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Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level
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PHYSICS 9702/52
Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation February/March 2016
1 hour 15 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
No Additional Materials are required.
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Answer all questions.
Electronic calculators may be used.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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1 A student is interested in ‘bungee jumping’, where a person attached to an elastic cord falls from a
height and travels downwards through a distance before moving upwards. Different cords are used
for different people. A schematic diagram is shown in Fig. 1.1.
Fig. 1.1
The student models ‘bungee jumping’ in the laboratory by using elastic cords of unstretched length
50.0 cm with different spring constants. An object is attached to each cord.
The student investigates the relationship between the maximum distance h fallen by the object
and the spring constant k of the elastic cord.
It is suggested that the relationship between h and k is
k(h – L)2 = mgh

where L is the unstretched length of the cord, m is the mass of the object and g is the acceleration
of free fall.
Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between h and k.

(h – L)2
Explain how your results could be used to plot a graph with on the y-axis and to determine
h
the value of g. 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 heating of metal blocks immersed in water. A 100 g metal block is
added to 250 cm3 of water in an insulated beaker. The water is heated by an electrical heater as
shown in Fig. 2.1.
to power supply thermometer
water
insulation
metal block
heater
Fig. 2.1
A stopwatch is used to measure the time t for the temperature of the water and metal block of
mass mm to change by 20 °C.
The experiment is repeated by adding additional 100 g metal blocks to the water.
It is suggested that t and mm are related by the equation
Pt = mmcmΔθ + mwcwΔθ + k
where P is the constant power of the heater,

cm is the specific heat capacity of the metal,
cw is the specific heat capacity of water,
Δθ is the temperature change,
mw is the mass of the water and
k is a constant.
(a) A graph is plotted of t on the y-axis against mm on the x-axis.

Determine expressions for the gradient and y-intercept.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
[1]

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(b) The number of 100 g metal blocks added to the water is n.

Values of n and t are given in Fig. 2.2.
The percentage uncertainty in the mass of each 100 g metal block is ±10%.
n t /s
1 465
2 485
3 505
4 525
5 545
6 560
Fig. 2.2
Calculate and record values of mm / g in Fig. 2.2.

Include the absolute uncertainties in mm. [2]
(c) (i) Plot a graph of t / s against mm / g. Include error bars for mm. [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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570
560
550
t /s
540
530
520
510
500
490
480
470
460
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
mm / g

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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 cm and k. Include
appropriate units.
Data: P = 50 ± 5 W, cw = 4200 J kg–1K–1, Δθ = 20.0 ± 0.5 °C and mw = 250 g.
cm = ...............................................................
k = ...............................................................
[3]
(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in cm.
percentage uncertainty in cm = ..................................................... % [1]
[Total: 15]
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

MARK SCHEME for the March 2016 series
9702 PHYSICS
9702/52 Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation),
maximum raw mark 30
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®
and Cambridge International A and AS Level components.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations.
Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
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1 Planning (15 marks)
Defining the problem (2 marks)
P k is the independent variable and h is the dependent variable, or vary k, measure h. [1]
P Keep mass of object constant. [1]
Methods of data collection (4 marks)
M Labelled diagram (minimum two labels) showing object (mass) attached to cord and other
end of cord fixed (e.g. stand and clamp or hook) and rule(r) drawn vertically next to cord. [1]
M Method of measuring mass e.g. balance / scales. [1]
M k = (weight or force) / extension or mg / extension; allow graphical methods.

Allow any subject e.g. mg = k × extension. [1]
M Use of rule to measure h or maximum distance / length (fallen by the object).

