Mark Scheme (Results) October 2018
Mark Scheme (Results) October 2018
Mark Scheme (Results) October 2018
October 2018
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October 2018
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General Marking Guidance
Underlying principle
The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded, backed up
by examples. It is not a set of model answers.
For example:
This has a clear statement of the principle for awarding the mark, supported by
some examples illustrating acceptable boundaries.
3. Significant figures
3.1 Use of an inappropriate number of significant figures in the theory papers
will normally only be penalised in ‘show that’ questions where use of too few
significant figures has resulted in the candidate not demonstrating the
validity of the given answer.
4. Calculations
4.1 Bald (i.e. no working shown) correct answers score full marks unless in a
‘show that’ question.
4.2 If a ‘show that’ question is worth 2 marks then both marks will be available
for a reverse working; if it is worth 3 marks then only 2 will be available.
4.3 use of the formula means that the candidate demonstrates substitution of
physically correct values, although there may be conversion errors e.g.
power of 10 error.
4.4 recall of the correct formula will be awarded when the formula is seen or
implied by substitution.
4.5 The mark scheme will show a correctly worked answer for illustration only.
4.6 Example of mark scheme for a calculation:
Use of L × W × H
Example of answer:
= 49.4 N
5. Graphs
5.1 A mark given for axes requires both axes to be labelled with quantities and
units, and drawn the correct way round.
5.2 Sometimes a separate mark will be given for units or for each axis if the
units are complex. This will be indicated on the mark scheme.
5.3 A mark given for choosing a scale requires that the chosen scale allows all
points to be plotted, spreads plotted points over more than half of each axis
and is not an awkward scale e.g. multiples of 3, 7 etc.
5.4 Points should be plotted to within 1 mm.
Check the two points furthest from the best line. If both OK award
mark.
If either is 2 mm out do not award mark.
If both are 1 mm out do not award mark.
If either is 1 mm out then check another two and award mark if both
of these OK, otherwise no mark.
For a line mark there must be a thin continuous line which is the best-fit
line for the candidate’s results.
Question Answer Mark
Number
1 The only correct answer is D 1
Or
Larger distance (fallen) (1)
Reduces percentage uncertainty in measurement of the distance (1)
2
[allow reverse argument]
6(b) Allows start and end points to be seen more clearly (1)
So reduces problem of reaction time (1)
Or
Recording can be replayed (1)
So data can be checked (1)
Or
Recording/data can be analysed Or distance and time are recorded (1)
So that graph of the motion can be plotted (1) 2
(b) list any additional apparatus required that is not shown in your
diagram,
Micrometer, means of measuring extension if not on diagram (1) 1
(d) state which is the independent variable and which is the dependent
variable,
Identifies: mass/force and extension/final length as the variables (1)
Correctly identifies independent and dependent variable (1) 2
(e) for one of the quantities listed in (c) explain your choice of measuring
instrument,
Quantity and instrument (1)
Justification (1) 2
Example Measure length with a metre rule as readings are to 1mm which is
small compared to the expected length.
(g) explain how the data collected will be used, including a sketch of the
expected graph,
𝜋𝑑 2
Use of to calculate area
4 (1)
Use of stress = F/A, strain = Δx/x and use of F = mg (1)
Sketch of graph of stress against strain (1)
Young modulus = gradient of graph (1)
OR
𝜋𝑑 2
Use of to calculate area (1)
4
Use of F = mg (1)
Sketch of graph of force against extension (1)
Young modulus = (gradient of graph) × x/A (1)
4
Example of calculation
A = π (0.27/2 10-3 m)2 = 5.7 10-8 m2
ρ = R/l A = 0.294 Ω m-1 5.7 10-8 m2 = 1.68 10-8 Ω m
8(e) Max 2
Switch off between readings to prevent overheating (1)
Repeat diameter readings at different positions/orientations of wire (1)
Check named instrument for zero error (1) 2