Exemplar Script 1

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A: Summary of case study or physics-based visit Criterion Mark Criterion Mark Comment Carries out a visit OR uses library, consulting a minimum of three different sources of information (eg books/websites/journals/magazines/case study provided by Edexcel/manufacturers data sheets) States details of visit venue OR provides full details of sources of information Provides a brief description of the visit OR case study Makes correct statement on relevant physics principles Uses relevant specialist terminology correctly Provides one piece of relevant information (eg data, graph, diagram) that is not mentioned in the briefing papers for the visit or case study Briefly discusses context (eg social/environmental/historical) Comments on implication of physics (eg benefits/risks) Explains how the practical relates to the visit or case study Total marks for this section 0 All resources for case study are internet based.

GCE Physics 2008 marking grids AS Script 1

S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

0 0 1 0 0

Details of the precise locations of the data on the websites are not given It was not clear what the case study was about, e.g. which aspects of thixotropy were being studied. S4 for the shear rate is the rate of change of velocity at which one layer of fluid passes over an adjacent layer. S5 not given because other terms are not defined, e.g. shear stress, viscosity, etc. No additional data

S7 S8 S9

0 0 0 1 Mark 1 1 0

No social implications No benefits or risks No discussion of practical work

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B: Planning Criterion Lists all materials required States how to measure one relevant quantity using the most appropriate instrument Explains the choice of the measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the instrument as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken States how to measure a second relevant quantity using the most appropriate instrument Explains the choice of the second measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the instrument as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken Demonstrates knowledge of correct measuring techniques States which is the independent and

Comment List of apparatus given Stopwatch used and details of start time and stop time given No explanation of the choice of the stopwatch with reference to the scale or the number of measurements taken No other measuring instrument discussed No other measuring instrument discussed

P4 P5

0 0

P6 P7

0 1

No discussion of correct measuring techniques, e.g. eye level with marker when stopwatch started, etc. Identifies dependent and independent variable

P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14

which is the dependent variable Identifies and states how to control all other relevant variables to make it a fair test Comments on whether repeat readings are appropriate in this case Comments on safety Discusses how the data collected will be used Identifies the main sources of uncertainty and/or systematic error Draws an appropriately labelled diagram of the apparatus to be used Plan is well organised and methodical, using an appropriately sequenced stepby-step procedure Total marks for this section C: Implementation and Measurements

1 1 1 0 1 1 1

Using steel spheres of constant diameter Reducing uncertainty by repeating readings stated Relatively high temperature of water bath stated No discussion of what is to be plotted etc. Temperature changes of the honey when it is removed from the water or ice baths identified Labelled diagrams of apparatus drawn Good sequenced step by step procedure given

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Criterion Records all measurements using the correct number of significant figures, tabulating measurements where appropriate Uses correct units throughout Obtains an appropriate number of measurements Obtains measurements over an appropriate range Total marks for this section D: Analysis

Mark 1

Comment Good table of results

M2 M3 M4

0 0 1 2

Units correct in table, but incorrect units for viscosity in the analysis section 4 sets of readings in the table is not sufficient Even though there were insufficient readings, the range of readings was good

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Criterion Produces a graph with appropriately labelled axes and with correct units Produces a graph with sensible scales Plots points accurately Draws line of best fit (either a straight line or a smooth curve) Comments on the trend/pattern obtained Derives relation between two variables or determines constant

Mark 1 1 0 0 0 0

Comment Axes labelled and units Sensible scale, data occupies more than half the page in each direction Two points plotted at 60 degrees C, even though there is only one value in the table Curve is not smooth enough. Incorrect statement. As the temperature increases, the time taken to fall through the honey decreases not increases. The analysis is incorrect. The candidate finds (average) velocities but then assumes that the sphere is accelerating.

A7 A8 A9 A10 A11

Discusses/uses related physics principles Attempts to qualitatively consider sources of error Suggests realistic modifications to reduce error/improve experiment Calculates uncertainties Provides a final conclusion Total marks for this section E: Report

1 1 1 0 0 5

Mark given for the discussion of change in viscosity with temperature due to the change in the change in kinetic energy of the molecules Sources of error discussed e.g. dropping spheres immediately after honey taken out of water bath or dropping spheres into centre of cylinder Greater distance for fall of sphere is a good improvement No calculation of percentage uncertainty There is no evidence for the conclusion that the viscosity is inversely proportional to the temperature

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Criterion Summary contains few grammatical or spelling errors Summary is structured using appropriate subheadings Total marks for this section 1 0 1

Mark Summary has correct grammar and spelling. No subheadings in the summary.

Total marks for this unit

18

Additional comment The title of this investigation, 'To investigate the effect of temperature on the viscosity of honey' will make it difficult for the candidate to obtain full marks. In particular marks P11, A6 and A11 are going to be difficult to achieve. Although at least 6 sizes of ball bearing would be needed, it would have been better to have a title such as 'Determine the viscosity of honey at a given temperature'.