Physics 5054 · O Level · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

A student is studying how long water takes to pass through a small opening in the base of a can. The setup is arranged as shown in Fig. 3.1.
(a(i))[1]

Take $t_1$ from the stopwatch shown in Fig. 3.2.

(a(ii))[2]

Take $t_2$ from Fig. 3.3 and determine the mean time $t_{av}$ for $t_1$ and $t_2$. State your answer to the nearest $0.1\,\text{s}$.

(a(iii))[2]

The mean flow rate $R$ is defined by $R = \frac{30\,\text{cm}^3}{t_{av}}$. Calculate $R$ and include the unit in your response.

(b)[3]

Complete Table 3.1 by filling in the headings with units, entering your results from (a)(i) and (a)(ii), and finding the average time for each pair of readings.

(c)[4]

On the grid in Fig. 3.4, draw a graph of $t_{av}$ against $V$ with $t_{av}$ on the y-axis and $V$ on the x-axis. There is no need to start the axes at $(0,0)$. Add the curve of best fit.

(d)[1]

Suggest why the times $t_1$ and $t_2$ for values of $V$ below $50\,\text{cm}^3$ are not taken.

(e)[1]

On your graph, sketch the line you would expect if the small hole in the can were made slightly larger. Label this line L.

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