9702 A Level 52

GEMS MODERN ACADEMY
KOCHI
PASTPAPER BOOKLET
A LEVEL
9702 PHYSICS
(2017 - 2021)
Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level
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PHYSICS 9702/52
Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation February/March 2017
1 hour 15 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
No Additional Materials are required.
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1 A student is investigating the speed of a vehicle on a track when a small ball is projected into the
vehicle, as shown in Fig. 1.1.
ball vehicle
track
Fig. 1.1
The ball is projected towards the vehicle by a compressed spring. It is suggested that the
relationship between the speed v of the vehicle and its mass M, after the ball embeds itself in the
vehicle, is
kx 2 = (M + b)v 2
where b is the mass of the ball, k is the spring constant and x is the compression of the spring.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between v and M.

Explain how your results could be used to plot a graph with 1/v 2 on the y-axis and to determine a
value for k. You should draw a diagram, on page 3, showing the arrangement of your equipment.
In your account you should pay particular attention to
• the procedure to be followed

• the measurements to be taken
• the control of variables
• the analysis of the data
• any safety precautions to be taken.
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2 A student is investigating the potential difference in a circuit. The circuit is set up as shown in
Fig. 2.1.
P Q
Fig. 2.1
Two resistors P and Q are connected in series to a power supply of electromotive force (e.m.f.) E
and negligible internal resistance. Resistor P has resistance P.
The potential difference V across resistor P is measured. The experiment is repeated for different
values of P.
It is suggested that V and P are related by the equation
V= ( P +P Q ) E
where Q is the resistance of resistor Q. The value of Q is kept constant.
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(a) A graph is plotted of V on the y-axis against P on the x-axis.
Determine expressions for the gradient and the y-intercept.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
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(b) Values of P and V are given in Fig. 2.2.
P/Ω V/V 1 –3 –1 1 –1
P / 10 Ω V /V
250 ± 10% 0.66
330 ± 10% 0.86
470 ± 10% 1.15
560 ± 10% 1.30
680 ± 10% 1.49
840 ± 10% 1.64
Fig. 2.2
1 1
Calculate and record values of P / 10–3 Ω–1 and V / V–1 in Fig. 2.2.
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Include the absolute uncertainties in P . [3]
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(c) (i) Plot a graph of V / V–1 against P / 10–3 Ω–1.
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Include error bars for P . [2]
(ii) Draw the straight line of best fit and a worst acceptable straight line on your graph.
Both lines should be clearly labelled. [2]
(iii) Determine the gradient of the line of best fit. Include the absolute uncertainty in your
answer.
gradient = .......................................................... [2]
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1.6
1.5
1
/ V–1
V
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
1
/ 10–3 Ω–1
P

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(iv) Determine the y-intercept of the line of best fit. Include the absolute uncertainty in your
answer.
y-intercept = .......................................................... [2]
(d) (i) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine the values of E and Q.
Include appropriate units.
E = ...............................................................
Q = ...............................................................
[2]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in Q.
percentage uncertainty in Q = ...................................................... % [1]
[Total: 15]
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1 A student is investigating how the extension e of an elastic cord depends on the diameter d of the
cord when a force is applied.
The student has a number of elastic cords of the same material with different diameters. The
elastic cords have circular cross-sections. Each cord has an unstretched length of approximately
50 cm.
It is suggested that the extension e and the cross-sectional area A of the cord are related by the
expression
FL
E=
Ae
where E is the Young modulus of the material of the cord, F is the force applied and L is the
unstretched length of the cord.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between e and d.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for E.
You should draw a diagram, on page 3, showing the arrangement of your equipment. In your
account you should pay particular attention to
• the procedure to be followed,

• the measurements to be taken,
• the control of variables,
• the analysis of the data,
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2 A student is investigating monochromatic light passing through a double slit. Bright and dark
fringes are produced on a screen as shown in Fig. 2.1.
Fig. 2.1
The distance w between 10 bright fringes is measured. The fringe spacing P between neighbouring
bright fringes is then determined.
The experiment is repeated for light of different wavelengths m.
It is suggested that the fringe spacing P and the wavelength m are related by the equation
P m
=
D s
where D is the distance from the double slit to the screen and s is the slit separation.
(a) A graph is plotted of P on the y-axis against m on the x-axis.
Determine an expression for the gradient.
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(b) Values of m and w are given in Fig. 2.2.
m / 10–7 m w / mm P / mm
4.3 39.5 ± 0.5
4.8 43.5 ± 0.5
5.3 48.0 ± 0.5
5.8 52.0 ± 0.5
6.2 55.5 ± 0.5
6.6 59.0 ± 0.5
Fig. 2.2
Calculate and record values of P / mm in Fig. 2.2.

