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Mark Scheme (Results)

Summer 2014

Pearson Edexcel GCE

in Physics (6PH04)
Paper 01 Physics on the Move
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General Marking Guidance

All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark
the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be
rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised
for omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to
their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme
should be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded.
Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer
matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to
award zero marks if the candidates response is not worthy of credit
according to the mark scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark
scheme to a candidates response, the team leader must be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced
it with an alternative response.
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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.

For example:

(iii) Horizontal force of hinge on table top

66.3 (N) or 66 (N) and correct indication of direction [no ue] 1

[Some examples of direction: acting from right (to left) / to the

left / West / opposite direction to horizontal. May show direction
by arrow. Do not accept a minus sign in front of number as
direction.]

This has a clear statement of the principle for awarding the mark, supported by
some examples illustrating acceptable boundaries.

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.
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 Incorrect use of case e.g. Watt or w will not be penalised.
2.3 There will be no unit penalty applied in show that questions or in any
other question where the units to be used have been given, for example in
a spreadsheet.
2.4 The same missing or incorrect unit will not be penalised more than once
within one question (one clip in epen).
2.5 Occasionally, it may be decided not to penalise a missing or incorrect 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.
2.6 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error penalty is to be applied by
means of [no ue].
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3. Significant figures
3.1 Use of an inappropriate number of significant figures in the theory papers
will normally only be penalised in show that questions where use of too
few significant figures has resulted in the candidate not demonstrating the
validity of the given answer.
3.2 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 be penalised by one mark (but not more than once per clip). Accept
9.8 m s-2 or 9.8 N kg-1

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.
4.6 Example of mark scheme for a calculation:

Show that calculation of weight

Use of L W H

Substitution into density equation with a volume and density

Correct answer [49.4 (N)] to at least 3 sig fig. [No ue]

[If 5040 g rounded to 5000 g or 5 kg, do not give 3rd mark; if

conversion to kg is omitted and then answer fudged, do not give
3rd mark]
3
[Bald answer scores 0, reverse calculation 2/3]

Example of answer:

80 cm 50 cm 1.8 cm = 7200 cm3

7200 cm3 0.70 g cm-3 = 5040 g

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5040 10-3 kg 9.81 N/kg

= 49.4 N

5. Quality of Written Communication

5.1 Indicated by QoWC in mark scheme. QWC Work must be clear and
organised in a logical manner using technical wording where appropriate.
5.2 Usually it is part of a max mark, the final mark not being awarded unless
the QoWC condition has been satisfied.

6. Graphs
6.1 A mark given for axes requires both axes to be labelled with quantities
and units, and drawn the correct way round.
6.2 Sometimes a separate mark will be given for units or for each axis if the
units are complex. This will be indicated on the mark scheme.
6.3 A mark given for choosing a scale requires that the chosen scale allows all
points to be plotted, spreads plotted points over more than half of each
axis and is not an awkward scale e.g. multiples of 3, 7 etc.
6.4 Points should be plotted to within 1 mm.
Check the two points furthest from the best line. If both OK award
mark.
If either is 2 mm out do not award mark.
If both are 1 mm out do not award mark.
If either is 1 mm out then check another two and award mark if both
of these OK, otherwise no mark.
6.5 For a line mark there must be a thin continuous line which is the best-fit
line for the candidates results.
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Question Answer Mark

Number
1 C 1
2 B 1
3 B 1
4 D 1
5 A 1
6 C 1
7 C 1
8 C 1
9 B 1
10 A 1

Question Answer Mark

Number
*11 (QWC Work must be clear and organised in a logical manner
using technical wording where appropriate) Either
Initial momentum is zero
Nucleus and alpha particle have equal momentum (1)
(accept mnun = mu or pn = p) alpha particle and (1)
nucleus move in opposite directions Mass of alpha (1)
particle < mass of nucleus (therefore vn < v) (1)

Or
The nucleus and alpha particle exert an equal but opposite force on (1)
each other. (1)
Mass of alpha particle < mass of nucleus (1)
Acceleration of nucleus < acceleration of alpha particle
Force/acceleration acts for same time so v for nucleus is smaller for (1)
nucleus

