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Physics · May / June 2021 · Paper 62 · Question 1

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A student determines the density of sand. Fig. 1.1 shows a beaker with a mark at the 250 cm3 level. 250 cm3 Fig. 1.1

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  • 1(a)[1]

    280–350 (cm3) given to nearest 5 cm3

  • 1(b)[2]

    wind string round beaker (several times)

    measure the length of the string (and divide by the number of turns)

  • 1(c)(i)[1]

    h shown clearly on diagram

  • 1(c)(ii)[2]

    VB = 324(.064) (cm3)

    given to 2 or 3 significant figures

  • 1(d)(i)[1]

    208 (g)

  • 1(d)(ii)[1]

    mS = 516 (g) / 515.7 (g)

  • 1(d)(iii)[2]

    ρ = 1.59 / 1590

    g / cm3 / kg / m3

  • 1(e)[1]

    diagram showing a clear line of sight drawn at right angles to measuring cylinder level with the top of its contents

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