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1(a)(i) D
(1)
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1(a)(ii) 16.0 (m/s) read from graph (1)
Substitution (1) award full marks for
(distance travelled =) 16 × 0.5 correct numerical answer
without working
Answer (1)
8.0 (m) (1) ecf for substitution and
answer using wrong
speed value
(3)
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1(a)(iii) A
(1)
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1(a)(iv) Obtain readings from graph (1)
Substitution (1) award full marks for
16 correct numerical answer
2.0 without working
Answer (1)
8.0 (m/s2) (3)
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1(b) Any three improvements from:
allow tape measure,
• suitable instrument to trundle wheel
measure distance (1)
• using a greater distance
(to reduce effect of reaction
times) (1) allow stop watch/clock
• suitable instrument to or timing app. on phone
measure time (1)
• use of one student at the
{first/second} lamp post to
signal when to {start/stop}
timing (1) (3)
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• two of three sets of students
taking readings for the same
car (1)
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1(a) Rearrangement (1)
f
m= maximum 2 marks if kN
a
not converted to N
Substitution and conversion (1)
1870 award full marks for
m= correct numerical
1.83
answer without working
Answer and rounding to 3 s.f. (1)
1020 (kg)
(3)
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1(b)
Rearrangement of
(v − u ) = a (1)
t
v = u + at
Substitution (1)
v = 0 + 1.83 × 16
Answer (1)
award full marks for
29.3 (m/s)
correct numerical
answer without working
(3)
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1(c) Correctly identifies data points from the graph to calculate
areas (1)
Calculates area under AB (1)
240 m
Calculates area under CD (1)
135 m
distance travelled at constant speed = 240 m is greater than
distance travelled when slowing down = 135 m (1) (4)
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2(a)(i) force If than one word given then 0 (1)
(1) marks.
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2 (a)(ii) B 0.07kg (1)
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2 (a)(iii) Arrow pointing (vertically) (2)
upwards (1)
Value of 1.2 (N) (written near to Marks are independent of each
arrow) other
(1)
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2(b)(i) Substitution (2)
90 x 3.3 (1)
1000
evaluation A value which rounds to 0.30 eg
0.30 (N) (1) 0.297
Give full marks for correct
answer with no working
Ignore power of ten error until
evaluation
Allow 1 mark for 297 even with
no working shown
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QWC *2(b)(ii) An explanation demonstrating some of the following: (6)
Descriptions of the graph
Accelerates upwards during stage1
Maximum velocity is reached at the end of stage 1
Accelerates downwards / decelerates during stage 2
Accelerates during stage 3
Comes to rest during stage 4.
Interpretations of the shape of the graph
Fuel is burnt creating thrust in stage
Thrust is upwards in stage 1/
Gravity/weight (is always) a downward force
Fuel runs out at end of stage 1/ has ran out by stage
2
Still going up during/ max height at end of stage 2
Starts to fall at start of stage 3
Negative velocity during stage 3 because it is falling.
Rapid deceleration / collision with the ground during
stage 4/end of stage 3
Explanations for changes in velocity
Resultant force upwards/ thrust greater than gravity
force during stage 1
Acceleration non-linear because mass is decreasing /
resultant force is increasing
Linear deceleration in stage 2/3 because force of
gravity is constant
Resultant downward force/only gravity/ weight is
acting during stage 2 and 3
Large resultant force of impact during stage 4
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Level 0 No rewardable content
1 1-2 A limited explanation involving descriptions of the graph.
E.g. The rocket gets faster as it goes up during stage 1. The
rocket slows down during stage 2
the answer communicates ideas using simple language and uses
limited scientific terminology
spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with limited
accuracy
2 3-4 A simple explanation involving interpretations of the shape of
the graph e.g. The rocket’s velocity increases during stage 1
because the burning fuel provides a force. The rocket
accelerates downwards during stage 3
the answer communicates ideas showing some evidence of
clarity and organisation and uses scientific terminology
appropriately
spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with some accuracy
3 5-6 A detailed explanation which includes descriptions and
interpretations for the shape of the graph including an
explanation.
E.g. The rocket’s acceleration during stage 1 is increasing
because it is losing mass as the fuel is burnt. It then slows down
until it reaches maximum height at the end of stage 2
the answer communicates ideas clearly and coherently uses a
range of scientific terminology accurately
spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with few errors
Total for Question 5 = 12 marks
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3(ai) D 150 m (1)
(1)
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3(aii) B at 7 s (1)
(1)
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3(aiii) 6 (s)
(1)
(1)
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3(aiv) Substitution: Allow ecf from 4(aiii)
15 ÷ 6 Must be 15 divided by their
(1) 4(aiii)
Evaluation ECF allowed from first marking
2.5 (m/s2) point ie evaluation of 15 divided
(1) by their answer from 4(aiii)
Award 2 marks for correct
answer, no
working (2)
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3(bi) 100 - 30 100 + 30 or 130 gains 1 mark
(1)
Award 2 marks for correct
70 (N) answer, no
(1) working (2)
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3(bii)
550 (N) 539 (N) allow use of g = 9.8
(1) N/kg
539.55 (N) for use of g =
9.81N/kg
Award mark for correct answer,
no (1)
working
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3(c) An explanation linking
ignore references to weight,
(combined) mass is less friction or backwards force
(1)
ignore “easier to accelerate” as in
smaller force required for same stem
acceleration
OR less force needed (to accelerate)
more acceleration from same (2)
force (1)
(Total for Question 4 =10 marks)
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