Exemplar Script 5

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A: Summary of case study or physics-based visit Criterion Mark Criterion Mark Comment Carries out a visit OR uses library, consulting a minimum of three different sources of information (eg books/websites/journals/magazines/case study provided by Edexcel/manufacturers data sheets) States details of visit venue OR provides full details of sources of information Provides a brief description of the visit OR case study Makes correct statement on relevant physics principles Uses relevant specialist terminology correctly Provides one piece of relevant information (eg data, graph, diagram) that is not mentioned in the briefing papers for the visit or case study Briefly discusses context (eg social/environmental/historical) Comments on implication of physics (eg benefits/risks) Explains how the practical relates to the visit or case study Total marks for this section B: Planning 1 Visit carried out

GCE Physics 2008 marking grids AS Script 5

S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

1 1 1 1 1

Visited Cummins Turbo Technologies in Huddersfield Tour of the factory including seeing the test procedures Stress and Strain defined at the end of the report Technical language has been used correctly throughout the report Tension test from Turbo Technologies included

S7 S8 S9

1 1 1 9

Reduction in the environmental impact of exhaust gases and emissions Turbo charger allows more power to be produced from the engine The Young modulus of nylon fishing line to be tested

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Criterion Lists all materials required States how to measure one relevant quantity using the most appropriate instrument Explains the choice of the measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the instrument as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken States how to measure a second relevant quantity using the most appropriate instrument Explains the choice of the second measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the instrument as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken Demonstrates knowledge of correct measuring techniques

Mark 1 1 1

Comment List of apparatus given Metre rule to measure extension Precision of metre rule stated as 1 mm

P4 P5

1 1

Micrometer to measure diameter Precision of micrometer stated as 0.01 mm

P6

Plenty of good measuring techniques, diameter recorded at different positions and orientations, zero error check

P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14

States which is the independent and which is the dependent variable Identifies and states how to control all other relevant variables to make it a fair test Comments on whether repeat readings are appropriate in this case Comments on safety Discusses how the data collected will be used Identifies the main sources of uncertainty and/or systematic error Draws an appropriately labelled diagram of the apparatus to be used Plan is well organised and methodical, using an appropriately sequenced stepby-step procedure Total marks for this section C: Implementation and Measurements

1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1

Mass is identified as the independent variable and extension as the dependent variable The types of masses used is not really a variable to be controlled The reliability of results is improved by taking several measurements of the diameter Safety goggles to protect eyes used If strain against stress plotted then the gradient will be 1 / (Young Modulus) Several sources of uncertainty are discussed. Good diagram of the apparatus Good sequenced step by step procedure.

12

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Criterion Records all measurements using the correct number of significant figures, tabulating measurements where appropriate Uses correct units throughout Obtains an appropriate number of measurements Obtains measurements over an appropriate range Total marks for this section

Mark 0

Comment Significant figures not appropriate original length value and the force seems to have been calculated using g = 10 N/kg but is given to 2sf Correct units used throughout 20 different values of force is more than sufficient. Minimum of 6 values is required. Range of mass is appropriate, with a maximum mass of 1.0 kg

M2 M3 M4

1 1 1 3

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D: Analysis Criterion Produces a graph with appropriately labelled axes and with correct units Produces a graph with sensible scales Plots points accurately Draws line of best fit (either a straight line or a smooth curve) Comments on the trend/pattern obtained Derives relation between two variables or determines constant Discusses/uses related physics principles Attempts to qualitatively consider sources of error Suggests realistic modifications to reduce error/improve experiment Calculates uncertainties Provides a final conclusion Total marks for this section E: Report

Mark 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 9

Comment Axes labelled and units Data occupies more than half the page in each direction Plotted points checked are correct within 1 mm The line of best fit is appropriate for these results Stated the shape of the graph but no real comments about the shape Perfect calculation of the gradient of the graph The error in P11 has not really been corrected here, so no mark. The suggestions made for the sources of error are reasonable Keeping a check on the diameter to get a more accurate stress value is a reasonable improvement Correct calculations for percentage uncertainty for both the diameter and the extension The young Modulus of Nylon has been found

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Criterion Summary contains few grammatical or spelling errors Summary is structured using appropriate subheadings Total marks for this section 1 1

Mark Summary has correct grammar and spelling Subheadings are given in the summary. Both marks scored even though the document has not been word processed.

Total marks for this unit

35