Describe how to determine the Young modulus of copper using a long wire.
From Paper 1
6(a)*6 marks
Describe how to determine the emf and internal resistance of a cell. Include a circuit description, how the data are analysed and how to make the results accurate.
From Paper 2
1(a)4 marks
Describe how to determine the specific heat capacity of an aluminium block using an electric heater.
From Paper 2
5(d)3 marks
Describe how to check that gamma radiation obeys an inverse-square law.
From Paper 3 (Section A + Option A: Astrophysics)
1(a)2 marks
A student determines g using a simple pendulum. Explain why she times 10 oscillations and uses a fiducial marker at the centre of the swing.
Figure 1
From Paper 3 (Section A + Option A: Astrophysics)
1(b)4 marks
Figure 1 shows T² against L. Use it to determine g.
Figure 1
From Paper 3 (Section A + Option A: Astrophysics)
2(a)3 marks
Describe how to measure the resistance of different lengths of a wire to determine its resistivity, giving two precautions.
From Paper 3 (Section A + Option A: Astrophysics)
3(a)3 marks
Describe how to investigate how the first harmonic frequency of a stretched string depends on its tension.
From Paper 3 (Section A + Option A: Astrophysics)
4(a)3 marks
Describe how to investigate the discharge of a capacitor through a resistor.
From Paper 3 (Section A + Option A: Astrophysics)
5*6 marks
Describe how to investigate how the intensity of gamma radiation varies with distance from a source. Include safety precautions and how you would analyse the data.
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