Physics · May / June 2024 · Paper 62 · Question 1
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A student measures the spring constant k of a spring by two different methods. The spring constant k of a spring is a measure of how difficult the spring is to stretch. Method 1
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1(a)(i)[1]
17.76 (s)
1(a)(ii)[1]
T calculation correct from candidate’s value, expect 0.888
1(b)[1]
(time a) greater number of oscillations
1(c)[1]
k1 calculation correct, expect 25.0
1(d)(i)[1]
5.6 (cm)
1(d)(ii)[1]
22.4 (cm) / candidate’s (d)(i) × 4
1(e)(i)[3]
graph:
appropriate scales (plots occupying at least ½ grid between plotted points)plots all correct to ½ small square and precise plotswell-judged line and thin line1(e)(ii)[1]
any indication on the graph as to how gradient found and correct method of calculation of gradient i.e., Δy / Δx shown
1(e)(iii)[1]
k2 = 23.5 – 26.4 inclusive
1(f)[2]
statement to match candidate’s values of k1 and k2
values used in a calculation to justify the statement
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