Mark Scheme (Results)

January 2018

Pearson Edexcel
International Adavanced Level
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Paper 01 Physics on the Move
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 General Marking Guidance

 All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
 Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
 Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
 There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
 All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
 Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
 When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
 Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
an alternative response.
 Mark scheme notes

Underlying principle

The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded, backed up by
examples. It is not a set of model answers.

For example:

(iii) Horizontal force of hinge on table top

66.3 (N) or 66 (N) and correct indication of direction [no ue]  1

[Some examples of direction: acting from right (to left) / to the left
/ West / opposite direction to horizontal. May show direction by
arrow. Do not accept a minus sign in front of number as direction.]

This has a clear statement of the principle for awarding the mark, supported by some
examples illustrating acceptable boundaries.

1. Mark scheme format

1.1 You will not see ‘wtte’ (words to that effect). Alternative correct wording
should be credited in every answer unless the ms has specified specific words
that must be present. Such words will be indicated by underlining e.g.
‘resonance’
1.2 Bold lower case will be used for emphasis.
1.3 Round brackets ( ) indicate words that are not essential e.g. “(hence) distance
is increased”.
1.4 Square brackets [ ] indicate advice to examiners or examples e.g. [Do not
accept gravity] [ecf].

2. Unit error penalties

2.1 A separate mark is not usually given for a unit but a missing or incorrect unit
will normally mean that the final calculation mark will not be awarded.
2.2 Incorrect use of case e.g. ‘Watt’ or ‘w’ will not be penalised.
2.3 There will be no unit penalty applied in ‘show that’ questions or in any other
question where the units to be used have been given, for example in a
spreadsheet.
2.4 The same missing or incorrect unit will not be penalised more than once within
one question (one clip in epen).
2.5 Occasionally, it may be decided not to penalise a missing or incorrect unit e.g.
the candidate may be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a unit
that is not one that should be known and is complex.
2.6 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error penalty is to be applied by
means of [no ue].

3. Significant figures
3.1 Use of an inappropriate number of significant figures in the theory papers will
normally only be penalised in ‘show that’ questions where use of too few
significant figures has resulted in the candidate not demonstrating the validity
of the given answer.
3.2 The use of g = 10 m s-2 or 10 N kg-1 instead of 9.81 m s-2 or 9.81 N kg-1 will be
penalised by one mark (but not more than once per clip). Accept 9.8 m s-2 or
9.8 N kg-1
4. Calculations
4.1 Bald (i.e. no working shown) correct answers score full marks unless in a ‘show
that’ question.
4.2 If a ‘show that’ question is worth 2 marks then both marks will be available for
a reverse working; if it is worth 3 marks then only 2 will be available.
4.3 use of the formula means that the candidate demonstrates substitution of
physically correct values, although there may be conversion errors e.g. power
of 10 error.
4.4 recall of the correct formula will be awarded when the formula is seen or
implied by substitution.
4.5 The mark scheme will show a correctly worked answer for illustration only.
4.6 Example of mark scheme for a calculation:

‘Show that’ calculation of weight

Use of L × W × H 

Substitution into density equation with a volume and density 

Correct answer [49.4 (N)] to at least 3 sig fig. [No ue] 

[If 5040 g rounded to 5000 g or 5 kg, do not give 3rd mark; if
conversion to kg is omitted and then answer fudged, do not give 3rd
mark] 3
[Bald answer scores 0, reverse calculation 2/3]

Example of answer:
80 cm × 50 cm × 1.8 cm = 7200 cm3
7200 cm3 × 0.70 g cm-3 = 5040 g
5040 × 10-3 kg × 9.81 N/kg
= 49.4 N

5. Quality of Written Communication

5.1 Indicated by QoWC in mark scheme. QWC – Work must be clear and organised
in a logical manner using technical wording where appropriate.
5.2 Usually it is part of a max mark, the final mark not being awarded unless the
QoWC condition has been satisfied.