Allow clear indication on diagram (i.e. dotted lines) linking distance h to rule.
Do not credit length of cord. [1]
Method of analysis (3 marks)

2
(h − L)
Plot a graph of against 1 / k [Allow 2 / k or 2m / k or m / k] [1]
h
g = gradient / 2m [gradient / m or gradient or gradient / 2] [1]
Relationship is valid if the graph is a straight line passing through the origin. [1]
Additional detail (6 marks)
D Relevant points [6]

1 Keep starting point constant/drop object from same position / use of electromagnet to drop
object / ensure mass is dropped from fixed point / check object falls vertically
2 Rule(r) fixed e.g. retort stand
3 Method to determine extension, e.g. measure length of stretched cord and subtract original
length / 50.0 cm. [Accept from a diagram]
4 Safety precaution linked to prevention of mass / cord hitting a person – use safety
screen / goggles; sand tray to catch falling object if cord breaks
5 Trial experiment to locate approximate point of h / to prevent object hitting surface
6 Detailed use of video camera with slow motion or frame by frame playback / motion sensor
clearly explained
7 Cord obeys Hooke’s law or must not exceed elastic limit
8 Use set square to ensure ruler is vertical
9 For each cord, repeat experiment determine average h
Do not allow vague computer methods.

[Total: 15 marks]
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2 Analysis, conclusions and evaluation (15 marks)
Part Mark Expected Answer
(a) A1 cm ∆θ
Gradient =
P
m c ∆θ + k
y-intercept = w w
P
(b) T1 Column heading mm / g

100
200
300
400
500
600
U1 From ± 10 to ± 60
(c)(i) G1 Six points plotted correctly
U2 Error bars in mm plotted correctly
(ii) G2 Line of best fit
G3 Worst acceptable straight line.

Steepest or shallowest possible line that passes through all the
error bars.
(iii) C1 Gradient of best fit line
U3 Difference in worst gradient and gradient.
(iv) C2 y-intercept
U4 Uncertainty in y-intercept
(d)(i) C3 cm in the range 470 to 530 and given to 2 or 3sf
C4 k =y-intercept x P – mwcw∆θ
k =y-intercept x 50 – 21000
C5 Units for cm and k
(ii) U5 Percentage uncertainty in Cm
[Total: 15 marks]

Uncertainties in Question 2
(c) (iii) Gradient [U3]
1 Uncertainty = gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line
2 Uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line gradient – shallowest worst line gradient)
(iv) [U4]
1 Uncertainty = y-intercept of line of best fit – y-intercept of worst acceptable line
2 Uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line y-intercept – shallowest worst line y-intercept)
(d) (ii) [U5]
 ∆gradient 5 0.5   ∆gradient 

1 %uncertainty =  + +  x100 =   x100 + 12.5%
 gradient 50 20   gradient 
max gradient x max power max gradient x 55

2 max cm = =
min temperature change 19.5
min gradient x min power min gradient x 45

3 min cm = =
max temperature change 20..5


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PHYSICS 9702/52
1 hour 15 minutes

DC (KN/SG) 128172/3
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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
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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.
1 1
(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 = ...............................................................
[1]

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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.
1
Include the absolute uncertainties in P . [3]
1 1
(c) (i) Plot a graph of V / V–1 against P / 10–3 Ω–1.
1
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]
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
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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 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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PHYSICS 9702/52
Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation March 2017
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 30
Published
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2017 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®,
Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
® IGCSE is a registered trademark.
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Question Answer Marks
1 Defining the problem
M is the independent variable and v is the dependent variable, or vary M and measure v 1
keep x/compression of spring constant 1
Methods of data collection
labelled diagram including horizontal spring in line with vehicle attached to wall / retort stand 1
use a ruler / calliper to determine compression of spring 1
use of stopwatch / use of light gate connected to a timer / motion sensor correctly positioned 1
use of balance to measure mass of vehicle M 1
Method of Analysis
plots a graph of 1 / v2 against M 1

[Do not allow lg-lg graphs]
relationship valid if a straight line produced 1
1 b 1
k= 2
or k =
gradient × x y − intercept × x 2
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Additional detail including safety considerations Max 6
D1 use safety screen; use goggles to avoid ball / spring hitting eye
D2 add masses to the vehicle to change M
D3 repeat experiment for each M and average v
D4 use of ruler to measure an appropriate distance for the time taken in stopwatch / light gate methods
D5 method to determine speed of vehicle, e.g. time vehicle over a measured distance and use speed = distance/time
D6 method to release ball with guide or support for spring /ball
D7 release the ball close to the vehicle
D8 detail on determining x e.g. difference between compressed length and original length
D9 method to ensure constant speed along track, e.g. friction compensate track / use of air track
b
D10 (relationship valid if a straight line produced) with (y-)intercept =
kx 2

