This document provides a mark scheme for a physics experiment involving measuring the length of a spring for different masses. It consists of 20 total marks distributed across several parts:
- Part 1 involves measuring the length of the spring for different masses and recording the data in a table.
- Part 2 involves plotting a graph of change in spring length vs. mass and determining the gradient and y-intercept from a line of best fit.
- Part 3 calculates the spring constant k from the candidate's determined gradient.
The mark scheme provides detailed criteria for awarding marks to elements like plotting points, drawing the line of best fit, calculating the gradient and intercept, determining the spring constant, and showing work. Toler