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A-LevelPhysicsPhysical quantities and units9702/12 · May/June 2011 · Q41 Mark

The uncertainty in the value of the momentum of a trolley passing between two points X and Y varies with the choice of measuring devices. Measurements for the same trolley made by different instruments were recorded. 1 distance between X and Y using a metre rule with cm divisions = 0.55 m 2 distance between X and Y using a metre rule with mm divisions = 0.547 m 3 timings using a wristwatch measuring to the nearest 0.5 s at X = 0.0 s and at Y = 4.5 s 4 timings using light gates measuring to the nearest 0.1 s at X = 0.0 s and at Y = 4.3 s 5 mass of trolley using a balance measuring to the nearest g = 6.4 × 10⁻² kg 6 mass of trolley using a balance measuring to the nearest 10 g = 6 × 10⁻² kg Which measurements, one for each quantity measured, lead to the least uncertainty in the value of the momentum of the trolley?

A1, 3 and 6
B1, 4 and 6
C2, 3 and 6
D2, 4 and 5

✓ Correct answer

D: 2, 4 and 5

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Physical quantities and units, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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