4
Total for question 11 4
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Question Answer Mark

Number
12 Free body force diagram showing 2 forces only
Weight/W/mg (1)
Tension / T (1)
(Each additional forces e.g. horizontal component or resultant
force, 1 mark penalty)

If is angle to the vertical then:

(Resolving vertically): Tcos = mg (1)
(Resolving horizontally): Tsin = mv2/r Or Tsin = mr2 (1)
Derives tan = v2/ rg and links to observations
Or Derives tan = r2/ g and links to observations (1)
5
If angle to horizontal is used candidates can score MP3 and
4.[then sin and cos swop over and tan of angle will be reciprocal
of above]

Examples of free body force diagrams

(full credit for the last 3 marks can be given to candidates who
draw a vector triangle and derive tan = Thorzt/mg and then tan =
r2/ g and observation)
Total for question 12 5
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Question Answer Mark

Number
13(a) Use of eV conversion (1)
Use of Ek = p2/2m Or Ek = 1/2mv2 and p = (1)
mv p = 1.4 1023 (N s) (1) 3

Example of calculation
p2 = 2 9.11 1031 kg 1.6 1019 C 700
V p2 = 2.04 1046 N2 s2
p = 1.4 1023 N s

13(b) Use of = h/p ecf from (a) = 4.6 1011 m (1)

(show that value 6.6 1011 m) (1) 2

13(c) Wavelengths need to be similar to the size of the atom

Or reference to atomic spacing being similar to answer in (b) (1) 1

Total for question 13 6

Question Answer Mark

Number
14(a) The idea that electron(s) have been removed/added from an
atom/molecule/particle. (1) 1

14(b) Flemings left hand (rule) Or FLHR (1) 1

14(c) Max 5
Only charged particles leave a trail so photon is neutral (1)
Or the two particles produced are charged because they leave a
track

Particles are oppositely charged because they curve/spiral in (1)

opposite directions
Or Particles are oppositely charged to conserve charge
(1)
(Applying FLHR) , top particle is positive and bottom one
negative.
(1)
Because they have the same curvature/radius on the
spirals Or because the paths have identical shape (1)

Particles have the same momentum

(1) 5
The photon enters from the left because the (resultant)
momentum afterwards is to the right.

Total for question 14 7

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Question Answer Mark

Number
15(a)(i) Max 2
Inconsistent number of significant figures or decimal places
Or results recorded to different precision /resolution (1)
No repeat readings (1)
More readings needed up to 1.5 cm (1) 2

15(a)(ii)(1) Attempt to use Vr= constant (1)

Correctly finds two values of Vr from values in table and makes
comment
Or uses Vr value with another r or V to confirm corresponding value
and makes comment (1) 2

Example of calculation

r/cm V/V rV/ cmV

1.0 0.725 0.725
1.5 0.483 0.725
2.0 0.363 0.726
2.5 0.29 0.725
3.0 0.242 0.726
3.5 0.21 0.735

15(a)(ii)(2) The graph would be a straight line graph through the origin. (1) 1
(accept a sketch of a straight line graph going through the origin graph)

15(b)(i) An e.m.f. is (induced) when there is a changing (magnetic) field/flux. (1)

Because the current is constant there is a constant magnetic

field. Or Because the current is constant there isnt a changing
magnetic field. (1) 2

15(b)(ii)
Movement of either the coil or the wire (1)
Use an alternating current/signal/supply/AC (1)
Switch the current on/off Or change current e.g. use of variable
resistor (1) 3

Total for question 15 10

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Question Answer Mark

Number
16(a) (Electric field strength (at a point in a field) is) the force per unit (1)
charge
(accept force per coulomb of charge)
(1) 2
Acting on a (small) positive charge.

