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Edexcel A-Level Physics Apparatus Selection

Practise Edexcel A-Level Physics apparatus selection through laboratory diagrams, timing equipment, measuring instruments and data loggers.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • select timing, heating, diameter-measuring or circuit apparatus for investigation setups
  • draw labelled laboratory or circuit diagrams using appropriate school-lab equipment
  • justify data loggers for unattended long-duration recording of repeated measurements

3.3.1 - Apparatus selection question 1

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A student is investigating the effect of temperature on the viscosity of oil by measuring how fast the oil flows through a funnel. He uses the apparatus shown.

Figure for Question 3.3.1 - Apparatus selection question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS

Question (a)

(a)

State a piece of apparatus the student could use to vary the temperature of the oil.

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Question (b)

(b)

State a piece of apparatus the student could use to measure the time taken for the oil to flow through the funnel.

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