2012 Physics

Intermediate 2
Finalised Marking Instructions

Scottish Qualifications Authority 2012

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Physics Marking Issues

The current in a resistor is 15 amperes when the potential difference across it is 75 volts. Calculate
the resistance of the resistor.
Answers
V = IR
75 = 15R
R = 50

Mark + Comment
()
()
(1)

Issue
Ideal answer

2.

50

(2) Correct answer

GMI 1

3.

50

(1) Unit missing

GMI 2 (a)

4.

40

(0) No evidence/wrong answer

GMI 1

(0) No final answer

GMI 1

1.

5.
6.

V 75

40
I 15

(1) Arithmetic error

GMI 7

7.

V
40
I

() Formula only

GMI 4 and 1

8.

() Formula only

GMI 4 and 1

9.

V 75

I 15

(1) Formula + subs/No final answer

GMI 4 and 1

10.

V 75

40
I 15

(1) Formula + substitution

GMI 2 (a) and 7

11.

V 15

50
I 75

() Formula but wrong substitution

GMI 5

12.

V 75

50
I 15

() Formula but wrong substitution

GMI 5

13.

I 75

50
V 15

(0) Wrong formula

GMI 5

14.

V = IR 75 = 15 R R = 02

(1) Arithmetic error

GMI 7

15.

V = IR
I 15
R
02
V 75

() Formula only

GMI 20

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2012 Physics Intermediate 2

Marking scheme
Section A

1.

11.

2.

12.

3.

13.

4.

14.

5.

15.

6.

16.

7.

17.

8.

18.

9.

19.

10.

20.

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2012 Physics Intermediate 2

Sample Answer and Mark Allocation
21.

(a)

(i)

d vt
8,300100 60
49,800,000 m

(b)

Marks
()
()

Mins not converted to s, deduct

(1)

(ii) (As orbit is circular) direction changes / or

unbalanced force exists
so velocity changes .

(1)

d vt

()

Anything other than 300 000 000 stop marking ( for formula)
Wrong conversion of 800 km deduct

800 1000 300,000,000 t

t 0.0027 s

()
(1)

0.003 and 0.00267 OK

2
(1)

(c)

(i)

The weight of 1 kg OR Weight per unit mass OR

Earths pull per kg.

(1)

Weight/mass = 0; force per unit mass = 0; Newtons per kg = 0;

Gravity per kg = 0; same as 10m/s2 = 0

(ii) 7.8 N/kg

(1)

No tolerance exact value required. Minus for missing/wrong

unit.

(iii) W mg

()

Must use the same value as stated in part (ii) OR correct value.

84 7.8

()

660 N

(1)

s.f. accept 655.2; 655; 700

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

22.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Notes

Marks

Car continues at a constant speed during this time.

AB represents drivers reaction time OR the forces are
balanced (or equivalent).

(1)
(1)

Must describe constant speed to get second mark

E 12 mv2

()

0.5 700 302

()

If 30 without squaring symbol is used stop marking.

315,000 J

(1)

320 000 J OK

315,000 J

(1)

Answer must be consistent with (b)

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

(d)

Notes

v u
t

()

(0 30) / 2.5

()

()12 (m/s )

OR
()

..
F ma

()

70012

()

8400 N

Marks

(30 0) / 2.5 If used = minus ( )

If F = 8400 N not stated minus

OR
d area under graph

()

0.5 2.5 30

()
OR
()

37.5 (m)
..

EW Fd

()

315,000 F 37.5

()

a.u.g. or implied

If F = 8400 N not stated minus

F 8400 N

Total 7
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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

23.

(a)

(i)

EP mgh

()

0.50 10 19.3

()

Accept g = 9.8 ; 9.81; s.f. accept 2 more or 1 less

96.5 J

(1)

97 J OK

(ii) EH cmT

(b)

Notes

()

T 0.5 C

(1)

(iii) Less than.

Some heat is lost to surroundings/ or equivalent.

(1)
(1)

Eh ml

()

0.50 (2.05 105 )

102,500 J

()

96.5 386 0.50 T

()

Marks

EH must be consistent with (i). If any other value of c used, only

() for formula.
2
If less than is on its own = 0 marks.
Less than plus wrong explanation = 1 mark. Heat loss to must be
qualified.
Qualified sound loss OK eg on hitting the ground

If wrong value from same table for latent heat of fusion used = minus
1. Any other value used = ( ) for formula.

(1)
(1)

100 000 J, 103 000 J OK

Total 9

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

24.

