1 Significant figures: Significant figures for every value of 1 /T2 same as, or one greater than, the s.f. of raw time as recorded in table. If raw times recorded to nearest 0.01s, allow number of significant figures of 1 /T2 to be one less than the number of significant figures of the raw times. 1 Values of (x – L / 2) calculated correctly. 1
  • 57. 9702/36 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 5 Question Answer Marks 1(f)(i) Axes: Sensible scales must be used, no awkward scales (e.g. 3:10 or fractions). Scales must be chosen so that the plotted points occupy at least half the graph grid in both x and y directions Scales must be labelled with the quantity that is being plotted. Scale markings should be no more than three large squares apart. 1 Plotting of points: All observations must be plotted on the grid. Diameter of plotted points must be ⩽ half a small square (no “blobs”). Points must be accurate to within half a small square in both x and y directions. 1 Quality: All points in the table must be plotted (at least 5) for this mark to be awarded. Scatter of points must be no more than ± 0.25 cm from a straight line in the (x – L / 2) direction. 1 1(f)(ii) Line of best fit: Judged by balance of all points on the grid (at least 5) about the candidate’s line. There must be an even distribution of points either side of the line along the full length. Allow one anomalous point only if clearly indicated (i.e. circled or labelled) by the candidate. Lines must not be kinked or thicker than half a square. 1 1(f)(iii) Gradient: The hypotenuse of the triangle used must be greater than half the length of the drawn line. The method of calculation must be correct. Both read-offs must be accurate to half a small square in both the x and y directions. 1 y-intercept: Correct read-off from a point on the line substituted into y = mx + c. Read-off must be accurate to half a small square in both x and y directions. or Intercept read directly from the graph, with read-off at x = 0, accurate to half a small square in the y direction. 1 1(g) Value of a = candidate’s gradient and value of b = candidate’s intercept. The values must not be fractions. 1 Unit for a correct (e.g. cm–1 s–2 ) and unit for b correct (e.g. s–2 ). 1
  • 58. 9702/36 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 5 Question Answer Marks 2(a)(iv) Value of D with unit to nearest mm and in range 10.0–150.0 cm. 1 2(b)(ii) Value of h1 with consistent unit and in range 6.0–10.0 cm. 1 2(c) Absolute uncertainty in h1 of 1 mm and correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty. If repeated readings have been taken, then the uncertainty can be half the range (but not zero) if the working is clearly shown. 1 2(d)(ii) Correct calculation of d. 1 2(f)(ii) Values of t and w to nearest mm, with unit. 1 2(f)(iii) Correct calculation of E. 1 2(g) Second values of h1 and h2. 1 Quality: Second value of d < first value of d. 1 Second values of h3 and h4. 1 2(h)(i) Two values of k calculated correctly. 1 2(h)(ii) Justification for s.f. in k linked to s.f. in d and p, or linked to s.f. in h1, h2, h3 and h4. 1 2(h)(iii) Valid comment relating to the calculated values of k, testing against a criterion stated by the candidate. 1
  • 59. 9702/36 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 5 Question Answer Marks 2(i)(i) A Two readings/too few readings/only two readings not enough to draw a (valid) conclusion. B Difficult to pile masses in centre, with reason. C Blocks move/slip/tilt. D d (or p or t) small so large uncertainty/ large % uncertainty in d (or p or t). E Permanent deformation of strip. F Difficult to mark ends of D due to curvature of masses. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4 2(i)(ii) A Take more readings and plot a graph/calculate more k values and compare. B Improved method for point load, e.g. suspend masses below strip/named method for sticking masses together. C Named means of stabilising blocks, e.g. stick to bench/stick to strip/stops on bench/clamp blocks to bench. D Use calipers or travelling microscope or use micrometer for t value or measure stack of MDF pieces. E Use 8 masses before 10 or turn strip over. F Use set square with detail/measure length of 10 masses then mark strip. 1 mark for each point up to a maximum of 4. 4
  • 60. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 13 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/41 Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 100 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 61. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 13 Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) direction or rate of transfer of (thermal) energy or (if different,) not in thermal equilibrium/energy is transferred B1 1(a)(ii) uses a property (of a substance) that changes with temperature B1 1(b) • temperature scale assumes linear change of property with temperature • physical properties may not vary linearly with temperature • agrees only at fixed points Any 2 points. B2 1(c)(i) Pt = mc(∆)θ C1 95 × 6 × 60 = 0.670 × 910 × ∆θ M1 ∆θ = 56°C so final temperature = 56 + 24 = 80°C A1 or 95 × 6 × 60 = 0.67 × 910 × (θ – 24) (M1) so final temperature or θ = 80 °C (A1)
