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January 2024

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced

Subsidiary Level In Physics (WPH11)
Paper 01: Mechanics and Materials
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January 2024
Question Paper Log Number P75596A
Publications Code WPH11_01_2401_MS
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Question
Answer Mark
Number
1 D is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because this is the unit for mass divided by area
B is not correct because this is the unit for area divided by mass
C is not correct because this is equivalent to 1 Pa−1

2 A is the correct answer 1

B is not correct because density, work done and time are scalar quantities
C is not correct because mass is a scalar quantity
D is not correct because kinetic energy and temperature are scalar quantities

3 A is the correct answer 1

B is not correct because the answer should not be square rooted

C is not correct because the answer is inverted and should not be square rooted
D is not correct because the answer is inverted

4 D is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because the initial power output should be a constant greater than
zero, and the power output whilst going uphill should be constant
B is not correct because whilst going uphill the power output should be constant
C is not correct because the power output should increase

5 C is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because air resistance would increase the time taken to fall
B is not correct because air resistance would increase the time taken to fall and
cause the final velocity to be less than calculated
D is not correct because air resistance would cause the final velocity to be less
than calculated

6 C is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because the components of T acting vertically should be cos

B is not correct because the components of T acting vertically should be cos and
should form the denominator
D is not correct because the components of T acting vertically should form the
denominator

7 C is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because this would give the work done to stretch the spring
B is not correct because an area on this graph would represent an energy
1
D is not correct because it would give an answer of
𝑘

8 D is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because the answer is inverted and should not be cubed
B is not correct because the answer is inverted
C is not correct because the answer should not be cubed
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9 C is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because P has a smaller breaking stress than Q

B is not correct because P has a smaller breaking strain than Q
D is not correct because graph P has an initial gradient greater than graph Q

10 D is the correct answer 1

A is not correct because this gives the change in velocity of the object
B is not correct because this gives the average velocity of the object
C is not correct because this gives twice the distance travelled by the object

Question
Answer Mark
Number
11(a) When the force was removed the rubber band returned to its original length.
Or
When the force was removed the extension was 0.
Or
The decreasing force line returns to the origin. (1) 1

11(b) Indication that Eel = area under force-extension graph. (1)

Uses area between graph lines to determine energy. (1)

Energy = 0.048 J (allow a range from 0.0425 J to 0.053 J) (1) 3

Example of calculation
1 cm2 on graph ≡ 0.5 N × 0.005 m = 0.0025 J

Area between graphs ≈ 19 cm2

Energy that caused heating = 19 cm2 × 0.0025 J cm−2 = 0.0475 J

Total for question 11 4

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Question
Answer Mark
Number
12(a) Resolves velocity to determine vertical component (1)

Use of 𝑣 = 𝑢 + 𝑎𝑡
Allow use of any valid suvat method (1)

t = 0.139 (s)
(1) 3
Example of calculation
𝑢 = 15.6 m s−1 × sin(5°) = 1.36 m s−1

0 = 1.36 m s −1 − 9.81 𝑡

1.36 m s −1
𝑡= = 0.139 s
9.81 m s −2

12(b) Use of 𝑠 = 𝑢𝑡 + 0.5𝑎𝑡 2 with 𝑎 = 0 and horizontal component of u (1)

𝐷 = 2.2 m (allow ecf from 12(a)) (1) 2

Example of calculation

𝐷 = 15.6 × cos( 5°) × 0.139 = 2.16 m

Total for question 12 5

Question
Answer Mark
Number
13 (As the volume of the air bubble decreases) the upthrust (of the bubble)
decreases
Or
(As water enters the diver) the weight (of the tube, air bubble and water
inside) increases. (1)

(So) weight is greater than upthrust. (1)

(So) there is a resultant force downwards. (1) 3

If no other mark scored, allow one mark for the density of the diver
becomes greater than the density of water.

Total for question 13 3

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Question
Answer Mark
Number
14(a)(i) The gradient / steepness of the slide varies (1)

(So) the acceleration (of the child) varies (1)

The equations of motion require a constant acceleration (1) 3

14(a)(ii) Use of ∆𝐸grav = 𝑚𝑔ℎ (1)

1
Use of ∆𝐸𝑘 = 2 𝑚𝑣 2 (1)

𝑣 = 5.8 m s−1 (1) 3

Do not accept use of equations of motion.

