Physics 0625/63 October/November 2020: question paper and mark scheme

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Some students investigate the transfer of thermal energy from a beaker of hot water. They use the apparatus shown in Fig. 1.1. thermometer lid beaker beaker bench A B Fig. 1.1 (a) Fig. 1.2 shows the reading on the thermometer at the start of the investigation. 30 20 10 0 -10 °C Fig. 1.2 Record the room temperature θR shown on the thermometer in Fig. 1.2. θR = …… [1] (b) A student pours 100 cm3 of hot water into beaker A. He records the temperature of the water in beaker A and immediately starts a stopclock. The student records the temperature θ of the water every 30 s. His readings are shown in Table 1.1. The student repeats the procedure for beaker B. Beaker B is fitted with a lid. Complete the headings and the time column in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 beaker A beaker B without a lid with a lid t/ θA / θB / 0 85.0 86.0 79.0 83.0 73.5 80.5 68.5 78.5 64.0 77.0 60.0 76.5 56.5 76.0 [2] (c) Describe a precaution that should be taken to ensure that the temperature readings are as accurate as possible in this experiment. …… [1] (d) (i) Write a conclusion stating how using the lid affects the cooling of the water. …… [1] (ii) The temperature of the water in each beaker decreases during this investigation. Describe one other similarity in the pattern of the cooling of water in beakers A and B. …… [1] (e) (i) Calculate the average rate of cooling xA of the water in beaker A. Use the values of θA (θ – θ180 ) from Table 1.1 and the equation xA = 0 T where θ0 is the temperature of the water in beaker A at t = 0, θ180 is the temperature of the water at t = 180 s, and T = 180 s. Include a unit. xA = …… [1] (ii) Calculate the average rate of cooling xB of the water in beaker B. Use the values of θB (θ – θ180 ) from Table 1.1 and the equation xB = 0 T where θ0 is the temperature of the water in beaker B at t = 0, θ180 is the temperature of the water at t = 180 s, and T = 180 s. xB = …… [1] (iii) Thermal energy is transferred from the surface of the water and from the sides of the beaker during the investigation. A student suggests that more thermal energy is transferred from the surface of the water than from the sides of the beaker. State whether your results support this suggestion. Justify your statement by reference to your values of xA, the average rate of cooling without a lid, and xB, the average rate of cooling with a lid. statement …… justification …… [2] (f) Suggest a change to the apparatus or the procedure to produce a greater difference between xA and xB. …… [1] [Total: 11]

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Some students investigate an electrical circuit containing different combinations of resistors. They use circuit A shown in Fig. 2.1. Circuit A is not shown complete. power supply X 5Ω P Q circuit A Fig. 2.1 (a) On Fig. 2.1, complete circuit A to show a voltmeter connected to measure the potential difference (p.d.) across resistor X and an ammeter connected to measure the current in the circuit. [2] (b) A student measures the potential difference V across resistor X and the current I in the circuit. The voltmeter reading is shown in Fig. 2.2. The ammeter reading is shown in Fig. 2.3. 2 3 0.4 0.6 1 4 0.2 0.8 0 5 0 1.0 V A Fig. 2.2 Fig. 2.3 Record, in the first line of Table 2.1, the values of V and I shown on the meters in Fig. 2.2 and Fig. 2.3. [1] Table 2.1 circuit V/ I/ R/Ω A B 2.1 0.54 C 1.6 0.39 (c) The student now connects two 5 Ω resistors in series between P and Q, as shown in Fig. 2.4, to form circuit B. The rest of the circuit remains as in Fig. 2.1. 5Ω 5Ω P Q Fig. 2.4 She measures the potential difference (p.d.) V across resistor X and the current I in the circuit. The student then connects three 5 Ω resistors in series between P and Q, as shown in Fig. 2.5, to form circuit C. The rest of the circuit remains as in Fig. 2.1. 5Ω 5Ω 5Ω P Q Fig. 2.5 She measures the potential difference (p.d.) V across resistor X and the current I in the circuit. All her readings are shown in Table 2.1. (i) Complete the headings in Table 2.1. [1] (ii) Calculate, and record in Table 2.1, a value for the resistance R of resistor X for each combination of resistors the student has used. Use the readings from Table 2.1 and the equation R = V . I [2] (d) A student suggests that the values of R should be the same. State whether your results support this suggestion. Justify your statement by reference to values from your results. statement …… justification …… [2] (e) The results can be checked by using a different circuit. Draw, on Fig. 2.6, one other arrangement of three 5 Ω resistors between terminals P and Q. 5Ω 5Ω 5Ω P Q Fig. 2.6 [1] (f) (i) A student wants to determine R by using a variable resistor to vary the current in the circuit. Draw the circuit symbol for a variable resistor. [1] (ii) Explain one advantage of using a variable resistor to vary the current compared to the procedure carried out in (b) and (c). …… [1] [Total: 11]

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A student investigates the image produced by a converging lens. She uses the apparatus shown in Fig. 3.1. illuminated object screen u lens bench Fig. 3.1 (a) Fig. 3.2 shows the illuminated object, drawn to full size. hO Fig. 3.2 Measure and record the height hO of the illuminated object, as shown on Fig. 3.2. hO = …… cm [1] (b) The distance u between the illuminated object and the lens is set to 20.0 cm. The screen is moved until a sharp image of the illuminated object is seen, as shown full size in Fig. 3.3. hI Fig. 3.3 (i) Measure and record in the first line of Table 3.1 the height hI of the image, as shown on Fig. 3.3. [1] (ii) Calculate and record in Table 3.1 a value W using your measurements for hO and hI h and the equation W = O . hI Table 3.1 u / cm hI / cm W 20.0 30.0 1.5 1.3 40.0 1.0 2.0 50.0 0.7 2.9 60.0 0.6 3.3 [1] (c) The student repeats the process for u = 30.0 cm, 40.0 cm, 50.0 cm and 60.0 cm. Her results are shown in Table 3.1. Plot a graph of u / cm (y-axis) against W (x-axis). [4] (d) The gradient of the line on the graph is numerically equal to the focal length f of the lens. Record a value of f for this experiment. Show clearly on the graph how you obtained the necessary information to determine the gradient. f = …… [2] (e) A student decides to extend the experiment using larger values of u. Use Table 3.1 to explain why this could produce less reliable values for W. Suggest an improvement to overcome this difficulty. explanation …… improvement …… [2] [Total: 11]

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A student investigates the factors that affect the average speed of a ball falling in water. Plan an experiment which will enable him to investigate the effect of one factor on the speed at which a ball of modelling clay falls in water. The apparatus available includes: modelling clay that can be made into different sized balls metal ball bearings that can be embedded in the modelling clay a long transparent tube, closed at one end a supply of water In your plan, you should: • state clearly the factor to be investigated • list any additional apparatus needed • state any key variables to be kept the same • explain how to carry out the investigation, including the measurements to be made and any precautions that must be taken to ensure reliable results • explain how to use the readings to reach a conclusion. You may draw a diagram if it helps to explain your plan. …… [7] [Total: 7]