  • 62. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 13 Question Answer Marks 1(c)(ii) 1. sketch: straight line from (0,24) to (6,80) B1 2. temperature drop due to energy loss = (80 – 64) = 16°C C1 energy loss = 0.670 × 910 × (80 – 64) = 9800J A1 or energy to raise temperature to 64°C = 0.670 × 910 × (64 – 24) (C1) = 24400J loss = (95 × 6 × 60) – 24400 = 9800J (A1) Question Answer Marks 2(a) (angular frequency =) 2π × frequency or 2π / period B1 2(b)(i) 1. displacement = 2.0 cm A1 2. amplitude = 1.5 cm A1 2(b)(ii) reference to displacement of oscillations or displacement from equilibrium position or displacement from 2.0 cm B1 straight line indicates acceleration ∝ displacement B1 negative gradient shows acceleration and displacement are in opposite directions B1
  • 63. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 13 Question Answer Marks 2(b)(iii) ω2 = (–)1/ gradient or ω2 = (–)∆a/ ∆s or a = (–)ω2 x and correct value of x C1 = e.g. (1.8 / 0.03) or (0.9 / 0.015) or (1.2 / 0.02) etc. or 0.9 = ω2 × 0.015 = 60 C1 f = √60 /2π = 1.2Hz A1 Question Answer Marks 3(a) force per unit mass B1 3(b) changes in height much less than radius of Earth M1 so (radial) field lines are almost parallel or g = GM/R2 ≈ GM/(R + h)2 A1
  • 64. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 13 Question Answer Marks 3(c) gravitational force provides/is centripetal force B1 GMm/r2 = mv2 / r C1 v = (2π × 1.5 × 1011 )/(3600 × 24 × 365) = 2.99 × 104 (ms–1 ) C1 6.67 × 10–11 M = 1.5 × 1011 × (2.99 × 104 )2 C1 M = 2.0 × 1030  kg A1 or GMm/ r2 = mrω2 (C1) ω = 2π/ (3600 × 24 × 365) = 1.99 × 10–7 (rads–1 ) (C1) 6.67 × 10–11 M = (1.5 × 1011 )3 × (1.99 × 10–7 )2 (C1) M = 2.0 × 1030  kg (A1) or T2 = 4π2 r3 /GM (C2) M = 4π2 × (1.5 × 1011 )3 / ({3600 × 24 × 365}2 × 6.67 × 10–11 ) (C1) = 2.0 × 1030  kg (A1)
  • 65. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 13 Question Answer Marks 4(a) • acts as ‘return’ (conductor) for signal • shielding from noise/crosstalk/interference Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each. B2 4(b) • small bandwidth • (there is) noise/interference/crosstalk • large attenuation/energy loss • reflections due to poor impedance matching Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each. B2 4(c) attenuation = 190 × 14 × 10–3 (= 2.66 dB) C1 ratio/ dB = (–)10 lg(P2 / P1) C1 2.66 = –10 lg(POUT / PIN) POUT / PIN = 0.54 C1 fractional loss = 1 – (POUT / PIN) = 1 – 0.54 = 0.46 A1 or 2.66 = 10 lg(PIN / POUT) PIN / POUT = 1.85 (C1) fractional loss = (PIN – POUT) / PIN = (1.85 – 1) / 1.85 = 0.46 (A1)
  • 66. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 13 Question Answer Marks 5(a)(i) force proportional to product of charges and inversely proportional to square of separation A1 5(a)(ii) curve starting at (R, FC) B1 passing through (2R, 0.25FC) B1 passing through (4R, 0.06FC) B1 5(b) graph: E = 0 when current constant (0 to t1, t2 to t3, t4 to t5) B1 stepped from t1 to t2 and t3 to t4 B1 (steps) in opposite directions B1 later one larger in magnitude B1 Question Answer Marks 6(a)(i) 1 / T = 1 / (2C) + 1 / C C1 T = ⅔C or 0.67C A1 6(a)(ii) same charge on Q as on combination B1 so p.d. is 6.0 V B1 6(b) P: p.d. will decrease (from 3.0V) B1 to zero B1 Q: p.d. will increase (from 6.0 V) B1 to 9.0 V B1
  • 67. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 8 of 13 Question Answer Marks 7(a)(i) gain of amplifier is very large B1 V+ is at earth (potential) B1 for amplifier not to saturate M1 difference between V– and V+ must be very small or V– must be equal to V+ A1 or if V– ≠ V+ then feedback voltage (M1) acts to reduce gap until V– = V+ when stable (A1) 7(a)(ii) input impedance is infinite B1 (so) current in R1 = current in R2 B1 (VIN – 0) / R1 = (0 – VOUT) / R2 B1 (gain =) VOUT / VIN = – R2 / R1 B1 7(b) graph: correct inverted shape (straight diagonal line from (0,0) to a negative potential, then a horizontal line, then a straight diagonal line back to the t-axis at the point where VIN = 0) B1 horizontal line at correct potential of (–)9.0 V B1 both ends of horizontal line occur at correct times (coinciding with when VIN = 2.0V) B1
  • 68. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 9 of 13 Question Answer Marks 8(a) DERQ and CFSP B1 8(b)(i) force (on charge) due to magnetic field = force due to electric field or Bqv = Eq or v = E / B B1 E = VH /d B1 VH = Bvd B1 8(b)(ii) use of I = nAqv and A = dt M1 algebra clear leading to VH = BI / ntq A1 8(c) (in metal,) n is very large M1 (therefore) VH is small A1
