Mark Scheme (Results)

Summer 2017

Pearson Edexcel
International Advanced Subsidiary Level
in Physics (WPH01)
Paper 01 Physics on the Go
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Summer 2017
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General Marking Guidance

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as they mark the last.
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awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved,
i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should
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is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
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Questions where QWC is likely to be particularly important are indicated (QWC)
in the mark scheme, but this does not preclude others.
Mark scheme notes

Underlying principle
The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded,
backed up by examples. It is not a set of model answers.

1. Mark scheme format

1.1 You will not see ‘wtte’ (words to that effect). Alternative correct wording
should be credited in every answer unless the MS has specified specific words
that must be present. Such words will be indicated by underlining e.g.
‘resonance’
1.2 Bold lower case will be used for emphasis e.g. ‘and’ when two pieces of
information are needed for 1 mark.
1.3 Round brackets ( ) indicate words that are not essential e.g. “(hence)
distance is increased”.
1.4 Square brackets [ ] indicate advice to examiners or examples e.g. [Do
not accept gravity] [ecf].

2. Unit error penalties

2.1 A separate mark is not usually given for a unit but a missing or incorrect
unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark will not be awarded.
2.2 This does not apply in ‘show that’ questions or in any other question
where the units to be used have been given, for example in a spreadsheet.
2.3 The mark will not be awarded for the same missing or incorrect unit only
once within one clip in epen.
2.4 Occasionally, it may be decided not to insist on a unit e.g the candidate
may be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a unit that is not one
that should be known and is complex.
2.5 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error is to be applied by means
of [no ue].

3. Significant figures
3.1 Use of too many significant figures in the theory questions will not be
prevent a mark being awarded if the answer given rounds to the answer in
the MS.
3.2 Too few significant figures will mean that the final mark cannot be
awarded in ‘show that’ questions where one more significant figure than the
value in the question is needed for the candidate to demonstrate the validity
of the given answer.
3.3 The use of one significant figure might be inappropriate in the context of
the question e.g. reading a value off a graph. If this is the case, there will be
a clear indication in the MS.
3.4 The use of g = 10 m s-2 or 10 N kg-1 instead of 9.81 m s-2 or 9.81 N kg-1
will mean that one mark will not be awarded. (but not more than once per
clip). Accept 9.8 m s-2 or 9.8 N kg-1
3.5 In questions assessing practical skills, a specific number of significant
figures will be required e.g. determining a constant from the gradient of a
graph or in uncertainty calculations. The MS will clearly identify the number
of significant figures required.
4. Calculations
4.1 Bald (i.e. no working shown) correct answers score full marks unless in a
‘show that’ question.
4.2 If a ‘show that’ question is worth 2 marks. then both marks will be
available for a reverse working; if it is worth 3 marks then only 2 will be
available.
4.3 use of the formula means that the candidate demonstrates substitution
of physically correct values, although there may be conversion errors e.g.
power of 10 error.
4.4 recall of the correct formula will be awarded when the formula is seen or
implied by substitution.
4.5 The mark scheme will show a correctly worked answer for illustration
only.
Question Answer Mark
Number
1 C – velocity, since velocity has both magnitude and direction. 1
Incorrect answers:
A – distance has magnitude only.
B – speed has magnitude only.
D – work done has magnitude only.

2 D – N, as upthrust is a force. 1
Incorrect answers:
A – N m−2 is a unit of pressure.
B – N m−1 is a unit of spring constant.
C − N m is a unit of work.

3 C – Y is the elastic limit. 1

Incorrect answers:
A – W is the force required to fracture the wire.
B – X is the yield point.
D – Z is the limit of proportionality.

4 D – mg − U − D = ma as this is ΣF = ma 1
Incorrect Answers:
A – since this equation assumes the acceleration is zero.
B – since this equation gives the total upward force while the acceleration is
downwards.
C − since this equation assumes the acceleration is zero.

5 B – −7.5 m s−2 as this is the gradient of the graph. 1

Incorrect Answers:
A – because this answer is positive and the gradient is negative.
C – an incorrect calculation of gradient (= 15/4), and positive.
D – an incorrect calculation of gradient (= 15/4).

6 C – 30 m which is the magnitude of the area under each part of the 1

graph added together.
Incorrect Answers:
A – This is the final displacement.
B – This is the area under one part of the graph.
D – This is a wrong calculation (15 × 4)
7 A – since R = Wcosϴ and when ϴ increases cosϴ decreases. 1
Incorrect Answers:
B – because sinϴ is incorrect.
C – because R actually decreases.
D − because R actually decreases and sinϴ is incorrect.

