GCE

Physics A
H156/02: Depth in physics

Advanced Subsidiary GCE

Mark Scheme for June 2019

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Annotations available in RM Assessor

Annotation Meaning
Used to indicate the point at which a mark has been awarded (one tick per mark awarded).
Correct response
Used to indicate an incorrect answer or a point where a mark is lost.
Incorrect response
Do not allow the mark where the error occurs. Then follow through the working/calculation giving full subsequent
AE Arithmetic error ECF if there are no further errors.
Used to indicate a mark awarded where the candidate provides an answer that is not totally satisfactory, but the
BOD Benefit of doubt given examiner feels that sufficient work has been done.
BP Blank page Use BP on additional page(s) to show that there is no additional work provided by the candidates.
CON Contradiction No mark can be awarded if the candidate contradicts himself or herself in the same response.
Used in numerical answers only, unless specified otherwise in the mark scheme. Answers to later sections of
ECF Error carried forward numerical questions may be awarded up to full credit provided they are consistent with earlier incorrect answers.
Within a question, ECF can be given for AE, TE and POT errors but not for XP.
L1 Level 1 L1 is used to show 2 marks awarded and L1^ is used to show 1 mark awarded.
L2 Level 2 L2 is used to show 4 marks awarded and L2^ is used to show 3 marks awarded.
L3 Level 3 L3 is used to show 6 marks awarded and L3^ is used to show 5 marks awarded.
This is usually linked to conversion of SI prefixes. Do not allow the mark where the error occurs. Then follow
POT Power of 10 error through the working/calculation giving ECF for subsequent marks if there are no further errors.
SEEN Seen To indicate working/text has been seen by the examiner.
Error in number of Where more SFs are given than is justified by the question, do not penalise. Fewer significant figures than
SF necessary will be considered within the mark scheme. Penalised only once in the paper.
significant figures
This error is when there is incorrect transcription of the correct data from the question, graphical read-off, formulae
TE Transcription error booklet or a previous answer. Do not allow the relevant mark and then follow through the working giving ECF for
subsequent marks.
XP Wrong physics or Used in numerical answers only, unless otherwise specified in the mark scheme. Use of an incorrect equation is
equation wrong physics even if it happens to lead to the correct answer.

^ Omission Used to indicate where more is needed for a mark to be awarded (what is written is not wrong but not enough).
H156/02 Mark Scheme June 2019

Abbreviations, annotations and conventions used in the detailed Mark Scheme (to include abbreviations and subject-specific conventions).

Annotation Meaning
alternative and acceptable answers for the same marking point
/
Answers which are not worthy of credit
reject
Answers which are not worthy of credit
not
Statements which are irrelevant
ignore
Answers that can be accepted
allow
Words which are not essential to gain credit
()
Underlined words must be present in answer to score a mark
___
Error carried forward
ECF
Alternative wording
AW
Or reverse argument
ORA

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

1 (a) (i) ∆𝑣 M1 Allow tolerance of ½ a small square
and Δt ≥ 0.20 s 4.7(−0)
∆𝑡 e.g. 0.48(−0) = 9.79
9.8 m s-2 A0
(ii) 1 2 M1
4.7 or × 0.057 × 𝑣
2

1
2
× 0.057 × 4.72 = 0.629565 M1

0.63 J A0
2×KE
(b) (i) 0.8 x 0.63 J (0.504 J) OR 𝑣 2 = C1 Allow one mark for correct rearrangement of KE equation
0.057 with incorrect KE
2×0.504
𝑣2 = 0.057 C1
17.684
4.2(1) (ms-1) A1
(ii) Straight line from (0.48, –4.2) to x-axis and C1 Allow ECF from (b)(i)
plotted to ±½ small square Allow (0.49, –4.2) / (0.50, –4.2) / (0.51, –4.2) / (0.52, –4.2)

x-axis intercept at t = 0.91 ± 0.03 (s) from negative v A1 Allow ECF for incorrect negative v
(iii) area under the graph = 1 × 4.2 × 0.43 C1 Allow ECF from (b)(i) and (b)(ii)
2 4.22
Allow use of equation of motion: e.g. 𝑠 = or
2×9.81
2
𝑠 = (−4.2 × 0.43) + 2 × 9.81 × 0.43 (numbers must be
1

seen)
Allow use of loss of KE = gain in PE

0.90 (m) A1 Allow one significant figure

Note 0.84 for Δt = 0.40 to 0.97 for Δt = 0.46
(c) Line will curve / be non-linear OR (magnitude of) gradient B1 Allow sketch or gradient decreases / changes
of line decreases (with increase in time) Not gradient is smaller / less steep / shallower / lower

