A-LevelPhysicsOscillationsOct/Nov 2018Paper 3 Q120 Marks
In this experiment, you will investigate the motion of a wooden strip. Set up the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1.1. The longer nail should be held in the boss and be placed through the top hole in the strip. The shorter nail should be placed through the bottom hole in the strip to support the slotted mass. The distance between the longer nail and the line on the strip is x, as shown in Fig. 1.1.
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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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