Include the absolute uncertainties in P. [2]
(c) (i) Plot a graph of P / mm against m / 10–7 m.

Include the error bars for P. [2]
(ii) Draw the straight line of best fit and a worst acceptable straight line on your graph. Both
lines should be clearly labelled. [2]
answer.
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6.0
5.8
P / mm
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.8
4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
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(d) (i) Using your answers to (a) and (c)(iii), determine the value of s. Include an appropriate
unit.
Data: D = 2.20 ± 0.02 m.
s = ...........................................................[3]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in s.
percentage uncertainty in s = ...................................................... % [1]
(e) The experiment is repeated using the same double slit but an unknown wavelength m of light.
The distance between 10 fringes w is measured to be 35.0 ± 0.5 mm.
Determine m. Include the absolute uncertainty in your answer.
m = ...........................................................[2]
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1 A student is investigating the behaviour of a capacitor-resistor circuit as shown in Fig. 1.1.
C
input output
Fig. 1.1
A neon lamp flashes on and off when it is connected across the capacitor with a potential difference
VF across the lamp of approximately 90 V.
The student has a number of unmarked resistors.
It is suggested that the period T of the flashes of the lamp is related to the resistance R of the
resistor by the expression
T = RCK
where C is the capacitance of the capacitor and K is a constant.
The constant K is given by

Vi – VL
K = ln V – V 
i F
where Vi is the potential difference across the input, VF is the potential difference required to make
the lamp flash and VL is a constant.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between T and R.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for K and VL.
account you should pay particular attention to:

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2 A student is investigating the motion of a small steel ball in cooking oil. A measure of the oil’s
resistance to the ball’s motion is called viscosity. Viscosity has the units pascal second (Pa s).
The student drops a ball into a cylinder of oil as shown in Fig. 2.1.
ball
cooking oil
heat
Fig. 2.1
The velocity of the ball is measured when it becomes constant and then the viscosity of the oil is
determined.
The experiment is repeated for different temperatures of oil.
It is suggested that the viscosity η and the Celsius temperature θ are related by the equation
η = p θ q
where p and q are constants.
(a) A graph is plotted of lg η on the y-axis against lg θ on the x-axis.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
[1]

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(b) Values of θ and η are given in Fig. 2.2.
θ / °C η / 10–3 Pa s lg (θ / °C) lg (η / 10–3 Pa s)
38 41 ± 1
46 32 ± 1
55 25 ± 1
64 20 ± 1
72 17 ± 1
79 14 ± 1
Fig. 2.2
Calculate and record values of lg (θ / °C) and lg (η / 10–3 Pa s) in Fig. 2.2.

Include the absolute uncertainties in lg (η / 10–3 Pa s). [2]
(c) (i) Plot a graph of lg (η / 10–3 Pa s) against lg (θ / °C).

Include error bars for lg (η / 10–3 Pa s). [2]
answer.
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1.65
1.60
lg (η / 10–3 Pa s)
1.55
1.50
1.45
1.40
1.35
1.30
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.55 1.60 1.65 1.70 1.75 1.80 1.85 1.90
lg (θ / °C)

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answer.
y-intercept = ......................................................... [2]
(d) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine the values of p and q. Include the
absolute uncertainties in your answer.
p = ...............................................................
q = ...............................................................
[3]
(e) Using your answers to (d), determine the temperature θ at which the viscosity of the cooking
oil is 0.10 Pa s.
θ = .................................................... °C [1]
[Total: 15]
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PHYSICS 9702/52
1 hour 15 minutes
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You may use a calculator.
● You should show all your working and use appropriate units.
INFORMATION
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● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 8 pages. Blank pages are indicated.
DC (NF/FC) 183948/3
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1 Fig. 1.1 shows a bar magnet attached to a spring.
spring
N
bar magnet
Fig. 1.1
The bar magnet is displaced a distance x from its equilibrium position and released. It then
oscillates vertically.
A student investigates how the maximum induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) E in a coil placed
below the magnet depends on x.
It is suggested that the relationship between E and x is

k
E = α BNx
m
where B is the magnetic flux density at one of the poles of the bar magnet, N is the number of
turns on the coil, k is the spring constant, m is the mass of the magnet and α is a constant.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between E and x.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for α.

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2 A student investigates the discharge of a capacitor through a resistor as shown in Fig. 2.1.
R
A
Fig. 2.1
The student initially closes the switch and charges the capacitor. The switch is then opened and a
stop-watch is started. The capacitor discharges through the resistor. At different times t the current
I is measured.
It is suggested that I and t are related by the equation
E – eRC
t
o
I= e
R
where E is the e.m.f. of the power supply, C is the capacitance of the capacitor and R is the
resistance of the resistor.
(a) A graph is plotted of ln I on the y-axis against t on the x-axis.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
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(b) Values of t and I are given in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1
t/s I / μA ln (I / μA)
0 46 ± 2
12 40 ± 2
24 34 ± 2
36 28 ± 2
48 24 ± 2
60 20 ± 2
Calculate and record values of ln (I / μA) in Table 2.1.

