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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 1 Assuming that the Introduction to Green Chemistry is a journal, then 3 different sources are present

GCE Physics 2008 marking grids AS Script 4

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Details of the sources are given The study of solar cells is clear Reasonable explanation of how a solar cell works Correct use of scientific terminology Allowing for the fact that this is photocopied, the diagram of the solar cell is good. Also table of efficiencies is good Environmental factors discussed Benefits and costs of solar cells are discussed Measurement of the internal resistance of a solar cell in relation to the energy loss in the cell is discussed

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9 Mark 1 1 1 Comment List of apparatus given Ammeter used to measure current Scale to be used on ammeter discussed

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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

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Voltmeter used to measure voltage (potential difference) Range to be used on voltmeter discussed

P6

Changing range is an appropriate measuring technique

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States which is the independent and 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

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Identifies power as the dependent variable and resistance of the rheostat as the independent variable Identifies temperature of the cell as an important factor but should also comment on light intensity Could have repeated the experiment to obtain a second value for the internal resistance. However I and V values cannot be averaged because of different rheostat settings. Hot lamp considered Graph of power against resistance and finding resistance at the point of maximum power transfer Connection resistance allowed, but light intensity changes would be a major problem Circuit diagram is correct, although it would have been preferable to have included some sort of protective resistor or lamp. 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

Mark 1

Comment Significant figures used in the table are appropriate

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Units correct throughout 7 different values of potential difference is sufficient The range of currents and potential differences used seems very small. Could a different resistance rheostat have been used?

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D: Analysis 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 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

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Comment Axes labelled and units Data occupies more than half the page in each direction The plotted points checked are correct The line of best fit consists of parallel lines in some places. Power increases with resistance, reaches a maximum point and then decreases with resistance discussed Determines maximum power and resistance at maximum power No discussion of why the internal resistance is equal to the external resistance when the power is a maximum Changes of light intensity caused by the lamps of other students are discussed Far away from other lights is not enough. Would like to have seen comment on control of incident light Lowest value of resistance at a possible maximum point is 10.0 on the graph, but the candidate uses 9.5 . Hence calculation is not correct Internal resistance of the solar cell has been found.

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

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Comment Summary is difficult to understand in some places and there are spelling mistakes Subheadings are given in the summary.

Total marks for this unit

32