Physics 0625/52 May/June 2019: question paper and mark scheme

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In this experiment, you will investigate moments using a balancing method. Carry out the following instructions, referring to Fig. 1.1. metre rule P Q a b bench 0 100 w pivot Fig. 1.1 (a) Place the metre rule on the pivot, without the loads P and Q, and adjust its position so that the metre rule is as near as possible to being balanced. The rule must remain at this position on the pivot throughout the experiment. Place the load P on the metre rule so that the edge that is furthest from the pivot is exactly at the 10.0 cm mark on the rule. Record in Table 1.1, the distance a between this edge of the load P and the pivot, as shown in Fig. 1.1. Place the load Q on the metre rule and adjust the position of load Q so that the metre rule is as near as possible to being balanced. Determine the distance b between the centre of load Q and the pivot, as shown in Fig. 1.1. Record the distance b in Table 1.1. Repeat the procedure, with the edge of the load P that is furthest from the pivot at the 15.0 cm, 20.0 cm, 25.0 cm and 30.0 cm marks. Record all the readings in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 a / cm b / cm [2] (b) Plot a graph of a / cm (y-axis) against b / cm (x-axis). Start both axes at the origin (0,0). [4] (c) Determine the gradient G of the graph. Show clearly on the graph how you obtained the necessary information. G = …… [2] (d) Determine the intercept C on the y-axis of the graph. This is the value of a when b = 0. C = …… [1] (e) Measure the width w of the load P. w = …… [1] (f) Suggest one practical reason why it is difficult to obtain accurate values for a and b. …… [1] [Total: 11]

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In this experiment, you will investigate the rate of cooling of water under different conditions. A greater rate of cooling occurs if there is a greater change in the temperature during the same period of time. Carry out the following instructions referring to Fig. 2.1 and Fig. 2.2. Beaker A has a lid. Beaker B is on a mat made of the same material as the lid. The mat and the lid have the same thickness. thermometer clamp stand lid beaker A bench Fig. 2.1 thermometer clamp stand beaker B bench mat Fig. 2.2 (a) Use the thermometer to measure room temperature θR. θR = …… [1] (b) Pour 200 cm3 of hot water into beaker A. Place the lid on the beaker and place the thermometer in the beaker, as shown in Fig. 2.1. Record in Table 2.1 the temperature θ of the hot water at time t = 0. Immediately start the stopclock. After 30 s, measure the temperature θ shown on the thermometer. Record the time t = 30 s and the temperature reading in Table 2.1. Continue recording the time and temperature readings every 30 s until you have six sets of readings in Table 2.1. [3] Table 2.1 Table 2.2 Beaker A, with lid Beaker B, on mat t/s θ / °C t/s θ / °C (c) Pour 200 cm3 of hot water into beaker B. Check that the beaker is on the mat and place the thermometer in the beaker, as shown in Fig. 2.2. Do not use the lid. Record in Table 2.2 the temperature θ of the hot water at time t = 0. Immediately start the stopclock. After 30 s, measure the temperature θ shown on the thermometer. Record the time t = 30 s and the temperature reading in Table 2.2. Continue recording the time and temperature readings every 30 s until you have six sets of readings in Table 2.2. [2] (d) Look carefully at the readings in Table 2.1 and in Table 2.2. (i) Tick the box to show your conclusion from the readings. The lid reduces the rate of cooling of the water significantly more than the mat reduces the rate of cooling of the water. The mat reduces the rate of cooling of the water significantly more than the lid reduces the rate of cooling of the water. There is no significant difference between the lid and the mat in reducing the rate of cooling of the water. [1] (ii) Justify your conclusion by reference to your readings. [2] (e) A student plans to repeat the experiment using the same apparatus and the same volume of water. Suggest one change to the procedure that would decrease the rate of cooling of the water. …… [1] (f) State one precaution that you took in order to record accurate temperature readings. …… [1] [Total: 11]

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In this experiment, you will investigate resistance. The circuit shown in Fig. 3.1 has been set up for you. power supply A P L V Fig. 3.1 (a) (i) Switch on. Measure and record the potential difference V1 across the resistor P and the current I1 in the circuit. Switch off. V1 = …… I1 = …… [2] V1 (ii) Calculate the resistance R1 of the resistor P using the equation R1 = . I1 R1 = …… [1] (b) Disconnect the voltmeter. Connect the voltmeter across the lamp L. Switch on. Measure and record the potential difference V2 across the lamp L. Switch off. V2 = …… V2 Calculate the resistance R2 of the lamp L using the equation R2 = . I1 R2 = …… [1] (c) Disconnect the voltmeter. Replace the resistor P with the resistor Q. Connect the voltmeter across the resistor Q. Switch on. Measure and record the potential difference V3 across the resistor Q and the current I2 in the circuit. Switch off. V3 = …… I2 = …… V3 Calculate the resistance R3 of the resistor Q using the equation R3 = . I2 R3 = …… [1] (d) Disconnect the voltmeter. Connect the voltmeter across the lamp L. Switch on. Measure and record the potential difference V4 across the lamp L. Switch off. V4 = …… V4 Calculate the resistance R4 of the lamp L using the equation R4 = . I2 R4 = …… [1] (e) State whether your results suggest that resistor P and resistor Q have the same value of resistance, within the limits of experimental accuracy. Justify your statement by reference to your results. statement …… justification …… [2] (f) Complete the circuit diagram in Fig. 3.2 to show that: • the two resistors and the lamp are all connected in parallel • the voltmeter is connected to measure the potential difference across the resistors and the lamp You are not required to set up this circuit. A Fig. 3.2 [2] (g) State the name of the circuit component that you would add to the circuit you have drawn to control the current in the circuit. …… [1] [Total: 11]

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A student is investigating the relationship between the thickness of a converging (convex) lens and its focal length. Fig. 4.1 shows the cross-section of a converging lens. The focal length f of a lens can be calculated if u (the distance between the object and the lens) and v (the distance between the lens and the image on a screen) are known. uv The equation is: f = (u + v) t Fig. 4.1 Plan an experiment to investigate the relationship between the thickness t and the focal length f of converging lenses. You may add to Fig. 4.1 as part of your answer. You are not required to carry out this experiment. The following apparatus is available to the student: illuminated object selection of lenses of different thicknesses and a lens holder screen metre rule 30 cm ruler two rectangular wooden blocks with the longest sides longer than the diameter of the lenses. In your plan, you should: • draw a diagram to show the arrangement of the apparatus, labelling u and v • explain briefly how you would carry out the investigation, including the measurements you would take • explain briefly how you would determine the thickness t of each lens (you may draw a diagram if it helps your explanation) • draw a suitable table, with column headings, to show how you would display your readings (you do not need to use the equation to calculate focal length). [7] [Total: 7]