Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 May/June 2014 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2014: 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
- 31
File names: 0625_s14_qp_11 ยท 0625_s14_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 May/June 2014
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 May/June 2014 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric circuits | 5 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 3 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 3 | โ |
| Light | 3 | โ |
| General wave properties | 3 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 3 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 2 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Density | 2 | โ |
| Forces | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 2 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 2 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 1 | โ |
| Electronics | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/11 May/June 2014
- Question 1
A student wishes to measure accurately the volume of approximately 40 cm3 of water. She has two measuring cylinders, a larger one that can hold 100 cm3, and a smaller one that can hold 50 cm3. The water forms a โฆ
- Question 2
Which distance / time graph represents the motion of an object moving at constant speed? โฆ
- Question 3
The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time. โฆ
- Question 4
Which instrument is used to compare the masses of objects? A a balance B a barometer C a manometer D a measuring cylinder
- Question 5
A liquid has a volume of 100 cm3 and a mass of 85 g. The density of water is โฆ
- Question 6
A plane lamina with centre of mass X touches the ground at point P. Which diagram shows the lamina in equilibrium? โฆ
- Question 7
A student adds weights to an elastic cord. He measures the length of the cord for each weight. He then plots a graph from the results, as shown. 0 0 weight What has he plotted on the vertical axis? A โฆ
- Question 8
Which energy transfer takes place when a matchstick burns? A chemical to thermal B chemical to nuclear C nuclear to chemical D thermal to chemical
- Question 9
Four cars are driven along a road. The table shows the work done by the engine in each car and the time taken by each car. Which engine produces the most power? work done by engine / J time taken โฆ
- Question 10
Which situation is an example of a force acting over a large area to produce a small pressure? A a builder hammering a nail into a piece of wood B a cook using a sharp knife to cut vegetables C โฆ
- Question 11
A student places four identical beakers on a bench. Two beakers contain salt water of density โฆ
- Question 12
A student places his thumb firmly on the outlet of a bicycle pump, to stop the air coming out. direction of motion handle trapped air What happens to the pressure and what happens to the volume of the trapped air โฆ
- Question 13
During evaporation, molecules escape rapidly from the surface of a liquid. What happens to the average energy of the molecules of the remaining liquid and what happens to the temperature of the remaining liquid? average energy of remaining molecules temperature โฆ
- Question 14
A telephone engineer connects a wire between two poles when the weather is very cold. He makes the wire very loose. The wire passes over a road. pole pole very loose wire The weather changes and it becomes very hot. โฆ
- Question 15
In an experiment, a thermometer is placed in a test-tube of hot liquid. The temperature of the liquid is recorded every half minute. The table shows the results. time / minutes โฆ
- Question 16
Which statement about the transfer of thermal energy is correct? A All metals conduct thermal energy equally well. B Convection can only occur in solids or liquids. C Convection occurs in liquids because hot liquid is more dense than cold โฆ
- Question 17
The diagram shows a heater above a thermometer. The thermometer bulb is in the position shown. thermometer thermometer bulb air heater Which row shows how the heat energy from the heater reaches the thermometer bulb? conduction convection radiation A yes โฆ
- Question 18
Scout P signals to scout Q on the other side of a valley by using a mirror to reflect the Sunโs rays. mirror scout P Sunโs rays scout Q Which mirror position would allow the Sunโs rays to be reflected โฆ
- Question 19
A small boat in a harbour is protected from waves on the sea by harbour walls. sea sea land sea small boat harbour harbour walls waves Some waves can curve round the harbour walls and reach the boat. What is โฆ
- Question 20
Which list shows electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency? A visible light, X-rays, ฮณ-rays B visible light, ฮณ-rays, X-rays C X-rays, ฮณ-rays, visible light D ฮณ-rays, X-rays, visible light
- Question 21
Which statement about a converging lens is not correct? A A ray parallel to the principal axis of the lens is refracted through the principal focus. B All rays of light refracted by the lens pass through the principal focus. โฆ
- Question 22
Rays of light enter and leave a box. ray 1 ray 2 ray 1 ray 2 What could be inside the box to make the rays behave as shown? A a converging lens B a parallel-sided glass block C a โฆ
- Question 23
A boy blows a whistle that has a frequency of 10 000 Hz. The boyโs friend cannot hear the sound from the whistle. The friend has normal hearing. What could be a reason why he cannot hear the sound? A โฆ
- Question 24
A lighted candle is placed in front of a loudspeaker that is making a loud, steady note. The candle flame vibrates because of the sound wave. candle flame loudspeaker Which type of waves are sound waves and in which direction โฆ
- Question 25
Two iron nails hang from a bar magnet. Which diagram shows the magnetic poles induced in the nails? โฆ
- Question 26
A steel magnet is placed inside a coil of wire. There is a large alternating current in the coil. The magnet is slowly moved out of the coil to position P. steel magnet moved out of coil โฆ
- Question 27
A plastic rod and a dry cloth are uncharged. The rod is now rubbed with the cloth and they both become charged. The rod becomes negatively charged because some charged particles move from the cloth to the rod. What is โฆ
- Question 28
The diagram shows an incomplete circuit. โฆ
- Question 29
The diagram shows a circuit containing a battery, a lamp, a switch and another component X. The switch is initially closed and the lamp is lit. The switch is now opened and the lamp remains lit for several seconds before โฆ
- Question 30
The diagram shows a circuit containing three lamps and three switches S1, S2 and S3. lamp 1 lamp 2 lamp โฆ
- Question 31
The diagram shows part of an electric circuit. โฆ
- Question 32
Which labelled component in the circuit shown controls the brightness of lamp โฆ
- Question 33
An appliance is connected to a mains supply. Its circuit also contains a switch and a fuse. Which circuit shows the fuse in the correct position? live neutral appliance live neutral appliance live neutral appliance live neutral appliance โฆ
- Question 34
An electric current is passed through a coil of wire. coil of wire Which diagram shows the shape of the magnetic field produced in the middle of the coil? โฆ
- Question 35
When a wire is moved upwards between the poles of a magnet, an electromotive force (e.m.f.) is induced across the ends of the wire. wire motion of wire N S Which device uses a moving wire to induce an โฆ
- Question 36
An input voltage of 10 V is supplied to the primary coil of a transformer. An output voltage of 40 V is produced across the secondary coil. The 10 V supply at the primary coil is now replaced with โฆ
- Question 37
A beam of cathode rays passes between two parallel metal plates connected to a high-voltage d.c. power supply. Which path does the beam follow? โฆ
- Question 38
The table shows the results of an experiment to find the half-life of a radioactive substance. time / s second / counts substance from rate count โฆ
- Question 39
The diagram shows a box used for storing radioactive sources. Which material is best for lining the box to prevent the escape of most radioactive emissions? A aluminium B copper C lead D steel
- Question 40
A lithium nucleus contains 3 protons and 4 neutrons. What is its nuclide notation? A Li โฆ
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