DP Physics (first assessment 2025)
Question 23M.2.SL.TZ2.b
| Date | May 2023 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 23M.2.SL.TZ2.b |
| Level | SL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Explain, State | Question number | b | Adapted from | N/A |
b.
[Maximum mark: 1]
23M.2.SL.TZ2.b
State and explain one modification that the student can make to reduce the fractional uncertainty for the change in temperature of the metal cube.
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Markscheme
smaller mass of cube OR hotter cube OR more mass of water OR colder water OR more precise thermometer ✓
Accept reference to repeating the experiment and taking mean values.
Accept any reasonable answer that increases change in temperature of the cube.
Do not accept more accurate thermometer