Example of calculation
∆𝐸grav = 24 kg × 9.81 N kg −1 × 1.7 m = 400 J

400 J = 0.5 × 24 kg × 𝑣 2

2 × 400
𝑣=√ = 5.77 m s −1
24

14(b) vX = vY (1)

Maximum 2 from:

∆𝐸grav = ∆𝐸𝑘 and mass is in both equations (1)

(Maximum) speed of child = √2𝑔∆ℎ (and 𝑔 is constant) (1)

(Maximum) speed does not depend on mass of child

Or
(Maximum) speed is (only) dependent on ∆ℎ (1) 3
Total for question 14 9
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Question
Answer Mark
Number
15(a) Moving at low speed (1)

Laminar flow
Or Flow not turbulent (1) 2
15(b)(i) Upwards arrow labelled upthrust or U, and downward arrow labelled weight
or W or mg. Both arrows start from dot.
(1)
Length of weight arrow ≈ length of drag arrow + length of upthrust arrow

Example diagrams
Upthrust
Drag force Drag force (1) 2

Upthrust

Weight
Weight

15(b)(ii) Calculates volume of sphere (1)

𝑚
Use of 𝜌 = (1)
𝑉

Use of 𝑊 = 𝑚𝑔 (1)

Use of weight = upthrust + viscous drag (1)

(1)
Use of viscous drag= 6π𝜂𝑟𝑣

𝜂 is 0.94 (Pa s) ≈ 0.93 (Pa s) valid conclusion based on comparison of 0.94

(1) 6
with value supplied in question.

Example of calculation
4
𝑉 = × π × (2.3 × 10−3 m)3 = 5.10 × 10−8 m3
3

𝑚 = 1.26 × 103 kg m−3 × 5.10 × 10−8 m3 = 6.43 × 10−5 kg

Weight of liquid displaced = 6.43 × 10−5 kg × 9.81 N kg −1

= 6.31 × 10−4 N

viscous drag = 6.31 × 10−4 N − 4.00 × 10−3 N = 3.37 × 10−3 N

3.37 × 10−3 N
𝜂= = 0.943 Pa s
6 π × 2.3 × 10−3 m × 0.0824 m s −1

Total for question 15 10

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Question
Answer Mark
Number
16(a) A value of v and corresponding value of t read from graph (1)
𝛥𝑣
Use of 𝑎 = 𝛥𝑡 using values of t between 14 ms and 50 ms or using a value
(1)
of Δt ≤ 36 ms.

Average acceleration = 86 m s−2

(1) 3

Example of calculation
2.85 m s −1
𝑎= = 86.3 m s −2
48 × 10−3 s − 15 × 10−3 s

*16(b) This question assesses a student’s ability to show a coherent and logically
structured answer with linkages and fully sustained reasoning. Marks are
awarded for indicative content and for how the answer is structured and shows
lines of reasoning. The following table shows how the marks should be awarded
for indicative content.
IC points IC mark Max linkage mark Max final mark
6 4 2 6
5 3 2 5
4 3 1 4
3 2 1 3
2 2 0 2
1 1 0 1
0 0 0 0

The following table shows how the marks should be awarded for structure and
lines of reasoning.
Number of marks awarded for
structure of answer and
sustained line of reasoning
Answer shows a coherent and logical
2
structure with linkages and fully sustained
lines of reasoning demonstrated throughout
Answer is partially structured with some 1
linkages and lines of reasoning
Answer has no linkages between points and 0
is unstructured

Indicative content
IC1 The ball applies a force to the skittle.
IC2 The skittle applies a force to the ball.
IC3 Newton’s 3rd Law means that the forces (on the skittle and the ball)
are equal (in size) and opposite (in direction).
IC4 There is a resultant force acting on the skittle / ball.
IC5 The skittle / ball accelerates according to Newton’s second law.
IC6 The skittle accelerates (to the left) and the ball decelerates. 6

16(c) Use of 𝑝 = 𝑚𝑣 (1)

