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4 A student investigates the effect of insulation on the cooling of a liquid.

Plan an experiment which will enable her to investigate how changing the thickness of insulation
surrounding a beaker affects the rate of cooling of hot water in the beaker.
of insulator
Independent (to change)
Thickness
The apparatus available includes:
:

temp change
Dependent (to record)
:
Time
•
,
a glass beaker
• a supply of hot water
of water
constant (to keep same) :
vol
• a lid to fit the beaker ,

• strips of insulation which can be cut to size. start with same temp

In your plan:
thermometer ruler
• list any additional apparatus needed :
stopwatch ,
,

• explain briefly how to do the experiment, including the measurements to take so that the rate

I
of cooling can be determined
volume of water
-
• state the key variables to keep constant ·
initial temp

• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display the readings (you are

Dependent
not required to enter any readings in the table)

• explain how to use the readings to reach a conclusion.

dependent
You may draw a diagram if it helps to explain your plan.

Measure (2) Thickness of insulation

monkey
Record (D) initial and final
Really time
,

Rocks thickness for at

Repeat (2) Different
4 other measurement .

least

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Additional stopwatch thermometer , ruler

apparatus
:

..........................................................................................................................................................
,

..........................................................................................................................................................

method .
..........................................................................................................................................................
the thickness of insulator
1
..........................................................................................................................................................
measure

measure initial and final temperatures

2
..........................................................................................................................................................
time take
3
..........................................................................................................................................................
measure

4 Repeat with 4 other thickness of insulator and take the average reading
..........................................................................................................................................................
. .

..........................................................................................................................................................

control variable :

volume of water initial temperature

..........................................................................................................................................................
,

..........................................................................................................................................................

Fittion/in/Enteratures
sy x
Eniierature %
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

Analysis compare readings in the table to if change insulation

:

in
..........................................................................................................................................................
see

thickness produces change in temp change

..........................................................................................................................................................
,

plot line
graph of rate of temp change y-axis
..........................................................................................................................................................
on

against the thickness of insulator on e-axis

..........................................................................................................................................................
.

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4 A student investigates the brightness of a lamp.

Plan an experiment to investigate how the intensity (brightness) of the light produced by the lamp
is affected by the current in the lamp.

The apparatus available includes: I

=

current

• a lamp and power supply D

:

light intensity
• a light meter which measures the intensity of light arriving at it
• an ammeter 2 :

• a variable resistor.

In your plan, you should:

• complete the circuit diagram in Fig. 4.1 to show the variable resistor connected to control the
current in the lamp
• state the key variables to be kept constant
• explain briefly how to do the experiment
• draw a table with column headings, to show how to display the readings (you are not required
to enter any readings in the table)
• explain how to use the readings to reach a conclusion.

light meter

Fig. 4.1

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method:
..........................................................................................................................................................
measure current.
..........................................................................................................................................................
repeat for different current.
..........................................................................................................................................................
at least 5 sets of data taken, repeat each measurement and take average.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Control variable: ambient light level, distance from lamp to light meter.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

Current/A light intensity

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Analysis :
..........................................................................................................................................................
Compare readings in a table to see if change in current produces
..........................................................................................................................................................
change in light intensity.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
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To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
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4 A student investigates the effect of changing the colour of light on the focal length of a lens.
uv
The focal length f of a lens is given by the equation f = .
(u + v)
The distance u is the distance between an object and the lens. The distance v is the distance
between the lens and the image that is formed on a screen.

Plan an experiment to investigate the effect of changing the colour of light on the focal length of a
lens.

The following apparatus is available to the student:

• illuminated object
• a selection of coloured filters to change the colour of the light
• converging lens
• screen
• metre ruler.

Other apparatus normally available in a school laboratory can also be used.

In your plan, you should:

• draw a labelled diagram to show the arrangement of the apparatus

• explain briefly how you would do the investigation, including the measurements you would
take
• draw a suitable table, with column headings, to show how you would display your readings
(you are not required to enter any readings in the table)
• state how you would use your results to reach a conclusion.

converging

ed ,
lens

screen
atted
I
,
V
c >

"I/In

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mod
..........................................................................................................................................................
:

move screen to obtain sharp image.

..........................................................................................................................................................
2

measure u and v
..........................................................................................................................................................
calculate the focal length
..........................................................................................................................................................
repeat with different coloured filters
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Table :
..........................................................................................................................................................
filter colour u/cm vicm
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

To reach conclusion:
..........................................................................................................................................................
compare results to see if the change of colour affects the focal length
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the time taken for water to evaporate to dryness when heated from above.

