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A-LevelPhysicsTemperatureOct/Nov 2012Paper 1 Q231 Mark

Which row correctly describes the spacing and motion of the molecules in water and in ice when both are at a temperature of 0 °C? [Table with spacing and motion descriptions]

Amolecules in ice are further apart than molecules in water, molecules in both ice and water have the same average speed
Bmolecules in ice are further apart than molecules in water, molecules in ice travel more slowly than those in water
Cmolecules in ice are closer than molecules in water, molecules in ice travel more slowly than those in water
Dmolecules in ice are closer than molecules in water, molecules in both ice and water have the same average speed

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: molecules in ice are further apart than molecules in water, molecules in both ice and water have the same average speed

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Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Temperature in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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