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2(a) gradient = Q / E 1
y-intercept = 1 / E
2(b) 4.0 or 4.00 or 4.000 1.5 or 1.52 2
3.0 or 3.03 or 3.030 1.2 or 1.16

2.1 or 2.13 or 2.128 0.870 or 0.8696
1.8 or 1.79 or 1.786 0.769 or 07692
1.5 or 1.47 or 1.471 0.671 or 0.6711
1.2 or 1.19 or 1.190 0.610 or 0.6098
First mark for all first column correct either 2 and 3 significant figures or 3 and 4 significant figures.
Second mark for all second column correct.
absolute uncertainties from 0.4 to 0.1 1
2(c)(i) six points plotted correctly 1

must be within half a small square
error bars in 1 / P plotted correctly 1

all error bars to be plotted
2(c)(ii) line of best fit drawn 1

If points are plotted correctly then lower end of line should pass between (1.50, 0.70) and (1.65, 0.70) and upper end of
line should pass between (3.60, 1.40) and (3.80, 1.40).
worst acceptable line drawn 1

steepest or shallowest possible line
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2(c)(iii) gradient determined with a triangle that is at least half the length of the drawn line 1
uncertainty = gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line 1

or
uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line gradient – shallowest worst line gradient)
2(c)(iv) y-intercept determined by substitution into y = mx + c 1
uncertainty = y-intercept of line of best fit – y-intercept of worst acceptable line 1

or
uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line y-intercept – shallowest worst line y-intercept).
2(d)(i) E determined with correct unit using y-intercept 1

1
E=
y − intercept
Q determined with correct unit using gradient and given to two or three significant figures 1
penalise power of ten errors
correct substitution of numbers must be seen
gradient
Q = E × gradient =
y − intercept
2(d)(ii) percentage uncertainty in Q 1

%uncertainty E + %uncertainty in gradient or %uncertainty in y-intercept + %uncertainty in gradient
Maximum/minimum methods
max gradient
MaxQ = max gradient × max E =
min y − intercept
min gradient
MinQ = min gradient × min E =
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DC (CE/CGW) 143991/2
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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.
gradient = ...........................................................[1]

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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]
answer.
gradient = ...........................................................[2]
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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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PHYSICS 9702/52
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 30
Published
Teachers.
Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2018 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.
® IGCSE is a registered trademark.
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d is the independent variable and e is the dependent variable, or vary d and measure e. 1
Keep F constant. 1
Labelled workable diagram including elastic cord fixed at one end to a support and load attached to the other end 1
Cord and weight must be labelled
Use of ruler to measure unstretched length and stretched length. 1

or labelled ruler drawn parallel to cord and original length L and either e or stretched length indicated.
Use of a micrometer / (calipers) to determine d. 1
Weigh load on a balance or use of balance to measure mass of load and multiply by g 1
Method of Analysis
Plots a graph of e against 1 / d2 or equivalent 1
Relationship valid if a straight line passing through the origin is produced 1
4FL 1
E=
gradient × π
Additional detail including safety considerations Max 6
Use safety goggles / safety screen to prevent injury to eyes from (moving) elastic cord / load or D1
use cushion / sand box in case load falls.
Keep L constant D2
Method to keep L constant, e.g. check length of each cord / adjust through cork D3

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Repeat measurement of d along cord / different diameters and average D5
Method to ensure Hooke’s law is obeyed, e.g. check that the length is constant after removing load or do not exceed elastic D6
limit
Wait for cord to extend to its maximum value / stop oscillating D7
πd2 D8
Use of A =
4
Use of set square to check that ruler is vertical to bench, or D9

use of set square as a fiducial mark to read measurements
2(a) D 1
Gradient =
S
2(b) 3.95 1
4.35
4.80
5.20
5.55
5.90
Absolute uncertainties in P ± 0.05 1

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2(c)(i) Six points plotted correctly. 1

Must be within half a small square. Diameter of points must be less than half a small square.
Error bars in P plotted correctly. 1

All error bars to be plotted. Total length of bar must be accurate to less than half a small square and symmetrical.
2(c)(ii) Line of best fit drawn. 1

