Physics 0625/52 May/June 2022: question paper and mark scheme

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In this experiment, you will investigate the balancing of a metre rule. Carry out the following instructions, referring to Fig. 1.1. 50.0 cm mark P Q metre rule a b 0 100 10.0 cm mark pivot bench Fig. 1.1 (a) • Place the metre rule on the pivot at the 50.0 cm mark. • Place object P with its centre on the metre rule at the 10.0 cm mark. (i) Record, in Table 1.1, the distance a from the centre of object P to the pivot. [1] (ii) • Place object Q on the metre rule. • Keep object P at the 10.0 cm mark and adjust the position of object Q until the metre rule is as close to balancing as possible. Record, in Table 1.1, the distance b between the centre of object Q and the pivot. [1] (iii) Repeat the steps above with object P placed at the 15.0 cm mark, 20.0 cm mark, 25.0 cm mark and 30.0 cm mark. Record all the values of a and b 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). You do not need to start your graph from 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 = …… [3] [Total: 11]

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In this experiment, you will investigate the resistances of combinations of resistors. Carry out the following instructions, referring to Fig. 2.1. The circuit has been set up for you. A RA RB V Fig. 2.1 (a) Close the switch. (i) Measure the current I1 in the circuit. I1 = …… A [1] (ii) Measure the potential difference (p.d.) V1 across resistors RA and RB in series. V1 = …… V [1] (iii) Open the switch. Calculate the resistance R1 of the combination of resistors in series. Use the equation V1 R1 = . I1 Include the unit. R1 = …… [1] (b) Disconnect the voltmeter. Connect resistor RC in parallel with resistors RA and RB. Do not change the series combination of resistors RA and RB. Connect the voltmeter across the combination of all three resistors. (i) Draw a circuit diagram showing the circuit described in (b). [2] (ii) Close the switch. Measure the current I2 in the circuit. I2 = …… A Measure the potential difference V2 across the combination of the three resistors. V2 = …… V Open the switch. Calculate the resistance R2 of the combination of resistors. Use the equation V2 R2 = . I2 Include the unit. R2 = …… [2] (c) Disconnect the voltmeter. Rearrange the resistors to set up the circuit shown in Fig. 2.2. A RA RB RC V Fig. 2.2 Close the switch. Measure the current I3 in the circuit. I3 = …… A Measure the potential difference V3 across the combination of the three resistors. V3 = …… V Open the switch. Calculate the resistance R3 of the combination of resistors. Use the equation V3 R3 = . I3 Include the unit. Give your answer to a suitable number of significant figures for this experiment. R3 = …… [2] (d) A student thinks the three resistors RA, RB and RC have the same resistance within the limits of experimental accuracy. Suggest how the student could use the apparatus provided to test his idea. …… [2] [Total: 11]

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In this experiment, you will determine the focal length f of a lens. Carry out the following instructions, referring to Fig. 3.1. illuminated D object screen u v lens bench Fig. 3.1 (a) • Place the screen a distance D = 75.0 cm from the illuminated object. • Place the lens between the object and the screen so that the lens is close to the illuminated object. • Move the lens away from the object until a clearly focused image is formed on the screen. (i) Measure, and record in Table 3.1, the distance u between the centre of the lens and the illuminated object. [1] (ii) Measure, and record in Table 3.1, the distance v between the centre of the lens and the screen. [1] (iii) Calculate, and record in Table 3.1, the focal length f of the lens using the equation uv f= . D [1] (b) • Place the screen at a distance D = 85.0 cm from the illuminated object. • Place the lens between the object and the screen so that the lens is close to the illuminated object. • Move the lens until a clearly focused image is formed on the screen. Measure, and record in Table 3.1, the distance u between the centre of the lens and the illuminated object. Measure, and record in Table 3.1, the distance v between the centre of the lens and the screen. Calculate, and record in Table 3.1, the focal length f of the lens using the equation uv f= . D Table 3.1 D / cm u / cm v / cm f / cm 75.0 85.0 [2] (c) Calculate the average value fA of the focal length of the lens. Show your working. fA = …… cm [2] (d) State two precautions that you took to obtain accurate readings in this experiment. 1. …… 2. …… [2] (e) A student states that a more accurate value for the focal length f of the lens can be determined by plotting a graph of uv against D. The gradient of the graph is numerically equal to the focal length. (i) Suggest a suitable number of sets of readings that the student should take. …… [1] (ii) Explain briefly how this graphical method can give a more accurate value for the focal length. …… [1] [Total: 11]

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A student investigates insulators. Plan an experiment to list insulating discs in order from best insulator to worst insulator. You are not required to carry out this investigation. The following apparatus is available: • five discs made from different insulating materials • a thermometer • a stop-watch • a heated metal cylinder (see Fig. 4.1) • a second metal cylinder with a hole for the thermometer (see Fig. 4.1). heated metal cylinder insulating disc electrical heater metal cylinder thermometer Fig. 4.1 You can also use other apparatus and materials that are usually available in a school laboratory. In your plan, you should: • explain briefly how you would carry out the investigation • state the key variables that you would control • draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how you would display your readings (you are not required to enter any readings in the table) • explain how you would use your readings to reach a conclusion. …… [7]