plumiErrors and uncertainties: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions
Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 1.3 Errors and uncertainties, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q1(a)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 1(a): Use the data in Table 1.1 to calculate the speed v. v = m s–1 [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970202-spec-01-a-qp.webp)
Q1(b)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 1(b): Use your answer in (a) and the data in Table 1.1 to calculate the absolute uncertainty in the value of v. absolute uncertainty = m s–1 [2] [Total: 4] 4](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970202-spec-01-b-qp.webp)
All 3 questions on Errors and uncertainties, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): A thermometer can be read to an accuracy of ± 0.5 C. This thermometer is used to measure a temperature rise from 40 C to 100 C. What is the percentage uncert
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q1(a) (2 marks): Use the data in Table 1.1 to calculate the speed v. v = m s–1 [2]
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q1(b) (2 marks): Use your answer in (a) and the data in Table 1.1 to calculate the absolute uncertainty in the value of v. absolute uncertainty = m s–1 [2] [Total: 4] 4
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