Exemplar Script 2

Ref S1

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 Three types of sources used, books, magazine, internet.

GCE Physics 2008 marking grids AS Script 2

S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

0 1 1 0 1

Details of sources given, but no date given for web access. It is clear how projectile motion is related to sport Appropriate equations of motion used Confusion of horizontal and vertical in some places and not clear that the force of gravity is always acting Several good illustrations of projectile motion

S7 S8 S9

1 0 1 6

Study of projectiles related to sports activities (social) Benefits or risks not discussed Clear that horizontal and vertical motion are going to be studied in the practical

Ref P1 P2 P3

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 horizontal distance 1 mm precision of metre rule sufficient for this experiment.

P4 P5

0 0

No other instrument discussed. Mark could have been scored if the candidate had talked about measuring the vertical height on the ramp with the metre rule No other instrument discussed

P6

No special experimental techniques employed

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 1 1 0 1 1 1 0

Dependent and independent variables are identified Keeping the angle of the ramp and the mass of the ball constant are reasonable suggestions, even though in theory they should not make any difference Average horizontal distance found to eliminate errors and anomalous results Safety should be related to avoiding the possibility of the ball rolling around the floor. Excellent section on the use of data Friction and air resistance discussed Reasonable diagram of the apparatus Procedure not clear.

Ref M1

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 Vertical height measured to the nearest cm not to the nearest mm Correct units throughout 8 different values of release height is more than sufficient. Minimum of 6 values is required. The greatest horizontal displacement was 0.44 m. This could have been larger, particularly as a metre rule was used for the measurement.

M2 M3 M4

1 1 0

D: Analysis Ref A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 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 Mark 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 Comment Axes labelled and units On the main graph, the data for the horizontal displacement only occupies 9 cm. This scale could have been doubled as there are 21 cm below the top graph. The point corresponding to 0.63 m/s has been misplotted Best fit and worst fit straight lines drawn The comment on the graph is confusing because the candidate refers to the horizontal displacement and the acceleration The calculation of the gradient of the graph is correct and is shown on the graph paper Good discussion of the physics in the plan Air resistance and friction discussed. To improve the experiment, greater distances need to be measured. Hence sphere needs to be released from higher points on the ramp. Repeat results were in the plan Percentage uncertainty determined from the gradients of the out-lying lines. Correct conclusion regarding the direct proportionality between the horizontal velocity and horizontal displacement. Also gradient of graph = time of 0.36 s.

Total marks for this section

E: Report Ref R1 R2 Criterion Summary contains few grammatical or spelling errors Summary is structured using appropriate subheadings Total marks for this section Mark 1 1 2 Comment Summary has correct grammar and spelling Subheadings are given in the summary.

Total marks for this unit

26

Additional comment This is a difficult experiment with several stages which might disadvantage weaker candidates.