Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Physics. Practicals

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Advanced Level Physics

Paper 3 ) - Questions
Paper 3 Practical Questions
Physics Paper three carries a total of 100 marks making 20% of the entire Physics
Advanced Level Paper. A School Based Project (Laboratory Manual) carries 5%
while the written Physics Practical exam covers 15% of entire Physics 780.
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Understanding the Physics Advanced Level Paper 04

GCE June 2017 Group II 06
Sample II, 2017 Group I 12
Littoral Mock 2018 24
GCE June 2018 Group I 38
GCE June 2019 Group I 41
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Understanding the Physics Advanced Level Paper
Physics Advanced Level with subject code 0780 comprises of three examination papers: Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. At
the Physics Advanced Level, candidates will be tested on:
A. Knowledge E. Synthesis. Build or construct:

The ability to: - Patterns from diverse elements.
- Recall basic physical principles, terminologies, - Scientific methods and techniques.
facts and methods. - Scientific facts and concepts.
- State how Physics is fundamental to many - Simple experiments, present data so obtained
technological developments effectively, analyse this data satisfactorily, and
- Describe how physics contributes to the social, recognize and respond to major sources of
historical, environmental, technological and error.
economic life of society. - Hypotheses and test them graphically or by
B. Comprehension. Demonstrate an understanding other means.
of: F. Evaluation. Judge or discriminate:
- Scientific facts and concepts; - Between values and ideas.
- Scientific methods and techniques; - Scientific facts and concepts.
- Scientific terminology; - Scientific terminologies.
- Methods of presenting scientific information. - Scientific methods and techniques.
C. Application. Apply and use:
- Scientific facts and concepts;
- Scientific methods and techniques;
- Scientific terminology to communicate
effectively;
- Appropriate method to present scientific
information;
- Concepts and simple models in conjunction
with laws and principles to interpret familiar or
novel phenomena;
- Familiar laboratory apparatus effectively,
taking into account safety measures.
D. Analysis, Separate or organize:
- Material or concepts into component parts.
- Scientific methods and techniques.
- Scientific terminology to communicate
effectively.
- Appropriate method to present scientific
information.
- Experiments clearly, positively and critically.
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2. The Paper Structure and its weighting shall be as follows:
A. Paper 1
It comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) each carrying two marks making a total of 100 marks. The
paper is written in one and a half hour and its weighting is 30% of the entire Physics Advanced Level Paper. Of
the Fifty questions in this paper, five questions will be testing knowledge and comprehension (10%), ten
questions on application (20%), 15 on analysis (30%), 15 on synthesis (30%) and five on evaluation (10%).
B. Paper 2
Paper two Physics Advanced Level shall be made up of eleven questions:
Section 1 (25% of entire exam) – 1 hour
- Five compulsory short questions (30 marks)
- One pair of long either or –type question (20 marks)
Section 2 (5% of entire exam) – 30 minutes

- One compulsory question on data analysis (20 marks)
Section 3 (20 % of entire exam) - 1 hour

- Four long questions: one from Electronics, one from Communication, one from Energy resources and one
from Medical Physics. Candidates will be expected to choose two questions out of four and answer in this
section. Each question carries 15 marks totaling 30 marks.
The paper will be written in two and a half hours for 100 marks and its weighting will be 50% of the entire Physics
Advanced Level Paper. Of the 11 questions in this paper, 11% shall be testing knowledge, % on comprehension,
on Application, on Analysis, on synthesis and, on evaluation.
C. Paper 3 (Practical)
Physics Advanced Level Practical shall comprise of a:
- School Based Assessment (Physics Laboratory Manual and Field work project) which will carry 20 marks and
shall weigh 5% of the entire Physics Advanced Level Examination Paper. A local examiner appointed by the
CGCE Board will assess candidates’ practical books.
- Practical Test to be written during the normal June session. This exercise will be conducted in two hours and
it will carry 80 marks which is 15% of the entire Physics Advanced Level Paper. Four questions from four
stations will be set; each to be done in 10 minutes and candidates will rotate through in 40 minutes. A
mainstream practical test to be done in 1 h 20 min. Candidates will be provided with instructions on how to
carry out the practical test.
Physics Paper three carries a total of 100 marks making 20% of the entire Physics Advanced Level Paper. Ideally, the
weighting shall be 5% on knowledge, 5% on comprehension, 15% on application, 35% on analysis, 20% on synthesis and
20% on evaluation.
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SAMPLE X - 2017
GROUP ONE
MAINSTREAM
1. For the diagram below, identify the figure and give its reading.
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(2 marks)
The objective of the following exercise is to determine the centre of gravity using the principle of moment
2. using the disposable plastic cup provided, attach 50g mass to the metre rule underneath the 80 cm mark
3. By means of a thread, suspend the second 50g mass at a distance x from the zero end of the metre rule. Adjust
the position of the 50g mass until x is 15cm
4. Balance the loaded metre rule on the knife edge. Note and record the distance y of the knife edge from the zero
end of the rule
5. Draw a diagram of your set up.
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(2 marks)
6. Repeat the procedure for seven other values of x between 15 cm and 95 cm. Record the values on a suitable
table for the variation of both x and y
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7. Plot on the same axes, the graphs y as the ordinate against x as the abscissa (9 marks)
8. Determine the slopes of the graph and the intercept on the y-axis
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9. If the slope = 50/(50 + M), calculate M, the mass of the loaded metre rule
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10. Outline other precautions taken during the experiment.
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STATIONS
Station 1: Properties of matter
You are provided with a Newtonian balance, an irregular object, a large beaker of water. Using the apparatus, determine
the up thrust exerted on the object
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Method and precautions
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Data collected
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Calculations
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Station 2: Applications of cooling effects
Arrange 2 parallel thermometers t1 and t2 on a table, so that they are about 2 cm apart and their bulbs protrude about 3
cm beyond the edge of the table. Wet the bulb t2 completely with liquid provided and monitor the two thermometers
for 30 seconds. Then after, fan them continuously with your question paper or answer booklet for 30 seconds
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Station 3: Electrical properties of a material
You are provided with a pair device labelled Z, a battery in its holder and an ammeter. Connect all of them in series.
Explain your observations. Determine the resistance of Z
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Station 4: Geometrical optics
You are provided with a triangular glass prism, four thumbtacks, four pins, a protractor, a cardboard paper and a white
sheet of paper. Determine the refractive index of the prism.
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Advanced Level Physics

PAPER THREE (PRACTICALS)Physics

Understanding the Physics Advanced Level Paper 04

Understanding the Physics Advanced Level Paper

A. Knowledge E. Synthesis. Build or construct:

2. The Paper Structure and its weighting shall be as follows:

Section 2 (5% of entire exam) – 30 minutes

Section 3 (20 % of entire exam) - 1 hour

Physics Advanced Level Practical shall comprise of a:

GCE (JUNE 2017) GROUP II

5. Draw a diagram of your set up.

10. Outline other precautions taken during the experiment.

Station 1: Properties of matter

Method and precautions

Station 2: Applications of cooling effects

Procedure and precautions

Station 3: Electrical properties of a material

Station 4: Geometrical optics

LITTORAL MOCK 2018

GCE (JUNE 2018) GROUP I

GCE (JUNE 2018) II

GCE (JUNE 2019) GROUP I

SOME PROPOSED MARK GUIDE

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