16(b)(i) Use of E = kQ/r2 (1)

Electric field due to Q1 = 4.1(1) 106 (N C1) (1)
Use of 11.9 cm to find field due to Q2 (1)
Or
Use of E = kQ/r2 (1)
(1)
Use of E1 /E2 = Q1 r22/ Q2 r12
(1) 3
E1 /E2 = 1

Example of calculation
Electric field due to Q1
= (8.99 109 N m2 C2) (3 106 C) / (8.1 102)2
= 4.11 106 N C1
Electric field due to Q2
= (8.99 109 N m2 C2) (6.5 106 C) / (11.9
102)2 = 4.13 106 N C1

16(b)(ii) (Force on charge is) zero/negligible/approx zero (1) 1

(Allow values less than 0.1 N)
16(b)(iii) At midpoint repulsive force due to Q2 > repulsive force due to
Q1 Or the resultant field/force is repulsive (1)

Work must be done against the repulsive force/field to move the

(1) 2
charge to this position.
Total for question 16 8
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Question Answer Mark

Number
17(a)(i) Use of Q = CV (1)
Q = 3900 (C) (1) 2

Example of answer
Q = 1500 F 2.6 V
Q = 3900 C
17(a)(ii) Straight line through the origin (1)
Passing through 2.6 V and answer to (a)(i) or 4000 C (1) 2

17(a)(iii) Use of W = QV/2 Or W = CV2/2 Or use of area under graph (1)

W = 5.1 kJ (use of 4000 C gives W = 5.2 kJ (allow ecf from (a)(i)) (1) 2

Example of answer
W = 3900 C 2.6 V / 2
W = 5070 J
17(b)(i)
Exponential decay (1)
Current decreases by equal fractions in equal time intervals (1) 2

17(b)(ii) See attempt of I0/e (1)

Finds time (accept 0.75-0.80s) (1)
Use of = RC (1)
R = 0.0005 (1)
Or
Finds the time for Io to half (1)
Uses t1/2 = ln 2 (1)
Use of = RC (1)
R = 0.00050 0.00053 (1)
Or
See attempt of 37% of 5400 A (1)
Finds time (accept 0.75 to 0.80 s) (1)
Use of = RC R = 0.0005 0.00053 (1)
Or (1)
Draws tangent at t = 0 to meet time axis.
Records intercept of tangent with axis (accept 0.6 s - 0.9 s) (1) 4
Use of = RC (1)
R = 0.0004 0.0006 (1)
Or (1)
reads a value off the y-axis and corresponding time
Subs into formula using 5400 (A) to find RC (1)
Substitutes for C to find R (1)
R = 0.00050 0.00058 (1)
(1)
Example of calculation
37% of 5400 A is 1998 A (1)
Time to fall to this value is 0.75 s (1)
RC = 0.75 s (1)
R =0.75 s / 1500 F = 0.0005 (1)
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Max 3
7(c) Ultracapacitor used for:
overtaking Or going up a hill Or starting (from rest) Or accelerating. (1)
Because this requires a large current/power. (1)
Batteries used for travelling at constant speed (1)
Because this requires a small current/power for a longer time (1) 3

Total for question 17 15

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Question Answer Mark

Number
*18(a) (QWC Work must be clear and organised in a logical manner using
technical wording where appropriate)
Electric field
Provides a force on the proton/particle (1)
Which accelerate the proton/particle Or gives energy to the
protons/particles (1)

Magnetic field
Provides a force on a moving proton Or Provides a force at right
angles to the direction of motion (of the protons) (1)
Acts as a centripetal force Or produces circular motion (1)

Additional detail about either field

E field across gap only
Or The idea that the E field is reversed /alternates every half
cycle Or B field perpendicular to the Dees (1) 5

(this mark may be awarded from a diagram)

18(b) Division by e (ignore powers of 10 error) (1)

multiplication by c2 (1)
Mass = 0.14 (GeV/c2) (1) 3

Example of calculation
Mass = (2.5 1028 kg 9 10 16 m2 s2)/1.6 1019 C
Mass = 0.14 10 9 eV/c2 = 0.14 GeV/c2

18(c) 2/3 charge of a proton Or 2/3 charge of a positron (1) 1

Or 2/3 positive value of the charge on an electron Or 2/3e+

18(d)(i)

Particle Quark
combination
K _
su (1)

K+ _
(1)
us
K0 _ _ (1) 3
sd or ds

18(d)(ii) Mass-energy is conserved Or a comment about E = m c2 (1)

Appropriate reference to colliding particles having mass and kinetic (1)
energy The extra mass comes from the kinetic energy. (1) 3

Total for question 18 15

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