Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 16N.1.SL.TZ0.T_7 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Calculate | Question number | T_7 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A balloon in the shape of a sphere is filled with helium until the radius is 6 cm.
The volume of the balloon is increased by 40%.
Calculate the volume of the balloon.
Calculate the radius of the balloon following this increase.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
Units are required in parts (a) and (b).
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into volume of sphere formula.
(A1) (C2)
Note: Answers derived from the use of approximations of (3.14; 22/7) are awarded (A0).
[2 marks]
Units are required in parts (a) and (b).
OR OR (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for multiplying their part (a) by 1.4 or equivalent, (M1) for equating to the volume of a sphere formula.
OR OR OR (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for isolating .
(A1)(ft) (C4)
Note: Follow through from part (a).
[4 marks]