Fig. 4.1 shows the set-up. The power of the heater is constant.

The following is also available: I

:

distance between power supply

and water
• supply of water at room temperature distance
D time taken
:

• metre ruler. ,

volume of water
C
:

initial temp
infrared heater

lead to power
supply

shallow dish
water

Fig. 4.1
distance of
power supply
Plan an experiment to investigate how one factor affects the time taken for the water to evaporate.

You do not need to write about safety precautions.

meane

You should:

•
~ state any additional apparatus required (stopwatch) ,

• explain briefly how you would do the investigation

• state the key variables that you would keep constant
• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how you would display your readings
(you are not required to enter any readings in the table)
• explain how you would use your readings to reach a conclusion.

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①
Additional apparatus stopwatch
..........................................................................................................................................................
:

Procedure
..........................................................................................................................................................
:

dry. ⑧
Record time for dish to become
..........................................................................................................................................................

Repeat with difference distance of heater from water &

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
④ ⑤
Constant variables of water initial
..........................................................................................................................................................
volume
:

, temp

..........................................................................................................................................................
distance of heater time I
⑥
..........................................................................................................................................................
from water/cm
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

plot graph of distance of heater from water against time

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the change in resistance of a lamp filament when the current in the lamp is
increased.

The following apparatus is available:

I
=

current
• a power supply
resistance
• a low-voltage filament lamp D change in
:

• an ammeter C
:

voltage
• a voltmeter
• connecting wires.

Other apparatus normally found in a school laboratory is also available.

Plan an experiment to investigate the change in resistance of the lamp filament when the current
in the lamp is increased.
V
Resistance R is given by the equation R = , where V is the potential difference (p.d.) across the
I
lamp and I is the current in the lamp.

You should:

• draw a diagram of the circuit used

• explain briefly how to do the investigation, including how to change the current
• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display your readings (you are
not required to enter any readings in the table)
• explain how to use your readings to reach a conclusion.

I
-

-
-
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• measure the current and potential difference

..........................................................................................................................................................
• calculate resistance
..........................................................................................................................................................
• repeat with at least two other currents
..........................................................................................................................................................
• by using variable resistor
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

attential ants/
ristance
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
• Plot graph of resistance against current.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the change in current in a conducting liquid as the distance between two
electrodes is changed. The circuit is shown in Fig. 4.1.

electrodes

Fig. 4.1

Plan an experiment to investigate the change in current in the liquid as the distance between the
electrodes is changed.

You should:

• explain briefly how to do the investigation

• state the key variables to keep constant
• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display your readings (you are
not required to enter any readings in the table)
• explain how to use your readings to reach a conclusion.

I
=

distance between
2 electrode

D =
change incurrent

C=

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Measure the distance between the electrodes.

..........................................................................................................................................................

Record the current on the ammeter reading.

..........................................................................................................................................................
Repeat with at least four other distances.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Constant variables : supply voltage, volume of liquid
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

Distance between Change in

..........................................................................................................................................................

electrodes /cm current/A

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Plot a graph of change in current against distance.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the rate of cooling of hot water in a container which has a lid.

Plan an experiment which will enable him to compare the effect of lids of different thicknesses on
the rate of cooling.

The apparatus available includes: I

:

thickness of lide

• a beaker D :
rate of cooling
• a supply of hot water 2
• insulating material from which lids can be cut. :
volume of water ,

initial temp
In your plan, you should:

• list any additional apparatus needed

• explain briefly how to do the experiment, including the measurements to take so that the rate
of cooling can be determined
• state the key variables to keep constant
• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display the readings (you are
not required to enter any readings in the table)
• explain how to use the readings to reach a conclusion.

You may draw a diagram if it helps to explain your plan.

Additional apparatus : stopwatch and thermometer

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Method:
..........................................................................................................................................................
Measure thickness of lid, measure temperature and time
..........................................................................................................................................................
Repeat for new values of thickness of lid
..........................................................................................................................................................
Repeat for each value of thickness of lid and take average
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Control variables : volume of water, initial temperature
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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Temperatures
I
of time a
Thicknes
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Analysis:
..........................................................................................................................................................
Compare readings to see if change in lid thickness
..........................................................................................................................................................
produces change in temperature change.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the motion of a ball through the air.

Plan an experiment which will enable him to investigate how the range of the ball depends on the
angle at which it is launched.

The range is the horizontal distance that the ball travels after leaving the end of the channel
shown in Fig. 4.1 and before hitting the ground.

