Year two Labs Mark Scheme

ORR

Lab # 5 Discharging of a capacitor

Neatly labeled diagram of apparatus &list of apparatus A 2

Table of results B 4

Neatly drawn 1
All units for parameters 1
Show all necessary parameters 1
Correct relevant data 1

GRAPH

Title of graph C 1
Appropriate scale used (written) /spread of points
And sale corresponds on graph to written scale D 3
Written scale 1
Units included 1
Spread of points and consistent with written scale 1
Labelled axes with appropriate units E 2
Plot of points ( 1 mark deducted for every incorrect plot) F 5
Best fit line of curve drawn (Balance of points & thickness of line) G 2
Read of the coordinate for V0/5 from the graph H 2
ORR

Lab# 4: Filament lamp

Neatly labeled diagram of apparatus &list of apparatus A 2

Table of results B 4

Neatly drawn 1
All units for parameters 1
Show all necessary parameters 1
Correct relevant data 1

GRAPH

Title of graph C 1
Appropriate scale used (written) /spread of points
And sale corresponds on graph to written scale D 3
Written scale 1
Units included 1
Spread of points and consistent with written scale 1
Labelled axes with appropriate units E 2
Plot of points ( 1 mark deducted for every incorrect plot) F 5
Best fit line of curve drawn (Balance of points & thickness of line) G 2
Show the tangent of the curve H 2
 ORR

Lab #13: Radioactive Decay

Neatly labeled diagram of apparatus &list of apparatus A 2

Table of results B 4

Neatly drawn 1
All units for parameters 1
Show all necessary parameters 1
Correct relevant data 1

GRAPH

Title of graph C 1
Appropriate scale used (written) /spread of points
And sale corresponds on graph to written scale D 3
Written scale 1
Units included 1
Spread of points and consistent with written scale 1
Labelled axes with appropriate units E 2
Plot of points ( 1 mark deducted for every incorrect plot) F 5
Best fit line of curve drawn (Balance of points & thickness of line) G 2
Show the half-life for radioactive decay on the graph
And its coordinates H 2
Analysis /Interpretation

Lab# 9: Pencil line

GRADIENTS

Gradient formula correctly stated A 1

Correct substitution in formula (read off coordinates from graph) B 2
Correct Result (check calculation and significant figures 4 SF) C 2
Correct units D 1

CALCULATIONS
Formula correctly stated E 1
Correct transposition for required quantity for A (Corsssectional area) F 2
Correct substitution in formula (A =rho/M) G 2
Calculation correctly completed with correct units H 2
Correct calculation of thickness , t (t =A/WIDTH) I 2
Correct calculation of # of atoms (#OF ATOMS =t/1*10 -10) J 2
A/I

Lab# 6: Thermister resistance

GRADIENTS

Gradient formula correctly stated A 1

Correct substitution in formula (read off coordinates from graph) B 2
Correct Result (check calculation and significant figures 3sf) C 2
Correct units D 1

CALCULATIONS
Resistance at 71C-344K from graph E 5
Convert 71 C to kelvin 1
Calculate 1/TR 1/344 (2.91*10-3) 1
Read off X and Y axis values for Ln R 2
Calculate RT 1
Read off or calculate the y intercept (the value for C) F 2
Derive equation for RT (RT =m/T + C) G 2
A/I

Lab# 7

Charging of a Capacitor

GRADIENTS

Gradient formula correctly stated A 1

Correct substitution in formula (read off coordinates from graph) B 2
Correct Result (check calculation and significant figures) C 2
Correct units D 1

CALCULATIONS
Formula correctly stated ( M =0.92 C) E 1
Correct transposition for required quantity ( C=M/0.92) F 1
Correct substitution in formula G 1
Calculation correctly completed with correct units H 2
State the relationship that exist between t and R J 1
Plan and Design

State an appropriate hypothesis or aim A 2

List of apparatus to be used B 2
Diagram of apparatus
Appropriate size C 2
Neatly drawn and clearly labelled D 2
Show how critical apparatus is supported where necessary E 2

Variables
Dependent variable F 2
Independent Variable G 2
Controlled Variable H 2

Clear Logical Procedure I 2

States measurement that are to be made J 2
States how measurements are made K 2
States how results are displayed (table ,graph) L 2
Clearly identify quantities on axes on graph M 2
State how conclusion/ result is obtained N 2
State Safety precaution where necessary O 2
Caliberate critical piece of equipment where necessary P 2

M/M LABS

Lab # 7 Charging capacitor lab

Lab #9 Resistivity lab