Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 May/June 2015 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2015: 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
- 33
File names: 0625_s15_qp_11 ยท 0625_s15_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 May/June 2015
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 | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 May/June 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric circuits | 5 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 4 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 4 | โ |
| Pressure | 3 | โ |
| General wave properties | 3 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Sound | 2 | โ |
| Forces | 2 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 2 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Density | 1 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Light | 1 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 1 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electronics | 1 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/11 May/June 2015
- Question 1
A geologist compares the volumes of three rocks, X, Y and Z. Three measuring cylinders contain different volumes of water. He places each rock into one of the measuring cylinders. The diagrams show the measuring cylinders before and after the โฆ
- Question 2
A car moves with constant speed and then constant acceleration. Which graph is the speed-time graph for the car? speed time โฆ
- Question 3
A car travels 100 km. The journey takes two hours. The highest speed of the car is 80 km / h, and the lowest speed is 40 km / h. What is the average speed for the journey? A 40 โฆ
- Question 4
Diagram 1 shows a piece of foam rubber that contains many pockets of air. Diagram 2 shows the same piece of foam rubber after it has been compressed so that its volume decreases. diagram 1 (before compression) diagram 2 (after โฆ
- Question 5
A metal block has the dimensions shown. Its mass is โฆ
- Question 6
Four objects are each acted on by only two forces, as shown. Which object is in equilibrium? โฆ
- Question 7
A student measures the length of a spring. She then hangs different weights from the spring. She measures the length of the spring for each different weight. The table shows her results. weight / N length / mm โฆ
- Question 8
Which energy resource is used to generate electricity without using any moving parts? A geothermal B hydroelectric C nuclear D solar
- Question 9
A cyclist travels down a hill from rest at point X, without pedalling. The cyclist applies his brakes and the cycle stops at point โฆ
- Question 10
The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. Which height is used as a measurement of atmospheric pressure? โฆ
- Question 11
A block with flat, rectangular sides rests on a table. block table The block is now turned so that it rests with its largest side on the table. How has this change affected the force and the pressure exerted by โฆ
- Question 12
Two states of matter are described as follows. In state 1, the molecules are very far apart. They move about very quickly at random in straight lines until they hit something. In state 2, the molecules are quite closely packed โฆ
- Question 13
The pressure of a fixed mass of gas in a cylinder is measured. The temperature of the gas in the cylinder is then slowly increased. The volume of the cylinder does not change. Which graph shows the pressure of the โฆ
- Question 14
The thermometer in the diagram has no scale. bulb stem Where must the bulb be placed so that 0 ยฐC can be marked on the stem? A in a freezer B in pure boiling water C in pure cold water โฆ
- Question 15
A solid is heated from room temperature. The graph shows how its temperature changes with time as it is heated constantly. At which time has it just become completely liquid? โฆ
- Question 16
Thermal energy travels through space from the Sun to the Earth. Space is a vacuum. How is thermal energy transferred from the Sun to the Earth? A by conduction only B by convection only C by radiation only D by โฆ
- Question 17
A cupboard is placed in front of a heater. Air can move through a gap under the cupboard. wall floor heater cupboard air moves through gap Which row describes the temperature, and the direction of movement, of the air in โฆ
- Question 18
What is the number of wavefronts per second that pass a fixed point? A the amplitude of the wave B the frequency of the wave C the speed of the wave D the wavelength of the wave
- Question 19
The diagrams represent water waves in a tank. Which diagram represents a wave that changes speed? D deeper water shallower water A barrier B barrier C barrier
- Question 20
The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum, in order of increasing wavelength. Three types of radiation, P, Q and R, are missing from the spectrum diagram. ฮณ-rays X-rays P visible light Q microwaves R Which types of electromagnetic radiation are represented โฆ
- Question 21
Radiation from the Sun is dispersed by a prism. The prism does not absorb any of the radiation. Four identical thermometers are placed, one at each of the labelled positions. In which position does the thermometer show the greatest rise โฆ
- Question 22
A scientist tries to direct a ray of light in a glass block so that no light escapes from the top of the block. However, some light does escape. X glass block ray of light top of block light escaping โฆ
- Question 23
Which row states two properties of sound waves? can travel through type of wave A a vacuum longitudinal B a vacuum transverse C water longitudinal D water transverse
- Question 24
A man holding a starting pistol stands 640 m away from a spectator. 640 m spectator The spectator hears the sound of the starting pistol 2.0 s after seeing the flash from the pistol. Using this information, what is the โฆ
- Question 25
A magnet is placed on a balance. The balance reading changes when an iron bar or another magnet is held close to the first magnet. The arrangements are shown in the diagrams. g 100 diagram โฆ
- Question 26
An electromagnet with a soft-iron core is connected to a battery and an open switch. The soft-iron core is just above some small soft-iron nails. electromagnet soft-iron core soft-iron nails The switch is now closed, left closed for a few โฆ
- Question 27
The diagram shows a piece of metal resistance wire. Which wire, made of the same metal, has a smaller resistance? A a wire of the same length with a larger diameter B a wire of the same length with a โฆ
- Question 28
What is the unit of electromotive force (e.m.f.)? A ampere B joule C volt D watt
- Question 29
- Question 30
The diagram shows a circuit which includes an uncharged capacitor and a switch. X Y switch capacitor The switch can be moved between position X and position Y. What happens to the capacitor when the switch is moved to position โฆ
- Question 31
The diagram shows a 3.0 โฆ resistor and โฆ
- Question 32
The diagram shows a 10 โฆ resistor and โฆ
- Question 33
In the circuit shown, only one of the fuses has blown, but none of the lamps is lit. Which fuse has blown? โฆ
- Question 34
Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying solenoid? โฆ
- Question 35
What is an advantage of transmitting electricity at a high voltage? A It is faster. B It is safer. C Less energy is wasted. D Less equipment is needed.
- Question 36
A transformer has 1200 turns on its primary coil and 400 turns on its secondary coil. An output voltage of 90 V is induced across the secondary coil. primary coil 1200 turns secondary coil 400 turns output voltage 90 V โฆ
- Question 37
The diagram shows a design for a cathode-ray tube. A tube with this design does not work. power supply cold cathode heated anode vacuum Which change should be made so that the tube works properly to produce cathode rays? A โฆ
- Question 38
Which row gives the properties of the radiation from radioactive materials? most penetrating radiation most highly ionising radiation โฆ
- Question 39
In a laboratory, a detector of ionising radiation records an average background count rate of 8 counts per second. detector counts โฆ
- Question 40
C 14 6 is a nuclide of carbon. What is the composition of one nucleus of this nuclide? neutrons protons โฆ
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