Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2015 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, Oct/Nov 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_w15_qp_12 ยท 0625_w15_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0625/12 Oct/Nov 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 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric circuits | 5 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 4 | โ |
| Forces | 3 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 3 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Density | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 2 | โ |
| General wave properties | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Sound | 2 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Mass & weight | 1 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electronics | 1 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/12 Oct/Nov 2015
- Question 1
The diagram shows a measuring cylinder used to measure the volume of a small stone. โฆ
- Question 2
The table shows the readings on a car speedometer at 5 second intervals. time โฆ
- Question 3
A car travels along the route PQRST in 30 minutes. โฆ
- Question 4
Which statement about mass or weight is correct? A Mass is a force. B Mass is measured in newtons. C Weight is a force. D Weight is measured in kilograms.
- Question 5
Two cylinders are made of the same metal. Both cylinders have the same cross-sectional area but one is longer than the other. cylinder 1 cylinder 2 Which quantity is the same for both cylinders? A density B mass C resistance โฆ
- Question 6
A heavy beam rests on two supports. The diagram shows the only three forces F1, F2 and F3 acting on the beam. โฆ
- Question 7
The diagrams show four solid cones. The centre of mass of each cone is marked by a point labelled M. Which cone is the most stable? โฆ
- Question 8
A car is stationary at the top of a hill with the engine switched off. The brakes are released and the car rolls down the hill. At which labelled point does the car have the greatest kinetic energy? Ignore friction. โฆ
- Question 9
Electrical energy may be obtained from nuclear fission. In which order is the energy transferred in this process? A nuclear fuel โ generator โ reactor and boiler โ turbines B nuclear fuel โ generator โ turbines โ reactor and boiler โฆ
- Question 10
The table gives four forces and the surface area on which each force acts. Which row gives the largest pressure on the surface? force / N area โฆ
- Question 11
What does a barometer measure? A the current in a circuit B the density of a liquid C the pressure of air D the temperature of an object
- Question 12
The diagrams represent the molecules in two different states of matter. The arrows show the motion of the molecules. state 2 state 1 molecule What is state 1, and what is state 2? state 1 state 2 A gas liquid โฆ
- Question 13
A swimmer feels cold after leaving warm water on a warm, windy day. Why does she feel cold even though the air is warm? A The less energetic water molecules on her skin escape quickly. B The more energetic water โฆ
- Question 14
A circular metal disc is heated. Which quantity decreases? A its density B its diameter C its thickness D its volume
- Question 15
A block of copper and a block of lead are heated. The internal energy of each block increases by the same amount. The block of copper has a lower thermal capacity than the block of lead. Which conclusion can be โฆ
- Question 16
In a refrigerator, the cooling unit can be fitted either at the top or at the bottom. In an oven, the heater can be fitted either at the top or at the bottom. Which row shows the best position for โฆ
- Question 17
A girl is outdoors. She warms her hands by holding them near a fire, as shown. hands fire How does the heat from the fire reach her hands? A conduction only B convection and conduction C convection and radiation D โฆ
- Question 18
The diagram represents a water wave. โฆ
- Question 19
The diagram represents circular wavefronts coming from point S. The wavefronts strike a barrier and are reflected so that they appear to come from point โฆ
- Question 20
A plane mirror is fitted to a wall. Which statement about the image formed by the mirror is correct? A The image is real. B The image is left to right (laterally inverted). C The image is smaller than the โฆ
- Question 21
A student draws a diagram representing three rays of light from point P passing through a converging lens. Each point labelled F is a principal focus of the lens. โฆ
- Question 22
Which group contains only electromagnetic waves? A light waves, radio waves, ฮณ-rays B light waves, radio waves, sound waves C light waves, sound waves, ฮณ-rays D radio waves, sound waves, ฮณ-rays
- Question 23
Two sounds X and Y are produced by loudspeakers. The amplitude and frequency of each sound wave is given in the table. amplitude / mm frequency / Hz โฆ
- Question 24
Sounds are produced by vibrating objects. A certain object vibrates but a person nearby cannot hear any sound. Which statement could explain why nothing is heard? A The amplitude of the sound waves is too large. B The frequency of โฆ
- Question 25
Which statement about a permanent bar magnet is correct? A It is made from a soft magnetic material. B It repels a non-magnetic material. C Its field lines cross each other where the magnetic field is strong. D Its N-pole โฆ
- Question 26
Which procedure may be used to demagnetise a steel bar? A cooling it in a freezer for several hours B earthing it with a copper wire for several seconds C removing it slowly from a coil carrying an alternating current โฆ
- Question 27
Two plastic rods P and Q are both negatively charged. Rod P hangs freely. X Y rod P rod Q The end of rod Q is brought near to end X of rod P, and then near to end Y โฆ
- Question 28
Which circuit shows a voltmeter measuring the p.d. across a resistor? โฆ
- Question 29
A student has four pieces of resistance wire made of the same material. Each piece is connected in turn between the terminals X and Y in the circuit. X Y In which wire is the current the largest? length of โฆ
- Question 30
A student connects the circuit shown. โฆ
- Question 31
Two resistors are connected in parallel. โฆ
- Question 32
The circuit contains a variable potential divider PQ, a lamp and a voltmeter. power supply โฆ
- Question 33
- Question 34
A fuse is used to protect an electric circuit. Which diagram shows where the fuse should be connected? live neutral A live neutral B live neutral C D live neutral
- Question 35
A transformer has 2400 turns on its primary coil and 200 turns on its secondary coil. secondary coil 200 turns primary coil 2400 turns output voltage 240 V What input voltage is needed to give an output voltage of โฆ
- Question 36
A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect. N S power supply + โ coil How can the turning effect be increased? A Increase the number of turns on the coil. B Reduce the size of the โฆ
- Question 37
A beam of cathode rays enters an electric field between two charged plates. Which diagram shows a path that the rays could take? โฆ
- Question 38
Radioactive carbon-14 decays into nitrogen by emitting a ฮฒ-particle. The equation below represents the decay. โฆ
- Question 39
A student investigates how the radiation from a radioactive source changes with time. The table shows the results from the detector used by the student. time / minutes count rate / counts per minute โฆ
- Question 40
The nuclide notation for radium-226 is Ra โฆ
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