(Line will end with) a lower maximum/final velocity or hit B1 Allow ball will have a lower maximum/final velocity or hit
the ground after a longer time the ground after a longer time
Total 12

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

2 (a) Level 3 (5–6 marks) B1 x
Indicative scientific points may include:
Clear correct explanation of terms and correct comparison 6
Explanation of terms
of materials
 elastic : material returns to original length (when load
There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is clear removed)
and logically structured. The information presented is  plastic: material permanently deformed (when load
relevant and substantiated. removed)
Level 2 (3–4 marks)  brittle: elastic behaviour (only) up to breaking point/ will
Clear correct explanation of terms or correct comparison of not deform before breaking
materials or has some clear correct explanation of terms  ductile: elastic and plastic regions before the material
and some correct comparison of materials breaks / able to be (permanently) deformed / stretched
/ bent without breaking
There is a line of reasoning presented with some structure.  UTS: maximum (tensile) stress a material can
The information presented is in the most-part relevant and withstand
supported by some evidence.  Young modulus = stress /strain
Level 1 (1–2 marks)  Young modulus = gradient of stress-strain graph
Has limited correct explanation of terms and limited correct
Comparison of materials
comparison of materials
 Both have elastic regions
There is an attempt at a logical structure with a line of  K is elastic
reasoning. The information is in the most part relevant.  J has a plastic region, K does not have a plastic region
 J is ductile
0 marks  K is brittle
No response or no response worthy of credit.  gradient of J is greater than K
 Young modulus of J is greater than K
 UTS of J is greater than K
(b) (Mass of adult =) 50 kg to 150 kg or W = 500N to 1500 N B1 Allow use of 10 for g (since estimate)

weight Allow ECF for incorrect weight

Area =
2.3 × 10𝑛 C1 Ignore POT

1 weight Allow one significant figure

Area = × = value for area (m2 )
3 2.3 × 106 A1
Total 9

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

3 (a) (i) (Vernier) Calliper or micrometer (screw gauge) B1 Not rule(r)
(ii) 2.52 B1

± 0.08 B1 Allow (2.52-2.43 =) 0.09 or (2.59-2.52 =) 0.07

4 3
(iii) Volume = 3 × 𝜋 × (1.26 × 10−2 )3 = 8.379 × 10−6 M1 1
× 𝜋 × (2.52 × 10−2 )3 OR
4 2.52×10−2
×𝜋×( )
6 3 2

8.4 × 10−6 m2 A0
(iv) 0.023 C1 Note 2745 if using calculator value from (a)(iii)
8.4×10 −6 or 2738

2700 (kg m-3) or 2.7  103 (kg m-3) A1 Note must be two significant figures
Allow one mark for 2.7  106 (kg m-3)
(v) 1 0.08 0.24 C1 Allow ECF from a(ii) – 3.6% or 10.7% for Δd = 0.09
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or 2.52 or 2.52 or 4.3% or 3.2% or 9.5% Allow maximum/minimum methods
A1 Note 13% for Δd = 0.07 or 15% for Δd = 0.09
14% (13.8%)
[ECF 5.5% for Δd = 0.01]
(b) Extension = 0.096 – 0.078 or 0.018 m C1

Weight = 0.023  9.81 or 0.22563 C1 Allow ECF for incorrect mass conversion from (a)(iv)

13 (N m-1) A1 Allow 12.6 (N m-1) or 12.5 (N m-1)

(c) (i) Apparent weight = 0.01  13 (= 0.13 N) C1 Allow ECF from (b)
Allow 0.008 12.5

(Upthrust = 0.226 - 0.13) = 0.10 (N) A1 Allow 0.1 (N) (1sf)

(ii) 0.10 C1 Allow ECF from (c)(i)
𝜌= 9.81×8.4×10−6

1200 (kg m-3) A1

Total 15

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

4 (a) (i) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 60 60×60 M1
𝑅
= 60
+ 60
or 𝑅
= 60
+ 60
+ 60 or 𝑅 = 𝑛
or 𝑅 = 60+60