Use of total momentum before collision = total momentum after collision (1)

Mass of ball = 0.78 kg (1) 3

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Example of calculation

𝑚 × 7.2 m s −1 = 𝑚 × 1.6 m s −1 + 1.4 kg × 3.1 m s −1

1.4 kg × 3.1 m s−1

𝑚= = 0.775 kg
7.2 m s −1 − 1.6 m s −1

Total for question 16 12

Question
Answer Mark
Number
17(a) Measure (diameter) at several positions along the wire (1)

Measure (diameter) at several orientations

(1) 2

17(b)(i) (Safety) goggles should be worn (1)

(Because) the wire could break. (1) 2

17(b)(ii) The vernier scale has a better resolution

Or
The vernier scale has a resolution of 0.1 mm (1)

There is a smaller (percentage) uncertainty (when using the vernier scale). (1) 2

17(c) EITHER

Use of 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟 2 (1)

Use of ∆𝜎 =
∆𝐹
with initial force greater than 0 N (1)
𝐴

∆𝑥 (1)
Use of ∆𝜀 = 𝑥

Use of 𝐸 =
∆𝜎 (1)
∆𝜀

E = 107 (GPa) ≈ 106 (GPa) so material is brass (1)

OR

Use of 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟 2 (1)
Determines gradient of graph (1)
𝑥
Calculates 𝐴 (1)

Use of 𝐸 =
∆𝜎 (1)
∆𝜀

(1) 5
E = 107 (GPa) ≈ 106 (GPa) so material is brass

Example of calculation
2
0.17 × 10−3 m
𝐴 = π×( ) = 2.27 × 10−8 m2
2
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14 N
∆𝜎 = = 6.17 × 108 Pa
2.27 × 10−8 m2
0.0104 m
∆𝜀 = = 5.78 × 10−3
1.80 m

6.17 × 108 Pa
𝐸= = 1.07 × 1011 Pa
5.78 × 10−3

107 GPa ≈ 106 GPa so material is brass.

Total for question 17 11

Question
Answer Mark
Number
18(a) No resultant force (1)

No resultant moment (about any point) (1) 2

18(b) The point at which the weight of an object is considered to act (1) 1

18(c)(i) Use of 𝑊 = 𝑚𝑔 (1)

𝑤
Horizontal distance from edge of door to centre of gravity identified as (1)
2

Use of moment of force = 𝐹𝑥 (1)

Use of clockwise moment = anticlockwise moment (1)

Horizontal component of force of hinge Y on door = 37.5 (N) (1)

5
OR
(1)
Use of 𝑊 = 𝑚𝑔
(1)
Use of tan 𝜃 with dimensions of door
(1)
Use of vertical component of force of hinge Y on door = W/2
(1)
Use of tan 𝜃 with vertical and horizontal components of force of hinge Y on
door
(1)
Horizontal component of force of hinge Y on door = 37.5 (N)

Example of calculation
𝑊 = 14.4 kg × 9.81N kg −1 = 141 N

0.85 m
141 N × = 𝐹horizontal × 1.60 m
2
60.0 N m
𝐹horizontal = = 37.5 N
1.60 m
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18(c)(ii) Use of appropriate trigonometry to determine 𝜃 (1)

θ = 28° (allow ecf from 18(c)(i)) (show that answer gives 30°) (1)

Use of Pythagoras’ theorem to determine F

Or
Use of appropriate trigonometry to determine F (1)

F = 80 N (allow ecf from 18(c)(i)) (show that answer gives 81 N) (1) 4

Example of calculation
37.5
𝜃 = tan−1 ( ) = 28.0°
141
( 2 )

141 N 2
𝐹 = √(37.5 N)2 + ( ) = 80.0 N
2

18(c)(iii) Moment of weight of door (about X) remains the same.

Or
𝑤
𝑚𝑔 × 2
= 𝐹horizontal × 𝐿 (and m, g and w remain the same). (1)

(So) horizontal (component of) force increases (when L decreases).

(1)
Vertical (component of) force remains the same.
Or
Each hinge still holds half the weight of the door. (1)

(So) F increases and θ increases. (1)

4

Total for question 18 16

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