  • 69. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 10 of 13 Question Answer Marks 9(a) image of one slice/section (B1) images (of one slice) taken from different angles (M1) to give 2D image (of one slice) (A1) (repeated for) many slices (M1) to build up 3D image (of whole body/structure) (A1) Max. 4 marks total 4 9(b) evidence of subtraction of background (–26) C1 evidence of division by three C1 7 11 6 2 A1
  • 70. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 11 of 13 Question Answer Marks 10(a) heating depends on current2 /I2 B1 and current2 /I2 is always positive B1 or a.c. changes direction (every half cycle) (B1) but heating effect is independent of current direction (B1) or voltage and current are always in phase in a resistor (B1) so V × I is always positive (B1) or sketch graph drawn showing power against time (B1) comment that power is always positive (B1) 10(b)(i) for same power (transmission, higher voltage) → lower current B1 lower current → less power loss in (transmission) cables B1 10(b)(ii) • voltage can be (easily) stepped up/down • transformers only work with a.c. • generators produce a.c. • easier to rectify than invert Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each. B2
  • 71. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 12 of 13 Question Answer Marks 11(a) packet/quantum of energy of electromagnetic/EM radiation B1 11(b)(i) E = hf 1.1 × 106 × 1.60 × 10–19 = 6.63 × 10–34 × f C1 f = 2.7 × 1020 (2.65 × 1020 ) Hz A1 11(b)(ii) p = h / λ = hf / c = (6.63 × 10–34 × 2.65 × 1020 ) / (3.00 × 108 ) or p = E / c = (1.1 × 1.60 × 10–13 ) / (3.00 × 108 ) C1 p = 5.9 × 10–22   (5.87 × 10–22 )Ns A1 11(c) 123 × 1.66 × 10–27 × v = 5.87 × 10–22 C1 v = 2.9 × 103  ms–1 A1
  • 72. 9702/41 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 13 of 13 Question Answer Marks 12(a) • emission from radioactive daughter products • self-absorption in source • absorption in air before reaching detector • detector not sensitive to all radiations • window of detector may absorb some radiation • dead-time of counter • background radiation Any two points. B2 12(b)(i) curve is not smooth or curve fluctuates/curve is jagged B1 12(b)(ii) clear evidence of allowance for background B1 half-life determined at least twice B1 half-life = 1.5 hours (1 mark if in range 1.7–2.0; 2 marks if in range 1.4–1.6) A2 12(c) 1. half-life: no change M1 because decay is spontaneous/independent of environment A1 2. count rate (likely to be or could be) different/is random/cannot be predicted B1
  • 73. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 11 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/42 Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 100 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 74. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 11 Question Answer Marks 1(a) force proportional to product of masses and inversely proportional to square of separation B1 idea of force between point masses B1 1(b) mass of Jupiter (M) = (4/3)πR3 ρ B1 ω = 2π/ T or v = 2πnR/ T B1 (m)ω2 x = GM(m) / x2 or (m)v2 / x = GM(m) / x2 M1 substitution and correct algebra leading to ρT2 = 3πn3 / G A1 1(c)(i) n = (4.32 × 105 ) / (7.15 × 104 ) or n = 6.04 C1 ρ × (42.5 × 3600)2 = (3π × 6.043 ) /(6.67 × 10–11 ) C1 ρ = 1.33 × 103  kgm–3 A1 1(c)(ii) Jupiter likely to be a gas/liquid (at high pressure) [allow other sensible suggestions] B1
  • 75. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 11 Question Answer Marks 2(a) (thermal) energy per (unit) mass (to cause change of state) B1 (energy required to cause/released in) change of state at constant temperature B1 2(b)(i) 1. (work done on/against) the atmosphere B1 2. water as it turns from liquid to vapour M1 as potential energy of molecules increases A1 or surroundings as its temperature rises (M1) as energy is lost/transferred to surroundings (A1) 2(b)(ii) VI – h = M / t × L (where h = power loss) or L = (VIt – Q) /M (where Q = energy loss) C1 (14.2 × 6.4) – (11.5 × 5.2) = (9.1 – 5.0) × L/ 300 or L = [(14.2 × 6.4) – (11.5 × 5.2)] × 300 /(9.1 – 5.0) C1 L = 2300 Jg–1 A1
  • 76. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 11 Question Answer Marks 3(a)(i) angle (subtended) where arc (length) is equal to radius M1 (angle subtended) at the centre of a circle A1 3(a)(ii) angular frequency = 2π × frequency or 2π / period B1 3(b)(i) c / ML3 is a constant so acceleration is proportional to displacement B1 minus sign shows that acceleration and displacement are in opposite directions B1 3(b)(ii) c/ ML3 = (2πf )2 C1 c = 4π2 × 3.22 × 0.24 × 0.653 C1 = 27 kgm3  s–2 A1 Question Answer Marks 4(a) quartz/piezo-electric and crystal/transducer B1 p.d. across crystal causes it to distort B1 applying alternating p.d. causes oscillations/vibrations B1 when applied frequency is natural frequency, crystal resonates B1 natural frequency of crystal is in ultrasound range B1 4(b) small(er) structures can be resolved/observed/identified B1
