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Rubric for marking the activities to be used for Internal Assessment for CXC CAPE
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LAB Approximate 2010/2011 CAPE Unit 2 CXC CAPE
# Proposed Physics IA Activity Syllabus Criteria
Date UPPER SIX Section
Week 2
1 Term 1 I-V Characteristics U2M1-2.1 M/M
Week 3 Internal Resistance and EMF
2 Term 1 of a Dry Cell U2M1-2.3 A&I
Week 4
3 Term 1 Wheatstone Bridge U2M1-2.9 ORR
Week 5
4 Term 1 Capacitor Discharge U2M1-4.6 A&I
Week 6
5 Term 1 Resistivity U2M1-1.7 P/D
Week 7
6 Term 1 Magnetic Field Patterns U2M1-5.2 M/M
Week 8
7 Term 1 Electromagnetic Deflection U2M1-6.3 ORR
Week 9
8 Term 1 Oscillating bar magnet U2M1- 5 A&I
Week 10 Magnetic Flux Density
9 Term 1 between two magnets U2M1-6.11 P/D
Week 11
10 Term 1 Air Stream Ions U2M1-1.1 P/D
Week 12
11 Term 1 The Thermistor U2M2-3.1 ORR
Week 12
12 Term 1 Rectification U2M2-2.6-2.9 ORR
Week 1 Analogue Electronics 1 -
13 Term 2 Comparator U2M2-3.2 M/M
Week 2 Analogue Electronics 2 -
14 Term 2 Operational Amplifiers U2M2-4 A&I
Week 3 Digital Electronics - Logic
15 Term 2 Gates – Flip Flops U2M2-5 M/M
Week 4 Radioactivity Simulation –
16 Term 2 Burette U2M3-4.2 P/D
Week 5 Radioactivity Simulation –
17 Term 2 Bottle Caps U2M3-4.2 P/D

1 Date: Week3 Term1 I-V Characteristics U2M1-2.1 M/M

Draw an appropriate circuit diagram and set up the apparatus to determine the I-V characteristics for a metallic
conductor at constant temperature, a semiconductor diode and a filament lamp using the following:
D.C. Power supply, Ammeter, Voltmeter, switch, filament lamp, semiconductor diode, metal resistor, connecting wires,
rheostat.
Sketch the I-V characteristics and explain these characteristics in terms of the variation in resistance of each device.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT M/ M Max. Act.

Lab #1 I-V Characteristics Unit 2 Module 1 Section-2.1 Mark Mark
A Follows instructions 1
B Ensures circuit is checked before power switched on 1
C Ensures proper connections using minimum amount of wires 1
D Correctly reads ammeter 1
E Correctly reads voltmeter 1
F Checks instruments for zero error before taking readings 1
G Takes readings for both directions of current in components 1
H Turns off power between readings to maintain constant temperature 1
I Waits for circuit to cool between readings to maintain constant temperature 1
J Adjusts rheostat/variable power supply to obtain different I-V readings for each component 1
K Handles apparatus carefully 1
L Properly disconnects apparatus and stores equipment after use 1
Total 12
 2 Date: Week 4 Term 1 Internal Resistance and EMF of a Dry Cell U2M1-2.3 A&I

Draw an appropriate circuit diagram and set up the apparatus to determine the internal resistance and EMF of a dry cell
(1.5V) using the following: D.C. 1.5V dry cell in cell holder, Ammeter, Multi-meter (Voltmeter), switch, connecting wires,
Resistance box rheostat.
Sketch an appropriate graph and use it to determine the EMF and internal resistance of the cell.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (A&I) Max. Act.

Lab #2 Internal Resistance and EMF of a Dry Cell U2 M1 S-2.3 Mark Mark
A Formula converted to show linear relationship 1
B Identified slope 1
C Identified intercept 1
D Identified ΔX correctly 1
E Identified ΔY correctly 1
F Gradient calculated correctly 1
G Correct significant figures for gradient 1
H Correct units for gradient 1
I Large triangle used for gradient 1
J Correctly determines internal resistance, r, of cell 1
K Correctly determines EMF of cell 1
L Correct significant figures and units for EMF 1
12

3 Date: Week 5 Term 1 Wheatstone Bridge U2M1-2.9 ORR

[See: Experiment #94, Page 150, Tyler – A Level Practical Physics];

Chapter 35: Wheatstone Bridge, Advanced level Physics – Muncaster.
Draw an appropriate circuit diagram and set up the apparatus to determine the resistance of an unknown resistor using
the following: D.C. Power Supply, Centre-Zero Galvanometer, Jockey, known standard resistors, Unknown Resistor,
switch, connecting wires, Resistance box, Wheatstone (Metre) Bridge. Use readings to determine the resistance of the
unknown resistor.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (ORR) Max. Act.

