2014 Physics

Intermediate 2
Finalised Marking Instructions

Scottish Qualifications Authority 2014

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Part One: General Marking Principles for: Physics Intermediate 2

This information is provided to help you understand the general principles you must apply when marking
candidate responses to questions in this Paper. These principles must be read in conjunction with the
specific Marking Instructions for each question.
(a)

Marks for each candidate response must always be assigned in line with these general marking
principles and the specific Marking Instructions for the relevant question. If a specific
candidate response does not seem to be covered by either the principles or detailed Marking
Instructions, and you are uncertain how to assess it, you must seek guidance from your Team
Leader/Principal Assessor.

(b)

Marking should always be positive ie, marks should be awarded for what is correct and not
deducted for errors or omissions.

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GENERAL MARKING ADVICE: Physics Intermediate 2

The marking schemes are written to assist in determining the minimal acceptable answer rather than listing
every possible correct and incorrect answer. The following notes are offered to support Markers in making
judgements on candidates evidence, and apply to marking both end of unit assessments and course
assessments.

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

Mark + Comment

Issue

1.

V = IR
75 = 15R
R = 50

()
()
(1)

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

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

10.

V 75

40
I 15

(1) Formula + substitution

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

14.

V = IR 75 = 15 R R = 02 (1) Arithmetic error

15.

V = IR
R

I 15

02
V 75

(1) Formula + subs/No final answer GMI 4 and 1

() Formula only

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GMI 2 (a) and 7

GMI 5
GMI 7

GMI 20

2014 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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Part Two: Marking Instructions for each Question

Section B
Question

21.

Sample Answers and Mark Allocation

(a) (i) a = (v u) / t
= (48 0) / 25
= 0192 m/s2

()
()
(1)

(a) (ii) Constant speed/steady velocity

(a) (iii)
boat
Friction

02 m/s2
019 m/s2

accept zero acceleration

same speed 0

Opposite forces.
Names of forces must be
attempted to gain marks for
Forward force
force arrows
( each) Incorrect labels each
Arrows must be attached
( each if not)

()
(b) (i) distance = a.u.g
= ( 25 48) + (48 425)
+ ( 60 48)
()
= 2244 m
(1)

(ii) v = total distance / time

()
()
(1)

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Inner Outer
Margin Margin
2

2
2000m
2200 m acceptable
2240 m

consistent with (b) (i)

OR
= total a.u.g. / time
= 2244 / 510
= 44 m/s

Notes

Question
22.

Sample Answers and Mark Allocation

Notes

(a)

Fun = 500 15
= 485 ( N)
(1)
---------------------------------------------------Fun = m x a
()
a = 485 / 020
()
2
= 2425 m/s
(1)

Attempt at subtraction shown

but incorrectly done ( )
-------If subtraction not attempted
max for equation
2400 m/s2
2430 m/s2

(b)

v = u + at
0 = u + (3600 0012)
0 = u 432
u = 432 m/s

a = (v u)/t
watch for wrong sub (eg u = 0)

no attempt at explanation =
zero marks

Air not acceptable

(c)

(a)

(1)

(The second arrow will take a) shorter

(time to reach the target)
(1)
greater acceleration.
OR
greater velocity/speed.

23.

()
()

(b) (i) momentum before = momentum after ()

(5800 02) + 0 = (5800 + 8700) v ()
1160 = 14500 v
v = 008 m/s
(1)

(c)

(1)

The spacecraft (or equivalent) pushes the

exhaust gases (backward).
The gases push the spacecraft (or
equivalent ) ( forward.)

(ii) Ek = mv2
= 14500 0082
Ek = 464 J

Inner Outer
Margin Margin

()
()
(1)

Eh = cmT
()
125 109 = 931 c 1300
()
c = 10328 (J/ kg C)
(1)
---------------------------------------------------Heat shield is made from silica.
(1)

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accept 01 m/s

consistent with (b) (i)

Stop marking if velocity not
squared.

Must attempt a calculation for

any marks.

1033 (J/ kg C)
Wrong unit

Question

24.

Sample Answers and Mark Allocation

(a)

Electrical ()

(b) (i)

R = V/I
R = 3/04
R = 75

(ii)

light + heat

()

Notes

Must have transformation for

any marks.
do not accept electric or
electricity

()
()
(1)

(Resistance) increases (1)

Gradient of graph increases/graph gets
steeper (1)
OR
by calculation

(ii)

correct symbols; LED, resistor, voltage

supply
( each)
LED connected correctly
()
f = v/
f = 3 108 / 6 107
f = 5 1014 Hz

There must be an attempt at

justification for first mark
eg R

6
0 46

13

variable resistor OK
cell symbol ok

Switch on its own not

acceptable.