8 D – 50 N m−1 = 1.5 N / 0.030 m 1

Incorrect Answers:
A – 0.02 comes from 0.030 m / 1.5 N
B – 0.5 is the spring constant in N cm−1
C – 2 comes from 3.0cm / 1.5 N

9 C – since the horizontal velocity is constant. 1

Incorrect Answers:
A – This cannot be correct since the horizontal velocity is constant.
B – The vertical velocity is zero at the maximum height.
D − The initial and final vertical velocities are different (i) because they are not
at the same heights and so have different speeds, and (ii) because one is positive
and the other is negative.

10 C – as it shows a constant acceleration for the constant resultant force. 1

Incorrect Answers:
A – since this graph shows a constant velocity.
B – since the graph is plotted against distance, not time.
D − since this shows an increasing acceleration.
Question Answer Mark
Number
11(a) Increase of flow rate as viscosity decreases (accept a straight line or
a curve of decreasing gradient) (1) 1
[The graph can but does not have to touch either axis. No part with
positive gradient.]

Rate of
flow Rate of
flow

viscosity viscosity

11(b) Viscosity increases/greater (as the temperature decreases)

Or becomes more viscous
(MP1 must be comparative) (1)

reducing/slowing the (rate of) flow/velocity

Or increasing the (fluid) friction/resistance/drag (1)

A greater force is required (from the heart) (1) 3

Total for question 11 4

Question Answer Mark
Number
12(a) Work is done by strip/rubber (1)
Or work is done on the ball

Initial elastic/potential/strain energy (of the strip) (1)

becomes kinetic energy (of the ball) (1)

[Any transfer of GPE loses MP3 unless clearly stated to happen after the
launch in which case it is ignored]

Some PE becomes thermal energy (in the strip) (1) 4

[Do not allow some KE becomes thermal/internal energy.]

12(b) Use of Eelastic = ½ FΔx (1)

Extension = 6.3 × 10−2 m (1) 2

Example of calculation
0.11 J = ½(3.5 N) × Δx
Δx = 0.0629 m
Total for question 12 6

Question Answer Mark

Number
*13 (QWC – work must be clear and organised in a logical manner
using technical terminology where appropriate)

There is a downward force on A in addition to the weight

(for downward allow towards B, away from spring balance etc) (1)

There is an opposite/upward force on B due to A (1)

Reading for magnet A increases and reading for magnet B decreases (1)

(By N3) the changes are equal

Or (by N3) the forces between the magnets are equal (1) 4

Total for question 13 4

Question Answer Mark
Number
14(a) Total distance is used (1)

(During the time interval) the speed could vary (1) 2

14(b) Measurement from diagram leading to a distance travelled of 6.1 m to 6.5 m

Or measurement from diagram of 4.0 to 4.3 divisions × 1.52 (1)

Use of v = s/t
(1)
Correct conversion between m s−1 and km per hour
[either actual speed or speed limit] (1)

v = 44 to 47 (km per hour) and car not speeding

Or v = 12 to 13 (m s−1) and limit is 14 (m s−1) and car not speeding (1) 4

Example of calculation
Number of markings crossed in 0.5 s = 4.2
4.2 × 1.52 m = 6.38 m
6.38 m
v  12.77 m s 1
0.5 s
12.77 m s 1  3600 s
v  46.0 km per hour
1000 m

14(c) Parallax error (in distance travelled by the car) (1) 1

Total for question 14 7

Question Answer Mark
Number
15(a) Reference to a tall container containing oil (1)
[for tall on diagram accept at least twice as high as wide]

Markers away from top and the bottom (1)

(Measure) distance (between markers) using a metre rule (1)

(Measure) time to fall/travel using a stop watch (1)

Reference to repeating measurements (1) 5

(For MP3 & 4 the apparatus can be in a separate list or labelled on a

diagram. MP1 & 2 normally from a diagram)

*15(b) (QWC – work must be clear and organised in a logical manner using
technical terminology where appropriate)

In a vacuum (the graph is a straight line as)

the acceleration is constant/g/9.8 m s−2 (1)

(because) the only force is the weight/mg/gravitational (1)

(do not accept gravity)

In oil (the graph curves then becomes horizontal) (1)

there is also upthrust and drag

as speed increases, drag force increases (1)

Resultant force is/becomes zero

Or U + D = W (1)

acceleration decreases until terminal velocity is reached

Or velocity becomes constant when terminal velocity is reached
Or acceleration becomes zero when terminal velocity is reached (1) 6

Total for question 15 11

Question Answer Mark
Number
16(a) 16N and 19N drawn to scale in correct directions (1)

Correct resultant drawn (1)

Magnitude of resultant force = 29 N (allow 28.0 N to 30.0 N) (1)

Direction of force to horizontal = 37° (allow 36.0° to 38.0°) (1) 4

(The two answer marks must be taken as measurements from their

scale diagram)

