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First variant Mark Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2008 question paper

0625 PHYSICS
0625/31 Paper 31 (Extended Theory), maximum raw mark 80

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.

All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.

Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the
examination.

• CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.

CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2008 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level
syllabuses.
First variant Mark Scheme

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IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 31

NOTES ABOUT MARK SCHEME SYMBOLS AND OTHER MATTERS

B marks are independent marks, which do not depend on any other marks. For a B mark to be
scored, the point to which it refers must actually be seen in the candidate's answer.
M marks are method marks upon which accuracy marks (A marks) later depend. For an M mark
to be scored, the point to which it refers must be seen in a candidate's answer. If a
candidate fails to score a particular M mark, then none of the dependent A marks can be
scored.
C marks are compensatory method marks which can be scored even if the points to which they
refer are not written down by the candidate, provided subsequent working gives
evidence that they must have known it. e.g. if an equation carries a C mark and the
candidate does not write down the actual equation but does correct working which
shows he knew the equation, then the C mark is scored.
A marks are accuracy or answer marks which either depend on an M mark, or which are one of
the ways which allow a C mark to be scored.
c.a.o. means "correct answer only".
e.c.f. means "error carried forward". This indicates that if a candidate has made an earlier
mistake and has carried his incorrect value forward to subsequent stages of working, he
may be given marks indicated by e.c.f. provided his subsequent working is correct,
bearing in mind his earlier mistake. This prevents a candidate being penalised more
than once for a particular mistake, but only applies to marks annotated "e.c.f."
e.e.o.o. means "each error or omission".
brackets ( ) around words or units in the mark scheme are intended to indicate wording used to
clarify the mark scheme, but the marks do not depend on seeing the words or units in
brackets e.g. 10 (J) means that the mark is scored for 10, regardless of the unit given.
underlining indicates that this must be seen in the answer offered, or something very similar.
OR/or indicates alternative answers, any one of which is satisfactory for scoring the marks.
Spelling Be generous about spelling and use of English. If an answer can be understood to
mean what we want, give credit.
Significant Answers are acceptable to any number of significant figures [ 2, except if
figures specified otherwise, or if only 1 sig. fig. is appropriate.
Units It is expected that all final answers will have correct units. Deduct one unit penalty for
each incorrect or missing unit, maximum 1 per question. No unit penalty if unit is
missing from final answer but is shown correctly in the working.
Fractions These are only acceptable where specified.
Extras Ignore extras in answers if they are irrelevant; if they contradict an otherwise correct
response or are forbidden by mark scheme, use right + wrong = 0
Ignore Indicates that something which is not correct is disregarded and does not cause a right
plus wrong penalty.
Not/NOT Indicates that an incorrect answer is not to be disregarded, but cancels another
otherwise correct alternative offered by the candidate i.e. right plus wrong penalty
applies.

Work which has been crossed out, but not replaced, should be marked as if it had not been crossed
out.

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IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 31

1 (a) (i) any mention of force or weight ignore mass C1

Force to left > force to right )
OR resultant force ) any 1 A1
OR unbalanced force )
OR weight > friction )

(ii) to overcome/compensate for friction/resistance B1

(b) 2/2.5 or 4/5 etc. or F/a or F = ma C1

0.8 kg A1

(c) 0.7/0.8 e.c.f. from (b) B1

0.875 (m/s2) e.c.f. from (b) could be scored on table (no unit needed) B1

(d) (i) v = at or 0.5 × 1.2 C1

0.6 m/s A1

(ii) any velocity × time or speed × time C1

0.36 m c.a.o. (note: 0.72 m gets C1, A0) A1 [11]

2 (a) two masses chosen with ratio 2:1 or 3:1 or 3:2 M1

chosen masses in correct holes to balance A1

(b) disc does not rotate/is balanced/in equilibrium/no movement B1

NOT spin the disc NOT anything to do with calculating moments
NOT when disturbed, returns to original position

(c) moment of one mass correct (ignore units)

accept mass × distance calculated B1
equal answers B1

(d) correct addition of masses/weights, including 200g B1

any mass correctly converted to N B1 [7]

3 (a) (i) hdg or 70 × 1050 × 10 C1

735 000 Pa or 7.35 × 105 Pa 2
accept N/m for Pa A1

(ii) 8.35 × 105 Pa OR his (a)(i) + 1.0 × 105 accept N/m2 for Pa B1

(b) pressure × area or P = F/A or 6.5 × 105 × 2.5 C1

1.625 × 106 N A1

(c) because density is less accept new calculation of pressure

OR because salt water is denser B1 [6]

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IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 31

