Pathways School, Noida
MYP 4_Physics_Semester 1 End Assessment - copy
IB Middle Years
Physics
Grade: Grade 9
Criteria: A B C D
Duration: 125 mins
Start time: Dec 04, 08:25 am(School TZ)
Authors: Pooja Sharma
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Question 1
This section (questions 1 to 3) focuses on criterion A (Knowing and understanding).
Q 1.1 Question 1 A
A car is traveling along a level road.
Calculate the average speed of the car if it travels 150 km north in 1.5 hrs and then
100 km south in 1 hr . Present your answer in the SI unit. [Aii, level 1-2]
Teacher's Explanation
Average distance=total distance/total time taken=(100 +150)/(1.5 + 1)
=100km/hr=27.8m/s
Markscheme
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Average distance=total distance/total time taken=(100 +150)/(1.5 + 1)=100km/hr=27.8m/s-level 4
Steps -formula with the correct answer in km/hr-level 2
correct answer without unit -level 1
Q 1.2 The graph shows the velocity change with time of the car. From the graph, Determine A
the displacement covered by the car between 0 to 15s.
[Aii, level 5-6]
Teacher's Explanation
Displacement of the car=area under the graph
=(1/2xbxh)+ (lxb)=(1/2x10x20)+(5x20)=200m
Markscheme
Displacement of the car=area under the graph
=(1/2xbxh)+ (lxb)=(1/2x10x20)+(5x20)=200m level 4
Only data substitution with the correct answer -level 3
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Question 2
Question 2
Archimedes' principle is applied in designing hot air balloons, ensuring lift and flight.
Content type: Video
This item includes interactive content. Please refer to the digital version of this assessment to view this
item.
Q 2.1 State the force acting on a body when it is fully or partially immersed in a liquid. A
(Ai, level 1-2)
Teacher's Explanation
Buoyant force /upthrust
Markscheme
Buoyant force /upthrust - L 1-2
Q 2.2 Outline the physical relation Archimedes was trying to establish between the forces A
acting on a body and the liquid displaced by it in this experiment.
(Ai, level 3-4)
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Teacher's Explanation
Should describe the buoyant force and weight of the liquid, along with the physical relation
which is Buoyant force = weight of displaced fluid
Markscheme
Should describe the buoyant force and weight of the liquid, along with the physical relation
which is Buoyant force = weight of displaced fluid
All points-level 4
If forces are not described then level-3
Q 2.3 Explain why both the crowns spilled different amounts of water when submerged in A
the tub. (Ai, Level 7-8)
Teacher's Explanation
The amount of water that spilled was equal in volume to the space that the object occupied. Because
pure gold and other metals have different densities, the crowns spilled different amounts of water.
Mention the shape and design of the crown as it affects the amount of water displaced when
submerged in water
the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
Markscheme
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Because pure gold and other metals have different densities, the crowns spilled different amounts of
water.
Mention the shape and design of the crown as it affects the amount of water displaced when
submerged in water
the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. -level 8
The differences in the shapes and densities of the crowns,along with the principle of buoyancy and /or
archimedes principle,explain why they spill different amounts of water when submerged in the tub-
level 7
Q 2.4 (i)Describe a method to find the volume of the metal bob using the apparatus A
provided in the picture. You may use additional equipment if needed.
(ii)Discuss if the same procedure can be used to find the volume of a piece of sponge
(Aii, level 7-8)
Teacher's Explanation
(ii) No,since the sponge absorbs water from the measuring cylinder, one has to add a few additional
steps to calculate the volume of the sponge
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Markscheme
All points( described and discussed ) mentioned -level 8
Only described the method-level 7
Incomplete method given-level 6 /5
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Question 3
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An athlete of mass 64 kg is bouncing up and down on a trampoline. At one moment, the athlete is
stationary on the stretched surface of the trampoline. Fig below shows the athlete at this
moment.
The trampoline springs are tested. An extension-load graph is plotted for one spring. The Fig.
below is the graph showing the extension of the spring.
Q 3.1 (i) Describe the law that the spring obeys between the origin of the graph and point A
X which includes the naming of the point X. [ Ai-Level 5-6,]
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Teacher's Explanation
(i)
Hooke's Law describes the behavior of elastic materials, particularly springs when
subjected to a stretching or compressing force. The law states that the force required to
deform (stretch or compress) an elastic material is directly proportional to the
displacement or change in length produced by that force.The point X is called the limit of
proportionality beyond this point .The limit of proportionality is the extension beyond
which Hooke's law no longer applies ie the extension is no longer proportional to the
force.
Markscheme
(i) Describe Hooke’s law -Ai level 5-6
Q 3.2 ii)Analyze the graph depicting the stretching of springs A and B when two different A
forces are applied. Explain with the help of the graph and spring constant which
spring requires a greater force to get the same amount of extension.
[Aiii, L 3-4 & 5-6].
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Q 3.3 The table below shows data about two cars. A
a)The owner of the family car claims that although the sports car has greater
acceleration, it produces a smaller accelerating force . Explain how these figures
support his claim.
