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3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.
2. Start the experiment by using 2 cm diameter of metal.
3. Measure the height of metal ball to 1 m by using meter rule.
4. Release the metal ball.
5. Measure and record the diameter of the crater by using meter rule.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 with 4 cm, 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm diameter of metal
ball.

4.0 Precaution (at least 2):

• For each diameter of metal ball, repeat 3 times and take

average.

• Make sure the eye of the observer is perpendicular to

scale reading of meter rule.

5.0 Table (M/I & R/D + unit without data):

diameter of diameter of
metal ball, crater, D/cm

D/cm

6.0 Conclusion (Plot a graph of M/I V vs R/D V):

diameter of crater, D/cm

diameter of metal ball, D/cm

Lets check our answer !!!

Mark scheme 0625/62 February/March 2018

Point given in Answer Marks
the question 1
1
Factor MP1: clear statement of appropriate variable to test 1
1
CV MP2: named variable which should be kept constant
1
Apparatus MP3: metre rule and any apparatus essential to variable under test 1
1
Method MP4:
measure factor under test
Precaution and drop ball
5) Conclusion and measure diameter / depth of depression

MP5 repeat for new value of variable under test

MP6: repeat experiment or each value of factor and average /
at least 5 sets of data taken /

MP7: diameter / depth of depression vs appropriate continuous variable

Thanks

Mark scheme

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Question 4

1.0 Diagram: +- Thermometer

A Beaker

Electrical V Water
heater
MP1 Workable, correct circuit
diagram with power source
and correct symbols for
ammeter and voltmeter.

2.0 Key variables (CV at least 2): MP5 Any ONE from:
Same starting temperature
• Manipulated / Independent Variable: Same finishing temperature
Same temperature difference
voltage, V/V // power, P/W Same room temperature
Same volume / mass /
• Responding / Dependent Variable: amount of water

time taken, t/s to heat a beaker of water

• Control / Constant:

temperature of water rise,t = 100C,
same volume of water.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.

2. Adjust the voltage of power supply to 2V and start the stopwatch.

3. Record the reading of voltmeter, ammeter and initial temperature.

4. Calculate the power by using the formula P = IV MP2 Measuring V and I

5. Wait until the temperature of water rise to 10˚C and record the time

taken.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 with 4V, 6V, 8V and 10 V voltage of power supply.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation): MP3 Repeating with at
least two other values of V
or power, and / or I

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.
2. Adjust the voltage of power supply to 2V and start the stopwatch.
3. Record the reading of voltmeter, ammeter and initial temperature.

4. Calculate the power by using the formula P = IV

5. Wait until the temperature of water rise to 10˚C and record the time
taken.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 with 4V, 6V, 8V and 10 V voltage of power supply.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation): MP4 Measuring time to
raise water temperature by
1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram. a specific amount or to a
specific value

2. Adjust the voltage of power supply to 2V and start the stopwatch.

3. Record the reading of voltmeter, ammeter and initial temperature.

4. Calculate the power by using the formula P = IV

5. Wait until the temperature of water rise to 10˚C and record the time

taken.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 with 4V, 6V, 8V and 10 V voltage of power supply.

5.0 Table (MV & RV + unit without data):

current, I/A voltage, V/V power, P/W time taken,
t/s

MP6 Table with clear
columns for time, V and I,
with appropriate units and
P(or VI)

6.0 Conclusion (Plot a graph of M/I V vs R/D V):

time taken, t/s

power, P/W MP7 Conclusion: Plot a
graph of power against
time.

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Question 4

2.0 Key variables:

• Manipulated / Independent Variable:

type of container

• Responding / Dependent Variable: MP4 any two from:
same starting temperature / same
time taken, t/s for water to be heated room temperature

• Constant / Control variable: same volume / mass / amount of
water

same distance from the flame to the bottom of the container,
same initial temperature of water.

2.0 Key variables:

• Manipulated / Independent Variable:

type of container

• Responding / Dependent Variable: MP5 keep Bunsen burner flame
constant / keep the distance from the
time taken, t/s for water to be heated flame to the bottom of the beaker

• Constant: constant

same distance from the flame to the bottom of the container,
same initial temperature of water.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.

2. Start the experiment by using 250 cm3 copper can fills with 150 cm3
of water.
3. Measure the initial temperature of water. MP1 measure room / starting
temperature

4. Heat the water and start the stopwatch until it become boil.
5. Record the time taken for the water to boil.
6. Repeat step 1 -5 with 250 cm3 aluminium can, 250 cm3 glass
beaker and 250 cm3 copper can.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation): MP2 measure time to raise
water temperature to boiling
point

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.
2. Start the experiment by using 250 cm3 copper can fills with 150 cm3
of water.
3. Measure the initial temperature of water.
4. Heat the water and start the stopwatch until it become boil.
5. Record the time taken for the water to boil.
6. Repeat step 1 -5 with 250 cm3 aluminium can, 250 cm3 glass
beaker and 250 cm3 copper can.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.

