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1 GCE Physics A Unit G482: Electrons, Waves and Photons Advanced Subsidiary GCE Mark Scheme for June 2016 Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.

2 It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today s society. This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded by examiners. It does not indicate the details of the discussions which took place at an examiners meeting before marking commenced.

3 All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and the report on the examination. OCR will not enter into any discussion or correspondence in connection with this mark scheme. OCR 2016 G482 Mark Scheme June 2016 Annotations Annotation Meaning Benefit of doubt given Contradiction Incorrect response Error carried forward Follow through Not answered question Benefit of doubt not given Power of 10 error Omission mark Rounding error ONLY APPLIED ONCE IN THE PAPER.

4 Also use as Repeated error Error in number of significant figures ONLY APPLIED ONCE IN THE PAPER Correct response Arithmetic error Wrong Physics or equation / alternative and acceptable answers for the same marking point (1) Separates marking points reject Answers which are not worthy of credit 3 G482 Mark Scheme June 2016 Annotation Meaning not Answers which are not worthy of credit IGNORE Statements which are irrelevant ALLOW Answers that can be accepted ( ) Words which are not essential to gain credit __ Underlined words must be present in answer to score a mark ecf Error carried forward AW Alternative wording ORA Or reverse argument 4 G482 Mark Scheme June 2016 Subject-specific Marking Instructions CATEGORISATION OF MARKS The marking scheme categorises marks on the MABC scheme B marks: These are awarded as independent marks, which do not depend on other marks.

5 For a B-mark to be scored, the point to which it refers must be seen specifically in the candidate s answer. M marks: These are method marks upon which A-marks (accuracy marks) later depend. For an M-mark to be scored, the point to which it refers must be seen in the candidate s answer. If a candidate fails to score a particular M-mark, then none of the dependent A-marks can be scored. C marks: These are compensatory method marks which can be scored even if the points to which they refer are not written down by the candidate, providing subsequent working gives evidence that they must have known it.

6 For example, if an equation carries a C-mark and the candidate does not write down the actual equation but does correct working which shows that the candidate knew the equation, then the C-mark is given. A marks: These are accuracy or answer marks, which either depend on an M-mark, or allow a C-mark to be scored. Note about significant figures: If the data given in a question is to 2 SF, then allow answers to 2 or more SF. If the answer is given to fewer than 2 SF, then penalise once only in the entire paper. Also penalise RE only once per paper.

7 Any exception to this rule will be mentioned in the Guidance. A tick should be placed in the body of the script at the point where each mark is awarded. 5 G482 Mark Scheme June 2016 Question Answer M Guidance 1 a resistivity = resistance x (cross-sectional) area / length B1 accept equation with resistance as subject allow over for divide by.

8 Do NOT allow algebraic formula followed by a word definition of each symbol b i A = d2/4 = x 10-6 m2 = RA/l = x x 10-6/ = x 10-4 unit m C1 C1 A1 B1 apply POT error as many times as occurs correct substitution with ecf for A accept x 10-4 accept mm or m m, etc. ii 1 current below X in lead equals current in 4 B1 allow reverse argument starting from 4 as same V across lead below X and 4 or they are in parallel B1 resistance of half of lead (so) X is the mid point of the lead / 4 is half of 8 B1 allow references to A1 & A2 possibly to indicate branches of circuit rather than meters ii 2 sum of R s in parallel = 2 total R = 6 so I = A C1 A1 incorrect working with correct answer cannot score second mark allow A.

9 C select I = nAev = A v = x 1026 x x 10-6 x x 10-19 = x 10-3 (m s-1) C1 C1 A1 correct substitutions into formula with ecf for A answer to be given to 2 or more SF d i reference to differences in number density of (free) electrons/charge carriers conductors have n a (few) powers of 10 greater than semiconductors/AW B1 B1 allow n, number per m3 or unit volume allow much greater than ii conductor: R or rises because of (increase in) electron ion allow R or resistivity rises for conductors and falls for semiconductors for 1 mark collisions/ v falls semiconductor.

10 R or falls because of (large) increase in n/free electrons B1 B1 allow current decreases for same /AW allow current increases for same /AW Total question 1 17 6 G482 Mark Scheme June 2016 Question Answer M Guidance 2 a i straight line through origin passing through (2, 30) B1 B1 allow , half a square ii V is proportional to I for the resistor R but the LED the characteristic/line is a curve/not a straight line B1 B1 accept statement of Ohm s law allow V I NOT gradient changes nor gradient not constant b i From Fig.