Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 Feb/March 2015 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, Feb/March 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
- 31
File names: 0625_m15_qp_12 ยท 0625_m15_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 Feb/March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 Feb/March 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric circuits | 5 | โ |
| Forces | 3 | โ |
| Density | 3 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 3 | โ |
| General wave properties | 3 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 3 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 2 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Sound | 2 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 2 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Pressure | 1 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/12 Feb/March 2015
- Question 1
A student uses a measuring cylinder to measure the volume of some water. The diagram shows part of the measuring cylinder. The top and bottom of the meniscus are labelled. โฆ
- Question 2
The graph represents the motion of a train travelling between two stations. โฆ
- Question 3
A car travels 6.0 km along a main road in 6.0 minutes. It then travels 2.0 km along a minor road in 6.0 minutes. main road minor road 6.0 km 6.0 minutes 2.0 km 6.0 minutes Which calculation of average โฆ
- Question 4
Two metal blocks P and Q have identical dimensions. They hang on identical spring balances. โฆ
- Question 5
A person measures the length, width, height and mass of a metal block with rectangular sides. Which of these measurements must be used in order to calculate the density of the metal? A mass only B height and mass only โฆ
- Question 6
The diagram shows the only three forces acting on an object. โฆ
- Question 7
A uniform rod rests on a pivot at its centre. The rod is not attached to the pivot. Forces are then applied to the rod in four different ways, as shown. The weight of the rod can be ignored. Which โฆ
- Question 8
A helicopter takes off from the ground and rises vertically. It then hovers at a constant height above the ground. Which sequence of energy changes takes place during the gain in height? A chemical โ gravitational potential โ kinetic B โฆ
- Question 9
Four people of equal weight on a beach use different routes to get to the top of a sea wall. beach slipway ladder sea wall Which person produces the greatest average power? person route time taken โฆ
- Question 10
A vehicle sinks into soft ground. The vehicle is changed so that it does not sink as far. Which change is made? A a lower centre of mass B a more powerful engine C wheels that are further apart D โฆ
- Question 11
A manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas trapped in a cylinder. At which labelled point on the diagram is the pressure greatest? gas cylinder โฆ
- Question 12
Extremely small pollen grains in water are viewed through a microscope. The grains are seen to move continually and randomly. What is the reason for this random movement? A The grains are moved by randomly moving water molecules. B The โฆ
- Question 13
A gas is compressed in a sealed cylinder by moving a piston. gas initial position piston gas after gas has been compressed piston Which row in the table states what happens to the density of the gas and to the โฆ
- Question 14
When steam condenses it becomes liquid water. When liquid water solidifies it becomes ice. What happens to the temperature of steam while it is condensing, and what happens to the temperature of water while it is solidifying? temperature of steam โฆ
- Question 15
A thermometer has graduations which start at โ10 ยฐC and end at โฆ
- Question 16
What is the name of the process of heat transfer using electromagnetic waves? A conduction B convection C evaporation D radiation
- Question 17
Ice is trapped by a metal gauze at the bottom of a tube containing water. The water is heated strongly at the top, but the ice only melts very slowly. heat water boiling metal gauze ice Why does the ice โฆ
- Question 18
A transverse wave moves along a rope. The diagram shows the position of the rope at one particular time. โฆ
- Question 19
The diagram shows a water wave passing through a gap in a harbour wall. The wavefronts curve round the wall and reach a small boat in the harbour. boat harbour wall harbour wavefront gap What is the name of this โฆ
- Question 20
Which labelled distance is the focal length of the lens? โฆ
- Question 21
A ray of light is reflected by two parallel plane mirrors X and Y. mirror X mirror โฆ
- Question 22
How do infra-red waves differ from ultraviolet waves? A Infra-red waves are longitudinal. B Infra-red waves have a lower speed in vacuo (in a vacuum). C Infra-red waves have lower frequencies. D Infra-red waves have smaller wavelengths.
- Question 23
What is the approximate range of audible sound frequencies for a human with good hearing? A from 20 Hz to 2000 Hz B from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz C from 200 Hz to 20 000 Hz D from โฆ
- Question 24
A pulse of sound is produced at the bottom of a boat. The sound travels through the water and is reflected from the sea-bed. The sound reaches the boat again after 1.3 s. The sea-bed is 1000 m below the โฆ
- Question 25
Which metal is suitable to use to make a permanent magnet? A aluminium B brass C iron D steel
- Question 26
The diagram shows two magnets and two iron rods placed in a line. N S magnet iron rod N S magnet J iron rod K Which magnetic poles are induced at the ends J and K of the iron rods? โฆ
- Question 27
A teacher wishes to show the production of electrostatic charges. She holds a rod and rubs it with a cotton cloth. A copper rod, a glass rod, a plastic rod and a steel rod are available. Which two rods would โฆ
- Question 28
A student wishes to determine the resistance of a resistor. She uses an ammeter and a voltmeter in a circuit. In which circuit are the ammeter and voltmeter connected correctly? โฆ
- Question 29
A battery is connected to two crocodile clips and a lamp. There is a gap between the crocodile clips. crocodile clips Four cylinders โฆ
- Question 30
In which circuit can the lamps be switched on and off independently? โฆ
- Question 31
Two resistors, with resistances R1 and R2, are connected in parallel. The resistance R1 is greater than the resistance โฆ
- Question 32
In the circuit shown, the switch is closed for a long time, then opened. โฆ
- Question 33
Either a fuse or a circuit-breaker can be used to protect electrical cables from large currents that could cause overheating. electrical supply X Y appliance cable cable live neutral When a fuse is used, where should it be connected, and โฆ
- Question 34
Which device uses slip rings? โฆ
- Question 35
The diagram shows a coil of wire connected to a voltmeter. V coil of wire A student has a magnet and an unmagnetised iron rod. How can an e.m.f. be induced across the coil? A holding the magnet inside the โฆ
- Question 36
A step-down transformer is used to light โฆ
- Question 37
What happens in the process of thermionic emission? A Complete molecules are emitted from the surface of a hot liquid. B Single atoms are emitted from the surface of a hot liquid. C Electrons are emitted from the surface of โฆ
- Question 38
Which row shows the relative ionising effects and penetrating abilities of ฮฑ-particles and ฮฒ-particles? ionising effect penetrating ability A ฮฑ greater than ฮฒ ฮฑ greater than โฆ
- Question 39
A radioactive substance has a half-life of 2 weeks. At the beginning of an investigation, a sample of the substance emits 3000 ฮฒ-particles per minute. How many ฮฒ-particles will it emit per minute after 6 weeks? โฆ
- Question 40