2013

Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 2 · Theory (Core)

Physics 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2013 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 2 (Theory (Core)), variant 3, 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_23 · 0625_w13_ms_23

Grade thresholds for 0625/23 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.

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0046036

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2013 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Electric circuits216
Electrical quantities214
Light19
Radioactivity18
Sound17
Physical quantities & measurement16
Thermal properties & temperature16
Energy, work & power15
Electromagnetic spectrum15
Transfer of thermal energy14

Questions in 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2013

  1. Question 1Physical quantities & measurement · 6 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 1 A ruler is used to measure the length of a piece of cotton, as shown in Fig. …

  2. Question 2Energy, work & power · 5 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 2 Fig. 2.1 shows two athletes training for a race. Fig. 2.1 They run up a hill at steady speed. (a) During the run up the hill, (i) which form of energy decreases, (ii) which form of …

  3. Question 3Sound · 7 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 3 An explosion at X in a quarry is heard by a boy at Y and a girl at Z. Their relative positions are shown in Fig. 3.1. X quarry boy 1700 m girl explosion rock face …

  4. Question 4Thermal properties & temperature · 6 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 4 Fig. 4.1 shows a common laboratory instrument. …

  5. Question 5Light · 9 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 5 (a) Fig. 5.1 shows a small object in front of a vertical plane mirror. P object plane mirror Fig. 5.1 On Fig. 5.1, (i) mark carefully with a clear cross, labelled I, where the image of …

  6. Question 6Electrical quantities · 6 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 6 Fig. 6.1 shows two light, uncharged balls A and B suspended next to each other on vertical, insulating threads. A B Fig. …

  7. Question 7Transfer of thermal energy · 4 marks

    Three methods of transfer of thermal energy are conduction, convection and radiation. (a) Which one is involved when thermal energy is transferred through a solid? (b) Which one can occur only in a liquid or a gas? (c) Which two …

  8. Question 8Electromagnetic spectrum · 5 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 8 In alphabetical order, some major regions of the electromagnetic spectrum are gamma, infra-red, radio, ultra-violet, visible, X-rays. (a) List these regions in order of decreasing wavelength. The first one has been filled in for you. radio …

  9. Question 9Electrical quantities · 8 marks
  10. Question 10Electric circuits · 9 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 10 (a) Fig. 10.1 shows a light-dependent resistor (LDR) connected with …

  11. Question 11Radioactivity · 8 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 11 (a) Fig. 11.1 shows an arrangement to monitor the level of the fuel in the tank of a car. tank fuel detector of radioactive emissions plastic float containing radioactive source level indicator Fig. 11.1 (i) Suggest …

  12. Question 12Electric circuits · 7 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 12 Fig. 12.1 shows a simple transformer. coil A 5000 turns core 240 V coil B 250 turns Fig. 12.1 Coil A has 5000 turns and coil B has 250 turns. (a) Name a suitable material for …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2013 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0625_w13_ms_23), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
Which topics came up in 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2013?
Mostly Electric circuits, Electrical quantities, Light. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0625/23 Oct/Nov 2013?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.