A-LevelPhysicsPhysical quantities and unitsMay/June 2015Paper 1 Q61 Mark

A single sheet of aluminium foil is folded twice to produce a stack of four sheets. The total thickness of the stack of sheets is measured to be (0.80 ± 0.02)mm. This measurement is made using a digital caliper with a zero error of (–0.20 ± 0.02) mm. What is the percentage uncertainty in the calculated thickness of a single sheet?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Physical quantities and units in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

A1.0%

B2.0%

C4.0%

D6.7%

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: 4.0%

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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 Physical quantities and units in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics May/June 2015 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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