Mark Scheme (Results)

November 2020

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE

In Physics (4PH1) Paper 2P
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 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
1 (a) (i) particles with larger spaces between them; max space in body or 2
surface one of
particles from
diagram on left.
particles in less regular structure;

(ii) particles {slide/move/flow} past each other; ignore ‘more freely’ 1

(b) (i) safety goggles/gauntlets/gloves/not splashing/eq; 1

(ii) balance; condone ‘scales’ 1

ignore ‘meter(s)’

(iii) 74 (g); 1

(iv) density = mass/volume; allow any accepted 1

letters for density,
mass or volume
allow d, ρ for density

(v) substitution; ECF for incorrect 3

mass
evaluation;
matching unit;

correct answer: 0.84 g/cm3

e.g. density = mass / volume

density = 74/88
density = 0.84 g/cm3 to 2 sf allow 0.8409090…

(c) (particles) far apart / much further apart; 3

particles move with (much) higher speed / have allow KE for kinetic
higher kinetic energy; energy
move (more) randomly;

Total for Question 1 = 13 marks

 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
2 (a) plate loses negatively charged particles; reject response that 2
infers positive electrons
(loses) electrons;
‘plate loses electrons’
scores 2 marks.

(b) (i) plate and ball have same (sign) charge; 2

(so there is a) repulsive force on the ball (from accept ‘attractive force
that plate); from other plate’/
‘like charges repel’/
‘plate X is negative and
opposite charges
attract’ for 2 marks

(ii) metal is a conductor; allow ‘it conducts’ 1

(c) (i) charge (transferred) = current x time; allow standard symbols 1

and rearrangements
e.g. I = Q / t
reject C or c for current

(ii) substitution and rearrangement; 2

evaluation;
correct answer: 1.1 x 10-5 (A) allow factor of 2 either
way
i.e. {2.2 / 0.55} x 10-5
POT error scores -1
e.g.
charge = current x time
current = charge / time = 5.1 x 10-6 / 0.45
current = 1.1(3) x 10-5 A

(iii) any ONE of: 1

• larger charge transfer (per trip); ignore ‘V=IR’ argument

• ball gains more kinetic energy;
• more trips per second;

(iv) ammeter; 1

Total for Question 2 = 10 marks

 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
3 (a) centre of gravity; allow centre of mass 1

(b) (i) C (230 N); 1

A is not correct as this is the mass of the bin;

B is not correct as this has the incorrect unit for
force;
D is not correct as the mass has been converted to
grams before being multiplied by g.

(ii) (in equilibrium) sum of clockwise moments = sum condone ‘clockwise

of anticlockwise moments; moment = anticlockwise 1
moment’

(iii) calculation of moment of weight or expression for ignore POT for this MP
4
moment of F;
equating moments;
rearrangement for F;
correct evaluation of F;

e.g. moment of F = 0.98 x F

moment of weight = 230 x 0.37
230 x 0.37 = 0.98 x F
F = 230 x 0.37 / 0.98
F = 87 (N) allow 86.8, 86.84,
86.83…

(iv) Magnitude=candidate’s answer for (iii); expect 87 N 2

direction: down(wards);

Total for Question 3 = 9 marks

 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
4 (a) any FOUR from: 4
advantages:
MP1 no carbon (dioxide) emissions; ignore unnamed
‘greenhouse gases’
MP2 no contribution to { global warming /
greenhouse effect / acid rain };
MP3 is renewable;
MP4 low maintenance/no moving parts;

disadvantages:
MP5 needs a favourable climate;
MP6 needs long days /doesn’t work at night;
MP7 needs a lot of space;
MP8 cannot respond to rapid changes in
demand;

(b) d.c. travels in one direction only; 2

a.c. changes direction frequently/continuously;

Total for Question 4 = 6 marks

 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
5 (a) use/substitution of distance = average speed x time; reject use of 3
v=fλ
total distance travelled = 2 x distance to plane; allow idea
that time
required is
half of total
time.
evaluation of distance to at least 2s.f.;

e.g.
total distance = 1.9 x 10-3 x 3.0 x 105
total distance = 570 km = 2 x distance to plane
distance to plane = 570/2 = 285 (km)

(b) substitution into given equation Δλ/λ = v/c ; 3

rearrangement;
evaluation; -1 POT error

allow ecf
from wrong
change in
wavelength

condone
premature
rounding

e.g. 1.1 x 10-6 / 1.2 = v/3 x 108

v = 3 x 108 x 1.1 x 10-6 / 1.2
v = 280 (m/s) allow 275
(m/s)

Total for Question 5 = 6 marks

 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
6 (a) (i) reference to reflection or absorption; ignore reference to 2
emission
white is a good reflector/poor absorber;

(ii) any TWO from: 2

air is a (good) insulator / poor conductor;
reduction in convection;
idea that trapped air cannot circulate;

(b) substitution into given equation (energy = mcΔθ); 4

rearrangement;
evaluation of temperature change;
evaluation of final temperature; ecf incorrect temp
change

e.g.
210 000 = 4.5 x 4200 x ΔT
ΔT = 210 000/(4.5 x 4200)
ΔT = 11 (°C)
final temperature = 46 (°C) accept 35(°C) for 3
marks if supported with
working that shows
evidence of a
temperature change of
11 x 10-3 (°C)

Total for Question 6 = 8 marks

 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
7 (a) EITHER 3
plotting compass;
multiple compasses or repeated use of single compass;
joining up of dots/idea of compasses forming continuous line(s);

OR

iron filings;
sprinkled;
card tapped;
all marks can
be awarded for
a correctly
labelled
diagram

(b) one field line passing through middle from top to bottom; 4
circular/elliptical field lines around wires;
field line spacing increasing further from wires;
arrows correct direction;

(c) (i) A; 1

B is not right as the force cannot be generated by the LHR.

C and D are not right as the force cannot be parallel to the
magnetic field.

(ii) current (in one wire) and field (from other wire) both reversed; 2
the two effects cancel (so no change); DOP
allow relevant
reference to
(F)LHR

Total for Question 7 = 9 marks

 Question
Answer Notes Marks
number
8 (a) step-down; 1

(b) input (primary) voltage primary turns allow V for 1

= ;
voltage, n or
output (secondary) voltage secondary turns
N or t or T
for turns,
allow
subscripts ‘i’
and ‘o’ or ‘p’
and ‘s’ or ‘1’
and ‘2’

(c) (i) substitution into correct turns ratio equation; 5

rearrangement to find Vs;
substitution into VpIp=VsIs; ecf from
incorrect Vs
rearrangement to give Is;
evaluation;

e.g.
230/Vs = 16/4
Vs = 230 / 4 = 57.5 (V)
230 x 11 = 57.5 x Is
Is = 230 x 11 / 57.5
Is = 44 (A)

(ii) D; 1

A, B and C are all rated below the nominal current of the

input coil, so would all ‘blow’ instantly.

Total for Question 8 = 8 marks

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