  • 77. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 11 Question Answer Marks 5(a) (0.2 ms) 8.0 (mV) 1000 B1 (0.8 ms) 5.8 (mV) 0101 B1 5(b) series of steps B1 all (step) changes are at 0.2 ms intervals B1 steps with correct levels at correct times (1 mark if five levels correct; 2 marks if all levels correct) level 0 8 10 15 5 8 time/ms 0–0.2 0.2–0.4 0.4–0.6 0.6–0.8 0.8–1.0 1.0–1.2 B2 5(c) smaller step heights (possible) B1 smaller changes (in input signal) can be seen/reproduced/represented or (allows) more accurate reproduction (of the input signal) B1
  • 78. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 11 Question Answer Marks 6(a) electric field lines are radial/normal to surface (of sphere) B1 electric field lines appear to originate from centre (of sphere) B1 6(b)(i) tangent drawn at x = 6.0cm and gradient calculation attempted C1 E = 9.0 × 104 N C–1 (1 mark if in range ±1.2; 2 marks if in range ±0.6) A2 or correct pair of values of V and x read from curved part of graph and substituted into V = q/ 4πε0x (C1) to give q = 3.6 × 10–8 C (C1) (then E = q/ 4πε0x2 and x = 6cm gives) E = 9.0 × 104 N C–1 (A1) or (E = q/ 4πε0x2 and V = q / 4πε0x and so) E = V/ x (C1) giving E = 5.4 × 103  /0.060 (C1) = 9.0 × 104 NC–1 (A1) 6(b)(ii) (R =) 2.5cm B1 potential inside a conductor is constant or field strength inside a conductor zero (so gradient is zero) B1
  • 79. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 11 Question Answer Marks 7(a)(i) (part of) the output is combined with the input M1 reference to potential/voltage/signal A1 7(a)(ii) • increased (operating) stability • increased bandwidth/range of frequencies over which gain is constant • less distortion (of output) Any 2 points. B2 7(b)(i) 1. gain = 3.6/ (48 × 10–3 ) C1 = 75 A1 2. gain = 1 + RF / R 75 = 1 + (92.5 × 103 ) /R C1 R = 1300 Ω A1 7(b)(ii) for 68 mV, gain × VIN = 5.1(V) or output voltage would be greater than the supply voltage M1 amplifier would saturate (at 5.0 V) or output voltage = 5.0 (V) A1
  • 80. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 8 of 11 Question Answer Marks 8(a)(i) DERQ and CFSP B1 8(a)(ii) charge carriers moving normal to (magnetic) field B1 charge carriers experience a force normal to I (and B) B1 charge build-up sets up electric field across the slice or build-up of charges results in a p.d. across the slice B1 charge stops building up/VH becomes constant when FB = FE B1 8(b) VH inversely proportional to n/number density of charge carriers B1 number density of charge carriers (n) lower in semiconductors so VH larger for semiconductor slice B1 or VH proportional to v/drift velocity (B1) (for same current) drift velocity (v) higher in semiconductors so VH larger for semiconductor slice (B1)
  • 81. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 9 of 11 Question Answer Marks 9(a) region (of space) B1 where an object/particle experiences a force B1 9(b) electric and magnetic fields normal to each other B1 velocity of particle normal to both fields B1 forces (on particle) due to fields are in opposite directions B1 forces are equal for particles with a particular speed/for a selected speed/for speed given by v = E(q)/ B(q) B1 9(c)(i) path labelled Q shown undeviated B1 9(c)(ii) reasonable curve in field and no ‘kink’ on entering, labelled V B1 deviated ‘upwards’ B1 Question Answer Marks 10(a) λ0 marked and graph line passing through EMAX = 0 at λ = λ0 B1 graph line with λ always < λ0 B1 negative gradient with correct concave curvature B1 10(b) curve with negative gradient and correct concave curvature M1 not touching either axis A1
  • 82. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 10 of 11 Question Answer Marks 11(a)(i) circles drawn only around the top left and bottom right diodes B1 11(a)(ii) B shown as (+)ve and A shown as (–)ve B1 11(b)(i) Vr.m.s. (= 5.6 / √2) = 4.0V A1 11(b)(ii) 380 = 2πf or f = 60.5Hz C1 number (= 2f ) = 120 A1 11(c)(i) peak values (all) unchanged B1 (all) minima shown at 4.0V B1 three lines from near peak showing concave curves after leaving dotted line not ‘kinked’ and not cutting the peak reaching candidate’s minimum at the point where the decay meets the next dotted line B1 three lines drawn along the dotted lines showing rise in voltage from minima back to peak values B1 11(c)(ii) mean p.d. is higher or r.m.s. p.d. is higher or capacitor supplies energy to resistor M1 so (mean) power increases A1
  • 83. 9702/42 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 11 of 11 Question Answer Marks 12(a)(i) nucleus emits particles/EM radiation/ionising radiation B1 emission/release from unstable nucleus or emission from nucleus is random and/or spontaneous B1 12(a)(ii) probability of decay (of a nucleus) or fraction of (number of undecayed) nuclei that will decay M1 per unit time A1 12(b) energy is shared with another particle B1 mention of antineutrino B1 12(c)(i) number = [(1.2 × 10–9 ) / 131] × 6.02 × 1023 or number = (1.2 × 10–3 × 10–9 ) / (131 × 1.66 × 10–27 ) (= 5.51 × 1012 ) C1 A = λN C1 = [0.086 / (24 × 3600)] × 5.51 × 1012 = 5.5 × 106 Bq A1 12(c)(ii) 1/ 50 = exp(–0.086t) or 1/50 = 0.5n C1 t = 45 days A1