4 (a) typical random path drawn, at least 3 abrupt changes of direction B1

(b) air molecules hit dust particles in all directions/move it in all directions B1
just as likely to be up as down B1
(allow marks scored on diagram)

(c) random movements smaller OR slower movement

OR less energy OR movement decreases B1 [4]

5 (a) (i) funnel no longer giving heat to ice OR ice at M.P./constant temp
OR heater reached max temp B1

(ii) inside of large pieces could be well below freezing point )

OR smaller air gaps if pieces smaller ) any 1 B1
OR better contact between heater and ice )
OR to ensure heat from heater only goes to the ice )
OR larger surface area )
Ignore ice melts faster

(b) mass of beaker NOT mass of ice NOT mass of water B1

mass of beaker + water B1
(apply
+  = 0 for extras other than power & time)

(c) (mass of ice melted by heater = 16.3 – 2.1) = 14.2 g C1

ml in any form, words, symbols or numbers C1
Wt or Pt in any form, words, symbols or numbers accept VIt C1
338 J/g OR 338 000 J/kg c.a.o A1 [8]

6 (a) light of one colour/frequency/wavelength B1

(b) n = sinr/sini OR n = sini/sinr in any form C1

sinr/sin30 = 1.49 OR sinr = 1.49 × sin30 C1
48.0° – 48.2° A1

(c) ray at angle >30° and <60° to normal, by eye, correct way NO e.c.f. B1
Ignore any angles or labelling

(d) colours/spectrum would appear OR range of angles (ignore “rainbow”)

OR dispersion OR ray splits up B1

(e) 90° approx (accept any value 80° to 90°) B1

(f) (totally internally) reflected OR T.I.R. ignore not refracted B1 [8]

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IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 31

7 (a) clear attempt at arcs of circles, at least 3 B1

same wavelength as incoming waves, by eye
(ignore shape ignore distance to first wave) B1
centre of curvature of arcs at centre of gap, by eye B1

(b) speed/wavelength or 20/2.5 or v = fλ C1

8 Hz or 8 s–1 or 8 waves/second A1

(c) his (b) or “the same” B1 [6]

8 (a) changes a.c. to d.c. OR rectifies a/c OR allows current to flow one way only
OR prevents current flowing backward B1

(b) I × t or 2 × 12 or 2 × 12 × 60 × 60 or amps × seconds C1

24 Ah or 86 400 C or 86 000 C A1

(c) emf = J/C OR energy converted/work done per unit charge/coulomb

OR W/A OR volts/p.d. when no current in circuit C1
12 J of energy are delivered/needed for every coulomb of charge
OR 12 W is the power to drive a current of 1 A A1

(d) (i) series connection shown, any recognisable symbols B1

(ii) total power = 16 W OR 8/6 C1
1.33 A accept fraction c.a.o. A1

(iii) any power × any time or 16 × 60 × 60 or IVt or 8 × 60 × 60 C1

57 600 J or 0.016 kWh or 28 800 J or 0.008 kWh A1 [10]

9 (a) pump water to higher level storage )

or heat water ) any one B1
or charge accumulators/batteries )
ignore charge capacitor NOT generator

(b) less/no energy/power/heat loss OR to reduce current

OR to allow thinner cables OR more efficient NOTHING ELSE B1

(c) I2R B1

(d) Ns/1200 = 32000/1100 OR N1/N2 = V1/V2 in any arrangement C1

34 880 or 34 900 or 34 909 or 34 910 or 35 000 A1

(e) input power = output power or V1I1 = V2I2 C1

current = power/voltage in any form, words, symbols or numbers C1
25 A A1 [8]

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First variant Mark Scheme

Page 6 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper

IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 31

10 (a) (i) LDR correctly identified B1

(ii) lamp correctly identified B1

(iii) transistor correctly identified B1

(b) (ignore anything that is in terms of currents)

resistance of LDR becomes high M1
LDR gets larger share of the voltage OR voltage across LDR gets bigger A1
transistor switches/turns lamp on A1 [6]

11 (a) A cathode OR electron gun

B Y plates OR vertical deflection plates
C X plates OR horizontal deflection plates
D screen OR fluorescent/phosphor OR tube NOT glass
4 correct B2, 3 or 2 correct B1 B2

(b) A; idea of releasing electrons/thermionic emission B1

B; move the electron beam vertically B1

(c) (i) y-plates/y-input or B NO e.c.f. B1

(ii) x-plates/x-input or C NO e.c.f. B1 [6]

© UCLES 2008
Second variant Mark Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2008 question paper

0625 PHYSICS
0625/32 Paper 32 (Extended Theory), maximum raw mark 80

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.

All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.

Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the
examination.

• CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.

CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2008 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level
syllabuses.
Second variant Mark Scheme

Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper

IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 32

NOTES ABOUT MARK SCHEME SYMBOLS AND OTHER MATTERS

B marks are independent marks, which do not depend on any other marks. For a B mark to be
scored, the point to which it refers must actually be seen in the candidate's answer.
M marks are method marks upon which accuracy marks (A marks) later depend. For an M mark
to be scored, the point to which it refers must be seen in a candidate's answer. If a
candidate fails to score a particular M mark, then none of the dependent A marks can be
scored.
C marks are compensatory method marks which can be scored even if the points to which they
refer are not written down by the candidate, provided subsequent working gives
evidence that they must have known it. e.g. if an equation carries a C mark and the
candidate does not write down the actual equation but does correct working which
shows he knew the equation, then the C mark is scored.
A marks are accuracy or answer marks which either depend on an M mark, or which are one of
the ways which allow a C mark to be scored.
c.a.o. means "correct answer only".
e.c.f. means "error carried forward". This indicates that if a candidate has made an earlier
mistake and has carried his incorrect value forward to subsequent stages of working, he
may be given marks indicated by e.c.f. provided his subsequent working is correct,
bearing in mind his earlier mistake. This prevents a candidate being penalised more
than once for a particular mistake, but only applies to marks annotated "e.c.f."
e.e.o.o. means "each error or omission".
brackets ( ) around words or units in the mark scheme are intended to indicate wording used to
clarify the mark scheme, but the marks do not depend on seeing the words or units in
brackets e.g. 10 (J) means that the mark is scored for 10, regardless of the unit given.
underlining indicates that this must be seen in the answer offered, or something very similar.
OR/or indicates alternative answers, any one of which is satisfactory for scoring the marks.
Spelling Be generous about spelling and use of English. If an answer can be understood to
mean what we want, give credit.
Significant Answers are acceptable to any number of significant figures [ 2, except if
figures specified otherwise, or if only 1 sig. fig. is appropriate.
Units It is expected that all final answers will have correct units. Deduct one unit penalty for
each incorrect or missing unit, maximum 1 per question. No unit penalty if unit is
missing from final answer but is shown correctly in the working.
Fractions These are only acceptable where specified.
Extras Ignore extras in answers if they are irrelevant; if they contradict an otherwise correct
response or are forbidden by mark scheme, use right + wrong = 0
Ignore Indicates that something which is not correct is disregarded and does not cause a right
plus wrong penalty.
Not/NOT Indicates that an incorrect answer is not to be disregarded, but cancels another
otherwise correct alternative offered by the candidate i.e. right plus wrong penalty
applies.

Work which has been crossed out, but not replaced, should be marked as if it had not been crossed
out.

© UCLES 2008
Second variant Mark Scheme

Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper

IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 32

1 (a) idea of accelerating force/force down slope = friction force

OR no resultant force/forces balanced B1
(accept energy argument if Physics correct)

(b) (i) idea of accelerating force/force down slope > friction force
OR forces unbalanced B1
(accept energy argument if Physics correct)

(ii) F = ma NOT f α a B1

(iii) 12 × 2 C1
24N A1

(c) (i) resultant force = 38N OR his (b)(iii) + 14 C1

38/12 OR (his (b)(iii) + 14)/12 C1
3.166 m/s2 or 3.17 m/s2 or 3.2 m/s2 NOT 3.16 e.c.f. A1

(ii) v = at or 3.2 × 2.5 e.c.f. C1

7.8 – 8.0 m/s e.c.f. A1

(d) idea of acceleration B1 [11]

2 (a) two masses chosen with ratio 2:1 or 3:1 or 3:2 M1

chosen masses in correct holes to balance A1

(b) disc does not rotate/is balanced/in equilibrium/no movement B1

NOT spin the disc NOT anything to do with calculating moments
NOT when disturbed, returns to original position

(c) moment of one mass correct (ignore units)

accept mass × distance calculated B1
equal answers B1

(d) correct addition of masses/weights, including 200 g B1

any mass correctly converted to N B1 [7]

3 (a) (i) hdg or 70 × 1050 × 10 C1

735 000 Pa or 7.35 × 105 Pa accept N/m2 for Pa A1

(ii) 8.35 × 105 Pa OR his (a)(i) + 1.0 × 105 accept N/m2 for Pa B1

(b) pressure × area or P = F/A or 6.5 × 105 × 2.5 C1

1.625 × 106 N A1

(c) because density is less accept new calculation of pressure

OR because salt water is denser B1 [6]