Include the absolute uncertainties in ln (I / μA). [2]
(c) (i) Plot a graph of ln (I / μA) against t / s.

Include error bars for ln (I / μA). [2]
answer.
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3.9
3.8
In ( I / μA)
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
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(iv) Determine the y-intercept of the line of best fit. Do not include the absolute uncertainty in
your answer.
y-intercept = ......................................................... [1]
(d) (i) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine the values of C and E. Include
appropriate units.
Data: R = 150 kΩ
C = ...............................................................
E = ...............................................................
[3]
(ii) The percentage uncertainty in the resistance R of the resistor is 5%.
Determine the absolute uncertainty in C.
absolute uncertainty in C = ......................................................... [1]
(e) Using your results, determine the value of I after the capacitor has discharged through the
resistor for 2.0 minutes.
I = ....................................................... A [1]
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1 A student investigates the vertical oscillations of a solid cylinder which floats in cooking oil. Fig. 1.1
shows a cylinder of radius r.
cylinder
Fig. 1.1
The student places the cylinder of mass m in the oil. The cylinder is displaced vertically from its
equilibrium position and released so that it oscillates. The period T of the oscillations is determined.
A number of cylinders of different mass are available.
It is suggested that the relationship between T and m is

π m
T=2
σ Kr 2
where σ is the density of the oil and K is a constant.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between T and m.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for K.

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2 A student investigates the collision of two gliders A and B on a linear air-track, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
card
L light gate connected to timer
glider A glider B
bench
Fig. 2.1
The light gate is connected to a timer. A card of length L is attached to glider B. The mass of glider
B and the card is m. Glider B is initially at rest.
The student releases glider A so that it travels at a constant velocity u towards the stationary glider
B. The gliders collide and then separate.
The card on glider B passes through the light gate. The student records the time t for the card to
pass through the light gate from the timer.
The student changes the mass of glider B and repeats the experiment.
It is suggested that the velocity v of glider B as it passes through the light gate and m are related
by the equation
2uA
v=
m+A
where A is the mass of glider A.
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(a) A graph is plotted of on the y-axis against m on the x-axis.
v
Determine expressions for the gradient and y-intercept.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
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(b) Values of m and t are given in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1
m/g t/s 1 / s cm−1

v
271 0.23 ± 0.01
369 0.26 ± 0.01
490 0.31 ± 0.01
632 0.36 ± 0.01
741 0.40 ± 0.01
840 0.44 ± 0.01
Calculate and record values of 1 / s cm−1 in Table 2.1 where

v
1= t
v L
and L = 5.0 ± 0.1 cm.
Include the absolute uncertainties in 1 . [2]

v
1 −1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of / s cm against m / g.
v
Include error bars for 1 . [2]
v
answer.
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0.095
0.090
1
/ s cm–1
v
0.085
0.080
0.075
0.070
0.065
0.060
0.055
0.050
0.045
0.040
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
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answer.
y-intercept = ......................................................... [2]
(d) (i) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine values of u and A. Include
appropriate units.
u = ...............................................................
A = ...............................................................
[2]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in A.
percentage uncertainty in A = ..................................................... % [1]
(e) The experiment is repeated. Determine the mass m of glider B and the card when t has a
value of 0.50 s.
m = ...................................................... g [1]
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1 A student is investigating the motion of a small cube on a turntable connected to an electric motor
as shown in Fig. 1.1.
turntable
cube
Fig. 1.1
The cube is placed at a distance r from the centre of the turntable. It is suggested that the
relationship between r and the maximum frequency f of the turntable for which the cube does not
move relative to the turntable is
K = 4π2mfr
where m is the mass of the cube and K is a constant.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between f and r. Explain how your results
could be used to determine a value for K. You should draw a diagram, on page 3, showing the
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2 A student is investigating the current in a circuit. The circuit is set up as shown in Fig. 2.1.
A I
P Q
Fig. 2.1
Two resistors P and Q are connected to a power supply of e.m.f. E and negligible internal
resistance. The current I is measured.
The resistance of resistor P is P. The experiment is repeated for different values of P.
It is suggested that I and P are related by the equation
E = I(P + Q)
where Q is the resistance of resistor Q.