  • 84. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 13 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/43 Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 100 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 85. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 13 Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) direction or rate of transfer of (thermal) energy or (if different,) not in thermal equilibrium/energy is transferred B1 1(a)(ii) uses a property (of a substance) that changes with temperature B1 1(b) • temperature scale assumes linear change of property with temperature • physical properties may not vary linearly with temperature • agrees only at fixed points Any 2 points. B2 1(c)(i) Pt = mc(∆)θ C1 95 × 6 × 60 = 0.670 × 910 × ∆θ M1 ∆θ = 56°C so final temperature = 56 + 24 = 80°C A1 or 95 × 6 × 60 = 0.67 × 910 × (θ – 24) (M1) so final temperature or θ = 80 °C (A1)
  • 86. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 13 Question Answer Marks 1(c)(ii) 1. sketch: straight line from (0,24) to (6,80) B1 2. temperature drop due to energy loss = (80 – 64) = 16°C C1 energy loss = 0.670 × 910 × (80 – 64) = 9800J A1 or energy to raise temperature to 64°C = 0.670 × 910 × (64 – 24) (C1) = 24400J loss = (95 × 6 × 60) – 24400 = 9800J (A1) Question Answer Marks 2(a) (angular frequency =) 2π × frequency or 2π / period B1 2(b)(i) 1. displacement = 2.0 cm A1 2. amplitude = 1.5 cm A1 2(b)(ii) reference to displacement of oscillations or displacement from equilibrium position or displacement from 2.0 cm B1 straight line indicates acceleration ∝ displacement B1 negative gradient shows acceleration and displacement are in opposite directions B1
  • 87. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 13 Question Answer Marks 2(b)(iii) ω2 = (–)1/ gradient or ω2 = (–)∆a/ ∆s or a = (–)ω2 x and correct value of x C1 = e.g. (1.8 / 0.03) or (0.9 / 0.015) or (1.2 / 0.02) etc. or 0.9 = ω2 × 0.015 = 60 C1 f = √60 /2π = 1.2Hz A1 Question Answer Marks 3(a) force per unit mass B1 3(b) changes in height much less than radius of Earth M1 so (radial) field lines are almost parallel or g = GM/R2 ≈ GM/(R + h)2 A1
  • 88. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 13 Question Answer Marks 3(c) gravitational force provides/is centripetal force B1 GMm/r2 = mv2 / r C1 v = (2π × 1.5 × 1011 )/(3600 × 24 × 365) = 2.99 × 104 (ms–1 ) C1 6.67 × 10–11 M = 1.5 × 1011 × (2.99 × 104 )2 C1 M = 2.0 × 1030  kg A1 or GMm/ r2 = mrω2 (C1) ω = 2π/ (3600 × 24 × 365) = 1.99 × 10–7 (rads–1 ) (C1) 6.67 × 10–11 M = (1.5 × 1011 )3 × (1.99 × 10–7 )2 (C1) M = 2.0 × 1030  kg (A1) or T2 = 4π2 r3 /GM (C2) M = 4π2 × (1.5 × 1011 )3 / ({3600 × 24 × 365}2 × 6.67 × 10–11 ) (C1) = 2.0 × 1030  kg (A1)
  • 89. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 13 Question Answer Marks 4(a) • acts as ‘return’ (conductor) for signal • shielding from noise/crosstalk/interference Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each. B2 4(b) • small bandwidth • (there is) noise/interference/crosstalk • large attenuation/energy loss • reflections due to poor impedance matching Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each. B2 4(c) attenuation = 190 × 14 × 10–3 (= 2.66 dB) C1 ratio/ dB = (–)10 lg(P2 / P1) C1 2.66 = –10 lg(POUT / PIN) POUT / PIN = 0.54 C1 fractional loss = 1 – (POUT / PIN) = 1 – 0.54 = 0.46 A1 or 2.66 = 10 lg(PIN / POUT) PIN / POUT = 1.85 (C1) fractional loss = (PIN – POUT) / PIN = (1.85 – 1) / 1.85 = 0.46 (A1)
  • 90. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 13 Question Answer Marks 5(a)(i) force proportional to product of charges and inversely proportional to square of separation A1 5(a)(ii) curve starting at (R, FC) B1 passing through (2R, 0.25FC) B1 passing through (4R, 0.06FC) B1 5(b) graph: E = 0 when current constant (0 to t1, t2 to t3, t4 to t5) B1 stepped from t1 to t2 and t3 to t4 B1 (steps) in opposite directions B1 later one larger in magnitude B1 Question Answer Marks 6(a)(i) 1 / T = 1 / (2C) + 1 / C C1 T = ⅔C or 0.67C A1 6(a)(ii) same charge on Q as on combination B1 so p.d. is 6.0 V B1 6(b) P: p.d. will decrease (from 3.0V) B1 to zero B1 Q: p.d. will increase (from 6.0 V) B1 to 9.0 V B1