2. Start the experiment by using 250 cm3 copper can fills with 150 cm3
of water.
3. Measure the initial temperature of water.
4. Heat the water and start the stopwatch until it become boil.
5. Record the time taken for the water to boil.
6. Repeat step 1 -5 with 250 cm3 aluminium can, 250 cm3 glass
beaker and 250 cm3 copper can.
MP3 repeat with the other

two containers

5.0 Table (M/I & R/D + unit without data):

type of time taken for
container the water to
boil, t/s

MP6 table to show container
and heating time.

6.0 Conclusion (Plot a graph of M/I V vs R/D V):

time taken, t/s

MP7 comparison of heating
times and suitable comment
made

type of container

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Question 4

1) Apparatus:

• Thermometer, stopwatch, stirrer

MP1 Apparatus
thermometer AND
stopwatch / (stop)clock /
timer

2.0 Diagram: thermometer

strip of test tube
different cold water
metals
MP2 Diagram
beaker workable arrangement
hot water

3.0 Key variables:

• Manipulated / Independent Variable:

type of strip metal

• Responding / Dependent Variable:

temperature rise

• Constant:

same duration of experimet,
same initial temperature of cold water.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram. MP3 Method
hot water in beaker and cold
2. Start the experiment by using copper strip. water in test-tube AND
3. Measure the initial temperature of cold water. measure (start and) end
temperatures in test-tube

4. Start the stopwatch for 5 minutes. AND over measured time

5. After 5 minutes record the final temperature of cold water in
the test tube.
6. Repeat step 1 -5 with aluminium strip, iron strip and zinc strip.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.

2. Start the experiment by using copper strip.
3. Measure the initial temperature of cold water. MP4 Method
4. Start the stopwatch for 5 minutes. repeat for different metals

5. After 5 minutes record the final temperature of cold water in
the test tube.
6. Repeat step 1 -5 with aluminium strip, iron strip and zinc strip.

4.0 Precaution (at least 2): MP4 Precaution
repeat experiment and take
average (of calculated
values)

• For each type of metal strip, repeat 3 times and take

average.

• Make sure the eye of the observer is perpendicular to

scale reading of stopwatch/thermometer.

• Use insulation for both beaker and test tube to avoid heat

lost to the surrounding.

4.0 Precaution (at least 2):

• For each type of metal strip, repeat 3 times and take

average.

• Make sure the eye of the observer is perpendicular to

scale reading of stopwatch/thermometer.
• Use insulation for both beaker and test tube to avoid heat

lost to the surrounding. MP7 Precautions
use of insulation

5.0 Comparison (can use table): MP5 Comparison
calculation of (rate of)
temperature rise / heating
curves for different metals

type of metal strip temperature rise = final
temperature of cold water –
initial temperature of cold
water

6.0 Conclusion (Plot a graph of M/I V vs R/D V):

temperature rise, T/0C

type of metal rise

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Question 4

1.0 Diagram/Apparatus: MP3 apparatus:
Meter rule, measuring tape metre rule and any
apparatus essential to
h variable under test

Ball

Sand

2.0 Key variables (CV at least 2):

• Manipulated / Independent Variable: MP1 factor:
clear statement of
diameter of metal ball (factor being investigate) appropriate variable to test

• Responding / Dependent Variable:

diameter of crater

• Control / Constant:

height of metal ball release,
mass of metal ball.

2.0 Key variables (CV at least 2):

• Manipulated / Independent Variable:

diameter of metal ball (factor being investigate)

• Responding / Dependent Variable:

diameter of crater

• Control / Constant: MP2 control variable:
named variable which
height of metal ball release, should be kept constant
mass of metal ball.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

MP4 method:

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram. measure factor under test
and drop ball

2. Start the experiment by using 2 cm diameter of metal. and measure diameter /
3. Measure the height of metal ball to 1 m by using meter dreuplteh.of depression

4. Release the metal ball.

5. Measure and record the diameter of the crater by using meter rule.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 with 4 cm, 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm diameter of metal

ball.

3.0 Procedure (carry out the investigation):

1. Setup the apparatus as shown in the diagram.

2. Start the experiment by using 2 cm diameter of metal.

3. Measure the height of metal ball to 1 m by using meter rule.

4. Release the metal ball.

5. Measure and record the diameter of the crater by using meter rule.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 with 4 cm, 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm diameter of metal

ball. MP5 repeat for new value of
variable under test

4.0 Precaution (at least 2):

• For each diameter of metal ball, repeat 3 times and take

average.

• Make sure the eye of the observer is perpendicular to

scale reading of meter rule.

MP6 additional point:
repeat experiment or each
value of factor and average /
means of measuring depth /
diameter of crater accurately

6.0 Conclusion (Plot a graph of M/I V vs R/D V):

diameter of crater, D/cm

MP7 graph:
diameter / depth of
depression vs appropriate
continuous variable

diameter of metal ball, D/cm