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I
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The tolerance of each value of P is ±5%.
1 –1
P/Ω I / mA /A
I
180 ± 34
220 ± 28
330 ± 19
470 ± 14
560 ± 12
680 ± 10
Fig. 2.2
1 –1
Calculate and record values of / A in Fig. 2.2.
I
Determine the absolute uncertainties in P. [2]
1 –1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of / A against P / Ω.
I
Include error bars for P. [2]
answer.
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y-intercept = ...........................................................[2]
(d) (i) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine the values of E and Q. Include
appropriate units.
E = ...............................................................
Q = ...............................................................
[2]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainties in E and Q.
percentage uncertainty in E = ........................................................... %
percentage uncertainty in Q = ........................................................... %

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1 A student is investigating the reflection of light from a compact disc (CD), as shown in Fig. 1.1.
screen
light
h
CD
Fig. 1.1
The student observes on the screen a pattern of maxima and minima which is similar to that
produced by a diffraction grating. The distance h is measured to one of the maxima.
It is suggested that the relationship between h and the wavelength λ of the incident light is
nλ + B
h=
d
where n is the order of the maximum and d and B are constants.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between h and λ.

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2 A student is investigating the charging of a capacitor. A circuit is set up as shown in Fig. 2.1.
C
P Q
Fig. 2.1
The capacitor is initially discharged. A resistor of resistance R is connected between P and Q.

When the switch is closed, the time t for the voltmeter reading to increase to a specific value V is
measured. The capacitor is then discharged.
The experiment is repeated with a different number n of resistors each of resistance R connected
in series between P and Q.
It is suggested that t and n are related by the equation
J t N
V - KK OO
1 - = e LnRCP
E
where E is the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the power supply and C is the capacitance of the
capacitor.
(a) A graph is plotted of t on the y-axis against nR on the x-axis.
gradient = .......................................................... [1]

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Each resistor has a resistance R of 4.7 kΩ ± 10%.
n t /s
1 15.8
2 34.8
3 50.8
4 66.8
5 83.8
6 97.2
Fig. 2.2
Calculate and record values of nR / 103 Ω in Fig. 2.2.

Include the absolute uncertainties in nR. [2]
(c) (i) Plot a graph of t / s against nR / 103 Ω.

Include error bars for nR. [2]
answer.
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80
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60
50
40
30
20
10
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
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(d) (i) Using your answers to (a) and (c)(iii), determine the value of C. Include an appropriate
unit.
Data: E = 5.0 V
V = 4.0 V
C = .......................................................... [3]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in C.
percentage uncertainty in C = ...................................................... % [1]
(e) The experiment is repeated using the same capacitor. Determine the resistance K of the
single resistor that is required so that the time for the voltmeter reading to reach 90% of the
e.m.f. of the power supply is 5.0 minutes. Include the absolute uncertainty in your answer.
K = ...................................................... Ω [2]
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1 A student is investigating the stability of a wooden block resting on a bench.
A strip is attached by a nail to the centre of the top of the block and is able to rotate, as shown in
Fig. 1.1 and Fig. 1.2.
nail
strip
P
strip
nail
θ
block
block
bench SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW
w
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
A load of mass m is attached to the free end of the strip at point P. The student is investigating the
position of the strip indicated by angle θ, as shown in Fig. 1.2, at which the block just topples.
It is suggested that the relationship between m and θ is
αVw = 2mL cos θ – mw
where α is a constant, V is the volume of the block, w is the width of the block and L is the distance
between the centre of the nail and the centre of the load.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between m and θ.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for α.
You should draw a diagram, on page 3, showing the arrangement of your equipment.
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2 A student is investigating the oscillations of a mass attached to an arrangement of springs. Fig. 2.1
shows a mass attached to two springs connected in series.
springs
mass
Fig. 2.1
The student determines the spring constant k for the arrangement of the springs. A stopwatch is
used to measure the time t for 20 oscillations. The measurement of t is repeated and the average
period T is determined.
The experiment is repeated for different arrangements and different numbers of springs.
It is suggested that T and k are related by the equation
M
T = 2π
k
where M is the mass.

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k
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(b) Values of k, and the measurements of t are given in Fig. 2.2.
k
1
k / N m–1 / m N–1 t/s t/s T/s T 2 / s2
k
7.9 0.13 22.2 22.6
11 0.091 19.2 18.8
15 0.067 16.6 16.0
24 0.042 12.8 13.4
32 0.031 11.0 11.8
49 0.020 9.8 9.0
Fig. 2.2
Calculate and record values of T / s and T 2 / s2 in Fig. 2.2.