6. Graphs
6.1 A mark given for axes requires both axes to be labelled with quantities and
units, and drawn the correct way round.
6.2 Sometimes a separate mark will be given for units or for each axis if the units
are complex. This will be indicated on the mark scheme.
6.3 A mark given for choosing a scale requires that the chosen scale allows all
points to be plotted, spreads plotted points over more than half of each axis
and is not an awkward scale e.g. multiples of 3, 7 etc.
6.4 Points should be plotted to within 1 mm.
 Check the two points furthest from the best line. If both OK award mark.
 If either is 2 mm out do not award mark.
 If both are 1 mm out do not award mark.
 If either is 1 mm out then check another two and award mark if both of
these OK, otherwise no mark.
For a line mark there must be a thin continuous line which is the best-fit line for the
candidate’s results.
Question Answer Mark
Number
The only correct answer is C

A is not correct as, this increases the atomic number and mass number by 4
and 2 respectively.
1 B is not correct as this increases the atomic number and mass number by 2 (1)
and 4 respectively.
D is not correct as This decreases the atomic number and mass number by 4
and 2 respectively.
The only correct answer is C

2 A is not correct as an electron is a lepton. (1)

B is not correct as a neutrino is a lepton.
D is not correct as a positron is the antiparticle of an electron so it is a lepton.
The only correct answer is D

A is not correct as another correct possibility is ½ CV2 , but this answer is just
½ CV.
3 B is not correct as the quantities in the numerator and denominator have been (1)
reversed.
C is not correct as this is superficially similar to ½ CV2 , but the wrong term is
squared
The only correct answer is C

A is not correct as the statement is true. The inward spiral is due to a decrease
in momentum, since r = p/BQ and B and Q are unchanged, so this must be
linked to a decrease in energy.
B is not correct as the statement is true. Using knowledge of particle tracks we
4 know that the radius of the track is decreasing with time, so the particle enters (1)
the picture from the left. As it is positively charged, this is the direction of the
current. The direction of the spiral shows us the direction of the force acting
on the particle. Using Fleming’s left hand rule, the field must be acting into the
page.
D is not correct as the statement is true since we know from the inward spiral
that the momentum is decreasing.
The only correct answer is B

A is not correct as this is the time for the potential difference to decrease to
1/2 of its initial value
5 C is not correct as this is the time for the potential difference to decrease to (1)
1/ln 2 of its initial value
D is not correct as this is the time for the potential difference to decrease to
1/ln e of its initial value
 The only correct answer is D

A is not correct as The first composition would be a meson, not a baryon, and
the second composition has too many quarks for a meson.
6 B is not correct as The first composition is possible for a baryon, but the (1)
second composition has 2 quarks rather than a quark and an antiquark.
C is not correct as This shows a possible meson in the baryon column and vice
versa
The only correct answer is B

A is not correct as this is C2 m2 / N, which would require ε0 = Q1 Q2 r2 / 4π F

7 (1)
C is not correct as this is m2 / N C2 , which would require ε0 = r2 / Q1 Q2 4π F
D is not correct as this is N / C2 m2 , which would require ε0 = F / r2 Q1 Q2 4π
The only correct answer is B

A is not correct as this shows both charge and current decreasing, which
would be correct for discharging but not charging.
8 C is not correct as this shows both charge and current increasing, which is not (1)
possible in the circuit shown.
D is not correct as this shows current increasing and charge decreasing,
which is not possible in the circuit shown
The only correct answer is C

A is not correct as this would suggest zero force acting on the sphere with +Q
charge but a larger force on the other sphere, therefore not equal and
9 opposite. (1)
B is not correct as this suggests a greater force acting on the 10Q sphere,
therefore not equal and opposite.
D is not correct as this suggests a lesser force acting on the 10Q sphere,
therefore not equal and opposite.
The only correct answer is B

10 A is not correct as this is the fraction of 360° multiplied by π only. (1)

C is not correct as this is an incorrect arrangement of the correct numbers.
D is not correct as this is an incorrect arrangement of the numbers in part A.
Total for multiple choice questions 10
Question Answer Mark
Number
11(a) Correct charges used: π+, µ− Or π−, µ+
(Accept 0 charge for antineutrino) (1) 1

Example of equation
K0  π++ µ− + 𝜈̅ µ
11(b) Correct, uncontradicted reference to fundamental particles:
E.g., Electron is not made of any other particles
Or the electron is fundamental
Or the electron has no internal structure
Or Protons/neutrons are not fundamental (1)

Protons/neutrons are baryons

Or electrons are leptons (1)

Proton/neutron/baryon made of 3 quarks (accept the individual quark

combinations of proton and neutron) (1) 3

Total for question 11 4

Question Answer Mark

Number
12 See FE = Eq and E = V/d (1)
Combine to obtain FE = qV/d (1)
See FB = Bqv (1)
Equates FE and FB and rearranges (1) 4

Example of derivation
E = V/d and FE = Eq
So FE = q V/d
FB = Bqv
FE = FB
So Bqv = q V/d
Therefore v = V/dB
Total for question 12 4
Question Answer Mark
Number
13(a) Use of p = mv (1)

