Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 May/June 2010 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, May/June 2010: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 29
File names: 0625_s10_qp_12 ยท 0625_s10_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 May/June 2010
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 40). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 17 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 May/June 2010 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Forces | 3 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 3 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 3 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 3 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 3 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 2 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Sound | 2 | โ |
| General wave properties | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 2 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 2 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 2 | โ |
| Density | 1 | โ |
| Earth & the Solar System | 1 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Electronics | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/12 May/June 2010
- Question 1
A student uses a stopwatch to time a runner running around a circular track. The runner runs two laps (twice around the track). The diagrams show the reading on the stopwatch when the runner starts running, at the end of โฆ
- Question 2
A snail moves along a ruler. It takes 20 s to move from Q to โฆ
- Question 3
A scientist needs to determine the volume of a small, irregularly shaped rock sample. Only a rule and a measuring cylinder, partially filled with water, are available. measuring cylinder rock sample rule cm3 cm To determine the volume, which apparatus โฆ
- Question 4
The diagram shows a rectangular block of density โฆ
- Question 5
Two distance / time graphs and two speed / time graphs are shown. Which graph represents an object that is at rest? A distance time B distance time C speed time D speed time โฆ
- Question 6
Which statement about a moving object is correct? A When an object is accelerating, the resultant force acting on it must equal zero. B When an object is moving at a steady speed, the air resistance acting on it must โฆ
- Question 7
An experiment is carried out to measure the extension of a rubber band for different loads. The results are shown below. load โฆ
- Question 8
Two blocks of metal X and Y hang from spring balances as shown in the diagram. โฆ
- Question 9
The graph shows how weight varies with mass on planet P and on planet โฆ
- Question 10
A man lifts 20 bricks, each of weight 6 N. What other information is needed to calculate the useful work done in lifting the bricks? A the distance he lifts the bricks B the mass of the bricks C the โฆ
- Question 11
To prevent a cement mixer sinking into soft ground, the mixer is placed on a large flat board. board soft ground cement mixer Why does this prevent the mixer sinking? A The large area decreases the pressure on the ground. โฆ
- Question 12
The pressure of a gas is measured using a manometer as shown in the diagram. h mercury pressure to be measured The mercury in the manometer is replaced with a liquid which is less dense. How does the value of โฆ
- Question 13
A thermometer has a scale which starts at โ10 ยฐC and ends at โฆ
- Question 14
Energy is stored in a battery and in a box of matches. Which type of energy is stored in each of them? a battery a box of matches A chemical chemical B chemical internal (thermal) C electrical chemical D electrical โฆ
- Question 15
Hot liquid in a vacuum flask cools extremely slowly. This is because some methods of heat transfer cannot take place in a vacuum. Which methods cannot take place in a vacuum? A conduction and convection only B conduction and radiation โฆ
- Question 16
A teacher demonstrates convection currents using a box with two chimneys and a lighted candle. She holds a smoking taper at point P. In which direction does the convection current cause the smoke to move? chimney chimney โฆ
- Question 17
The diagram represents the molecules of a gas in a closed container of constant volume. What happens to the molecules when the gas is heated? A They expand. B They hit the walls less often. C They move further apart. โฆ
- Question 18
A liquid is left in an open dish. After several days there is less liquid in the dish. Which statement explains this? A The least energetic molecules leave the surface and escape into the air. B The least energetic molecules โฆ
- Question 19
A student carries out an experiment to find the melting point of wax. The graph shows how the temperature of the wax changes as it cools. 00 temperature / ยฐC melting point of wax time โฆ
- Question 20
Which waves are longitudinal? โฆ
- Question 21
A police car siren emits two different sounds P and Q. These are produced alternately. The diagram represents the sounds emitted. โฆ
- Question 22
What is the approximate value of the highest frequency that can be heard by a young person? A 20 Hz B 200 Hz C 2000 Hz โฆ
- Question 23
A navigation buoy floating on the sea oscillates up and down as a wave passes. navigation buoy In exactly two minutes, six complete wavelengths pass the buoy. What is the frequency of the waves? A 0.050 Hz B 0.33 Hz โฆ
- Question 24
Which diagram correctly shows rays of light passing through a converging lens in a camera? object lens image camera A B object lens image camera C object lens image camera D object lens image camera
- Question 25
The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the edge of a piece of glass. The angle i is bigger than the critical angle. Which arrow correctly shows the direction of the ray after it leaves the edge of โฆ
- Question 26
A magnet attracts two pieces of iron. N S iron What is the arrangement of the induced poles in the pieces of iron? โฆ
- Question 27
A coil is connected to a battery and a soft iron bar is hung near to it. coil soft iron The current is then reversed by reversing the battery connections. How does the soft iron bar behave in the two โฆ
- Question 28
A piece of iron and a piece of steel are picked up by an electromagnet as shown. N S iron steel electromagnet The current to the electromagnet is switched off. What happens? A Both the iron and the steel remain โฆ
- Question 29
A lamp is connected in four circuits in turn, each using identical batteries. The resistors are all identical. In which circuit will the lamp be brightest? โฆ
- Question 30
A circuit is set up to measure the resistance of a resistor R. The meter readings are 2.0 A and โฆ
- Question 31
The table shows the lengths and diameters of four copper wires. Which wire has the least resistance? length / m diameter / mm โฆ
- Question 32
The circuit shown is a potential divider. output X What is component โฆ
- Question 33
A transformer has 15 000 turns on its primary coil and 750 turns on its secondary coil. Connected in this way, for what purpose could this transformer be used? A to convert the โฆ
- Question 34
After some building work in a house, a bare (uninsulated) live wire is left protruding from a wall. What is the greatest hazard? A a fire B a fuse will blow C an electric shock D no current will flow
- Question 35
Which diagram shows the correct positions for both the switch and the fuse? A live wire fuse neutral wire lamp B live wire fuse neutral wire lamp C live wire fuse neutral wire lamp D live wire switch switch switch โฆ
- Question 36
The nuclide notation for radium-226 is Ra โฆ
- Question 37
A radioactive substance has a half-life of 2 weeks. At the beginning of an investigation the substance emits 3000 ฮฒ-particles per minute. How many ฮฒ-particles will it emit per minute after 6 weeks? โฆ
- Question 38
Which row describes the properties of ฮฑ-particles? ionizing effect radiation stopped by aluminium? A large no B large yes C small no D small yes
- Question 39
What are cathode rays? A a beam of electrons B a beam of neutrons C a beam of protons D electromagnetic waves
- Question 40
A cathode-ray tube has an anode and an earthed cathode. Which row shows the charge on the anode and the temperature of the cathode? anode charge cathode temperature A negative cool B negative hot C positive cool D positive hot
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