Include the absolute uncertainties in T and T 2. [4]
1
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k
Include error bars for T 2. [2]
answer.
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1.3
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T 2 / s2
1.1
1.0
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0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14
1
/ m N–1
k
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(d) (i) Using your answers to (a) and (c)(iii), determine the value of M. Include an appropriate
unit.
M = ......................................................... [1]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in M.
percentage uncertainty = ..................................................... % [1]
(e) Determine the spring constant k for an arrangement of springs using the same mass that
would have a period of 2.50 ± 0.01 s. Include the absolute uncertainty in your answer.
k = ........................................................ N m–1 [2]
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DC (ST/CT) 182958/2
2
1 A student investigates stationary waves with an elastic cord of circular cross-section attached to a
load, as shown in Fig. 1.1.
L
pulley
vibrator load
cord
Fig. 1.1
When the frequency of the vibrator is f, the cord vibrates with the stationary wave pattern shown.
The student investigates how f varies with the cross-sectional area A of the cord.
It is suggested that the relationship between f and A is
1 M
f=
2L kA
where L is the distance between the two nodes, M is the mass of the load and k is a constant.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between f and A.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for k.
● the procedure to be followed
● the measurements to be taken
● the control of variables
● the analysis of the data
● any safety precautions to be taken.
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2 A student investigates how the viscous force in a liquid varies with temperature.
The student releases a ball from the surface of the liquid in a container. The ball falls as shown in
Fig. 2.1.
ball
container
liquid
Fig. 2.1
The student determines the speed of the ball between P and Q and measures the thermodynamic
temperature T of the liquid.
Viscosity is a term used to describe the viscous forces acting in a liquid. Viscosity has the unit
pascal second (Pa s). The viscosity η of the liquid is calculated from the speed of the ball.
The experiment is repeated for the same liquid at different temperatures.
It is suggested that η and T are related by the equation
c m
E
kT
η = He
where E and H are constants and k is the Boltzmann constant.
1
(a) A graph is plotted of ln η on the y-axis against on the x-axis.
T
gradient = ...............................................................
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Table 2.1
1
T/K η / 10–4 Pa s –3 –1
T / 10 K ln (η / 10–4 Pa s)
292 12.3 ± 0.2 3.42
303 9.8 ± 0.2 3.30
311 8.4 ± 0.2 3.22
323 6.8 ± 0.2 3.10
335 5.6 ± 0.2 2.99
346 4.8 ± 0.2 2.89
Calculate and record values of ln (η / 10–4 Pa s) in Table 2.1.

Include the absolute uncertainties in ln (η / 10–4 Pa s). [2]
1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of ln (η / 10–4 Pa s) against / 10–3 K–1.
T
Include error bars for ln η. [2]
answer.
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2.5
2.4
In (η / 10–4 Pa s)
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
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(iv) Determine the y-intercept of the line of best fit. Do not include the absolute uncertainty in
your answer.
y-intercept = ......................................................... [1]
(d) (i) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine values of E and H. Include
appropriate units.
Data: k = 1.38 × 10–23 J K–1
E = ...............................................................
H = ...............................................................
[3]
(ii) Determine the absolute uncertainty in E.
absolute uncertainty in E = ......................................................... [1]
(e) Determine the value of η for a temperature of 273 K.
η = ................................................... Pa s [1]
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DC (DH/CB) 200115/2
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1 A student investigates the heating of a solid metal cylinder. Fig. 1.1 shows the cylinder of
cross‑sectional area A and height h.
h
cylinder
Fig. 1.1
The student places the cylinder and an electrical heater in a beaker of water. The electrical heater
is switched on and the student measures the time t for the temperature of the water to increase
by Δθ.
A number of cylinders of the same material but with different cross‑sectional areas are available.
It is suggested that the relationship between t and A is
Pt = AhWΔθ + ZΔθ
where P is the power of the heater and W and Z are constants.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between t and A.

