GCE

Physics A

Unit H156/02: Depth in physics

Advanced Subsidiary GCE

Mark Scheme for June 2017

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Annotations available in RM Assessor

Annotation Meaning
Benefit of doubt given

Contradiction

Incorrect response

Error carried forward

Follow through

Not answered question

Benefit of doubt not given

Power of 10 error

Omission mark

Rounding error or repeated error

Error in number of significant figures

Correct response

Arithmetic error

Wrong physics or equation

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

Annotation Meaning
alternative and acceptable answers for the same marking point
/
(1) Separates marking points
Answers which are not worthy of credit
reject
Answers which are not worthy of credit
not
Statements which are irrelevant
IGNORE
Answers that can be accepted
ALLOW
Words which are not essential to gain credit
()
Underlined words must be present in answer to score a mark
___
Error carried forward
ecf
Alternative wording
AW
Or reverse argument
ORA

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CATEGORISATION OF MARKS
The marking schemes categorise marks on the MACB scheme.

B marks: These are awarded as independent marks, which do not depend on other marks. For a B-mark to be scored, the point to which it
refers must be seen specifically in the candidate’s answers.
M marks: These are method marks upon which A-marks (accuracy marks) later depend. For an M-mark to be scored, the point to which it
refers must be seen in the candidate’s answers. If a candidate fails to score a particular M-mark, then none of the dependent A-marks can be
scored.

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

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

Note about significant figures:

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

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
1 (a) Sum of thinking distance and the braking distance B1 Allow the (total) distance travelled from when the
driver sees a hazard to the vehicle stopping wtte
(b) i 61000 M1 Note v must be the subject
= 16.944
3600

17 m s-1 A0
ii 1
× 1.9 × 105 × 172 C1 Allow use of 16.9 gives 2.7 × 107(J)
2
1
A1
2.7(5) × 107 (J)
𝟑𝟏𝟎 Allow v2 = u2 + 2as with values stated correctly
ii 0 = 172 + 2𝑎 × 310 OR 𝒕 = 𝟖.𝟓
= 𝟑𝟔. 𝟓 C1
2
172 289 𝟏𝟕
𝑎 = (−) = (−) OR 𝒂 = C1
2×310 620 𝟑𝟔.𝟓

0.47 (m s-2) A1 Ignore negative sign

Allow use of 16.9 gives 0.46
Not 0.5
ii 1.9 × 105 × 0.47 C1 Allow ECF from (b) (ii) 1 and (b) (ii) 2
3 2.7×107
Allow
310
Allow 1.9 × 105 × 0.46
1.9×105 ×17
Allow
36.5

89000(N) A1 Allow alternatives 87100, 87400, 88000

(iii) Component of train’s weight acts against the motion/down B1 Not gravity will slow it down
the incline/same direction as braking force Not down, parallel
OR some KE transferred to GPE

Smaller distance because larger opposing forces/net force B1

or greater deceleration or less work done by braking force
Total 11

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
2 (a) F/N e / cm B1 Note Column heading required and values in
0 0.0 table.
0.49 1.0 Allow 0 for 0.0
0.98 1.8 Not 1 for 1.0
1.47 2.8
1.96 3.6
2.45 4.6
(b) y-axis labelled correctly e / cm B1 Allow extension / cm or e (cm) for e / cm

y-axis scale is simple and uses at least half the graph paper B1 Note axis tick labels must be at least every two
large squares (4 cm)

Data points plotted correctly. B1 Check two data points (0.98, 1.8) and (2.45, 4.6)
Thickness of each point must be less than half a
small square

Straight line of best fit drawn with a straight edge / ruler B1 Not freehand / wobbly line
(c) Gradient in the range 1.80 to 1.94 B1 Allow 1.8 or 1.9 OR 0.018 or 0.019
OR 0.0180 to 0.0194 Not 2 OR 0.02
Ignore POT errors
Ignore significant figures
(d) 1 1 C1 Note expect about 0.55 (N cm-1) or 55 (N m-1)
𝑘2 = gradient = (c)

