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R= =4R (1)
but this is in parallel with filaments (which have zero resistance) (1)
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M3. (a) (i) (use of R = ρl/A)
R = 0.53 (Ω) (1)
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(b) the mark scheme for this part of the question includes an overall
assessment for the Quality of Written Communication
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The explanation expected in a good answer should include a coherent
account of the procedure and include most of the following points.
• measure voltage
• measure current
• calculate resistance
R= = 106(Ω)(1) (105.8 Ω)
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(ii) in series, voltage across each < 230 V or pd shared (1)
= 75 Ω (1)
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(iii) V= (1)
∆Q = 0.25 × 6 × 60 = 90 C (1)
2
(1)
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M8. (a) (i)
(ii) the mark scheme for this part of the question includes an
overall assessment for the Quality of Written Communication
incorrect,
inappropriate No answer at all or answer refers to unrelated, incorrect or
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or no inappropriate physics.
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The explanation expected in a competent answer should
include a coherent selection of the following physics ideas.
M9. (a) reverse mode: current zero or just negative at 50 -500 V (1)
sharp downward curve (1)
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M10. (a) (i) battery, milliammeter, and wire in series (1) (1)
voltmeter across the wire (1)
variable resistor/potential divider in series (1)
R = 44.1Ω (1)
(ii) R= (1)
l= (1)
= 3.8 m (1)
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(b) constant volume gives l1A1 = l2A2
R= =4R (1)
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