Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/4) – Paper 4 Alternative to Practical November 2000

1(a) 10.01 1
(b) The sleeve has moved past 7 + ∫ mm 1
One division is ( ∫ mm / 50 ) mm 1
The reading is 0.44 mm so 7.5 + 0.44 = 7.94 mm 1
(c) Close the empty jaws or similar 1
observe whether there is a zero reading as jaws touch 1

2(a) Neat, thin and accurate lines (touching the points) 1

Correct, accurate line and labelled 1
(b)(i) Good normals by eye, 5 cm long and thin 1
(ii) Correct angles within tolerance (± 1)
angle i = …45 (unit required at least once) 1
angle e = …53 1
(iii) Accuracy (not ease) when setting the protractor on the two arms of
the angles 1

3(a)(i) Degree Celsius (Centigrade) 1

1/100 part of distance between upper and lower fixed points 1
(ii) When used 1/3 of length should be immersed
Also allowed:
Check fixed point / magnifying lens / thermometer held vertically 1
(b) One degree Celsius (Centigrade) 1
Better than half a degree 1
54.5 1

4(a) Six headed columns or rows 1

Appropriate units for each 1
(b) T = t/N 1
(c) Answer includes reference to moving fastest and smallest error 1
(d)(i) 30 ± 1 1
(ii) 1 (unit not essential) 1

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Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/4) – Paper 4 Alternative to Practical November 2000

5(a) Correct axes and sensible scales 1

Accurate plotting, seven correct plots 2
Only six correct plots (1)
Pen / pencil work, neat points, thin line, neat and good judgement 1
(b) Two deductions to nearest ∫ small square 1
(c) Answer to 2, 3 or 4 s.f. 1

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