Correct value for k2 and correct unit N cm-1 or N m-1 and A1 Note unit must be with correct power of ten
given to 2 or 3 significant figures

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
(e) Hooke’s law: Extension is (directly) proportional to the load B1
(provided elastic limit not exceeded)

Graph is not a straight line passing through the origin so B1

Hooke’s law is not obeyed OR
Graph is a straight line passing through the origin so
Hooke’s law is obeyed
(f) k1= 2 x (d) or springs in series = k/n C1 Allow F = k1e = k22e = k33e
Note 2:3 scores one mark
2 A1 Allow 0.66, 0.67
3
Total 12

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
3 a i Micrometer/(Vernier) calliper B1 Not ruler

Repeat readings (in different directions) and average B1

4
ii 𝜋(0.014 )3 OR 1.15 × 10−5 M1 Allow 43𝜋(1.4 )3
3

M1 Note must see correct POT

𝑚 = 650 × 1.15 × 10−5 = 7.47 × 10−3

0.0075 (kg) A0
iii 1000 × 1.15 × 10−5 × 9.81 = 0.11 N OR C1 Allow use of 7.47 x 10-3 kg from a ii
0.0075 x 9.81 = 0.074 N Allow ecf from a ii

F= 0.11 – 0.074 = 0.037 (N) A1

OR

9.81 (1000 − 650) or 1.15 × 10−5 × (1000 − 650) C1

F= 1.15 × 10−5 × 9.81 (1000 − 650) = 0.039 (N) A1

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
b Level 3 (5–6 marks) B1 Indicative scientific points may include:
Clear procedure, measurements and analysis x6
Procedure
There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is clear
and logically structured. The information presented is  labelled diagram
relevant and substantiated.  long tube
 method to determine terminal velocity
Level 2 (3–4 marks)  check for terminal velocity
Some procedure, some measurements and some analysis.  safety precaution (tray to avoid spills/
There is a line of reasoning presented with some structure. gloves/clamp tube)
The information presented is in the most-part relevant and  method to remove sphere
supported by some evidence. Measurements
Level 1 (1–2 marks)  measurement of diameter
Limited procedure and limited measurements  use micrometer/calliper to measure
or limited analysis diameter
The information is basic and communicated in an  averages diameter
unstructured way. The information is supported by limited  measurements to determine v, e.g.
evidence and the relationship to the evidence may not be stopwatch, ruler, light gate connected to
clear. timer, detailed use of video camera
 repeats experiment for same r
0 marks
No response or no response worthy of credit. Analysis
 r=d/2
 determination of terminal velocity
 plot a graph of v against r2
 𝐾 = gradient.

Total 12

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
2
4 a i 230 M1 Allow calculation of current (15.2) and R = V / I
𝑅= = 15.11 Not 3500 / 230 = 15.2
3500
15 () A0
ii 𝐴 = 𝜋 × 0.000552 (= 9.5 × 10−7 m2) C1

15 × 9.5 × 10−7 C1
𝐿=
1.6 × 10−6
Note 8.9 x 10n scores two marks
A1
8.9 (m) Allow 15.1 gives 9.0 m
iii (Ohm’s law states that) V proportional to I (provided the B1
physical conditions/temperature remain constant)

Since the temperature is not constant, Ohm’s law will not B1 Allow one mark for Ohm’s law will not apply
apply because as temperature changes the resistance
changes
b 3.5 x 7 or 3.5 x 7 x 7 or 10.5 x 7 or 10.5 x 7 x 7 or 514.5 C1 Note for use of 17 hours £94.96 scores one
mark
514.5 x 7.6p = £39.10 or £39.11 A1
Allow 3910p or 3911p or £39.1 or £39.102
c i 1.1 C1 𝟔
Allow 𝑰 = (6.8+1.4+1.1)×103 = 0.00065
𝑉= ×6
6.8 + 1.4 + 1.1

0. 71 (V) A1 Allow 0.7

c ii As temperature of thermistor increases, resistance of B1
thermistor decreases

