Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 May/June 2015 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, 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
- 32
File names: 0625_s15_qp_12 ยท 0625_s15_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 May/June 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer of thermal energy | 4 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 4 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 4 | โ |
| Motion | 3 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 3 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 3 | โ |
| General wave properties | 3 | โ |
| Forces | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Density | 1 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | โ |
| Sound | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electronics | 1 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/12 May/June 2015
- Question 1
The diagram shows four identical spheres placed between two wooden blocks on a ruler. cm wooden block sphere โฆ
- Question 2
What does the area under a speed-time graph represent? A acceleration B average speed C deceleration D distance travelled
- 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
The diagram shows a uniform beam being used as a balance. The beam is pivoted at its centre. โฆ
- Question 5
A metal block has the dimensions shown. Its mass is โฆ
- Question 6
The diagrams show four identical objects. Each object is acted on by only the three forces shown. Which object accelerates to the right, with the smallest acceleration? โฆ
- Question 7
Different weights are hung from a spring. The diagram shows the original length of the spring, and the lengths when different weights are added. โฆ
- Question 8
Which source of energy involves the splitting of heavy atoms? A chemical energy B geothermal energy C hydroelectric energy D nuclear energy
- 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 stone suspended under the surface of a liquid from a string. The stone experiences a pressure caused by the liquid. liquid string stone What would increase the pressure on the stone? A decreasing the surface area โฆ
- Question 11
The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer, used to measure atmospheric pressure. mercury P L Atmospheric pressure decreases. Which row states what happens to the pressure at point P and what happens to the level L? pressure at P level โฆ
- Question 12
Puddles of rain water remain after a storm. The water in the puddles gradually evaporates. How does the evaporation affect the temperature of the water remaining in the puddle, and how does it affect the average speed of the remaining โฆ
- Question 13
The diagram represents moving gas molecules in a sealed container of fixed volume. container gas molecule The temperature of the gas is now increased. What happens to the pressure of the gas, and what happens to the speed 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
Two metal blocks X and Y are at room temperature. Each block is heated so that its temperature rises by 10 ยฐC. The blocks are now allowed to cool back to room temperature. Block Y has a greater thermal capacity โฆ
- Question 16
The diagram shows a vacuum flask used to keep liquid hot. vacuum hot liquid How does thermal energy pass through the vacuum? A conduction only B convection only C radiation D conduction and convection
- 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
The diagrams show two water waves P and Q that are travelling at the same speed on the surface of a pond. The diagrams are to the same scale. P Q Which wave has the greater amplitude and which wave โฆ
- 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
An object is placed in front of a thin converging lens. The diagram shows the paths of two rays from the top of the object. object converging lens An image of the object is formed on a screen to the 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
A quiet sound is produced by a loudspeaker. The loudness of the sound is increased. Which property of the sound wave is increased? A amplitude B frequency C speed D wavelength
- 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
Which group contains only non-ferrous metals? A aluminium, brass, iron B brass, copper, lead C copper, iron, steel D copper, lead, steel
- 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
A student has wires of different lengths and different diameters. The wires are all made of the same metal. The student measures the resistance of one wire. Which wire has a greater resistance than the wire he has measured? A โฆ
- Question 28
- Question 29
Diagram 1 shows two thin, uncharged strips of plastic. Diagram 2 shows the same strips after they have been rubbed with a dry cloth. diagram 1 diagram 2 strips of plastic Which row describes the charge on the strips after โฆ
- 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
Two 5.0 โฆ resistors are connected as shown in the diagram. 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
An e.m.f. is induced across a wire when it moves through the magnetic field between the poles of a magnet. Which electrical device operates because of this effect? A a battery B a cathode-ray tube C a generator D a โฆ
- Question 35
The diagram shows a flat, rectangular coil placed between the poles of a magnet. There is a current in the coil that makes it turn in the direction shown in the diagram. N S coil direction of turning current Which โฆ
- Question 36
A transformer has 1000 turns on its primary coil. An input voltage of 12 V is applied to the primary coil, and an output voltage of 120 V is induced across the secondary coil. primary coil 1000 turns secondary coil โฆ
- Question 37
The diagram shows a cathode-ray tube. heated cathode cold anode power supply vacuum The tube is not working properly. Which change should be made so that the tube works properly to produce a continuous beam of cathode rays? A Heat โฆ
- Question 38
Which statement about ฮฑ-radiation is correct? A It is a stream of fast-moving electrons. B It is a form of electromagnetic radiation. C It is more highly ionising than ฮณ-radiation. D It is more penetrating than ฮฒ-radiation.
- Question 39
A radioactive source produces a count rate on a detector of 1600 counts / s. After 32 hours the count rate has fallen to 100 counts / s. Both count rates have been corrected for background radiation. What is the โฆ
- Question 40
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