MARKING

SECTION

W/N

l1/cm

x/cm

SCHEME
A

No.
Answer
Mark
1.
(a)
(i)
Manipulated variable = Weight/W
1
(ii)
Responding variable = Length of spring/l/extension/x
1
(iii)
Constant variable = Initial length of spring/ lo /spring
1
(b)
(i)
10.0/10
1
(ii)
l = 12.4 , 14.8 , 17.2 , 19.6 , 22.0
2
(iii)
x = 2.4 , 4.8 , 7.2 , 9.6 , 12.0
1
(c)
-

constant/diameter of spring

Table 1
Unit 1
Consistent 1 d.p 1

(d)
Draw the graph of x against W
A - Label y-axis and x-axis correctly
B - States the unit at the axis correctly
C - Both axes with the even and uniform scale:
D - 5 points correctly plotted: at least 3 points correctly plotted
E - a smooth best straight line

F - minimum size of the graph is 5 x 4 squares of 2 x 2 cm.

No of ticks
7
5-6
3-4
2
1

Score
5
4
3
2
1

5
(e)
State the correct relationship based on candidate s graph
- x is increasing linearly to W / x W
1
TOTAL
16
No.
2.
(a)
(i)
(ii)

Answer

Mark

State the relationship between P and T correctly

- P increases linearly to the T

T = -270C

Extrapolate the line until the x axis

(iii)

P = 22kPa

1
1

Show the horizontal line to the y axis

(b)
(i)

Calculate the gradient of the graph and state the value within the
acceptable range
Show the triangle with an acceptable size ( 4 x 4 squares of 2cm )
Substitute correctly ( according to the candidate s graph )
m = 51.5 12.0
200
State the correct value of the gradient with unit

(ii)

= 0.1975 @ 0.2 kPa/C

T=Pq
m

1
1
1

1
1

= -100 51.5
0.2
= -757.5C

(c)

State one correct precaution so as to produce an accurate result of the

experiment
Before a reading is taken, the Bunsen burner is removed and the beaker is
stirred until the temperature is constant.

TOTAL

12

SECTION B
No

Answer

State the suitable inference

The foot feels more painful when it is stepped on by an object that has
smaller surface area // Pressure depend on surface area
(b)
State a relevant hypothesis
The smaller the surface area the greater the pressure
(c) State the aim of experiment
To investigate the relationship between surface area and pressure.
State the suitable manipulated variables and responding variable
(Quantity that can be measured)
MV - surface area
RV - pressure/depth of depression
State the constant variable
CV Weight/force/mass

Mark

3 (a)

State the complete list of apparatus and materials

Plasticine, slotted weight , wooden rod and meter rule

1
1

1
1

Draw the functional arrangement of the apparatus

State the method to control the manipulated variable

The apparatus is set up as shown in the diagram.
2

Start the experiment with a wooden rod has surface area 1 cm .

Placed the load of mass 200 g on the top of wooden rod as shown
on diagram
State the method to measure the responding variable
Measure the depth of depression made on the plasticine
1
Repeat the experiment at least 4 times with the values
2
2
Repeat the experiment 4 times with surface area of rod 2 cm , 3 cm , 4
2
2
cm and 5cm
(Note : Based on SPM standard , at least five manipulated values
required.)

State how the data tabulated with the title MV and RV

Surface area
Depth
1
2
3
4
5

State how the data is analysed, plot a graph RV against MV

Depth

Area
TOTAL

12

No
4 (a)

Answer

Mark

State a suitable inference

1

(b)

(c)

The mass of the load influences the volume of water displaced.

States a relevant hypothesis
The volume of water displaced increases when the mass of the load
increase.
State the aim of experiment
To study the relationship between the mass of the load and the volume of
water displaced

State the suitable manipulated variables and responding variable

Manipulated variable: The mass of the load
Responding variable: The volume of water displaced.

State the constant variable

Fixed variable : The density of liquid.

State the complete list of apparatus and materials

Eureka can, plasticine,triple beam balance and measuring cylinder.

Note:
A complete apparatus and materials means, with the
apparatus and materials a set of data ( manipulated and
responding variables) can be obtained from the experiment
Draw the functional arrangement of the apparatus
1

State the method to control the manipulated variable

1.The apparatus is set up as shown in figure.
2.A 20g plastcine ball is put into the water.

State the method to measure the responding variable

The volume of water displaced is measured using a measuring cylinder

Repeat the experiment at least 4 times with the values

The experiment is repeated with plasticine ball of mass 40g, 60g , 80g
and 100g.
State how the data tabulated with the title MV and RV
Mass of the load (g)

Volume of water
displaced (cm3)

State how the data is analysed, plot a graph RV against MV

V/cm3
1
m/g
TOTAL

12