Use of × sin 30.0° or × sin 10.9° for vertical

Or Use of × cos 30.0° or × cos 10.9° for horizontal (1)

Use of principle of conservation of momentum (1)

v = 5.24 × 106 (m s−1) (1) 4

Example of calculation
pα = 4u × 6.93 × 106 m s−1 = 2.77u × 107 kg m s−1
Component of pα in vertical direction = (2.77u × 107 kg m s−1 × sin 30.0°)
= 1.39u × 107 kg m s−1
Momentum before = momentum after, so vertical component of pα + vertical
component of pN = 0
Component of pN in vertical direction = (14u × v × sin 10.9°)
= 1.39u × 107 kg m s−1
v = 5.24 × 106 m s−1

13(b) Use of Ek = ½ mv2 (ecf v from (a)) (1)

Initial Ek = 2.88u × 1014 (J) Or Ek = 4.78 × 10−13 (J) (1)

Calculation of final Ek = 2.88u × 1014 (J) Or Ek = 4.78 × 10−13 (J)

and statement that Ek conserved so it is elastic (1) 3

Example of calculation
Ek = ½ mv2
Before:
Ek = ½ × 4u × (1.2 × 107 m s−1)2 = 2.88u × 1014 J (= 4.78 × 10−13 J)
After:
α, Ek = ½ × 4u × (6.93 × 106 m s−1)2 = 9.62u × 1013 J
N, Ek = ½ × 14u × (5.24 × 106 m s−1)2 = 1.92u × 1014 J

Total = 2.88u × 1014 J (= 4.78 × 10−13 J), so kinetic energy conserved

Total for question 13 7
Question Answer Mark
Number
14(a) Use of ΔE = c2Δm (1)

with Δm = 2me (1)

Use of c = fλ and E = hf
Or Use of E = hc/λ (1)

λ = 1.2 × 10−12 m (1) 4

Example of calculation
ΔE = (3.00 × 108 m s−1)2 ×2 × 9.11 × 10−31 kg
ΔE = 1.64 × 10−13 J
f = 1.64 × 10−14 J ÷ 6.63 × 10−34 J s
= 2.47 × 1020 Hz
λ = 3 × 108 m s−1 ÷ 2.47 × 1020 Hz
λ = 1.2 × 10−12 m
14(b) Initial charge is zero, so final charge must be zero
Or charge would not be conserved (1) 1

14(c) Energy of electron reduces through collisions/ionisations

Or electron is absorbed by an atom/ion/nucleus (1) 2

Positron will meet an electron and annihilate (1)

Total for question 14 7
Question Answer Mark
Number
15(a)(i) W/mg/weight – labelled arrow downwards (1)
T/tension only – labelled arrow parallel to string on diagram (1)
(Maximum mark available reduced by one for each incorrect force)
Example of diagram

tension 2

weight

15(a)(ii) Use of v = ωr (1)

v = 1.5 m s−1 (1)
Example of calculation 2
v = 2π × 36 × 0.4 m / 60 s
v = 1.51 m s−1

15(a)(iii) Tcos θ = mg (1)

Tsin θ = mv2/r Or Tsin θ = mrω2 (1)

tan θ = v2/rg Or tan θ = rω2/g (1) 3

15(b) Either
Video and playback (1)
Viable method to measure maximum angle from video
(1)

Or
Viable method to measure diameter of rotation and length of string (1)
use of correct trigonometry to calculate angle (1)
Or
Viable method to measure diameter of rotation and height of point of suspension 2
above aeroplane (1)

use of correct trigonometry to calculate angle (1)

Or
(1)
Viable method to measure rotational period and radius/diameter of rotation
(1)
Calculation of angle using appropriate formulae
Or
Viable method to measure speed and radius/diameter of rotation
Calculation of angle using appropriate formulae

Total for question 15 9

Question Answer Mark
Number
*16(a) (QWC – Work must be clear and organised in a logical manner using technical
wording where appropriate)

Protons accelerated by electric field between the dees

Or Protons accelerated by potential difference across the gap (1)

The magnetic field is perpendicular to proton motion (1)

This causes a centripetal acceleration/force for a circular path (1)

5
The p.d./field/polarity (across the gap between the dees) has reversed when the
proton reaches the gap again
Or
The p.d./field/polarity (across the gap between the dees) reverses while the
proton is in the dee (1)

