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(c) The LDR is connected to the ohmmeter using two connecting wires. The ohmmeter reading
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(e) (i) Identify one control variable in this investigation. (1)
(ii) State how this variable can be controlled. (1)
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(ii) Calculate the minimum energy that must be transferred to an electron in the LED for light to be
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(b) Describe how the student could ensure that the intensity of light incident on the solar cell
remained constant. (2)
(c) State a method the student could use to increase the temperature of the solar cell. (1)
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(d) At room temperature, the student measured a potential difference of 2.74V and a current of
45mA for the solar cell. Calculate the power output of the solar cell. (2)
(e) He measured the intensity of the light incident on the solar cell to be 200Wm−2. Calculate the
efficiency of the solar cell at room temperature. dimensions of solar cell = 60mm × 60mm (3)
(ii) Over the range of temperatures shown, the relationship between the power output of the solar
cell and its temperature is linear. Describe how the student could use a graphical method to
determine the change in power output for each 1°C of temperature increase. (3)
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(ii) Calculate the resistance of the thermistor at a temperature of 0°C. (3)
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(d) The student suggested that V is inversely proportional to temperature measured in kelvin.
Determine whether she is correct. (2)
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(ii) Give two reasons why the graph may not support the student’s conclusion. (2)
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REFRACTIVE INDEX:
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(ii) Determine the refractive index of the transparent material. (2)
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(c) The line of best fit on the graph does not pass through the origin. Describe a possible cause for
this error, and how the student could reduce the effect of this error. (2)
OCT 22
(a) (i) Describe a method to measure u and v. (3)
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(ii) Identify a possible source of uncertainty in the measurement of u, and how it can be dealt with.
(2)
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(ii) State a piece of apparatus the student could use to measure the time taken for the oil to flow
through the funnel. (1)
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(c) (i) Identify one control variable in this investigation. (1)
(ii) Describe how this variable can be controlled. (1)
(d) The student initially measures the time from starting to pour the oil into the funnel to the last
drop of oil falling from the funnel. (i) State how the rate of flow of the oil should be calculated. (1)
(ii) Describe how the same apparatus could be used to calculate a more accurate value for the rate
of flow of the oil. (2)
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(b) Describe a method to determine an accurate value for the density of acetate. (4)
(c) The student then followed the same method using thicker sheets of acetate. Explain why
using thicker sheets of acetate would reduce the uncertainty in her value for density. (2)
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(a) Determine the average volume of one of the coins. (4)
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Calculate the percentage uncertainty in the diameter of the sphere shown on the micrometer. (3)
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(b) State one precaution that should be taken before using a micrometer. (1)
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(ii) Calculate the frequency of the microwaves being transmitted. (2)
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(b) (i) Calculate the mean value of l. (2)
(ii) Calculate the percentage uncertainty in l. (2)
(c) The frequency of the tuning fork was 440Hz. The standing wave produced had a wavelength 4l.
Calculate the speed of sound in air. (2)
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(a) Describe how the student could determine θ using a metre rule. (2)
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