  • 91. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 8 of 13 Question Answer Marks 7(a)(i) gain of amplifier is very large B1 V+ is at earth (potential) B1 for amplifier not to saturate M1 difference between V– and V+ must be very small or V– must be equal to V+ A1 or if V– ≠ V+ then feedback voltage (M1) acts to reduce gap until V– = V+ when stable (A1) 7(a)(ii) input impedance is infinite B1 (so) current in R1 = current in R2 B1 (VIN – 0) / R1 = (0 – VOUT) / R2 B1 (gain =) VOUT / VIN = – R2 / R1 B1 7(b) graph: correct inverted shape (straight diagonal line from (0,0) to a negative potential, then a horizontal line, then a straight diagonal line back to the t-axis at the point where VIN = 0) B1 horizontal line at correct potential of (–)9.0 V B1 both ends of horizontal line occur at correct times (coinciding with when VIN = 2.0V) B1
  • 92. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 9 of 13 Question Answer Marks 8(a) DERQ and CFSP B1 8(b)(i) force (on charge) due to magnetic field = force due to electric field or Bqv = Eq or v = E / B B1 E = VH /d B1 VH = Bvd B1 8(b)(ii) use of I = nAqv and A = dt M1 algebra clear leading to VH = BI / ntq A1 8(c) (in metal,) n is very large M1 (therefore) VH is small A1
  • 93. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 10 of 13 Question Answer Marks 9(a) image of one slice/section (B1) images (of one slice) taken from different angles (M1) to give 2D image (of one slice) (A1) (repeated for) many slices (M1) to build up 3D image (of whole body/structure) (A1) Max. 4 marks total 4 9(b) evidence of subtraction of background (–26) C1 evidence of division by three C1 7 11 6 2 A1
  • 94. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 11 of 13 Question Answer Marks 10(a) heating depends on current2 /I2 B1 and current2 /I2 is always positive B1 or a.c. changes direction (every half cycle) (B1) but heating effect is independent of current direction (B1) or voltage and current are always in phase in a resistor (B1) so V × I is always positive (B1) or sketch graph drawn showing power against time (B1) comment that power is always positive (B1) 10(b)(i) for same power (transmission, higher voltage) → lower current B1 lower current → less power loss in (transmission) cables B1 10(b)(ii) • voltage can be (easily) stepped up/down • transformers only work with a.c. • generators produce a.c. • easier to rectify than invert Two sensible suggestions, 1 mark each. B2
  • 95. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 12 of 13 Question Answer Marks 11(a) packet/quantum of energy of electromagnetic/EM radiation B1 11(b)(i) E = hf 1.1 × 106 × 1.60 × 10–19 = 6.63 × 10–34 × f C1 f = 2.7 × 1020 (2.65 × 1020 ) Hz A1 11(b)(ii) p = h / λ = hf / c = (6.63 × 10–34 × 2.65 × 1020 ) / (3.00 × 108 ) or p = E / c = (1.1 × 1.60 × 10–13 ) / (3.00 × 108 ) C1 p = 5.9 × 10–22   (5.87 × 10–22 )Ns A1 11(c) 123 × 1.66 × 10–27 × v = 5.87 × 10–22 C1 v = 2.9 × 103  ms–1 A1
  • 96. 9702/43 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 13 of 13 Question Answer Marks 12(a) • emission from radioactive daughter products • self-absorption in source • absorption in air before reaching detector • detector not sensitive to all radiations • window of detector may absorb some radiation • dead-time of counter • background radiation Any two points. B2 12(b)(i) curve is not smooth or curve fluctuates/curve is jagged B1 12(b)(ii) clear evidence of allowance for background B1 half-life determined at least twice B1 half-life = 1.5 hours (1 mark if in range 1.7–2.0; 2 marks if in range 1.4–1.6) A2 12(c) 1. half-life: no change M1 because decay is spontaneous/independent of environment A1 2. count rate (likely to be or could be) different/is random/cannot be predicted B1
  • 97. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 6 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/51 Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 30 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 98. 9702/51 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1 Defining the problem d is the independent variable and R is the dependent variable or vary d and measure R 1 keep intensity/power of light source constant 1 Methods of data collection labelled diagram showing a light source fixed above container of water with the labelled LDR positioned in the beaker 1 correct circuit diagram to measure R, e.g. V and I methods or ohmmeter 1 method to determine R, e.g. =R p.d. across LDR current or read off ohmmeter 1 method to determine d, e.g. use a ruler or drawn labelled vertical ruler adjacent to container with d indicated 1 Method of analysis plots a graph of R against d2 1 relationship valid if a straight line produced passing through the origin 1 π =K 4 gradient 1
