MARK SCHEME

LAB # 4

AIM: To find the mass of a meter rule using a balancing method

Criteria / (O/R/R) Marks

1) Large/well labelled diagram /1
2) Appropriate readings to 3 significant numbers /1
3) Data in tabular form /1
4) Headings for table labelled with quantity/symbol/unit /1
5) Good range of readings /1
6) Records suitable precaution /1
7) Axes labelled with quantity or symbol and unit /1
8) Suitable scale for each axis (1 mark each) /2
9) Fine circle points or sharp crosses, thin line in graph /1
10) Line of best fit /1
Total /11

Criteria/ (A &I) Marks

1) Large triangle drawn on graph /1
2) Accurate read off (to correct significant figure) /1
3) Formula for gradient /1
4) Accurate read off of intercept (based on s.f. used in graph) /1
5) Correct unit used for intercept /1
6) Accurate calculation for gradient /1
7) Appropriate significant figure and unit for gradient /1
8) Correct substitution /1
9) Correct answer with unit /1
10) Conclusion follows/justified from data /1
Total /10