Total resistance of circuit decreases or current increases B1

Greater proportion of p.d. across fixed resistor or p.d. M1

across fixed resistor increase

Reading on the voltmeter will increase A1

Total 14

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
5 a phase difference: B1 Note must be a comparison between
difference in degrees/radians/angle between points on the points/waves
same wave or (similar) points on two waves Allow how far out of step/sync or leads/lags for
difference
coherence: B1
constant/fixed phase difference Allow constant / fixed phase relationship
Ignore ‘the frequency / wavelength is the same’
Not the same phase difference
Not zero phase difference
b i At point P: path difference between slits and screen is a B1 Allow nλ or λ
whole/integer number of wavelengths (for constructive Not phase difference
interference)

At point Q: path difference between slits and screen is an B1 Allow (𝒏 + 𝟏𝟐)𝝀

odd number of half wavelengths (for destructive interference) Not λ/2

ii x = 4.22 mm C1 Note x = 42.2 mm or 4.2 x 10-2 m scores zero

1
4.22 × 10−3 × 0.56 × 10−3 C1 Note x = 3.84, 4.77 x 10-7 m may score max 2
𝜆=
4.50

5.25 x 10-7 m A1

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
ii 0.02 0.02 0.2 C1
4.5
or 0.56
or 42.2
2
0.02 0.02 0.2 A1 Allow 4% or 5% with evidence of working
( + + )× 100 = 4.48 % Ignore significant figures
4.5 0.56 42.2

Alternative max/min method:

4.24 × 10−3 × 0.58 × 10−3
𝜆𝑚𝑎𝑥 = = 5.49 × 10−7
4.48
and/or B1
4.20 × 10−3 × 0.54 × 10−3
𝜆𝑚𝑖𝑛 = = 5.02 × 10−7
4.52
Δ𝜆 B1
× 100 = 4.4% 𝑜𝑟 4.6%
𝜆
c i 6.63 × 10−34 × 3 × 108 1.989 × 10−25 C1 Allow ecf from bii
= = 3.79 × 10−19 J
5.25 x 10−7 5 b ii 1

50 × 10−3
𝑛= = 2.5 × 1023 × 5 b ii 1 = 1.3 × 1017 A1
3.79 × 10−19

ii 2.6 eV = 2.6 x 1.6 x 10-19= 4.16 x 10-19 J ORA M1 Allow photon has 2.37 eV of energy

Energy of photon is less than work function so Allow conclusion based 5 c i

photoelectrons will not be emitted A1
Total 13

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Answer Marks Guidance

Question
6 a A progressive wave transfers energy/information (in B1 Note for two marks there must be a comparison
the direction of the wave)/all points have (the same)
amplitude

In a stationary wave there is no net energy B1 Allow stationary wave has nodes (and
transfer/energy is stored/has points which are always antinodes) for one mark
zero amplitude/or points have different amplitudes
b Level 3 (5–6 marks) B1 x6 Indicative scientific points may include:
Clear explanation of observations and correct
method to determine the speed of sound Explanation of Observations
There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is  Understanding of how the standing wave
clear and logically structured. The information is formed from the interference between
presented is relevant and substantiated. the incident and reflected wave
 Idea of nodes and antinodes
Level 2 (3–4 marks)  Node at closed end and antinode at open
Clear explanation of observations or correct method end
to determine the speed of sound or has limited  Understanding of the direction of
explanation of observations and limited method for oscillation of particles
the determination of the speed of sound  Fundamental frequency/1st harmonic
There is a line of reasoning presented with some indicated for closed tube.
structure. The information presented is in the most-  Fundamental frequency/1st harmonic
part relevant and supported by some evidence. indicated for open tube
 Harmonics indicated for closed tube
Level 1 (1–2 marks)
Has limited explanation of observations or limited  Harmonics indicated for open tube
evidence of method to determine the speed of sound
Determination of speed of sound
The information is basic and communicated in an  λ correctly linked to length
unstructured way. The information is supported by  𝑣 = 𝑓𝜆
limited evidence and the relationship to the evidence  v calculated for different harmonics/tube
may not be clear. or appropriate graphical method
0 marks  338 m s-1
No response or no response worthy of credit.
Total 8

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