The apparatus available includes:

• a flexible channel, as shown in Fig. 4.1, which can be bent at different angles
• a selection of balls, each of different diameter and mass.

In your plan, you should:

• list any additional apparatus needed

• explain briefly how to do the experiment – you may add to Fig. 4.1 if it helps your explanation
• state the key variables to keep constant
• draw a table with column headings, to show how to display the readings (you are not required
to enter any readings in the table)
• explain how to use the results to reach a conclusion.

flexible
channel

variable angle

floor

Fig. 4.1

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Additional apparatus : metre ruler, protractor

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

Method :
..................................................................................................................................................................
set initial launch angle.
..................................................................................................................................................................
roll ball.
..................................................................................................................................................................
measure range.
..................................................................................................................................................................
repeat for different angle
..................................................................................................................................................................
Repeat each measurement and take average
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
Control variable :
..................................................................................................................................................................
diameter of ball, mass of ball
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
Analysis :
..................................................................................................................................................................
Compare readings in a table to see if change in (independent variable)
..................................................................................................................................................................
produces change in dependent variable
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the heating of water using an immersion heater.

An immersion heater is an electrical heater that can be placed directly into water.

Plan an experiment to investigate how one factor affects the rate at which the temperature of the
water rises when heated using an immersion heater. ↓
current
The apparatus available includes:
• an immersion heater
• equipment to connect the circuit, part of which is shown in Fig. 4.1
• a stop-clock
• a beaker to contain the water.

In your plan, you should:

• state the one factor which you have chosen and list any additional apparatus needed to
measure the factor

• complete the circuit diagram in Fig. 4.1

• explain how to do the experiment, including any precautions to ensure reliable results

• state the key variables to be kept constant

• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display the readings (you are
not required to enter any readings in the table)

• explain how to use the readings to reach a conclusion.

immersion power
heater supply
A

beaker variable resistor

Fig. 4.1

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Factor : current
..................................................................................................................................................................
Apparatus : thermometer and ammeter
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
Method :
..................................................................................................................................................................
Measure current.
..................................................................................................................................................................
Measure temperature change and time.
..................................................................................................................................................................
Repeat for 4 different value of current
..................................................................................................................................................................
Repeat each measurement and take average
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
Control variable :
..................................................................................................................................................................
Volume of water, initial temperature
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
Analysis :
..................................................................................................................................................................
Compare readings in the table to see if change in current produces change in
..................................................................................................................................................................
temperature rise, plot line graph of current against temperature rise.
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the force required to break different beams made from a mixture of sand
and cement. All the beams have the same cross-section.

Plan an experiment to investigate the force required to break the beams.

Fig. 4.1 shows the set-up.

load
beam

triangular
blocks bench

Fig. 4.1

The following apparatus is available:

• a selection of beams made from different ratios of sand and cement and of various lengths
• triangular blocks to support the beams
• a metre rule
• a selection of loads.

You can also use other apparatus and materials that are usually available in a school laboratory.

The student takes all the necessary safety precautions. You are not required to write about safety
precautions.

In your plan, you should:

• explain briefly how to carry out the investigation (you may add to the diagram if it helps your
explanation)

• state the key variables to keep constant

• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display your readings (you are
not required to enter any readings in the table)

• explain how you would use the readings to reach a conclusion.

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Factor : length of beam

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

Method:
..........................................................................................................................................................
Increase load until beam breaks and record load
..........................................................................................................................................................
Repeat for four different length of beams
..........................................................................................................................................................
Repeat each measurement and take average
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Constant variable :
..........................................................................................................................................................
composition of beam, position of load, distance between supports
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Conclusion :
..........................................................................................................................................................
Plot a graph of load against length
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates insulators.

Plan an experiment to list insulating discs in order from best insulator to worst insulator.

The following apparatus is available:

• five discs made from different insulating materials

• a thermometer
• a stop-watch
• a heated metal cylinder (see Fig. 4.1)
• a second metal cylinder with a hole for the thermometer (see Fig. 4.1).

heated metal cylinder

insulating disc

electrical heater

metal cylinder thermometer

Fig. 4.1

You can also use other apparatus and materials that are usually available in a school laboratory.

In your plan, you should:

• explain briefly how you would carry out the investigation

• state the key variables that you would control

• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how you would display your
readings (you are not required to enter any readings in the table)

• explain how you would use your readings to reach a conclusion.

