Anglo-Chinese Junior College 2022 H2 Preliminary Exam Paper 4 Guide

H2 (9749) Physics

Q1
(a)(i) Value of V to 2 d.p. in V 1
(a)(ii) Potential difference across the voltmeter is non-zero since the resistance of P is 1
resistance of Q
not equal to resistance of AB
resistance of CD
(a)(iii) Value of N to the nearest mm in the range of 50.0−70.0 cm 1
(a)(iv) • Value of M to the nearest mm in the range of 55.0−65.0 cm 1
• Value of N to the nearest mm in the range of 40.0−60.0 cm
• Value of N in (a)(iii) > Value of N in (a)(iv)
(b)(i) Show correct calculation of a and b by using simultaneous equations to solve for 1
a and b
Correct units for a (cm–1) and b (cm–1) 1
(b)(ii) Correct substitution and solve for M 1
1
=a+b
N
M =N
Correct units for M (cm)
(c)(i) • Checking for zero error on micrometer screw gauge 1
• Repeated measurements
Value of d1 and d2 to the nearest 0.01 mm 1
(c)(ii) 1 1
Correct working and calculation of
2
1
Value of given to 2 or 3 s.f.
2
1

No units for 2
[Total: 10 marks]

Q2
(a) • Value of α to the nearest degree 1
• Value of α in the range 46-52°
• Evidence of repeated measurements
(b) • Value of β to the nearest degree 1
𝛼
• Value of 𝛽 >
2
• Evidence of repeated measurements
(c) Six sets of readings of x and β and range of x at least 6.0 cm 2

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• Correct column headings 1

• Each column heading must contain a quantity, a unit and a separating mark
where appropriate
• Evidence of repeated measurements
 
x / cm β/° tan   − 
 2

• Correct decimal place of raw values for x and β 1

• (x: 1 d.p. in cm, β: 0 d.p.)
• Check for x in (b)

• Correct calculation of tan   −  

1
 2

• Value of tan   −  given to 2 or 3 s.f.
 2
(d) Graph 1
• Sensible scales must be used. Awkward scales (e.g. 3:10) are not allowed.
• Scales must be chosen so that plotted points occupy at least half the graph
grid in both the x and y directions.
• Axes must be labelled with the quantity which is being plotted.
Graph 1
All observations to be plotted to an accuracy of at least half a small square.

Graph 1
• Line of best fit – even distribution of points on both sides of the line.
• Anomalous point should be circled and labelled on the graph.
• Points used to calculate the gradient must be greater than half the length of 1
the drawn line.
• Read-offs must be accurate to half a small square and indicated on graph.
• Calculation of gradient must be accurate.
• Associate P with the gradient with units cm-1.
• Value of gradient given to 3 or 4 s.f.
• y-intercept read off accurately with correct precision, OR, calculated 1
accurately from y = mx + c using one point on the line.
• Check for s.f. if calculated (ECF for wrong gradient)
• Check for d.p. if read off graph.
• Associate Q with the y-intercept witn no units.
[Total: 12 marks]

Q3
(a)(i) Value for C recorded to the nearest mm. 1
(a)(ii) • Percentage uncertainty based on absolute uncertainty of at least 0.2 cm to 1
0.5 cm.
• Show correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty.
• Answer must be given to 1 or 2 s.f.

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(a)(iii) • Repeated readings for N oscillations. 1

• Time taken for N oscillations, t ≥ 20.0 s
t
T =
• N
• Value of T in the range 0.50 s to 1.50 s to correct significant figures.
(a)(iv) • Absolute uncertainty of t at least 0.4 to 0.8 s. 1
• Show calculation for absolute uncertainty of T to 1 or 2 sf.
t
T =
• N
• Percentage uncertainty based on absolute uncertainty of T.
• Show correct method of calculation to obtain percentage uncertainty.
• Answer must be given to 1 or 2 s.f.
(b) second C > first C 1
second T > first T 1
(c)(i) • It is difficult to judge where is the lowest point of the chain since it is based 1
on human visual judgement.
• Results in measurement of C being inaccurate.
OR
• It is difficult to determine the starting and ending of each oscillation since the
paperclip has a certain width.
• This results in an inaccurate reading of the total time for the oscillations
affecting T.
(c)(ii) • Clamp the metre rule vertically between the 15th and 16th paperclip from 1
either end. Place vertical end of the set square against the vertical rule and
slide up till the horizontal end of the set square meets the chain to obtain a
scale reading from the metre rule for the lowest point.
• Hence achieving a more accurate measurement of C.
OR
• Use a marker to mark the point on the paperclip to take reference to when
starting and stopping the stopwatch when it passes the equilibrium position
(indicated by another marker).
• This ensure the measurement of T is more accurate.
(d)(i) • Both values of k correctly calculated. 1
• Units for k
• Given to 2 or 3 s.f. (depending on s.f. of C and T)
(d)(ii) Follows the least s.f. between C and T 1
Which quantity to follow – C or T (or both have the same s.f.)

