Edexcel GCE

Physics 6734
Paper 01
January 2006

Physics 6734/01

Edexcel GCE

Confidential (Online) Mark Scheme

N (25544) A

6734/01 (PHY4)
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Please bring this mark scheme to the meeting on 28/01/06
General Certificate of Education Examination
MARK SCHEME - JANUARY 2006
ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY
PHYSICS UNIT PHY4
PRINCIPAL EXAMINER
Mrs A Skinner, 28 Parkanaur Avenue, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3HY (01702 584795)
TEAM LEADERS
Dr R J Mooney, 29 Morris Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3YE (01785 242443)
[For about the next 10 days telephone 01785 602104]
Mr J OHare, 37 Frognall, Deeping St James, Peterborough, PE6 8RR,
(01778 346582)
ASSESSMENT LEADER AND ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
Frances Kirkman: 020 7190 4744, Frances.Kirkman@edexcel.org.uk
Jagdeep Kaur: 020 7190 4743, Jagdeep.Kaur@edexcel.org.uk
Last date 16/02/06

Detailed instructions to Examiners are contained in document E38/39. Please read it

carefully.
Within the scheme:
/ indicates alternative marking point
( ) brackets indicate words not essential to the answer
[ ] brackets indicate additional guidance for markers
a.e. arithmetic error (1 mark)

e.o.p. error of physics

e.c.f. error carried forward
s.f. sig figs (1 mark where specified)
u.e. unit error (1 mark)

Quality of Written Communication

Read the answer through. Award the mark if you answer yes to ALL the following. The mark is
independent of the marks for correct physics.

Is the answer in the physics context of the question?

Is the candidates meaning clear on first reading?
Is appropriate use made of physics terms?
Is there effective use of spelling, punctuation and grammar?

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Unit error policy

Missing or incorrect units will normally be penalised. They will not be penalised in show
that questions or in any other question where the units to be used have been given.
Occasionally, it may be decided not to penalise a missing or incorrect unit, e.g. the
candidate may be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a unit which is not one
that should be known and is complex. Principal Examiners will indicate on the mark
scheme if no unit error penalty is to be applied.
The same missing or incorrect unit will not be penalised more than once within one
question but may be penalised again in another question.
Significant figures policy
Use of an inappropriate number of significant figures in the theory papers will normally
only be penalised in show that questions where use of too few significant figures has
resulted in the candidate not demonstrating the validity of the given answer.
Use of an inappropriate number of significant figures will normally be penalised in the
practical tests.
Graphs
The following usually applies. There may be exceptions, however, and the Principal
Examiners will give details at the appropriate point.
Axes: Both axes must be labelled with quantities and units, and drawn the correct way
round. However, if a unit is incorrect both in the table and on the graph it should be
penalised only in the table and treated as an ecf for the graph.
[Note: sometimes a separate mark will be given for units or for each axis if the units are
complex. This will be indicated in the mark scheme.]
Scale:
Do not credit awkward scales, e.g. multiples of 3, 7 etc
The chosen scale should allow all points to be plotted
Do not credit scales if the chosen scale results in plotted points using only half of
either axis
Plots:
Points should be plotted to within 1 mm
Check the two points furthest from the best line. If both OK, award mark
If either is 2 mm out do not award mark
If both are 1 mm out do not award mark
If either is 1 mm out then check another two and award mark if both of these OK,
otherwise no mark
Line:
This should be a thin continuous line which is the best-fit line for the candidates results,
i.e. balancing points on either side of the line. The best-fit line may be a straight line or a
curve.

6734 Unit Test PHY4

1.
(a)

Units
s-1 / km s-1 kpc-1 /km s-1 Mpc-1

(b)

(1)

Estimate
9
9

See d = vt or rearrangement
Substitution in v = Hd for v to give t = 1/H
[Substitute value of H to obtain t]
Assumption
Since the Big Bang/start of time
(All) galaxies/galaxy is/are travelling at constant speed / no
gravitational attractive forces / Universe expands at a constant rate
[ H is constant scores max 1 for Assumption. Allow credit for the 4
marking points anywhere within (b) ]

9
9

(4)

TOTAL 5 MARKS

2.
(a)

Superposition of waves
The resultant displacement at (point where waves meet)
is the (vector) addition of the individual displacements
[Displacement need only be seen once]
[May be done by diagram: 1 for indication of vector; 1 for indication of scale]