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method :
..........................................................................................................................................................
Set up apparatus as shown in diagram
..........................................................................................................................................................
Measure the temperature reached in 60s
..........................................................................................................................................................
Repeat with the other disc
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Constant variables :
..........................................................................................................................................................
thickness of disc
..........................................................................................................................................................
power of heater
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Conclusion :
..........................................................................................................................................................
Draw a graph to compare temperatures reached in 60s.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the horizontal distance travelled by a metal ball after it rolls off the end of a
plastic track. Fig. 4.1 shows the set-up.

The ball rolls down a plastic track. The left-hand side of the track is fixed. The right-hand side can
be adjusted so that the ball comes off the track at different angles.

The student measures the horizontal distance that the ball travels from the right-hand end of the
track to the point that it hits the floor.

Plan an experiment to investigate how the horizontal distance travelled by the metal ball depends
on the angle that the right-hand end of the track makes with the bench.

track
clamp
bench

floor

Fig. 4.1

The following apparatus is available to the student:

• track with stand, boss and clamp

• selection of metal balls.

Other apparatus normally available in a school laboratory can also be used.

In your plan, you should:

• list any additional apparatus required

• explain briefly how you would do the investigation, including the measurements you would
take
• state the key variables to be kept constant
• draw a suitable table, with column headings, to show how you would display your readings
(you are not required to enter any readings in the table)
• explain how you would use the results to reach a conclusion.

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Additional apparatus : tape measure

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Method :
..........................................................................................................................................................

Release ball to roll down track, measure how far it travels from table leg to point
..........................................................................................................................................................
of impact with track.
..........................................................................................................................................................
Repeat for 4 more different angles of RHS of track.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Constant variable :
..........................................................................................................................................................
same ball every time, release height for ball
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the effect of temperature on the bounce height of a squash ball.
A squash ball is a hollow rubber ball approximately 4 cm in diameter.

Plan an experiment to investigate how the bounce height of the ball changes as the temperature
of the ball rises.
I Temperature
:

The apparatus available includes:

• a selection of squash balls D height of ball
:

• standard laboratory heating equipment

• a beaker large enough for the squash ball to fit inside C =

• a supply of cold water.

In your plan, you should:

• list any additional apparatus needed

• explain briefly how to do the experiment, including any precautions to ensure reliable results
(you may draw a diagram below if it helps to explain your plan)

• state the key variables to be kept constant

• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display the readings
(you are not required to enter any readings in the table)

• explain how to use the readings to reach a conclusion.

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Additional apparatus : thermometer, metre rule

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

Method:
..........................................................................................................................................................
heat ball in water and measure temperature.
..........................................................................................................................................................
drop ball.
..........................................................................................................................................................
measure height ball bounces to.
..........................................................................................................................................................
repeat for 3 different temperatures.
..........................................................................................................................................................
repeat each measurement and take average.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................
Control variable: height of drop
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

Analysis : compare readings in the table to see if change in temperature

..........................................................................................................................................................
produces change in height of bounce ball.
..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

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4 A student investigates the motion of a ball rolling down a slope.

Plan an experiment which enables him to investigate how one factor affects the average speed of
the ball.

Average speed can be calculated using the equation:

distance travelled
average speed =
time taken

The apparatus available includes:

balls of various sizes and materials

a board which can act as a slope
blocks to support one end of the board.

In your plan, you should:

distance
-
• state a factor which can be measured
-> metre ruler
• list any additional apparatus needed

• explain briefly how to carry out the experiment including exactly which measurements are to
be taken

• state the key variables to be kept constant

• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display the readings
(you are not required to enter any readings in the table)

• explain how to use the readings to reach a conclusion.

You may draw a diagram if it helps to explain your plan.

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(m1) Factor: diameter of ball

..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
(m1) method:
..................................................................................................................................................................
• measure time for motion of ball using stopwatch.
..................................................................................................................................................................
• measure distance between fixed points using metre ruler
..................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
(m3) repeat for new value of diameters
..................................................................................................................................................................
(m4) repeat each measurement and take average
..................................................................................................................................................................

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(m5) control variable: mass of ball
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4 A student investigates springs made from different metals.

Plan an experiment to investigate the extension of springs made from different metals.

The following apparatus is available:

boss, clamp and stand

metre rule
springs made from different metals
selection of loads with hangers.

You can also use other apparatus and materials that are usually available in a school laboratory.

In your plan, you should:

• write a list of suitable metals for the springs

• draw a diagram of the set up you would use

• explain briefly how to carry out the investigation

• state the key variables to keep constant

• draw a table, or tables, with column headings, to show how to display your readings (you are
not required to enter any readings in the table)

• explain how you would use the readings to reach a conclusion.

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• measure length of spring and add load
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