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(d)(iii) (1) Find percentage difference in k = (klarger – ksmaller) / ksmaller x 100 %. 1

C
(2) Find percentage uncertainty in k. Since was calculated in (a)(ii) and
C
T C T
was calculated in (a)(iv), it is assumed that +2 is a good
T C T
approximation for the percentage uncertainty of k.
(3) If percentage difference in k > percentage uncertainty in k, experiment
results do not support the relationship.
If percentage difference in k < percentage uncertainty in k, experiment
results support the relationship.
(e) Basic Procedure (1 m) 1
• Set up the experiment as shown in Fig. 3.1.
• Vary the mass of the paper clips used in the chain and determine period.
Measurement (1 m) 1
• Measure the mass of the paper clip chain using a mass balance.
• Measure and record the time taken for 30 oscillations using a stopwatch.
• Determine the period by taking the total time taken divided by the number of
oscillations.
Controlled Variables (1 m) 1
• Keep the length of the chain constant by using the same number of paper
clips.
• Keep the distance between the retort stands constant.
Analysis (1 m) 1
• Obtain 3 or more readings.
• If the period remains the same for all 3 sets of data, the period of the
oscillations is independent of mass.
OR
• Plot a graph of period against mass.
• If the graph is a horizontal line, the period of the oscillations is independent
of mass.
(f)(i) • Three sets of readings of y and T. 1
• t should be ≥ to 20.0 s.
• Range of number of clips: 10 to 20. (y should correspond to this)
• Correct column headings 1
• Each column heading must contain a quantity, a unit and a separating mark
where appropriate
Correct trend. As y decreases, T decreases. 1
(f)(ii) • Extract data to verify 1
➢ For hanging chain: C (21.0 to 30.8 cm), T (0.811 to 0.957s)
➢ For vertical chain: y (25.5 cm), T (0.877s)
• Since y falls within the range of C for the hanging chain and the T also lies
within the range of T for the hanging chain. It is possible for the hanging
chain and vertical chain to have the same period if C = y.

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(f)(iii) Method 1 1
experiment theoretical fractional fractional
data of vertical calculation for a difference of uncertainty
chain simple pendulum TT and TE of TE
T TE − TT  T  t
y / cm TE /s TT /s =  T  = t
T TE  T

• Calculate and tabulate periods TT of a simple pendulum for the y values

• Tabulate periods TE of a vertical chain
• Compare the minimum fractional difference between TT and TE,
 T  TE − TT
 T  =
 E TE
• with the fractional uncertainty of TT.
 T  t
 T  =
 T t
0.2 + 0.2
=
N TT

As  T    T  , the period of vertical chain cannot be calculated is using 1

 T E  T T
the period of a simple pendulum.
Method 2 1
experiment data of theoretical calculation for
vertical chain a simple pendulum
y / cm TE /s g / m s-2

• Calculate the fractional difference of g for 3 sets of y and T experimental

values using the equation of period for simple pendulum,
 g  g small − 9.81
  =
 g  9.81
• Compare the fractional difference of g with 10%
 g  1
As   > 0.10, the period of vertical chain cannot be calculated is using the
 g 
period of a simple pendulum.
[Total: 21 marks]

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Q4
Diagram (1 m)

bar magnet

insulating tube

L h
coil retort
stand

datalogger
voltage
sensor

Labelled diagram showing D1

• coil wound around a cardboard/plastic tube
• supported by a retort stand with bosses and clamps,
• bar magnet above the coil and
• voltage sensor connected to datalogger OR voltmeter OR CRO.
Basic procedure (2 m)
• Vary n by using coils of different number of turns N per unit length L for the same B1
solenoid (and the same length of wire)
• Keep v constant by having the same release height h
• Vary v by changing release heights of magnet h. B1
• Keep n constant using the same coil (hence the same number N and L)
Measurement (3 m)
N M1
Measure n = by counting number of turns N and measuring the length of
L
solenoid L with a metre rule / vernier calipers
• Measure the release height of magnet to the bottom of the coil h with a metre M1
rule
• Measure time taken t to fall this distance
with a stopwatch
OR using 2 pairs of light gates a small distance apart placed at the slightly
below the tube
OR speedometer placed slightly below the tube.

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2h
• Calculate the maximum velocity v (at the bottom of the solenoid) using v =
t
OR v = 2gh OR v = gt

Measure maximum emf E by taking direct reading of the peak of graph from M1
datalogger attached to a voltage sensor OR C.R.O. OR maximum voltmeter
reading
Control of Variables (max 1 m)
Same magnet or magnets of the same magnetic flux density C1
Same diameter of coil C1
Analysis (2 m)
E = k na v b A1
ln E = a ln(n ) + ln(k v b ) - when varying n
Plot a straight line graph of ln E against ln n where
a is the gradient and ln(k v b ) is the vertical intercept
Or
E = k na v b
ln E = b ln(v ) + ln(k n a ) - when varying v
Plot a straight line graph of ln E against ln v where
b is the gradient and ln(k n a ) is the vertical intercept

Substitute a set of values of E, n and v into E = k n a v b to find k. (OR in the A1

expression lg k = lg E − a lg n − b lgv )
Further Details (max 2 m)
Repeat measurement of E and find the average to reduce random errors. F1

Use a coil with large number of turns per unit length / release magnet from large F1
heights (to have a larger E) / use a strong bar magnet to obtain a measurable value
of E.
OR
Preliminary experiment to ensure parameters e.g. height, time gives a measurable
value of E.
Use a non-metallic material like cardboard or plastic for the tube that the coil is F1
wound around so that e.m.f. is not induced within the tube.
OR
Use a non-magnetic retort stand / turn away the base of a metallic retort stand
OR
Ensure other magnetic materials e.g. other magnets are kept far away from the
magnet.
Use a bar magnet of a much shorter length so that v at the bottom of the coil is F1
nearly constant.
Maximum e.m.f. induced occurs when the magnet exits from the bottom of the coil. F1
OR
Read off the (higher) peak value from the datalogger.
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Diameter of coil sufficiently larger so that the magnet will not hit the sides of the F1
coil.
Use a cushion at the bottom of the coil to absorb the impact of the magnet to F1
miminise the breakage of the magnet
Safety (max 1 m)
Use a cushion / tray to absorb the impact of the magnet to prevent it from rebound S1
to hit person.
Using a G-Clamp to clamp the base of the retort stand to prevent the experiment
setup from toppling.
[Total: 12 marks]

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