Apparatus List

Odd bench
Question 1
• 1.5 V dry cell with holder
• Switch
• Resistor Y (10  resistor with value hidden)
• 80 cm of 34 swg constantan wire fixed at 10 cm and 90 cm marks of rule
• 200 cm of 34 swg constantan wire (wound round a card of dimension 21 cm x 15 cm)
• 5 wires
• Ammeter (400 mA d.c.) (nearest 0.1 mA)
• Voltmeter (40 V d.c.) (nearest 0.01 V)
• Rheostat (22 )

Question 2
• 2 x retort stands, bosses, clamps
• 3 x identical springs attached to a ring (diameter 3 cm)
• 1 x 100 g mass hanger
• 3 x 100 g slotted masses
• 1 x set square
• 1 x 30 cm rule
• 2 counterweights

Even bench
Question 3
• 2 × retort stands
• 2 × bosses
• 2 × clamps
• 2 × half-metre rules
• 2 × shorter string loops
• 2 × longer string loops
• 1 × metre rule
• 1 × stopwatch
• 1 × metre rule

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Apparatus List (For Students)

Odd bench
Question 1
• 1.5 V dry cell with holder
• Switch
• Resistor Y
• Wire on metre rule (from 10 cm to 90 cm marks)
• Wire wound round a card (do not cut this wire)
• 9 wires
• Ammeter (400 mA d.c.)
• Voltmeter (40 V d.c.)
• Rheostat

Question 2
• 2 x retort stands, bosses, clamps
• 3 x identical springs attached to a ring (diameter 3 cm)
• 1 x 100 g mass hanger
• 3 x 100 g slotted masses
• 1 x set square
• 1 x 30 cm rule
• 2 counterweights

Even bench
Question 3
• 2 × retort stands
• 2 × bosses
• 2 × clamps
• 2 × half-metre rules
• 2 × shorter string loops
• 2 × longer string loops
• 1 × metre rule
• 1 × stopwatch
• 1 × metre rule

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Suggested Solutions

No. Solution Remark

1(a)(iv) V0 = 0.27 V [1] 2 d.p. in V

1(a)(v) first ammeter reading = 92.8 mA [1] 1 d.p. in mA

second ammeter reading = 87.1 mA

1(b)(iii) x = 30.0 cm [1]

I = 108.2 mA - d.p. and units
- 29.0 cm <x< 31.0 cm

1(c) x / cm I / mA 1 [1] headings and units

/ cm−1
x
20.0 153.8 0.0500 [1] 6 sets of data
30.0 108.2 0.0333 (min range of 50cm)
40.0 90.4 0.0250
[1] d.p.and units of raw data
50.0 78.4 0.0200
60.0 69.9 0.0167
[1] s.f. of processed data
70.0 62.9 0.0143
[1] correct calculation

1(d) Refer to attached graph. [1] axes: units, scale

[1] plotted points accurate to

half of smallest division

[1] best fit line

1(d) 140 − 74 [1] - Big triangle

gradient = = 2490 - substitution of gradient
0.045 − 0.0185
coordinates
P=2490 mA cm
[1] P with units
Substitute ( 0.045,140 ) into the equation,
[1] Q with units
140 = ( 2490 )( 0.045 ) + Q
Q = 27.9 mA

1(e) 2490 mA cm [1] L with units

L= = 89.2 cm (0 m < L < 2 m)
27.9 mA

1(f)(ii) x = 40.0 cm 39 cm < x < 41 cm

I = 89.3 mA

1(f)(iv) Z agrees with the pattern set by the other points [1] for (f)(ii), f(iii) and
on the graph as it is very close to the best fit line. statement based on scatter
of Z from best fit line
Comparing with (a)(v),

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92.8 − 87.1
error in values of I = = 3 mA [1] for valid justification using
2
Point Z is within ±1 mA from the BFL in the graph (a)(v). Accept any logical
and thus it is within ±3 mA above. reasoning.

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2(a) S = 5.0 cm

2(b)(i) S1 = 27.8 cm [1] for correct measurements

with units
Range :
S2 = 17.6 cm
23.0 cm < S1 < 34.0 cm
14.0 cm < S2 < 22.0 cm

2(b)(ii) p = 17.8 cm [1] for correct calculation

with units

q = 12.6 cm

2(c)(i) k = 25.4 N m−1 [1] for correct calculation

2(c)(ii) k 2 p2 [1] for correct linearization

m2g 2 = + k 2q 2
4
p 2
2 g2 2
 +q = 2 m [1] for correct gradient
 4  k
 p2 
Plot  + q 2  vs m 2 ,
 4 
g2
gradient is
k2
so k can be determined.

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No. Solution Remarks

3(a)(i) d = 40.0 cm [1] correct to
nearest 0.1 cm
3(a)(ii) 0.2 [1] for correct
percentage uncertainty in d =  100% = 0.5% percentage
40.0
uncertainty
(1 or 2 s.f.)
– abs uncertainty
0.2~0.3 cm

3(a)(iii) l1 = 26.6 cm [1]

l2 = 26.5 cm - repeated readings
- correct to 0.1 cm
l = 26.6 cm
3(a)(iv) 0.2 [1] for correct
percentage uncertainty in l =  100% = 0.75%  0.8% percentage
26.6
uncertainty
(1 or 2 s.f.)
– abs uncertainty
0.2~0.3 cm

3(b) N = 40 [1]
t1 = 29.9 s - repeated t
readings
t 2 = 29.8 s - t1 and t2 recorded
t1 + t 2 29.8 + 29.9 to 0.1 s, at least
T = = = 0.746 s 20.0 s
2N 2(40)
- T correct to 3 s.f.

