sitarao%6 nothingnerdy - ANSWERING PHYSICS IGCSE PAPERS. ANSWERING PHYSICS IGCSE PAPERS (/ANSWERING+PHYSICS+IGCSE+PAPERS) ¢ Edit @ 0 ((ANSWERING+PHYSICS+IGCSE+PAPERS#discussion) 2% Create interactive lessons using any digital content including wikis with our (ee slater product TES Teach Ces etait REHASH IGRI RARE ears saree hip nag stone? campeign-RES- ‘eon GS GE INET TSEC Reo lenoenuonaar ora (oes pl een tee ese z9heartanerarows-3) Back to HOME > [GCSE PHYSICS > IGCSE PHYSICS REVISION GENERAL RULES FOR DOING PHYSICS EXAM PAPERS Read all ofthe parts of a question before answering it. Pay attention to the number of marks on offer (ag for 3 marks, you must say at least three things). 11 mark questions saying 'State' or Recall require short, simple answers. Leam all definitions and formulas word-for-word. Give enough detail in your answers, State the obvious eg @ force is @ push ora pull. ‘Show that you can use Physics vocabulary whenever you can. Note the action words in the question (and answer accordingly): State; Explain; Complete; Describe; Use (the graph); Suggest; Evaluate 8, Part questions are usually on a single topic eg the answer to part (a) feeds into (b), 9. Stay aware of the time (1 mark per minute). you get stuck, move on and return if you have time at the end 10. Don't be afraid to physically act out the electromagnetism hand rules in the exam. 11. Never leave a question blank. If nothing else, write down relevant formulas or definitions. 412. As you finish a question, quickly re-read your answer to make sure it makes sense. 418, Don't leave eatly. Check and re-check your answers, 14, After the exam, don't waste time discussing your answers. Look ahead to the next paper. CCaleulations: always show your working: there are many marks for this even ifthe answer is wrong. ‘These are the stages: Formula - Rearrange - Information - Substitute - Calculate - Answer - Unit Underline: Show your final answer clearly highlighting or undertining, Significant figures: There are marks for getting this right. Every answer should be given to the correct number of sf (the same sf as the numbers given in the question). ag 5.2°9.8 = 51 (2 sf) tis a good idea to state the sf to show that you know about it Equations: if you are asked to write one down, use words not just symbols. Rounding: ifyou are asked to show a quantity is ‘approximately equal to'a given value, show the rounding step: eg 8.7A (rounded to 9A). Prefixes: convert units such as KN (kilo-newtons) and mA (mill-amperes) by multiplying or dividing by 1000, ‘Assumptions: many formulas can only be used with particular assumptions eg a fixed mass of gas or temperature is kept constant etc ‘Common-sense: consider whether numerical answers make sense eg @ person of mass 5.0 or 500 kg is not likely. Graphs are often marked for the following features: + Size (more than 50% of the graph paper) + Axis (label quantity and unit; numbers evenly spaced) + Plotting (usually 2 marks for accuracy of points). Mark points with small dots. + Line of best fit (don't join the dots; don't force it through the origin; only draw a straight line i it looks straight; and ifitis straight, use a ruler), + Anomalies can be identified as points far from the line of best fi Caloulating gradient: actually draw the rise-run triangle (make it large). Use measurements ofthe triangle for the calculation, NOT values from the coordinates. A gradient has a unit, Proportional quantities: state that a relationship is proportional or linear if A = kB, but notif A = kB + C or if A = KB, Example: "kinetic energy increases with velocity, but the KE-v graph is nonlinear (KE is prop. to v squared)”. Questions about experimental skills tp nothingnerdy wikispaces. com/ANSWERING+PHYSICSHGCSE+PAPERS 18sitarao%6 nothingnerdy - ANSWERING PHYSICS IGCSE PAPERS. Method: describe all the steps in the right order. ‘Quantities: give the number and unit (in a table, units in the heading), Repeat readings. The reasons for this are + make the result more reliable (gives the same result each time); + to find a mean value + to spot anomalies Sales: read them with your eye level with the reading (avoid parallax error {ZéiE Berovernakerdareane ves anndisdabsarteat lactating wikis with our free sister product TES Teach (okppidrarasonaniotnesianiesracpareononnieSiH AAAS Hip 00! eektHareeoatateeR AHL BAI elc site8urm_medium=notfcaton-bar), Get on te web (npsvwtes.convlessons?utm_campaign=RES- “8BSiipvagraFsiney proRaRiNE AgIBUIM_sourcemws-stebulm_medumenotfcaon bar) iPad Coypayivenn age Rm PEE strata 2452444979t=4172284c-wsbanneraurchkt whist) Hot objects must be caried wth insulating handles. Fasten clamp stands tothe bench, Protect eyes from stretched wires; quids; fying objects. Labooats protect skin and clothes from chemicals and hot materials. Electricity supplies should be low voltage. Mop up water iit is spled Radioactive matera's must be stored inside lead containers and handled with forceps. ‘Avoid damage to apparatus (dont exceed limits for elaticty/currenY temperature! force etc), Variables Independent variable is the one which you choose to change. You can make decisions about the range and number of values. It should be the leftmost column in a table and the horizontal axis on a graph. Dependent variable is the one which you measure. This is the variable you average when there are repetitions. Controlled variables are the ones you keep constant to ensure a fair test. Evaluating conclusions Precision - this means how many significant figures are used in a measurement, (ag 0.25s has a precision of 0.018). It ‘can be useful to estimate the precision as a percentage ofthe reading (eg here itis 4%) Accuracy - this means how close to the tte value the results. Reliability - whether a result can be repeated. Improvements Reaction time - this can adversely affect measurements of ime (add 0.18). To reduce it, use electronic timing or measure longer times. For oscillations, measure several and divide to find time period which will reduce effect of reaction time. To improve precision you can use a scale with smaller divisions. Repeat measurement (consider ifit is appropriate in each situation). Does the question require improvement in the method (same apparatus used differently) or equipment (same method, different instruments)? Explanations When explaining, give reasons. Use labelled diagrams iit helps you to explain something, Mention all ofthe relevant physics vocabulary. When explaining a quantity, consider the relevant formulas: eg pressure depends force exerted on an area, In questions about kinetic theory, tak about particles, Diagrams Use a ruler and peneil, Don't rush. Draw large and clearly. For magnetic fields, the ines must show the direction, form complete loops and NEVER cross nor touch. In light diagrams, draw the normal and arraws on the rays. Light travels into the eye. In electric circuits, show conventional current. Don't say Do say Renewable sources "can be used again and again"Thoy never run out Energy is “lst itis tansferre to heal the environment. Gravity Force of gravity, gravitational force or weight tp nothingnerdy wikispaces. com/ANSWERING+PHYSICSHGCSE+PAPERS 28sitarao%6 nothingnerdy - ANSWERING PHYSICS IGCSE PAPERS. Gravity for‘ Gravitational feld strength ‘Coils’ ofa solenoid Tums "More accurate” apparatus Mote precise scale etc - give details Particles in iquids and gases ‘They move freely, randomly. 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