30 Ω + 20 Ω = 50 Ω A1
(ii) 30 9 C1
50
× 9 or 𝐼 = 50
= 0.18 A

A1
5.4 V
(iii) 5.4 C1 Allow ECF from (a)(ii)
(𝐼 = 60
=) 0.090 A
A1 Allow 10.8
(0.09  120 =) 11
B1 Note 0.18 C scores two marks provided 0.09 A is seen
C or coulomb Note 21.6 C scores one mark (for the correct unit)
(iv) (11  5.4 or 0.09  5.4  120)= 59 or 58 (J) A1 Note 58(.3) if 10.8 C used
Allow ECF from (a)(ii) and/or (a)(iii)
Not 60
(b) I = nAve or v  I B1 Allow any correct rearrangement of I = nAve

larger current through Y than Z ORA B1 Allow IY = 0.090 A and IZ = 0.060 A OR IY / IZ = 1.5 ORA

drift velocity in Y is 1.5 times drift velocity in Z ORA B1

(c) n = number of (free) charge carriers per unit volume / per B1 Allow free electrons for free charge carriers
cubic metre / m-3 Not electrons

The larger the value of n, the better the conduction / B1 Allow copper is a conductor / most conductive or
greater the current ORA semiconductor does not conduct as well as copper etc.

Copper has a larger n than carbon which has a larger n B1 Allow values for n
than ceramic ORA
Total 14

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

5 (a) (i) 0.45 (m) B1
(ii) 4.0 (m) B1 Ignore significant figures
(iii) 0.5 1 C1 Allow ECF from (a)(ii)
4
or 8
0.5 𝜋
( 4 × 2𝜋 =) 4 or 0.79 (rad) A1 Note 0.785
(iv) 0.452 or 0.152 or 0.2025 or 0.0225 C1 Allow ECF from (a)(i)
9 A1 Allow one significant figure
(b) Level 3 (5–6 marks) B1 x Indicative scientific points may include:
Clear procedure, measurements and analysis 6 Procedure
There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is clear  labelled diagram
and logically structured. The information presented is  two loudspeakers OR loudspeaker and double slit
relevant and substantiated.  signal generator connected to loudspeaker(s)
 microphone and oscilloscope/sound sensor
Level 2 (3–4 marks)  microphone and oscilloscope/sound sensor moved
Some procedure, some measurements and some between loudspeakers
analysis.  safety precaution (ear defenders)
There is a line of reasoning presented with some structure.  method to avoid reflections of sound
The information presented is in the most-part relevant and  change frequency and repeat measurements for x
supported by some evidence.  D >> a
Level 1 (1–2 marks) Measurements
Limited procedure, limited measurements and limited  frequency determined from oscilloscope/ reading from
analysis signal generator
 additional detail from use of oscilloscope e.g. time-
There is an attempt at a logical structure with a line of base to determine period and f = 1/T
reasoning. The information is in the most part relevant.  use of rule(r) to measure distances a, D and x
0 marks  measures over several maxima/minima
No response or no response worthy of credit. Analysis
 rearrangement of equation for v or into y=mx
 plot a graph of x against 1/f or equivalent
 straight line through origin confirms relationship
 gradient = vD / a
𝑎 ×gradient
 𝑣= 𝐷
.
Total 12

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

6 (a) (i) Threshold frequency is the minimum frequency (of the B1 Allow electrons
incident EM waves/photon) to detach / emit / remove / Allow photoelectron / photoelectrons
release an electron (from the surface of the silver)
(ii) 1.1(0)  1015 (Hz) B1

(iii) 6.63  10-34  1.1  1015 or 7.293  10-19 C1 Allow substitution of point from graph into Einstein’s
equation
Allow use of gradient as the Planck constant

4.6 (eV) A1 Note 4.558… eV

(b) Any four from: B1x 4
 electrons may be diffracted by
graphite/carbon/atoms/crystal lattice
 to produce rings / circular interference fringes
 diffraction of electrons occurs when the wavelength is
comparable / similar to the gap size
 changes in the electron’s speed/energy change the
size of the ring / interference fringe spacing
 electrons have a (de Broglie) wavelength given by
λ=h/p
 reason for the rings as opposed to linear pattern, e.g.
graphite atoms are irregularly arranged.
Total 8

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