Lab #3 Wheatstone Bridge U2 M1 S-2.9 Mark Mark
A Large, fully labeled circuit diagram drawn 1
B Correct units in column headings for recorded data 1
C Consistent accuracy in raw readings within columns 1
D Measurements repeated 1
E Recorded errors in raw readings 1
F Precautions recorded 1
G Sources of error recorded 1
H Correct spelling used 1
I Correct punctuation used 1
J Correct grammar used 1
K Report has appropriate sequence 1
L Conclusion follows logically from aim 1
Total 12
 4 Date: Week 6 Term 1 Capacitor Discharge U2M1-4.6 A&I

Lab #4 Capacitor Discharge Unit 2 Module 1 Section-4.6

Lab Script: Cambridge GCE Nov/Dec.1994 B

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (A&I) Max. Act.

Lab #4 Capacitor Discharge U2 M1 S-4.6 Mark Mark
A Formula restated 1
B Identified slope 1
C Identified intercept 1
D Calculated gradient correctly 1
E Identified ΔX correctly 1
F Identified ΔY correctly 1
G Correct significant figures for gradient 1
H Correct units for gradient 1
I Large triangle used for gradient 1
J Substitutes gradient to find C 1
K Correct units for C 1
L Correct significant figures for C 1
Total 12
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5 Date: Week 7 Term 1 Resistivity U2M1-1.7 P/D

Lab#5 Resistivity
 6 Date: Week 7 Term 1 Magnetic Field Patterns U2M1-5.2 M/M
Lab #6 Magnetic Field Patterns Unit 2 Module 1 Section-5.2

Draw an appropriate circuit diagrams and set up the apparatus to determine the magnetic field pattern around a
straight wire, circular coil and solenoid made from thick copper wire, and a bar magnets using the following: D.C. Power
Supply, switch, connecting wires, three lengths of thick laminated copper wire, ammeter, stiff card, plotting compass,
iron filings, bar magnets, plastic ruler, former for making solenoid. Use one length of wire as a long straight conductor.
Use another length of wire to form a circular flat coil. Wind the third length of wire into a solenoid a few centimeters in
diameter.
Connect these different shapes in turn to an electric circuit and use the plotting compass to investigate the magnetic
field patterns for each. Sketch/plot the field patterns around each shape of wire and also for the bar magnets.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT M/M Max. Act.

Lab #6 Magnetic Field Patterns U2 M1 S-5.2 Mark Mark
A Follows instructions 1
B Ensures circuit is connected properly before power switched on 1
C Uses magnetic compass correctly 1
D Forms circular copper wire loop for use to test field pattern 1
E Forms solenoid from copper wire for use to test field pattern 1
F Correctly places and moves magnetic compass around straight wire 1
G Correctly places and moves magnetic compass around circular wire loop 1
H Correctly places and moves magnetic compass around solenoid wire 1
I Handles apparatus gently and carefully 1
J Plots points to identify field at appropriate intervals 1
K Dusts iron filings and taps card gently to reveal field pattern around magnets 1
L Properly disconnects apparatus and securely stores equipment after use 1
Total 12

7 Date: Week 8 term 1 Electromagnetic Deflection U2M1-6.3 ORR/A&I

See Lab Script Handout - Lab Script: Cambridge GCE June 2003 P.5
 RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (ORR) Max. Act.
Lab #7 Electro-magnetic Deflection U2 M1 S-6.3 Mark Mark
A Correct units in column headings for recorded data 1
B Consistent accuracy in raw readings within columns 1
C Readings repeated and averaged 1
D Appropriate Graph Tan θ vs Current plotted 1
E Graph axes labeled with correct units 1
F Graph line drawn covers more than half the page on both axes 1
G Straight line drawn on graph is line of best fit 1
H Correct spelling used 1
I Correct punctuation used 1
J Correct grammar used 1
K Report has appropriate sequence 1
L Conclusion follows logically from aim 1
 Total 12

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (A&I) Max. Act.