9
9

(2)

(b)(i) Diagram
9

Lamp, single and double slit / laser and double slit ( and screen)
[lamp or laser must be labelled]
s about 1 mm / s given in range 0.1 mm s 1 mm
screen at a distance of > 1 m from slits

9
9

(3)

(1)

(ii)
Use of higher frequency
dots / fringe width decreases / fringes get closer together / colour of fringe
moves towards blue end of spectrum
(iii)
Single slit used
[marks awarded for labelled diagram, intensity graph or text]
Central brighter fringe / side fringes less bright
(symmetrical) fringes on either side
Central maximum ~ twice the width of side fringes

9
9
9

[no credit for simply stating single slit diffraction occurs]

(3)
TOTAL 9 MARKS

3.
(a)

Definition SHM
Acceleration / force is (directly) proportional to displacement but in
opposite direction / towards equilibrium point / mean point / midpoint

9
9

(2)

(b) Graph
Curve Y / (i)

sine curve
initially ve (consequent mark)

9
9

Curve Z / (ii)

cosine curve
initially ve (consequent mark)

9
9

(4)

[Both graphs drawn without labels score 0/4]

(c)
(i)

Calculations
use of T = 2
Use of f = 1/T
f = 2.0(1) (Hz)

(ii)

m
k

OR

quote f formula

use of formula
f = 2.0(1) (Hz)

9
9

use of speed = 2fxo

= 2 2.01 30 10-3
= 0.38 m s-1

9
9

(5)

TOTAL 11 MARKS

4.
Frequency
(a)(i) 1.0(3) 1010 Hz

(1)

Electromagnetic Spectrum
(ii)

IR, microwave & radio in correct order above visible

UV with either X rays / Gamma rays / both in correct order below visible

9
9

(iii)

Wavelength at boundary 1 10-8 m / 1 10-9 m

(3)

9
9

(2)

Plane polarised
(b)(i) Vibrations/oscillations (of electric field/vector)
In one direction/plane (of oscillation)
Description
(ii)

Diagram showing generator labelled transmitter/generator/source/emitter

And suitable detector eg shows how signal is observed by using
(micro)ammeter/cro/loudspeaker/computer with interface
[Ignore anything drawn between generator and detector but for each mark do not
give credit if a grille etc is attached]

9
9

To detect max and min

(Rotate through) 90o between max and min

9
9
TOTAL 10 MARKS

(4)

5.
(a)

Explanation
qowc

UV/red photon

EUV > ER / fUV > fR

EUV > / fUV > fTH (so electron can break free)
One photon absorbed by one electron
Both metal plate and electron are negative or repel (each other)

3
3
3
3

max2

(b)(i) Intensity red light increased

9

nothing / no discharge
(ii)

Intensity of UV increased
9

(Coulombmeter) discharges quicker

(c)

(2)

Max KE
Use of E = hc/
conversion of eV to J or vice versa i.e. appropriate use of 1.6 10-19
Subtraction hc/ - [must use same units] or use of full equation
max KE = 2.2 10-19 J
[Candidates may convert photon energy to eV leading to
max KE = 1.4 eV]

9
9
9
9
(4)

TOTAL 10 MARKS

6.
(a)

(b)

Definition of longitudinal wave

Oscillations OR particles (of medium) move
Parallel to direction of wave propagation/travel / energy transfer
[2nd mark consequent on 1st]

9
3

Collapsing tower
Resonance
Frequency of quake = natural frequency of tower
[Allow resonant frequency for natural frequency]
Max energy transfer
Very large increase in amplitude of oscillation or maximum amplitude

9
9
9
3

TOTAL 5 MARKS

(2)

Max 3

7.
(a)

Radius of circular path

2r
(allow substitution of their T)
T
Radius = 70 80 m (74.48 m)

Correct use of v =

(b)

Resultant force
9

mv 2
F=
[seen or used]
r
Force = 0.08 N (0.077 N)

[Allow ecf of their radius.]

(3)

Force P : Normal contact/reaction force / EM force / push of capsule or floor on

man
Force Q : Pull of Earth on man / weight / gravitational pull

9
3

(2)

Resultant force (to centre)

(at A provided by) friction

9
9

(2)

at B resultant provided (by force Q being greater than P)

(1)

Towards the centre of the circular path / towards hub.

(c)
(i)

(ii)
(iii)

(2)

Forces on the man

TOTAL 10 MARKS