[Aiii,L 7-8]
Teacher's Explanation
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An explanation linking • {acceleration of sports wrt time to reach 30 m/s is ½} that of family car •
mass of sports car LESS than ½ that of the family car or RA
so the resultant force required is less
Or
Attempt to use f = m x a
scores e.g. 4200 OR 3600 /Correct numerical comparison
e.g. 4200:3600 numerically or in words
Markscheme
An explanation linking • {acceleration of sports wrt time to reach 30 m/s is ½} that of family car •
mass of sports car LESS than ½ that of the family car or RA
so the resultant force required is less- level 8
Any one point mentioned -level 7
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Question 4
Criterion B (Inquiring and designing).
This section (question 4 ) addresses the key concept of change and focuses on Investigating skills.
Question 4
Forces are interactions between objects that cause changes in their motion or shape.
Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of motion between two surfaces in
contact. It arises due to irregularities and interlocking between the surfaces.
Content type: Video
This item includes interactive content. Please refer to the digital version of this assessment to view this
item.
Q 4.1 An MYP student is interested in learning about the effects of different surfaces on the B
motion of an object.
Design an investigation that you could use to test this prediction. In your plan, you
should include:
the research question to test this prediction
the independent, dependent, and two control variables
the equipment you will use
your safe method for manipulating the variables
how will you collect sufficient data
Teacher's Explanation
RQ: How do different surfaces affect the distance traveled by a rolling object?
IV-Different surfaces
Distance traveled by the rolling object
CV-mass of the rolling object, the surface of the rolling object
Equipment-metre scale/measuring tape
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Method-logical, numbered steps,5 range of the IV, DV with the instrument,2 CV ,3 trials and
average,one safety method
Markscheme
i) Explain a problem or question to test the effect of different surfaces on the motion of an object given
in Q4.
ii)formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using correct scientific reasoning on the problem
stated in strand i
iii)explain how to manipulate the IV, DV, and 2 CVs, and explain how and why sufficient, relevant
data will be collected for these variables.
iv)design a logical, complete, and safe method by selecting appropriate materials and equipment
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Question 5
This section (Question 5)addresses the key concept of change and focuses on
Criterion C (Processing and evaluating).
Question 5
The drag force acting on an object moving through a fluid can decrease its efficiency by increasing
the energy required to overcome the resistance of the fluid. Engineers who create fast
transportation systems, like airplanes and trains, must pay attention to the impact of drag. At high
speeds, drag can decrease efficiency, leading to increased fuel consumption and even
destabilization of the vehicle.
To study the effects of drag, you will watch the video and answer the following questions based
on your observation.
Content type: Video
This item includes interactive content. Please refer to the digital version of this assessment to view this
item.
Q 5.1 (i)Collect, organize, transform, and present the data table using the readings C
observed from the video
Teacher's Explanation
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extension: the shape of the object
Q 5.2 (ii)Plot a best-fit graph using the data provided in the observation table from Q 5.1. C
interpret the graph and explain results using correct scientific reasoning.
Teacher's Explanation
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Q 5.3 iii)The student hypothesized that’ when the size of the ball is increased then the time C
taken by the ball bearing to reach the bottom of the flask through the liquid will
increase'.Evaluate the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
Teacher's Explanation
iv)Evaluate the validity of the method used.
v)explain improvements (any 2) with one extension to the method that would benefit the scientific
investigation.
Q 5.4 iv)Evaluate the validity of the method shown in the video . C
Teacher's Explanation
v)explain improvements (any 2) with one extension to the method that would benefit the scientific
investigation.
Q 5.5 Explain any 2 improvements with one extension to the method that would benefit C
the scientific investigation.
Teacher's Explanation
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Question 6
Applying Science
The global context is Scientific and Technical Innovation. This section (question 6 ) addresses
the key concept of systems and assesses criterion D (Reflecting on the impacts of science).
Question 6
In recent years, a number of countries have focussed on improving road safety. In these countries,
there has been a significant reduction in the number of road casualties. Further improvements in
the way cars are engineered could allow us to continue this trend. One such innovation is the use
of electronic systems which can reduce driver error.
Modernization of car technology aims to improve safety. By 2035, it’s expected that there will be
more than 54 million self-driving cars on the road. Self-driving cars and trucks, which drive us,
instead of us driving them, are becoming a reality.
Cars operating without a driver offer many advantages. For example, a computer is able to react
much more quickly than a human and this should lead to improvements such as fewer collisions,
less traffic congestion, and shorter journey times.
One such innovation is a communication system, a form of technology that allows cars to
communicate with moving parts of the traffic system around them. There are several types of
technology: systems that allow cars to communicate with each other and other systems that allow
cars to communicate with pedestrians, cyclists, and infrastructure such as street lights and
buildings.
These systems could save lives by driving better than human drivers who often become distracted.
Some people have raised concerns about the fact that only a small number of multinational
companies are developing driverless cars: with this comes considerable power and control over
the movement of people and products.
Applying technical innovation to the modernization of road transport has led to the development
of driverless cars. Driverless cars will change the way people and goods are moved with
significant consequences for both society and the economy. Whether or not societies will be safer
with driverless cars will affect how this technology is adopted. The economic effects on drivers
and the multi-national companies who develop this technology are also considered in this
question
Q 6.1 Discuss and evaluate the consequences of all cars becoming driverless. In your D
answer you should include:
An outline of the technological improvements with respect to driverless cars
related to safety
The advantages and disadvantages for society
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The economic implications of driverless technology
A concluding appraisal giving your opinion on the use of driverless cars.
Teacher's Explanation
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