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V
I

()
()
(1)

(iii) Any suitable heater, motor,

(loud)speaker, relay, etc.

(c) (i)

Inner Outer
Margin Margin

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Question

25.

(a) (i)

(ii)

Sample Answers and Mark

Allocation

Notes

Inner Outer
Margin Margin

Pgain = Po/ Pi
Pgain = 100/002
Pgain = 5000

()
()
(1)

do not accept voltage gain

formula (0)
if unit given

P = V2/R
100 = V2/9
V = 30V

()
()
(1)

accept use of P = I2 R & V =IR

OR
P = I2 R & P= IV
Both eqns needed for 1st mark.

(b)

1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2

1/RT = 1/9 + 1/6
RT = 36

(c)

440 Hz

(d) (i)

stronger magnetic field /magnet

()
()
(1)

Do not accept incorrect or early

rounding

Minus for no unit or incorrect

unit

OR
more turns (in the coil)

do not accept movement of coil

or magnetic field

OR
faster movement of string / string pulled
further /larger vibration.

(ii)

The flow of electrons constantly

changes direction.

(iii) The string changes direction (in the

magnetic field.)

Idea of repetition needed.

Accept any implication of

change of direction eg vibrate,
back and forth etc

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Question

26.

(a) (i)

Sample Answers and Mark Allocation

R1/R2 = V1/V2
R1/1050 = 20/30
R1 = 700

()
()
(1)

Notes

Accept

Inner Outer
Margin Margin
2

V = IR
3 = I 1050
I = 2857 103 (A)
V = IR
2 = 2857 103 R
R = 700
() mark for ohms law
() mark for both substitutions
(1) mark for final answer and
units

(ii)

(b) (i)

(ii)

80 C*

* consistent with (a) part (i)

MOSFET

unit required +/ half box

tolerance

do not accept transistor

do accept MOSFET transistor
not MOSPHET.

(As R thermistor increases,) Vthermistor

No arrows, no up.
increases.
(1)
(When Vthermistor = 20 V or V reaches
switching voltage,) MOSFET turns on. (1)
Relay activates (and completes heater
circuit.)
(1)

(1) There must be an attempt at

(iii) (Temperature would be) lower
Resistance of thermistor must be greater
explanation for first mark.
than 700 to maintain 20 V or switching
voltage
(1)

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Question

27.

Sample Answers and Mark Allocation

(a) (i) Total internal reflection

(ii) v = 2 108 m/s
t = d/v
t = 16 103 / 2 108
t = 8 106 s
(b) (i) = v/f
= 3 108 / 1200 106
= 025 m

accept T. I. R.

(1)

Inner Outer
Margin Margin
1

()
()
(1)

If wrong speed used (must be

from speed of light data) then
2 marks maximum.

()
()
(1)

If wrong v used mark

maximum

(ii) Same (time )

28.

Notes

(a)

P = 1/f
P = 1/08
P = 125 D

()
()
(1)

(b)

Focal lengths should be approximately

symmetrical P.J.
2 real rays drawn from object
( each)
2 rays projected back
()
labelled upright image shown
()

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Question

29.

Sample Answers and Mark Allocation

(a) (i) D = E / m
= 72 103 / 80
= 9 105 Gy

(ii) H = D wR
= 9 105 1
= 9 105 Sv
(= 90 Sv)

(b)

(Photographic film will) fog / darken

(when exposed to radiation).

(c)

When an atom gains / loses (orbiting)

electrons.

()
()
(1)

()
()
(1)

Notes

Inner Outer
Margin Margin
2

accept J/kg

2
consistent with (a) (i)

accept blackens
not changes colour or goes
cloudy

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Question

30.

Sample Answers and Mark Allocation

(a)

Slows down/stops (the chain reaction) (1)

The (boron control) rods absorb neutrons
(1)

(b)

P = E/t
= 24 109 / 60
= 40 107 W
(= 40 MW)

()
()
(1)

% Efficiency = Pout / Pin 100

36 = Pout / 40 x 107 100
Pout = 144 107 W
(Pout = 144 MW)

()
()
(1)

(c)

Notes

an explanation must be
attempted to get the first
mark

Inner Outer
Margin Margin
2

2
Accept J/s

consistent with (b)

(d) (i) 1954 to 2014 = 60 years = 2 half-lives (1)

Double final activity twice to get initial
activity = 16 1012 Bq
(1)

OR
16 1012 Bq
1954

(ii)

8 1012

A=N/t
4 1012 = N / (5 60)
N = 4 1012 300
N = 12 1015 (nuclei)

4 1012
2014 (2)

()
()
(1)

[END OF MARKING INSTRUCTIONS]

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