Points must be balanced.
Line must pass between (6.45, 5.8) and (6.55, 5.8) and between (4.55, 4.2) and (4.65, 4.2)
Worst acceptable line drawn. 1

Steepest or shallowest possible line that passes through all the error bars.
Mark scored only if all error bars are plotted.
2(c)(iii) Gradient determined with clear substitution of data points into ∆y/∆x; distance between data points must be at least half the 1
length of the drawn line.
Gradient determined of WAL 1

uncertainty = (gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line)
or
2(d)(i) Substitution of gradient to determine s 1

D 2.20
s= =
gradient (c)(iii)
s determined using gradient, given to 2 or 3 significant figures 1
s determined using gradient and correct unit and correct power of ten 1

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2(d)(ii) Percentage uncertainty in s 1

%uncertainty in D + %uncertainty in gradient
 0.02 ∆gradient 
%s =  +  × 100
 2.20 gradient 
∆gradient
%s = 0.91 + × 100
gradient
Or correct maximum/minimum method
max D min D
max s = or min s =
min gradient max gradient

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2(e) Correct substitution of numbers must be seen, 1

λ in the range 4.05 ×10 −7 m to 4.24 ×10 −7 m
3.5 × 10 −3 3.5 × 10 −3
λ= =
gradient (c)(iii)
OR
s (d)(i)
λ = 3.5 × 10−3 × = 3.5 × 10−3 ×
D 2.2
Correct substitution of numbers must be seen, 1

Determines absolute uncertainty in λ.
Using (c)(iii)
 0.05 ∆gradient 
uncertainty =  +  × λ or
 3.50 gradient 
3.55 × 10 −3 3.45 × 10 −3
max λ = , or min λ = ,
min gradient max gradient
OR
Using (d)
 0.05 0.02 (d)(i) 
uncertainty =  + + ×λ
 3.50 2.20 100 
 (d)(i) 
uncertainty =  0.0234 + × λ or
 100 
3.55 × 10 −3 × max s 3.45 × 10 −3 × min s
max λ = , or min λ = .
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PHYSICS 9702/52
1 hour 15 minutes
Write your centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.

DC (CE/SG) 163590/3
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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.
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 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 = pθ 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.
Determine expressions for the gradient and the y-intercept.
gradient = ...............................................................
y-intercept = ...............................................................
[1]

6
(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.
gradient = ......................................................... [2]
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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]
To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download
at www.cambridgeinternational.org after the live examination series.
Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge.
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PHYSICS 9702/52
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 30
Published
Teachers.
Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2019 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
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R is the independent variable and T is the dependent variable, or vary R and measure T 1
keep C constant 1
labelled diagram or correct symbols of workable circuit including: 1

• (d.c.) power supply correctly positioned
• (neon) lamp correctly positioned
do not accept ohmmeter in circuit
circuit diagram to determine resistance of resistors e.g. using ammeter and voltmeter OR ohmmeter 1
method to determine period or T, e.g. use a stopwatch / timer / oscilloscope 1

do not accept counting the flashes in a specified time
circuit diagram showing voltmeter(s) or oscilloscope(s) to determine Vi and VF 1
Method of Analysis
plots a graph of T against R 1
gradient 1
K=
C
gradient 1
VL = Vi − (Vi − VF ) eK = Vi − (Vi − VF ) e C

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1 Additional detail including safety considerations Max 6
switch off (high voltage) circuit (before changing the resistor) / wear insulating gloves to prevent electrocution / shock D1
resistance of resistors linked to diagram is V / I for ammeter / voltmeter method or gradient of appropriate graph or resistance D2
from ohmmeter
input voltage or Vi is constant D3
repeat experiment for each value of R and average T D4
90 V (or larger) power supply D5

do not accept a.c. or signal generator
for stopwatch method: D6

time 10 or more flashes and divide by number of flashes
for oscilloscope method:
length of wave × timebase
record value of capacitance from the capacitor or method to determine capacitance D7
appropriate circuit to enable capacitance to be determined D8
relationship valid if a straight line passing through the origin is produced D9
method to obtain a measurable time period e.g. do a preliminary experiment to choose appropriate resistors, use large values D10
of R or C