© UCLES 2008
Second variant Mark Scheme

Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper

IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 32

4 (a) typical random path drawn, at least 3 abrupt changes of direction B1

(b) air molecules hit dust particles in all directions/move it in all directions B1
just as likely to be up as down B1
(allow marks scored on diagram)

(c) random movements smaller OR slower movement

OR less energy OR movement decreases B1 [4]

5 (a) (i) funnel no longer giving heat to ice OR ice at M.P./constant temp
OR heater reached max temp B1

(ii) inside of large pieces could be well below freezing point )

OR smaller air gaps if pieces smaller ) any 1 B1
OR better contact between heater and ice )
OR to ensure heat from heater only goes to the ice )
OR larger surface area )
Ignore ice melts faster

(b) mass of beaker NOT mass of ice NOT mass of water B1

mass of beaker + water B1
(apply
+  = 0 for extras other than power & time)

(c) (i) Pt/Wt in any form, words, symbols or numbers C1

mcθ in any form, words, symbols or numbers C1
4.88 or 4.9 J/(gK) or J/(g°C) or J/(gdegC) condone no brackets A1
Or 4880 or 4900 J/(kgK) etc. accept double solidus in unit

(ii) heat lost/gained OR impurities in water B1 [8]

6 (a) (i) light of one colour/frequency/wavelength B1

(ii) n = sinr/sini OR n = sini/sinr in any form C1

1.33 = sinr/sin40 OR sinr = 1.33 × sin40 C1
Any value between 58.68° – 60° inclusive A1

(iii) ray correct, by eye, bent away from normal

ignore any arrows or labelling NO ecf B1

(b) (i) reflected (at B) or T.I.R. NOT deflects/refracts M1

angle of incidence bigger than critical angle
or 50° is bigger than 48.8°/C.A. A1

(ii) ray correct, by eye, with no refracted part ignore any arrows B1 [8]

© UCLES 2008
Second variant Mark Scheme

Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper

IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 32

7 (a) clear attempt at arcs of circles, at least 3 B1

same wavelength as incoming waves, by eye
(ignore shape ignore distance to first wave) B1
centre of curvature of arcs at centre of gap, by eye B1

(b) speed/wavelength or 20/2.5 or v = fλ C1

8 Hz or 8 s–1 or 8 waves/second A1

(c) his (b) or “the same” B1 [6]

8 (a) changes a.c. to d.c. OR rectifies a/c OR allows current to flow one way only
OR prevents current flowing backward B1

(b) I × t or 2 × 12 or 2 × 12 × 60 × 60 or amps × seconds C1

24 Ah or 86 400 C or 86 000 C A1

(c) emf = J/C OR energy converted/work done per unit charge/coulomb

OR W/A OR volts/p.d. when no current in circuit C1
12 J of energy are delivered/needed for every coulomb of charge
OR 12 W is the power to drive a current of 1 A A1

(d) (i) series connection shown, any recognisable symbols B1

(ii) total power = 16 W OR 8/6 C1
1.33 A accept fraction c.a.o. A1

(iii) any power × any time or 16 × 60 × 60 or IVt or 8 × 60 × 60 C1

57 600 J or 0.016 kWh or 28 800 J or 0.008 kWh A1 [10]

9 (a) pump water to higher level storage )

or heat water ) any one B1
or charge accumulators/batteries )
ignore charge capacitor NOT generator

(b) less/no energy/power/heat loss OR to reduce current

OR to allow thinner cables OR more efficient NOTHING ELSE B1

(c) I2R B1

(d) Ns/1200 = 32000/1100 OR N1/N2 = V1/V2 in any arrangement C1

34 880 or 34 900 or 34 909 or 34 910 or 35 000 A1

(e) input power = output power or V1I1 = V2I2 C1

current = power/voltage in any form, words, symbols or numbers C1
25 A A1 [8]

© UCLES 2008
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Page 6 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper

IGCSE – October/November 2008 0625 32

10 (a) (i) LDR correctly identified B1

(ii) lamp correctly identified B1

(iii) transistor correctly identified B1

(b) (ignore anything that is in terms of currents)

resistance of LDR becomes high M1
LDR gets larger share of the voltage OR voltage across LDR gets bigger A1
transistor switches/turns lamp on A1 [6]

11 (a) A cathode OR electron gun

B Y plates OR vertical deflection plates
C X plates OR horizontal deflection plates
D screen OR fluorescent/phosphor OR tube NOT glass
4 correct B2, 3 or 2 correct B1 B2

(b) A; idea of releasing electrons/thermionic emission B1

B; move the electron beam vertically B1

(c) (i) y-plates/y-input or B NO e.c.f. B1

(ii) x-plates/x-input or C NO e.c.f. B1 [6]

© UCLES 2008