(Each successive half-circle) path of the proton has a larger radius with greater
speed/momentum/energy (1)
16(b)(i) Use of eV conversion using 1.6 × 10-19 C (1)
Use of Ek = p2 /2m (1)
p = 1.03 × 10-19 (N s) (1)
3
Example of calculation
20 × 106 eV ×1.6 × 10-19 C = 3.2 × 10-12 J
p = √(2 × 1.67 × 10-27 kg × 3.2 × 10-12 J)
= 1.03 × 10-19 N s
16(b)(ii) Use of r = p/BQ (ecf from b)(i)) (1)
r = 1.6 m (1) 2

Example of calculation
r = 1.03 × 10-19 N s ÷ (0.41 T × 1.6 × 10-19 C)
r = 1.57 m
16(b)(iii) Use of λ = h/p (ecf from (b)(i)) (1)
λ = 6.4 × 10−15 m (1)
comparison of their wavelength with diameter and appropriate comment
on suitability, e.g. λ smaller than diameter, so suitable (1) 3

Example of calculation
λ = 6.63 × 10−34 J s ÷ 1.03 × 10-19 N s
λ = 6.4 × 10−15 m
Total for question 16 13
Question Answer Mark
Number
17(a)(i) Resultant force on a charge would be zero
Or there is no charge inside the sphere
Or there is no field inside the sphere (1) 1
17(a)(ii) Concave curve starting from radius of sphere, not reaching axis (1)

Line along x axis inside radius of sphere

(accept no line for this part if graph sketched in the part after the dashed
line at the radius) (1) 2

Example of graph

17(b)(i) Use of C = 4πε0r (1)

Use of C = Q/V (1)
V = 1.1 × 105 V (1) 3

Example of calculation
C = 4π × 8.85 × 10−12 F m−1 × 0.12 m
= 1.33 × 10−11 F
V = 1.5 × 10−6 C / 1.33 × 10−11 F
= 1.1 × 105 V
17(b)(ii) Use of Q = Q0 e−t/RC (ecf C from (b)(i)) (1)
with correct Q =0.3 × Q0 (1)
t = 15 s (1) 3

Example of calculation
0.3 × Q0 = Q0 e−t/ RC
ln (0.3) = − t / (9.1 × 1011 Ω × 1.33 × 10−11 F)
t = 14.6 s
Total for question 17 9
Question Answer Mark
Number
18(a) Correctly describes direction
e.g. current from C to A
Or current flows CABD (could start with any letter)
Or current flows anticlockwise
Or current is out of the page at A
Or current is into the page at B (1)

By (Fleming’s) left hand rule Or by FLHR/LHR (1) 2

18(b) Use of F = BIl (1)
F = 0.033 N (1) 2

Example of calculation
F = 0.074 T × 0.29 A × 0.048 m × 32
F = 0.033 N

*18(c)(i) (QWC – Work must be clear and organised in a logical manner using technical
wording where appropriate)

Change in flux linkage as coil turns

Or wires in coil cut lines of magnetic flux/field (1)
This induces an e.m.f. (1)
By Lenz’s law, the induced e.m.f. is in the opposite direction to the applied
potential difference (1) 3
18(c)(ii) See φ = BA ( accept ε = BA/t or ε = BAN/t) (1)
Produces correct expression for area (1)
(1) 3
Use ε = dφ/dt leading to ε = Blv

Examples of derivation
φ = BA
φ = Bls
ε = dφ/dt = Bls/t
ε = Blv
φ = BA
s = vt
so A = lvt
so BA = Blvt
ε = dφ/dt = Blvt/t = Blv
18(c)(iii) Use of ε = Blv (1)
Use of v = 2πr/t
Or use of v = ωr and ω = 2π/t (1)
(1) 3
ε = 0.077 V

(Use of ε = BAN/t leading to an answer of ε = 0.025 V gains one mark)

Example of calculation
v = 2π × 0.012 m × 9 / 1 s
= 0.68 m s−1
ε = 0.074 T × 0.048 m × 32 × 0.68 m s−1
= 0.077 V
18(c)(iv) Angle of wire’s velocity to field varies (from 90° to zero) as it rotates
Or Coil is out of the magnetic field for part of the cycle
Or The angle of the coil to the magnetic field varies as it rotates
Or The wire cuts the magnetic flux in the opposite direction (every half turn) (1)

Rate of change of flux varies (from maximum to zero) (1) 2

18(d)
Use of a data logger (1)
Connected to a current sensor in series (1) 2

Total for question 18 17

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