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This document is an examination paper for the University of Cambridge International Examinations, specifically for the Advanced Practical Skills in Physics. It contains instructions for conducting experiments, recording observations, and analyzing results related to electrical circuits and the rebound height of a table-tennis ball. The paper emphasizes the importance of clear presentation and accuracy in measurements.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

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General Certificate of Education

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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

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*5019008129*

PHYSICS 9702/32
Paper 32 Advanced Practical Skills 2 May/June 2007
2 hours
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
Additional Materials: As listed in the Confidential Instructions.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
DO NOT WRITE ON ANY BARCODES.

Answer all questions.

You will be allowed to work with the apparatus for a maximum of one hour for each question.
You are expected to record all your observations as soon as these observations are made, and to plan the
presentation of the records so that it is not necessary to make a fair copy of them. The working of the answers
is to be handed in.
Additional answer paper and graph paper should be submitted only if it becomes necessary to do so.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
All questions in this paper carry equal marks.

For Examiner’s Use

Total

This document consists of 8 printed pages and 4 blank pages.

SPA (SLM/CG) T26891/3

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1 In this experiment you will measure the current I through a resistor R3 as its resistance is
changed.

(a) (i) Use the voltmeter to measure the e.m.f. E of the power supply.

E = ................................................... V

(ii) Connect the circuit shown in Fig. 1.1. R1 and R2 are labelled, and R3 may be
chosen from any one of the remaining resistors. Each resistor carries a label
indicating its resistance.

R2
R1 A
I R3

Fig. 1.1

(iii) Record the values of the current I and the resistance R3 of resistor R3.

I = .................................................. A

R3 = ................................................... Ω

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(b) Change the resistor R3 and repeat (a)(iii) until you have six sets of readings for I and
1
R3. Include values of in your table of results.
I

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(c) (i) Plot a graph of (y-axis) against R3 (x-axis).
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(ii) Draw the line of best fit.
(iii) Determine the gradient and the y-intercept of the graph.

gradient = ......................................................

y-intercept = ......................................................

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(d) The relationship between I and R3 is

I 冢ER2 3冣
1 = R1 + R2 R + R1
E

where R1 is the resistance of the resistor R1, R2 is the resistance of the resistor R2, and
E is the e.m.f. of the power supply.
Using your answers from (a)(i) and (c)(iii), determine values of R1 and R2.

R1 = .......................................................

R2 = .......................................................

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You may not need to use all of the materials provided.

2 In this experiment you will investigate how the rebound height h of a table-tennis ball is
related to the height d from which it is dropped.

If air resistance is ignored, then theory predicts that

h
e=
d
where e is a constant. Air resistance may be ignored if d < 40 cm.

(a) (i) Mount a half-metre rule vertically using a stand, boss and clamp.
(ii) Place the table-tennis ball next to the rule and record d. Release the ball and make
measurements to determine the rebound height h, as shown in Fig. 2.1.

d
h

Fig. 2.1

d = .......................................................

h = .......................................................

(iii) Explain how you used the apparatus to ensure that the rebound height h was
measured as accurately as possible.

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(iv) Estimate the percentage uncertainty in h.

percentage uncertainty in h = .......................................................

(v) Calculate a value for e.

e = ......................................................

(b) Repeat (a)(ii) and (b)(v) using a different value of d.

d = .......................................................

h = .......................................................

e = .......................................................

(c) Do the results of your experiment indicate that e is a constant within the limits of
experimental accuracy? Explain your reasoning clearly.

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(d) (i) State four sources of error or limitations of the procedure in this experiment.

1. ..............................................................................................................................

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2. ..............................................................................................................................

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3. ..............................................................................................................................

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4. ..............................................................................................................................

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(ii) Suggest four improvements that could be made to this experiment. You may suggest
the use of other apparatus or different procedures.