  • 99. 9702/51 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1 Additional detail including safety considerations Max. 6 D1 dark glasses to prevent damage to eyes due to light source or do not look directly at light source or do not touch hot lamp/use gloves to position hot lamp/heat-proof gloves to position lamp D2 dark room or shielding LDR (so as to avoid light from other sources) D3 use high intensity lamp or collimated beam or laser D4 method described to check that current in light source is constant, e.g. use an ammeter and variable resistor / variable power supply D5 keep position of light source constant or distance between light source and LDR constant D6 light source is placed close to water surface to increase intensity/reduce reflections or light source is placed further away to make it more directional D7 use tall container to give a wide range of d or R or to reduce uncertainties or use a wide container to reduce reflections D8 method to position ruler vertically to measure d described e.g. use a set square/spirit level D9 use of horizontal fiducial mark from ruler to meniscus or middle of LDR, e.g. pin or d = reading on rule at surface – reading at top of LDR D10 ensure that the electrical connections/wire to the LDR are waterproof
  • 100. 9702/51 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 6 Question Answer Marks 2(a) gradient = − 2mg s y-intercept = mg 1 2(b) (T1 –T2)/N 5.5 ± 0.2 4.6 ± 0.2 3.6 ± 0.2 2.8 ± 0.2 1.9 ± 0.2 1.3 ± 0.2 First mark for column heading and values of (T1 –T2)/N. Second mark for all uncertainties = ±0.2. 2 2(c)(i) Six points plotted correctly. Must be within half a small square. Diameter of points must be less than half a small square 1 Error bars in P plotted correctly. All error bars to be plotted. Length of bar must be accurate to less than half a small square and symmetrical. 1
  • 101. 9702/51 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 6 Question Answer Marks 2(c)(ii) Line of best fit drawn. Must not be drawn from top point to bottom point. If points are plotted correctly then upper end of line should pass between (0.125, 5.0) and (0.140, 5.0) and lower end of line should pass between (0.360, 1.5) and (0.380, 1.5). 1 Worst acceptable line drawn correctly (steepest or shallowest possible line). All error bars must be plotted. 1 2(c)(iii) Gradient determined with a triangle that is at least half the length of the drawn line. Must be negative. 1 uncertainty = gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line or uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line gradient – shallowest worst line gradient) 1 2(c)(iv) y-intercept determined from substitution into y = mx + c. 1 y-intercept determined using gradient of worst acceptable line. uncertainty = y-intercept of line of best fit – y-intercept of worst acceptable line or uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line y-intercept – shallowest worst line y-intercept) No ECF from false origin method. 1
  • 102. 9702/51 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 6 Question Answer Marks 2(d)(i) m determined using candidate’s y-intercept and correct units for m and s. y y m g -intercept -intercept = = 9.81 1 s determined using candidate’s gradient and m and s given to 2 or 3 significant figures. Correct substitution of numbers must be seen. − − × = = 2mg y s 2 -intercept gradient gradient 1 2(d)(ii) percentage uncertainty in m = percentage uncertainty in y-intercept 1 percentage uncertainty in s = percentage uncertainty in gradient + percentage uncertainty in y-intercept or percentage uncertainty in s = percentage uncertainty in gradient + percentage uncertainty m Maximum/minimum methods: − × − × = y g m s 2 max -intercept 2 max max min gradient min gradient or − × − × = y g m s 2 min -intercept 2 min min max gradient max gradient or Correct substitution of numbers must be seen. 1
  • 103. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 7 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/52 Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evalution October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 30 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 104. 9702/52 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 7 Question Answer Marks 1 Defining the problem x is the independent variable and V is the dependent variable or vary x and measure V 1 keep current (in the coil P) constant 1 Methods of data collection labelled diagram showing both coils supported 1 two correct circuit diagrams for coil P and coil Q: power supply connected to one coil and voltmeter/c.r.o. connected to other coil 1 method to determine x, e.g. use a ruler or drawn labelled horizontal ruler adjacent to coils with x indicated 1 method to measure x from centre of coil P to centre of coil Q, e.g. measure width of (each) coil and divide by 2 and add to separation of coils 1 Method of analysis plots a graph of ln V against x [or log V against x etc.] 1 relationship valid if a straight line produced 1 k = –gradient 1