Explain how your results could be used to determine values for W and Z.
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2 A student investigates the current in a circuit containing a cell, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
E r
A
R1 R2
P Q
Fig. 2.1
The student connects two resistors of resistances R1 and R2 between P and Q. The ammeter
measures the current I.
The student repeats the experiment with different resistors between P and Q.
It is suggested that I, R1 and R2 are related by the equation
E = I(R1 + R2 + r)
where E is the electromotive force (e.m.f.) and r is the internal resistance of the cell.
1
(a) A graph is plotted of on the y‑axis against (R1 + R2) on the x‑axis.
I
Determine expressions for the gradient and y‑intercept.
gradient = ...............................................................
y‑intercept = ...............................................................
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Each resistance value has a percentage uncertainty of ± 5%.
Table 2.1
1 –1
R1 / Ω R2 / Ω (R1 + R2) / Ω I / mA
I /A
22 33 17.2
22 47 14.2
22 56 12.8
33 47 12.4
33 56 11.4
47 56 10.1
1 –1
Calculate and record values of (R1 + R2) / Ω and / A in Table 2.1.
I
Include the absolute uncertainties in (R1 + R2). [2]
1 –1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of / A against (R1 + R2) / Ω.
I
Include error bars for (R1 + R2). [2]
answer.
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100
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95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
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(iv) Determine the y‑intercept of the line of best fit. Include the absolute uncertainty in your
answer.
y‑intercept = ......................................................... [2]
(d) (i) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine values of E and r. Include
appropriate units.
E = ...............................................................
r = ...............................................................
[2]
(ii) Determine the absolute uncertainty in E.
absolute uncertainty in E = ......................................................... [1]
(e) The experiment is repeated using the same cell. The value of R1 is 22 Ω. Determine the
resistance R2 that would give a current of 7.5 mA.
R2 = ..................................................... Ω [1]
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DC (LK/FD) 129946/3
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1 A flat circular coil P carrying a current produces a magnetic field. When a second coil Q is placed
with its centre a distance x from the centre of coil P, as shown in Fig. 1.1, an e.m.f. V may be
induced in coil Q.
coil P coil Q
centre of
centre of coil P coil Q
Fig. 1.1
It is suggested that V is related to x by the relationship
V = V0 e–kx
where V0 and k are constants.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between V and x. Explain how your results
could be used to determine a value for k. You should draw a diagram, on page 3, showing the
arrangement of your equipment. In your account you should pay particular attention to

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2 A student is investigating stationary waves on a stretched elastic cord. A vibrator attached to the
cord is connected to a signal generator.
The apparatus is set up as shown in Fig. 2.1.
pulley elastic cord
vibrator
M
Fig. 2.1
The mass M attached to the cord is adjusted until resonance is obtained. The number n of
antinodes on the stationary wave is recorded.
The experiment is repeated with different masses to obtain different values of n.
It is suggested that M and n are related by the equation

n Mg
f=
2L n
where f is the frequency of the vibrator, g is the acceleration of free fall, L is the length of the
elastic cord and n is the mass per unit length of the elastic cord.
1
(a) A graph is plotted of M on the y-axis against on the x-axis.
n2
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The percentage uncertainty in each value of M is ±10%.
n M/g 1
n2
3 850 ±
4 500 ±
5 300 ±
6 200 ±
7 150 ±
8 100 ±
Fig. 2.2
1
Calculate and record values of in Fig. 2.2.
n2
Determine the absolute uncertainties in M. [2]
1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of M / g against .
n2
Include error bars for M. [2]
answer.
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900
800
700
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600
500
400
300
200
100
0
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unit.
Data: g = 9.81 m s–2, L = 1.54 ± 0.01 m and f = 120 ± 5 Hz.
n = ...........................................................[3]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in n.
percentage uncertainty in n = ...................................................... % [1]
(e) The experiment is repeated using the same cord. The frequency is changed to 180 ± 5 Hz.
Determine the mass M required to produce a wave with two antinodes. Include the absolute
uncertainty in your answer.
M = ...................................................... kg [2]
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1 A student is investigating how the rate at which water evaporates varies with temperature.
It is suggested that the relationship between the volume of water evaporated per unit time Y and
the Celsius temperature θ of the water is
Y = kθ s
where k and s are constants.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between Y and θ.

Explain how your results could be used to determine values for k and s.

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2 A student is investigating the current in a circuit. The circuit is set up as shown in Fig. 2.1.
E
r
P Q
Fig. 2.1
Resistors, each of resistance R, are connected in parallel between P and Q. The current I is
measured. The experiment is repeated for different numbers n of resistors between P and Q.
It is suggested that I and n are related by the equation
E = I c + rm
R
n
where E is the electromotive force (e.m.f.) and r is the internal resistance of the power supply.
(a) A graph is plotted of 1 on the y-axis against 1 on the x-axis.

I n
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
[1]

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(b) Values of n, I and 1 are given in Fig. 2.2.

n
1 1 –1
n I / mA /A
n I
2 34 ± 2 0.50
3 46 ± 2 0.33
4 56 ± 2 0.25
5 66 ± 2 0.20
6 76 ± 2 0.17
7 84 ± 2 0.14
Fig. 2.2
Calculate and record values of 1 / A–1 in Fig. 2.2.