29.2 N
16 N

37.3° 19N

16(b)(i) Friction (1)

Weight/mg/W (1) 2
(normal contact force)
(45 N)

Friction

Weight/mg/W

(−1 if more than 2 forces drawn. Arrows must start on the dot and be
horizontal and vertical. Ignore length of arrows. Labels must not be
numbers)

16(b)(ii) See (Tv =) 45 sin 30° Or (Tv =) 45 cos 60° (1)

Use of W = mg (1)

Use of N = W − Tv (1)

normal contact force of the ground on the box = 17 N (1) 4

Example of calculation
normal contact force + (45 N)(sin 30°) – (4.0 kg × 9.81 N kg−1) = 0
normal contact force = 16.7 N

Total for question 16 10

Question Answer Mark
Number
17(a) Malleable (1)
(Another property given negates mark)

Will undergo (a large amount of) plastic deformation under compression. (1) 2

17(b)(i) Yield point – the point at/beyond which there will be a large increase in
extension/strain for little/no increase in (applied) stress/load/force (1)

Tensile strength –stress at which the material will break/fracture

Or Maximum stress before fracture/breaking (1)

When under tension

Or when being stretched (1) 3

17(b)(ii) Use of strain = Δx/x (1)

Addition of extension to original length (1)

Length at fracture = 90 cm / 0.90 m (1) 3

Example of calculation
x
0.12 
80 cm
Δx = 9.6 cm
Length at fracture = 80 cm + 9.6 cm = 89.6 cm

17(c) The mass (of aluminium) is lower (than for steel frame) (1)
[must be a comparative statement]

Either:
For the same force (from the cyclist) (1)

the acceleration is greater (1)

Or:
For the same kinetic energy (1)

the speed is greater (1) 3

[Assume the candidate is discussing aluminium. Accept the reverse

argument for steel as long as steel is clearly stated throughout]

Total for question 17 11

Question Answer Mark
Number
18(a)(i) Use of power = 660 × mass (1)
(or see 4.62)

Use of energy transferred = power × time (1)

(allow power = 660)

Use of Ek = ½ mv2 (1)

v = 1.1 (m s−1) (1) 4

[since m cancels it is possible to get 1.1 if 2 mistakes are made – need to

check the working. Ignore power of ten errors in the mass]

Example of calculation
Power supplied by body = (660 W kg−1) × (0.70 × 10−6 kg) = 4.62 × 10−4 W
Energy transferred = (4.62 × 10−4 W) × (0.85 × 10−3 s) = 3.93 × 10−7 J
2  3.93  10 7 J
v
0.70  10 -6 kg
v = 1.06 m s−1

18(a)(ii) vu (1)

Use of a 
t
(1) 2
a = 1200 or 1300 m s−2 (ecf v or “show that” value)

Example of calculation
1.06 m s 1  0
a
0.85  10 3 s
a = 1250 m s−2
18(b)
vv = 1.2 sin 39° Or vv = 1.2 cos 51° Or vv = 0.755 (1)

Use of equation(s) of motion to determine the time for the entire jump
or half the jump. (1)

Distance = 1.2 cos 39° × time (allow any time) (1)

Horizontal distance travelled = 0.14 m (1) 4

Alternative scheme using range equation:

u 2 sin 2
See s H  No marks if this equation is incorrect.
g (1)
All substitutions correct [−1 for each error]
(2)
horizontal distance travelled = 0.14 m
(1)
Example of calculation
uv= (1.2 m s−1) × (sin 39°) = 0.755 m s−1

0  0.755 m s 1
 9.81 m s  2 
t
t = 0.0770 s
time for jump = 2 × 0.0770 s = 0.154 s
uh= (1.2 m s−1) × (cos 39°) = 0.933 m s−1
horizontal distance travelled = 0.154 s × 0.933 m s−1 = 0.144 m

18(c)(i) Use of E = σ/ε (1)

Use of strain = 1 (1)

Use of σ = F/A to obtain a value for the applied force (1)

energy from pads

Use of  100 % (with energy from 1 or both pads) (1)
total jump energy

Percentage of energy from the pads = 48% to 49% (1) 5

(do not allow if only one pad used with E = Fx)

Example of calculation
F
1.8  10 6 Pa  1
(60  10 6 m) 2
F = 6.48× 10−3 N
Eel= ½ × (6.48× 10−3 N) × (60 × 10−6 m) = 1.94 × 10−7 J
((1.94 × 10−7 J × 2)/ 0.80× 10−6 J) × 100 = 48.6 %

18(c)(ii) Elastic Or high elastic limit (1)

Low stiffness Or low Young modulus (1) 2

[Only give 2 marks if there are no incorrect properties]

Total for question 18 17
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