3(c) d = 30.0 cm [1] for d and l

- repeated l
readings
l1 = 41.7 cm
- correct to 0.1 cm
l2 = 41.7 cm
l = 41.7 cm [1] for T
- repeated t
readings
N = 20 - t1 and t2 recorded
t1 = 24.8 s to 0.1 s, at least
20.0 s
t 2 = 24.9 s
- T correct to 3 s.f.
t1 + t 2 24.8 + 24.9
T = = = 1.24 s
2N 2(20) E.c.f. applies from
3(a) and 3(b)
3(d)(i) 0.7462  0.4002 [1]
k1 = = 0.335 s2m
0.266
1.24  0.3002
2
[1]
k2 = = 0.332 s2m
0.417 Ignore units

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3(d)(ii) 0.335 − 0.332 [1] valid

percentage difference = = 0.9% evaluation based
0.332
on comparing
The percentage difference of 0.9% between the two k values are
percentage
very close to the percentage uncertainties of d and l, at 0.5% and
0.8% respectively. As such, the results of my experiment difference with
supports the suggested relationship. both percentage
uncertainties of
Tutors to exercise professional judgement for acceptable d and l
variation.

3(e) Without masses [1] presentation

d / cm N t1 / s t2 / s T/s of data for
35.0 25 26.7 26.5 1.06 experiment
30.0 20 24.8 24.9 1.24 without masses
25.0 15 22.5 22.4 1.50
20.0 15 27.7 27.5 1.84 [1] presentation
of data for
With masses experiment with
d / cm N t1 / s t2 / s T/s masses
35.0 20 24.4 24.4 1.22
30.0 20 25.3 25.3 1.27
25.0 20 26.8 26.9 1.34 [1] correct
20.0 20 29.6 29.7 1.48 evaluation for d,
with explanation.
d should have a value between 25.0 and 30.0 cm for the value of
T to be the same for both cases.
3(f) [1] presentation
m/g N t1 / s t2 / s T/s of data for
0 20 26.8 26.9 1.34 experiment
50 20 23.2 23.4 1.17
100 20 20.8 20.9 1.04 [1] correct T
150 25 23.9 23.9 0.956 values
200 25 22.1 22.1 0.884
[1] correct
When the mass at the centre, that equivalent to more children evaluation
seated at middle, m increases, the period T decreases.
3(g) • Set up the apparatus as per Fig. 3.1. Measure the length of [1] step for
the bottom plank L using a metre rule. Repeat (a)(i), (a)(iii), taking data
and (b) to achieve a set of readings for L, d, T and l.
• Keep d and l constant, and repeat the steps (a)(i), (a)(iii), [1] control of
and (b) to get 5 additional sets of data while varying L. Vary variables
L by using planks of different L values to be used in the set
up.
• Based on the equation T = kL, plot a graph of T against L, [1] plot graph
where k is the gradient.
• If the plotted data follow a clear linear trend, with the best fit [1] showing
line cutting the origin, the results show direct proportionality direct
between T and L. proportionality
• With d fixed, using planks of very small lengths and very
large lengths will lead to unstable oscillations, and cause the [1]difficulty
period readings to be very small and large respectively.
There is also a limit to the length of ruler allowed between
the retort stands.

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No. Solution Remarks

4 Aim : To determine the values of n and m, based on the
equation C = k  n t m

Experiment 1 – determine n
Independent variable : density of material ρ, calculated using
mass
= of the boards. This is done using [1] correct
length  width  thickness variables for
boards of different materials. Expt 1
Dependent variable: count rate C, measured using a Geiger-
Muller (GM) tube
Controlled variables: thickness of board t, radioactive source,
distance between board and source, and between board and GM
tube

Diagram :
t
[1] feasibile
setup
[1] labelled
GM tube diagram

radioactive
source
data logger
board

Procedure :
[1] calculation of
a) Measure the mass of a board using a digital mass balance.
density
Measure the length and width of the board using a meter rule,
[1] detail - for
and the thickness of the board using a pair of vernier calipers.
measuring
b) Calculate the density of the board
thickness, length
mass
= . and width using
length  width  thickness proper
c) Set up the apparatus as shown above. instruments
d) Determine the count rate of the radioactive source through the [1] detail - for
board by reading data logger connected to the GM tube. correct and
e) Repeat steps (a) to (d) while using boards of different detailed
materials and same thickness, to get 5 additional sets of procedure to
readings of ρ and C. obtain first set of
readings
f) Based on the equation lgC = n lg  + lg(kt m ) , plot a graph of
[1] using boards
lg C against lg ρ, where n is the gradient. of different
materials to vary
density
[1] correct graph
plotted

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Experiment 2 – determine m

Independent variable : thickness of board t, measured using [1] Independent

Vernier calipers variable and
Dependent variable: count rate C, measured using a Geiger- controlled
Muller (GM) tube variable for
Expt 2
Controlled variables : material of board (density of board ρ),
radioactive source, distance between board and source, and
between board and GM tube

Procedure :
g) Repeat steps (a) to (d) by while using boards of varying
thickness t and of the same material, to get 6 sets of readings
of t and C. This will keep the density of the board ρ constant.
h) Based on the equation lgC = m lg t + lg(k  n ) , plot a graph of [1] correct graph
plotted
lg C against lg t, where m is the gradient.

Precautions for accuracy [1] at least one

1. Take repeated readings of C for each set of readings, and accuracy
determine the average value of C for greater accuracy. precaution
2. Ensure that the board is perpendicular to the radiation,
and that the board is clamped securely using a retort
stand.

Precautions for safety

1. Never point the radioactive source towards another [1] at least one
person. When doing the experiment, the source should safety
always be directed towards a direction where there is no precaution
people. Ensure that people do not walk in the path of the
radiation

2. Wear personal protective equipment to minimise

exposure to radiation.

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