Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/4) – Paper 4 Alternative to Practical November 2001
1(a) 0.51 1
47.05 1
(b) 92.2 to 92.3 (units not required) 1
(c)(i) The presence of dissolved impurity / substance 1
reduces the amount of water absorbed 1
(ii) The sample of water was very pure
“Distilled water not as pure as the manufacturers” allowed 1
2(a) Screen and object perpendicular to rule / rule placed close to
apparatus 1
Smallest division mm 1
View perpendicular to scale reading 1
An aid identified 1
The use of the aid described 1
(b) Their centres are on the same height / position / on a common axis
(or shown on the diagram) 1
3(a) 198 – 200 1
0.16 1
64.4 1
64 / 64.0 1
(b) As the length is increased the frequency decreases. 1
(c) f x l = constant 1
4(a) Any three from:
ITEM USE
Thermometer to measure the temperature
Clock to obtain temperature/time data
lid / cork to reduce convection / evaporation
second thermometer to monitor room temperature
large shield to reduce uneven cooling by draughts
measuring cylinder to obtain the same volume of water
stirrer to maintain a uniform water temperature 6
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Answer guide for O Level Physics (5054/4) – Paper 4 Alternative to Practical November 2001
5(a) Correct axes with a label, scaled with unit 1
Accurate plotting of at least six points 1
Good straight line 1
(b)(i) The graph is linear/ straight / directly proportional / change
in I increases at the same rate as the change in N 1
(ii) Correct working shown 1
New resistance = 1012 (ohm not essential) 1
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