Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 2 · Theory (Core)
Physics 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2013 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Theory (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2013: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 12 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 12
- Marks
- 80
File names: 0625_w13_qp_21 · 0625_w13_ms_21
Grade thresholds for 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2013
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 80). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 38 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2013 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0625/21 Oct/Nov 2013
- Question 1
For Examiner’s Use 1 A wind turbine can be seen through the window of the IGCSE Physics class laboratory, as shown in Fig. 1.1. Fig. 1.1 The blades on the wind turbine are turning slowly, so a student uses a …
- Question 2
For Examiner’s Use 2 (a) The mass of 35 cm3 of mercury is measured as 476 g. Calculate the density of mercury. Give the unit. density = (b) The density of water is much less than the density of mercury. …
- Question 3
For Examiner’s Use 3 (a) State what is meant by the moment of a force. (b) A plank balances horizontally on a log of wood, which acts as a pivot. A girl sits on one end of the plank, and …
- Question 4
For Examiner’s Use 4 (a) State what is meant by the frequency of the vibration of a vibrating object. (b) Fig. 4.1 shows a tuning fork. Its frequency is indicated by the number on the handle. 512 Hz handle A …
- Question 5
For Examiner’s Use 5 The apparatus in Fig. 5.1 is used to investigate temperature rise when some water is heated. + – heater beaker lagging water Fig. 5.1 (a) Name the instrument used to measure the temperature of the water. …
- Question 6
For Examiner’s Use 6 (a) A ray of red light passes through a rectangular glass block, as shown in Fig. 6.1. 26° glass block …
- Question 7
For Examiner’s Use 7 Fig. 7.1 is a ray diagram for a converging lens. object image Fig. 7.1 (a) On Fig. 7.1, clearly mark and label (i) the focal length of the lens, (ii) one principal focus of the lens …
- Question 8
For Examiner’s Use 8 Fig. 8.1 shows the outline of a bar magnet. A compass needle is being used to show the magnetic field pattern around the bar magnet. The needle is a small, freely-pivoted magnet. S N Fig. 8.1 …
- Question 9
For Examiner’s Use 9 Fig. 9.1 shows a series circuit. The resistances of the ammeter and of the battery may be ignored. …
- Question 10
For Examiner’s Use 10 The transformer in Fig. 10.1 is to be connected to a circuit containing two electric motors. output …
- Question 11
For Examiner’s Use 11 A radiation detector is used to monitor the radiation from a radioactive source. A ratemeter records the number of counts per minute. (a) The source is brought close to the detector. The table below shows how …
- Question 12
For Examiner’s Use 12 (a) How many protons are in the nucleus of an atom of 212 84Po? (b) How many neutrons are in the nucleus of an atom of 212 84Po? (c) (i) How many electrons are in a …
Other Physics papers from Oct/Nov 2013
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