Lab #7 Electro-magnetic Deflection U2 M1 S-6.3 Mark Mark
A Formula restated to show straight line relationship 1
B Showed line passing through origin (0,0) 1
C Identified slope in the equation correctly 1
D Calculated derived quantities at I = 15A 1
E Calculated gradient correctly 1
F Identified ΔX correctly 1
G Identified ΔY correctly 1
H Correct significant figures for gradient 1
I Correct units for gradient 1
J Large triangle used for gradient 1
K Justified the number of significant figures used for tan θ 1
L Explains why it is difficult to measure θ experimentally at I = 15A 1
Total 12

8 Date: Week 9 Term 1 Torsional Oscillating bar magnet in a magnetic field U2M1- 5 A&I
See Lab Script Handout Lab Script: Cambridge GCE Nov/Dec. 2002 P.3
 RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (A&I) Max. Act.
Lab #8 Oscillating magnet in magnetic field U2 M1 S-5 Mark Mark
A Plot graph of T vs d 1
B Calculated gradient correctly 1
 C Identified ΔX correctly 1
D Identified ΔY correctly 1
E Correct significant figures given for gradient 1
F Correct units stated for gradient 1
G Large triangle used for gradient 1
H Y-intercept determined correctly 1
I Explained whether results support whether T is directly proportional to d 1
J Calculated the period of oscillation of the magnet for separation d = 5mm 1
K 1st Reason why in practice it would not be possible to measure this time directly 1
L 2nd Reason why in practice it would not be possible to measure this time directly 1
Total 12

9 Date: Week 10 Term 1 Magnetic Flux Density between two magnets U2M1-6.11 P/D

The Figure illustrates two identical bar magnets with opposite poles situated a distance d apart.
M is the mid-point between the poles.

Design an experiment to investigate how the magnitude of the magnetic flux density B at the point M varies with the
separation d of the magnets. In your account you should pay particular attention to:
[a] the procedure to be followed
[b] any precautions to ensure accuracy
[c] how the results may be displayed and analyzed

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (P&D) Max. Act.

Lab #9 Magnetic Flux Density between Magnets U2 M1 S-6.11 Mark Mark
A Correct theory / formula used 1
B Appropriate equipment used 1
C States how dependent variable [V] measured 1
D States how independent variable [d] measured 1
E Correct circuit diagram used – [1] Hall probe, [1] magnets arrangement 2
F Hall probe placed perpendicular to field 1
G Log graph used to display results 1
H Measurements repeated to improve accuracy 1
I Experiment performed away from other magnetic fields’ influence 1
J Hall probe calibrated before use 1
K Conclusion is justified re relationship between B and d 1
Total 12

10 Date: Week 11 Term 1 Air Stream Ions U2M1-1.1 P/D

See Lab Script Handout: Cambridge GCE Plan/Design June 1998 A
 RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (P&D) Max. Act.
Lab #10 Air Stream Ions U2 M1 S-6.11 Mark Mark
A Places probes on either side of air stream 1
B Show conduction occurs 1
C Places probes in different parts of airstream 1
D Repeats changing probe positions until air no longer conducts 1
E Measures distance from flame to probe (implied in method) 1
F Measures airstream speed using wind speed indicator (implied in method) 1
G Determine recombination time correctly 1
H Measures current with no flame – reference point 1
I Correct circuit diagram drawn 1
J Two non- standard precautions 1
K Two sources of error 1
L Safety considerations 1
12

#11 Date: Week 12 Term 1 The Thermistor U2M2- 3.1 ORR

 #12 Date: Week 12 Term 1 Rectification U2M2-2.6-2.9 M/M

Computer Simulation: To investigate the half wave, full wave and smoothed rectification for an A.C. circuit using
computer simulation. [To be done in Computer Lab].
Go to the following website for the rectification lab. You are to record input values for the components and reproduce
the graphs and output values obtained for half-wave, full wave and rectified a.c..
http://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-rectify.html
http://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-fullrect.html
http://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-fullrectf.html
Follow instructions for the simulations. Obtain readings, tabulate and plot graphs for the half wave, full wave and
smoothed rectification for an A.C. circuit. Explain the shapes obtained for each graph.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT [M&M] Max. Act.

Lab #12 Rectification Simulation U2 M2 S-2.6-2.9 Mark Mark
A Follows instructions 1
B Ensures correct applet link to half wave rectification circuit is obtained 1
C Correctly adjusts applet speed etc. for half wave rectification 1
D Correctly places mouse over each component to display voltage, current etc. 1
E Correctly adjusts applet speed etc. for full wave rectification 1
F Correctly places mouse over each component to display voltage, current etc 1
G Correctly adjusts applet speed etc. for smoothed full wave rectification 1
H Correctly places mouse over each component to display voltage, current etc 1
I Closes Website and logs off computer when completed 1
J Ensures desk area is tidy after use 1
Total 10

13 Date: Week 1 Term 2 Analogue Electronics 1 Comparator U2M2-3.2 M/M

See Lab Script Handout

CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT [M&M] Max. Act.

