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November 2023 (v3) QP

This document is the Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 1 for October/November 2023, consisting of two experiments. The first experiment involves investigating the oscillations of a pendulum, while the second focuses on a wooden strip resting at an angle, requiring measurements and calculations of various physical properties. Students must follow specific instructions for conducting experiments, recording data, and analyzing results, with a total mark of 40 for the paper.

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Cambridge International AS & A Level

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PHYSICS 9702/33
Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 1 October/November 2023

2 hours

You must answer on the question paper.

You will need: The materials and apparatus listed in the confidential instructions

INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You will be allowed to work with the apparatus for a maximum of 1 hour for each question.
● You should record all your observations in the spaces provided in the question paper as soon as these
observations are made.
● You may use a calculator.
● You should show all your working and use appropriate units.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

For Examiner’s Use

Total

This document has 12 pages.

DC (KN/FC) 318722/2
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You may not need to use all of the materials provided.

1 In this experiment, you will investigate the oscillations of a pendulum.

(a) ● Set up the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1.1.

clamp wooden blocks

boss

stand

L
string

sphere of
adhesive putty
bench

Fig. 1.1

● The length L of the pendulum is the distance between the bottom of the wooden blocks
and the centre of the adhesive putty.

Adjust the length of the string so that L is approximately 53 cm.

● Measure and record L.

L = ................................................... cm [1]

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(b) ● Use the second boss to attach the wooden rod to the stand. Adjust the apparatus until
the vertical string of the pendulum just touches against the wooden rod, as shown in
Fig. 1.2.

boss S

wooden rod

Fig. 1.2

● The distance between the bottom of the wooden blocks and the centre of the wooden
rod is S.

Adjust the position of the wooden rod so that S is approximately 36 cm.

● Measure and record S.

S = ......................................................... cm

● Calculate (L – S).

(L – S) = ......................................................... cm

● Move the adhesive putty a small distance so that the string moves away from the wooden
rod. Release the adhesive putty. The string hits the rod as the pendulum oscillates.

● Take measurements to determine the period T of the oscillations.

T = ............................................................ s
[2]

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(c) Change S in the range 5.0 cm G S G 45.0 cm by adjusting the position of the wooden rod.
Determine T. Repeat until you have six sets of values of S and T.

Record your results in a table. Include values of (L - S) in your table.

[8]

(d) (i) Plot a graph of T on the y-axis against (L - S) on the x-axis. [3]

(ii) Draw the straight line of best fit. [1]

(iii) Determine the gradient and y-intercept of this line.

gradient = ...............................................................

y-intercept = ...............................................................
[2]

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(e) (i) It is suggested that the quantities T, L and S are related by the equation

T = A (L - S) + B

where A and B are constants.

Using your answers in (d)(iii), determine the values of A and B.

Give appropriate units.

A = ...............................................................

B = ...............................................................
[2]

(ii) Theory suggests that

A= π
g
where g is the acceleration of free fall.

Use your answer in (e)(i) to determine a value for g.

Give an appropriate unit.

g = ......................................................... [1]

[Total: 20]

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You may not need to use all of the materials provided.

2 In this experiment, you will investigate a wooden strip resting at an angle.

(a) (i) ● You are provided with a wooden strip, as shown in Fig. 2.1.

Fig. 2.1 (not to scale)

The dimensions of the strip are x, y and z.

Measure and record x, y and z.

x = ........................................................... m

y = ........................................................... m

z = ........................................................... m

● The volume V of the strip is given by the equation

V = xyz.

Calculate V.

V = ......................................................... m3
[2]

(ii) Justify the number of significant figures that you have given for your value of V.

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

..................................................................................................................................... [1]

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(b) (i) ● Set up the apparatus as shown in Fig. 2.2.

stand

rod of clamp R 1 cm

boss
wooden strip
≈ 5 cm
≈ 0.30 m
30 cm ruler secured
by adhesive putty bench

Fig. 2.2 (not to scale)

● Adjust the position of the boss so that the rod of the clamp is approximately 0.30 m
above the bench.

● Use some of the adhesive putty to secure the 30 cm ruler to the bench, as shown in
Fig. 2.2.

● The raised end of the wooden strip is R, as shown in Fig. 2.2. Place the wooden
strip on the rod and adjust the position of the stand so that the distance between the
rod and R is approximately 5 cm.

● Use adhesive putty to attach the mass to the wooden strip so that the distance
d between the lower end of the wooden strip and the centre of the mass is
approximately 0.15 m, as shown in Fig. 2.3.

mass

d ≈ 0.15 m

ruler adhesive
putty

Fig. 2.3

● Measure and record d.

d = ..................................................... m [1]

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(ii) ● Use adhesive putty to attach the loop of string at the raised end R of the wooden
strip, as shown in Fig. 2.4.

newton meter

loop
adhesive putty

Fig. 2.4

● Use the newton meter to determine the vertical force F needed to just lift the wooden
strip from the rod.

F = ..................................................... N [2]

(iii) Estimate the percentage uncertainty in your value of F. Show your working.

percentage uncertainty = ..................................................... % [1]

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(iv) ● Adjust the position of the mass so that d is approximately 0.30 m.

● Measure and record d and F.

d = ........................................................... m

F = ........................................................... N
[2]

(c) It is suggested that the relationship between F, x and d is

Fx = Wd + k

where W is the weight of the mass and has the value 0.49 N, and k is a constant.

Using your data, calculate two values of k.

first value of k = ...............................................................

second value of k = ...............................................................

[1]

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(d) It is suggested that the percentage uncertainty in the values of k is 15%.

Using this uncertainty, explain whether your results support the relationship in (c).

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

............................................................................................................................................. [1]

(e) Theory suggests that

ρgVx
k= 2
where g is 9.8 N kg–1 and ρ is the density of the wood.

Use your second value of k and values from (a)(i) to determine ρ.

Give an appropriate unit.

ρ = ......................................................... [1]

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(f) (i) Describe four sources of uncertainty or limitations of the procedure for this experiment.

For any uncertainties in measurement that you describe, you should state the quantity
being measured and a reason for the uncertainty.

1 ........................................................................................................................................

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

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

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

3 ........................................................................................................................................

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

4 ........................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................
[4]

(ii) Describe four improvements that could be made to this experiment. You may suggest
the use of other apparatus or different procedures.