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2(a) gradient = q 1
y-intercept = lg p
2(b) 1
1.58 or 1.580 1.61 or 1.613
1.66 or 1.663 1.51 or 1.505
1.74 or 1.740 1.40 or 1.398
1.81 or 1.806 1.30 or 1.301
1.86 or 1.857 1.23 or 1.230
1.90 or 1.898 1.15 or 1.146
absolute uncertainties in lg η: ± 0.01 to ± 0.03 1
2(c)(i) six points plotted correctly 1

must be accurate to the nearest half small square
diameter of points must be less than half a small square
error bars in lg η plotted correctly 1

all error bars to be plotted
total length of bar must be accurate to less than half a small square and symmetrical
2(c)(ii) line of best fit drawn 1

points must be balanced
do not allow line from top plot to bottom plot
if points are plotted correctly then lower end of line should pass between (1.820, 1.275) and (1.835, 1.275) and upper end of
line should pass between (1.640, 1.525) and (1.650, 1.525)
worst acceptable line drawn 1

steepest or shallowest possible line
mark scored only if all error bars are plotted

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2(c)(iii) gradient determined with clear substitution of data points into ∆y / ∆x; distance between data points must be at least half the 1
length of the drawn line
must be negative
uncertainty = (gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line) 1

or
2(c)(iv) y-intercept determined by substitution of correct point into y = mx + c 1
y-intercept of worst acceptable line determined by substitution into y = mx + c 1
uncertainty = y-intercept of line of best fit – y-intercept of worst acceptable line, or

uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line y-intercept – shallowest worst line y-intercept)
no ECF from false origin method
2(d) p = 10y -intercept 1

and
given to 2 or 3 sf
q = gradient 1
and
q and p have correct power of ten from (c)(iii) and (c)(iv)
absolute uncertainty in p = 10y −intercept of WAL − p 1

absolute uncertainty in q = uncertainty in gradient
2(e) 100 1
θ =q or
p
lg (100 ) − lg p
2 − y − intercept
lg θ = =
q gradient


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Answer all questions.

Electronic calculators may be used.

This document consists of 8 printed pages.

It is suggested that the relationship between h and k is

k(h – L)2 = mgh

Design a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between h and k.

• the procedure to be followed,

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to power supply thermometer

It is suggested that t and mm are related by the equation

where P is the constant power of the heater,

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

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(b) The number of 100 g metal blocks added to the water is n.

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

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Data: P = 50 ± 5 W, cw = 4200 J kg–1K–1, Δθ = 20.0 ± 0.5 °C and mw = 250 g.

(ii) Determine the percentage uncertainty in cm.

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

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MARK SCHEME for the March 2016 series

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1 Planning (15 marks)

Defining the problem (2 marks)

P Keep mass of object constant. [1]

Methods of data collection (4 marks)

M Method of measuring mass e.g. balance / scales. [1]

M k = (weight or force) / extension or mg / extension; allow graphical methods.

M Use of rule to measure h or maximum distance / length (fallen by the object).

Method of analysis (3 marks)

g = gradient / 2m [gradient / m or gradient or gradient / 2] [1]

Additional detail (6 marks)

D Relevant points [6]

Do not allow vague computer methods.

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2 Analysis, conclusions and evaluation (15 marks)

Part Mark Expected Answer

(b) T1 Column heading mm / g

(c)(i) G1 Six points plotted correctly

U2 Error bars in mm plotted correctly

(ii) G2 Line of best fit

G3 Worst acceptable straight line.

(iii) C1 Gradient of best fit line

U3 Difference in worst gradient and gradient.

(d)(i) C3 cm in the range 470 to 530 and given to 2 or 3sf

C5 Units for cm and k

(ii) U5 Percentage uncertainty in Cm

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(c) (iii) Gradient [U3]

1 Uncertainty = gradient of line of best fit – gradient of worst acceptable line

2 Uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line gradient – shallowest worst line gradient)

1 Uncertainty = y-intercept of line of best fit – y-intercept of worst acceptable line

2 Uncertainty = ½ (steepest worst line y-intercept – shallowest worst line y-intercept)