I
Include the absolute uncertainties in 1. [2]
I
1 –1 1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of / A against n.
I
Include error bars for 1. [2]
I
answer.
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32
30
1 –1
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I
28
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24
22
20
18
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10
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
1
n

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answer.
y-intercept = .......................................................... [2]
(d) (i) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine the values of E and r. Include
appropriate units.
Data: R = 470 ± 5 Ω.
E = ...............................................................
r = ...............................................................
[3]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in r.
percentage uncertainty in r = .......................................................% [1]
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1 A student is investigating the maximum height reached by a light plastic ball when it is launched
vertically from a compressed spring, as shown in Fig. 1.1.
final position of ball
initial position of ball
spring
Fig. 1.1
It is suggested that the maximum height h of the ball and the compression x of the spring are
related by the equation
4rr 3tgh 1
= kx 2
3 2
where r is the radius of the ball, t is the density of the ball, g is the acceleration of free fall and k is
the spring constant of the spring.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between h and x.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for t.
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2 A student is investigating how the resistance of a thermistor varies with temperature. The
thermistor is placed in water, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
to electrical
circuit
beaker water
thermistor
heat
Fig. 2.1
The thermistor is connected to a battery with electromotive force (e.m.f.) E and negligible internal
resistance. The current I in the thermistor is measured. The resistance R of the thermistor is then
determined using the expression
E
R= .
I
The experiment is repeated for different temperatures of the water.
It is suggested that the resistance R of the thermistor and the thermodynamic temperature T are
related by the equation
R = pT q
where p and q are constants.
(a) A graph is plotted of lg R on the y-axis against lg T on the x-axis.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
[1]
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(b) The value of E is 9.4 ± 0.1 V.
Values of T, I and lg T are given in Fig. 2.2.
T/K I / mA R / 103 Ω lg (T / K) lg (R / 103 Ω)
303 1.0 ± 0.1 2.481
313 1.6 ± 0.1 2.496
323 2.4 ± 0.1 2.509
333 3.7 ± 0.1 2.522
343 5.5 ± 0.1 2.535
353 8.7 ± 0.1 2.548
Fig. 2.2
Calculate and record values of R / 103 Ω and lg (R / 103 Ω) in Fig. 2.2.

Include the absolute uncertainties in R / 103 Ω and lg (R / 103 Ω). [4]
(c) (i) Plot a graph of lg (R / 103 Ω) against lg (T / K).

Include error bars for lg (R / 103 Ω). [2]
answer.
gradient = ......................................................... [2]
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1.1
1.0
lg (R / 103 Ω)
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
2.48 2.49 2.50 2.51 2.52 2.53 2.54 2.55
lg (T / K)

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(iv) Determine the y-intercept of the line of best fit. Do not determine the absolute uncertainty.
y-intercept = ......................................................... [1]
(d) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine the values of p and q. You need not
be concerned with units. Do not include the absolute uncertainties.
p = ...............................................................
q = ...............................................................
[2]
(e) Using your answers to (d), determine the thermodynamic temperature T when the resistance
of the thermistor is 15 kΩ.
T = ...................................................... K [1]
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INFORMATION
DC (KN/CB) 184819/1
2
1 A student investigates the motion of a trolley on a wooden surface, as shown in Fig. 1.1.
mass m
trolley
wooden surface
Fig. 1.1
A mass m is placed on the trolley.
A mass P is attached to the trolley by string which passes over a pulley. When this mass falls, it
pulls the trolley along the surface.
The trolley is initially at rest. The student investigates how the speed v of the trolley at a distance d
from the initial position of the trolley varies with m.
It is suggested that the relationship between v and m is

2d m + R
=
v2 Pg – Q
where g is the acceleration of free fall and Q and R are constants.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between m and v.

Explain how your results could be used to determine values for Q and R.

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2 A student investigates the behaviour of a liquid inside a narrow tube, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
liquid
Fig. 2.1 (not to scale)
When the tube is placed in the liquid, the liquid rises in the tube. The student measures the internal
diameter d of the tube and the maximum height h that the liquid rises in the tube.
The experiment is repeated for tubes of different diameter.
It is suggested that h and d are related by the equation

4σ
h=
dρg
where ρ is the density of the liquid, g is the acceleration of free fall and σ is a constant.
(a) A graph is plotted of h on the y-axis against 1 on the x-axis.

d
gradient = ......................................................... [1]

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(b) Values of d and h are given in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1
1
d / mm / mm–1 h / mm
d
1.1 ± 0.1 18.3
1.3 ± 0.1 15.1
1.5 ± 0.1 13.1
1.7 ± 0.1 11.6
2.0 ± 0.1 9.9
2.3 ± 0.1 8.6
1
Calculate and record values of / mm–1 in Table 2.1.
d
1
Include the absolute uncertainties in . [2]
d
1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of h / mm against / mm–1.
d
1
Include error bars for . [2]
d
answer.
gradient = ......................................................... [2]
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18
17
h / mm
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
8
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1
1
/ mm–1
d