Notes

(a)

Marks

() mark each symbol

() for position of each meter (voltmeter across battery = OK)
One cell drawn - unacceptable
6V label not needed

(2)
(1)

(b)

V IR

()

5.7 0.60 R

()

R 9.5

(1)

10 OK

or P = I2R OK
(c)

P VI

()

P 5.7 0.60

()

P 3.42 W

(1)

This is greater than the 3W or labelled power rating (so it

overheats).

(1)

Values must be consistent with (b).

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

(d)

Notes

No

()

In parallel the voltage is still the same/6V across each

resistor

(1)

So power is the same

()

Marks

NO on its own = ( )

(OR correct calculations)

Total 10

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

25.

(a)

MOSFET

(b)

(Voltage) falls/decreases

(c)

(i)
(ii)

12 2.4 9.6 V

Notes

(1)

(1)

Marks

Transistor on its own = 0

Correct spelling required

Or equivalent
Arrows not allowed

(1)

1
Substitution for V1 must be consistent with (i) or the correct value.
V
() for equation once
I
RV

V1 R1

V2 R2

()

9.6 5600

2.4
R2

()

R2 1400

(1)

( I 0.001714)

9.6
5600

RT

V
I

RT

2.4
0.001714

()

If incorrect substitution in either equation, stop marking.

RT 1400

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(1)

Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

(d)

(Lamp) stays on

Notes

()

() only if explanation attempted even if there is wrong physics

RT rises

()

Arrows not acceptable

VT rises

()

VT 2.4 V or switching voltage

()

Marks

(Temperature falls)

Total 7

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

26.

(a)

(i)

Speed of sound (much) less than speed of light (or

similar)

(1)

d vt

()

176 v 0.5

()

v 352 m/s

(1)

s.f. 350, 400 OK

The current creates a magnetic field around the coil

(1)

OR The contact is attracted to the magnetic coil.

(1)
(1)

The steel contact is attracted by the (magnetised) coil/core

(1)

VR 9 6 3 V

(1)

..
V IR

()

3 800 103 R

()

R 3.75

(1)

v f

()

340 850

()

0.4 m

(1)

(ii)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Notes

Marks

2
Subtraction of 6 from 9 must be attempted. No subtraction max
( ) for formula.

s.f. 4, 3.8 OK

No other value for speed allowed.

2

Total 10
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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

27.

(a)

Notes

Greater

(1)

Accept bigger, larger, longer but not higher

Marks

(b)
Angle of refraction
Angle of incidence

Normal

() for each correct label

(1 )
The normal must be drawn correctly (PJ) to allow marks to be given
for labelling marks. Accept i, r and N
() for correct change of direction
Arrows not required.
2

(c)

Total internal reflection

Accept TIR

Total 4

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

28.

Notes

(a)

Marks

Correct reflection of straight rays (1) Arrows essential and minimum

of 3 rays required.
Arriving at (labelled) microphone at focus (1)

(b)

More energy OR power OR amplitude is received (at the

microphone.)

(c)

V gain

Vo
Vi

(1)

()

Do not accept there are more signals, stronger /amplified signal,

concentrated sound or more waves at the microphone.
Focusing the sound waves OK

If 24 used
answer 0.125 treat as arithmetical error (1 max)
If unit given (-)

V gain

(d)

3
0.024

()

Vgain 125

(1)

(i)

(1)

(ii)

Short sight
Diverging/concave or diagram OK

(1)

If long sight answered in (i) then accept convex/converging lens for

(ii). (max 1 mark)

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

(e)

Notes

1
f

()

10

1
f

()

f 0.1 m (10 cm)

(1)

Marks

Total 9

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

29.

(a)

Notes

Any two correct count rate values from the graph, i.e.
second = half of the first.

(1)

Half-life = 2 hours

(1)

Marks

2
Weapons, atmosphere, rocks etc must be qualified in terms of
radioactivity. PJ

(b)

Any two valid answers.

(c)

A type of electromagnetic radiation / wave/ ray.

(1) for each

(1)

2
Dont accept EM

Total 5

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Sample Answer and Mark Allocation

30.

(a)

D E/m

()

0.000006/ 0.50

()

0.000012Gy

(1)

H DwR

()

0.000012 20

()

0.00024Sv

(1)

A N /t

()

24,000/(5 60)

()

80 Bq

(1)

(i)

The moderator slows neutrons.

(1)

(ii)

The containment vessel prevents/reduces release of

radiations OR radioactive gases OR radioactive
substances etc.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(b)

(c)

Notes

Fission or Chain reaction.

Marks

Wrong conversion of a unit (- )

1.2 x 10-5 or 12 Gy

D must be consistent with (i) or correct value used

2.4 x 10-4 ; 240 Sv or 0.24 mSv

Do not accept the release of radioactivity.

(1)

(1)

Do not accept fussion. Fision OK.

Total 10

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