  • 105. 9702/52 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 3 of 7 Question Answer Marks Additional detail including safety considerations Max. 6 D1 do not touch hot coil/use gloves to position hot coil/heat-proof gloves to position coil D2 use large current/number of turns/iron core (to produce large magnetic field/induced e.m.f.) D3 use high frequency (to produce larger induced e.m.f.) D4 use an a.c. power supply or signal generator (connected to coil P) D5 keep the number of turns (on each coil) constant/frequency constant D6 method described to check that current is constant, e.g. use an ammeter and variable resistor/variable power supply D7 repeat measurements of x for different parts of the coil and average D8 method to position ruler horizontally to measure x described e.g. use a spirit level or same height from bench at both ends D9 method to keep coils parallel/co-axial e.g. adjust coil Q until maximum reading or use set square to ensure that coils are at right angles to the axis D10 0ln lnV kx V= − +
  • 106. 9702/52 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 4 of 7 Question Answer Marks 2(a) gradient = 2 2 4 L f g µ 1 2(b) M / g 2 1 n 850 ± 85 (90) 0.1 or 0.11 or 0.111 or 0.1111 500 ± 50 0.06 or 0.063 or 0.0625 300 ± 30 0.04 or 0.040 or 0.0400 200 ± 20 0.03 or 0.028 or 0.0278 150 ± 15 (20) 0.02 or 0.020 or 0.0204 100 ± 10 0.02 or 0.016 or 0.0156 First mark for uncertainties in first column correct. Second mark for all second column correct. 2 2(c)(i) Six points plotted correctly. Must be within half a small square. Diameter of points must be less than half a small square. 1 Error bars in M plotted correctly. All error bars to be plotted. Length of bar must be accurate to less than half a small square and symmetrical. 1 2(c)(ii) Line of best fit drawn. Line must not pass through plotted point (0.11, 850) or (0.111, 850). If points are plotted correctly then lower end of line should pass between (0.032, 250) and (0.036, 250) and upper end of line should pass between (0.098, 800) and (0.104, 800). 1 Worst acceptable line drawn (steepest or shallowest possible line). All error bars must be plotted. 1
  • 107. 9702/52 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 5 of 7 Question Answer Marks 2(c)(iii) Gradient determined with a triangle that is at least half the length of the drawn line. 1 uncertainty = gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line or uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line gradient – shallowest worst line gradient) 1 2(d)(i) µ determined correctly using gradient. 2 2 9.81 gradient 4 120 1.54 µ = × × × 5 7.18123 10 gradientµ − = × × 1 µ determined using gradient and given to 2 or 3 significant figures. 1 µ determined using gradient and correct unit gm–1 and in the range 0.560–0.630 (gm–1 ). 1
  • 108. 9702/52 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 6 of 7 Question Answer Marks 2(d)(ii) Percentage uncertainty in µ. 0.01 5 gradient % uncertainty 2 2 100 1.54 120 gradient  ∆ = × + × + ×    gradient % uncertainty 9.63% 100 gradient ∆ = + × Maximum/minimum methods: 2 2 9.81 max gradient max 4 115 1.53 µ × = × × 2 2 9.81 min gradient min 4 125 1.55 µ × = × × Correct substitution of numbers must be seen. 1
  • 109. 9702/52 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 7 Question Answer Marks 2(e) M determined correctly using µ from (d)(i). 2 2 180 1.54 7.833 9.81 1000 M × × = = × × (d)(i) (d)(i) Correct substitution of numbers must be seen. 1 Absolute uncertainty determined. 0.01 5 % uncertainty 2 2 100 6.9% 1.54 180   = × + × × + = +    (d)(ii) (d)(ii) Correct substitution of numbers must be seen. Maximum/minimum methods: ( ) ( ) 2 2 4 185 1.55 max max 8.382 max 4 9.81 1000 M × × × = = × × × (d)(i) (d)(i) ( ) ( ) 2 2 4 175 1.53 min min 7.308 min 4 9.81 1000 M × × × = = × × × (d)(i) (d)(i) 1
  • 110. ® IGCSE is a registered trademark. This document consists of 6 printed pages. © UCLES 2017 [Turn over Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level PHYSICS 9702/53 Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation October/November 2017 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 30 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE® , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
  • 111. 9702/53 Cambridge International AS/A Level – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2017 © UCLES 2017 Page 2 of 6 Question Answer Marks 1 Defining the problem d is the independent variable and R is the dependent variable or vary d and measure R 1 keep intensity/power of light source constant 1 Methods of data collection labelled diagram showing a light source fixed above container of water with the labelled LDR positioned in the beaker 1 correct circuit diagram to measure R, e.g. V and I methods or ohmmeter 1 method to determine R, e.g. =R p.d. across LDR current or read off ohmmeter 1 method to determine d, e.g. use a ruler or drawn labelled vertical ruler adjacent to container with d indicated 1 Method of analysis plots a graph of R against d2 1 relationship valid if a straight line produced passing through the origin 1 π =K 4 gradient 1