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(d) The student determines the density of the liquid by weighing the empty beaker, adding a
measured volume of the liquid and then reweighing the beaker.
The student then uses the relationship
mass
density = .
volume
The student’s results are:
mass of empty beaker = (422 ± 1) g
mass of beaker and liquid = (606 ± 1) g
volume of liquid = (146 ± 2) cm3.
(i) Determine the density ρ of the liquid.
ρ = .............................................. kg m–3 [1]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in ρ.
percentage uncertainty = ......................................................% [1]
(e) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (d), determine the value of σ. Include an appropriate
unit and the absolute uncertainty in your answer.
Data: g = 9.81 m s–2
σ = ......................................................... [3]
(f) The experiment is repeated with a different tube. The height h is measured to be 22.0 mm.
Determine the diameter d of this tube.
d = ......................................................... [1]
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DC (ST/CT) 201467/2
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1 A student investigates the extension of a spring supporting a wooden strip, as shown in Fig. 1.1.
spring
wire
β
d
wooden strip
bench
θ
P
L
Fig. 1.1
One end of the strip is at point P. The strip has length L and is at an angle θ to the bench.
The spring is attached to the strip by a wire at a distance d from point P. The wire is at an angle β
to the strip. The spring has extension x.
It is suggested that the relationship between x and θ is

WL cos θ = kxd sin β
2
where k is the spring constant of the spring and W is a constant.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between x and θ.

Explain how your results could be used to determine a value for W.

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2 A Geiger–Müller (G–M) tube is a device that can detect beta-radiation. A student places paper
between a radioactive source emitting beta-radiation and a G–M tube, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
G–M tube
paper
radioactive source
to rate-meter
bench
Fig. 2.1
The G–M tube is connected to a rate-meter which records the count rate R.
The thickness t of the paper is measured in two different places using a micrometer.
The student repeats the experiment for different thicknesses of paper.
It is suggested that R and t are related by the equation
R = R0e−μt
where R0 is the count rate without any paper and μ is a constant.
(a) A graph is plotted of ln R on the y-axis against t on the x-axis.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
[1]

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(b) The two measurements of thickness are t1 and t2. Values of t1, t2 and R are given in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1
t1 / mm t2 / mm average t / mm R / s−1 ln (R / s−1)
0.19 0.13 47.7
0.22 0.28 44.0
0.39 0.45 38.2
0.58 0.54 34.3
0.64 0.68 31.7
0.78 0.74 29.7
Calculate and record values of average t / mm and ln (R / s−1) in Table 2.1.

Include the absolute uncertainties in average t. [2]
(c) (i) Plot a graph of ln (R / s−1) against average t / mm.

Include error bars for average t. [2]
answer.
gradient = ......................................................... [2]
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3.90
3.85
3.80
In (R / s–1)
3.75
3.70
3.65
3.60
3.55
3.50
3.45
3.40
3.35
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
t / mm

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answer.
y-intercept = ......................................................... [2]
(d) Using your answers to (a), (c)(iii) and (c)(iv), determine the values of μ and R0. Include the
absolute uncertainties in your values and include appropriate units.
μ = ...............................................................
R0 = ...............................................................
[3]
(e) The experiment is repeated using a different thickness of paper.
Determine the value of t that would give a value of R of 20.0 s−1.
t = .................................................. mm [1]
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GEMS MODERN ACADEMY

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Answer all questions.

Electronic calculators may be used.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between v and M.

In your account you should pay particular attention to

• the procedure to be followed

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It is suggested that V and P are related by the equation

Determine expressions for the gradient and the y-intercept.

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(b) Values of P and V are given in Fig. 2.2.

gradient = .......................................................... [2]

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y-intercept = .......................................................... [2]

percentage uncertainty in Q = ...................................................... % [1]

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Electronic calculators may be used.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between e and d.

• the procedure to be followed,

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The experiment is repeated for light of different wavelengths m.

(a) A graph is plotted of P on the y-axis against m on the x-axis.

Determine an expression for the gradient.

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(b) Values of m and w are given in Fig. 2.2.

4.3 39.5 ± 0.5

4.8 43.5 ± 0.5

5.3 48.0 ± 0.5

5.8 52.0 ± 0.5

6.2 55.5 ± 0.5

6.6 59.0 ± 0.5

Calculate and record values of P / mm in Fig. 2.2.

(c) (i) Plot a graph of P / mm against m / 10–7 m.

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Data: D = 2.20 ± 0.02 m.

(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in s.

percentage uncertainty in s = ...................................................... % [1]

Determine m. Include the absolute uncertainty in your answer.

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Electronic calculators may be used.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

1 A student is investigating the behaviour of a capacitor-resistor circuit as shown in Fig. 1.1.

The student has a number of unmarked resistors.

where C is the capacitance of the capacitor and K is a constant.

The constant K is given by

Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between T and R.

• the procedure to be followed

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The experiment is repeated for different temperatures of oil.

where p and q are constants.