Lab #13 Analogue Electronics 1 COMPARATOR U2 M2 S-3.2 Mark Mark
A Follows instructions 1
B Ensures circuit is connected properly before power switched on 1
C Correctly inserts Op-Amp TLC272 1
D Properly inserts wires in circuit board 1
E Correctly identifies carbon resistors R1, R2, R3, R4 by the colour coding 1
F Properly connects resistors R1,R2,R3,R4 1
G Correctly inserts LEDs 1
H Correctly connects circuit to ground 1
I Correctly connects circuit to 9V power supply 1
J Handles apparatus gently and carefully 1
K Properly disconnects apparatus 1
L Securely stores equipment after use 1
Total 12
 14 Date: Week 2 Term 2 Analogue Electronics 2 U2M2-4 M/M
Operational Amplifiers
See Lab Script Handout
You will use the Electronics Learning/Sensor Lab for this activity.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT [M&M] Max. Act.

Lab #14 Analogue Electronics 2 Operational Amplifiers U2 M2 S-4 Mark Mark
A Follows instructions 1
B Ensures circuit is connected properly before power switched on 1
C Correctly inserts Op-Amp TLO 272 1
D Properly inserts wires in circuit board 1
E Correctly identifies resistors using resistor colour coding 1
F Correctly inserts resistors in circuit 1
G Makes proper connection to ground 1
H Correctly connects 9V supply to circuit 1
I Correctly rotates console pot to increase and reduce input voltage 1
J Handles apparatus gently and carefully 1
K Properly disconnects apparatus 1
L Securely stores equipment after use 1
Total 12
 13 Date: Week 3 Term 2 Digital Electronics 1 U2M2-5 M/M
Logic Gates – Flip Flop – Adders
See Lab Script Handout

You will use the Electronics Learning/Sensor Lab for this activity.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT [M&M] Max. Act.

Lab #13 Digital Electronics 1 Flip Flops ADDERS U2 M2 S-5 Mark Mark
A Follows instructions 1
B Ensures circuit is connected properly before power switched on 1
C Correctly inserts flip-flop 1
D Properly inserts wires in circuit board 1
E Correctly attaches resistors 1
F Handles apparatus gently and carefully 1
G Properly disconnects apparatus 1
H Securely stores equipment after use 1
8
 14 Date: Week 4 Term 2 Radioactivity Simulation – Bottle Caps U2M3-4.2 P/D

Please collect and bring as many plastic bottle caps to class for this activity.

A student suggests that plastic bottle caps may be used instead of dice in an analogous experiment to simulate
radioactive decay. Plan, design and execute an experiment to obtain the half life and decay constant of the simulated
decay of bottle caps.

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (P&D) Max. Act.

Lab #14 Radioactivity Simulation – Bottle Caps U2 M3 S-4.2 Mark Mark
A Statement of hypothesis 1
B Appropriate apparatus selected 1
C States how dependent variable measured 1
D States how independent variable measured 1
E Correct sequence of steps recorded 1
F Suitable number of observations recorded (>8 throws) 1
G Controlled variables identified 1
H Showed how data is to be used 1
I Plot appropriate graph 1
J Justified whether hypothesis confirmed/refuted 1
K Identified steps taken to improve accuracy with given apparatus 1
L Commented on how experiment may be improved 1
Total 12

15 Date: Week 5 Term 2 Beta Particle Deflection U2M3-4.4 P/D

 See Lab Script : Cambridge GCE Plan/Design

Beta particles can be deflected by magnetic fields.

Design a laboratory experiment to investigate how magnetic flux density affects the angle through which beta particles
are deflected when they pass through a uniform magnetic field. The only radioactive source that is available to you is a
radium-226 source which emits alpha, beta and gamma radiation. You should draw a diagram showing the arrangement
of your apparatus. In your account you should pay particular attention to:

[a] the procedure to be followed – Draw diagram(s)

[b] the method by which beta particles only would be detected
[c] the method of measuring the angle of deflection
[d] how the magnetic field would be produced, measured and changed
[e] any safety precautions you would take

RUBRIC FOR CAPE PHYSICS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (P&D) Max. Act.

Lab #15 Beta Particle Deflection U2 M3 S-4.4 Mark Mark
A Sensible choice of equipment – [1]Source/[1]magnetic field/[1]detector 3
B Appropriate method for measuring angle 1
C Appropriate method for measuring field strength 1
D Appropriate method to remove alpha particles 1
E Appropriate treatment re gamma rays 1
F Workable procedure: angle and B field measured, current varied 1
G Readings repeated to allow for random activity 1
H 2 precautions relating to procedure 1
I Hall probe calibrated before use 1
J Ensure plane of semiconductor of Hall Probe was perpendicular to field 1
Total 12