Paper 3. Worksheet: (25 Marks)
Paper 3. Worksheet: (25 Marks)
Paper 3. Worksheet: (25 Marks)
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A student suggests that the speed of sound v is related to the temperature Θ in degrees Celsius
by the equation v = a + bΘ
(a) (i) Determine the value of the constant a, correct to two signficant figures
(ii) Estimate the absolute uncertainty in b.
(iii) A student calculates that b =0.593ms -1 ºC-1 State, using your answer to (a)(ii), the
value of b to the correct number of significant figures
(b) i) Estimate the temperature at which the speed of sound is zero.
ii)Explain, with reference to your answer in (b)(i), why the student’s suggestion
is not valid.
2. A student uses an electronic timer in an attempt to estimate the acceleration of free-fall [4 marks]
g.
She measures the time t taken for a small metal ball to fall through a height h of 0.50 m.
The percentage uncertainty in the measurement of time is 0.3 % and the percentage uncertainty
height is 0.6 %.
i) Using h=1/2 gt 2 , calculate the expected percentage uncertainty in the value of g.
ii) State and explain how the student could obtain a more reliable value for g.
To determine the acceleration due to gravity, a small metal sphere is dropped from rest and the
time it takes to fall through a known distance and open a trapdoor is measured.
4a. Determine the distance fallen, in m, by the centre of mass of the sphere including [2 marks]
an estimate of the absolute uncertainty in your answer.
calculate, for these data, the acceleration due to gravity including an estimate of the absolute
uncertainty in your answer.
The circuit shown may be used to measure the internal resistance of a cell.
5a. An ammeter and a voltmeter are connected in the circuit. Label the ammeter with [1 mark]
the letter A and the voltmeter with the letter V.
5b. In one experiment a student obtains the following graph showing the variation [3 marks]
with current I of the potential difference V across the cell.
Using the graph, determine the best estimate of the internal resistance of the cell.
The ammeter used in the experiment in (b) is an analogue meter. The student takes
measurements without checking for a “zero error” on the ammeter.
5d. After taking measurements the student observes that the ammeter has a positive zero [2 marks]
error. Explain what effect, if any, this zero error will have on the calculated value of the
internal resistance in (b).
An apparatus is used to verify a gas law. The glass jar contains a fixed volume of air.
An apparatus is used to verify a gas law. The glass jar contains a fixed volume of air.
Measurements can be taken using the thermometer and the pressure gauge.
The apparatus is cooled in a freezer and then placed in a water bath so that the temperature of
the gas increases slowly. The pressure and temperature of the gas are recorded.
Identify the fundamental SI unit for the gradient of the pressure–temperature graph.
6b. The experiment is repeated using a different gas in the glass jar. The pressure for both [3 marks]
experiments is low and both gases can be considered to be ideal.
(i) Using the axes provided in (a), draw the expected graph for this second experiment.
(ii) Explain the shape and intercept of the graph you drew in (b)(i).