Physics 9702,36 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge AS - A Level Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Equilibrium of a Suspended Cardboard Sheet – Measuring equilibrium position; varying mass position and recording angles; plotting graphs and analyzing relationships.

2. Graphical Analysis in Experimental Data – Plotting inverse tangent functions against distance; determining gradient and intercept; extracting physical constants.

3. Motion of a Conical Pendulum – Measuring diameter and string length; recording pendulum period and calculating angular displacement.

4. Mathematical Relationship in Circular Motion – Deriving relationships between pendulum period, length, and angle; calculating constants from experimental values.

5. Experimental Uncertainties and Limitations – Identifying sources of error in pendulum motion and measurement; estimating uncertainties in data.

6. Improvements in Experimental Methodology – Suggesting modifications to reduce errors; using alternative measuring instruments; refining techniques for better precision.