Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2015 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 3, 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
- 32
File names: 0625_w15_qp_13 ยท 0625_w15_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 0625/13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, work & power | 5 | โ |
| Electrical quantities | 5 | โ |
| Forces | 3 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 3 | โ |
| Motion | 2 | โ |
| Density | 2 | โ |
| Pressure | 2 | โ |
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 2 | โ |
| General wave properties | 2 | โ |
| Light | 2 | โ |
| Sound | 2 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 2 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | โ |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | โ |
| Transfer of thermal energy | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/13 Oct/Nov 2015
- Question 1
A student uses a measuring cylinder to measure the volume of a quantity of water. Which action would make her result less accurate? A making sure her eye is level with the water surface B making sure the cylinder is โฆ
- Question 2
The diagram shows the distance-time graph for a car. At which labelled point is the car moving with constant speed? โฆ
- Question 3
A car travels along the route PQRST in 30 minutes. โฆ
- Question 4
What is the weight of an object? A the force of gravity on the object B the gravitational potential energy of the object C the internal energy of the object D the mass of the object
- Question 5
The mass of a piece of metal is 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
A heavy truck on wheels has a platform attached to it. A man stands on the platform. The truck does not fall over. Which position โฆ
- Question 8
Which row gives the energy change in a battery and the energy change in a solar cell? battery solar cell A chemical to electrical electrical to light B chemical to electrical light to electrical C electrical to chemical electrical to 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
A man is in contact with the floor. In which of these situations does he produce the least pressure on the floor? A kneeling B lying flat on his back C standing on both feet D standing on one foot
- Question 11
- Question 12
A car tyre has a constant volume. Why does the pressure of the air in the tyre increase when its temperature increases? A The air molecules hit each other less often. B The air molecules hit the inside of the 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
The diagram shows a mercury-in-glass thermometer. The scale of the thermometer has not been marked. l The length l increases uniformly with temperature. The length l is measured when the thermometer bulb is placed in water at 0 ยฐC, and โฆ
- Question 16
A heating engineer fits a heater to the ceiling of an office so that workers in the office are kept warm. How does thermal energy reach the workers below the heater? A conduction and convection B convection and radiation C โฆ
- Question 17
Which row shows how heating changes the density of air, and the name of the method of energy transfer caused by this density change? density method of energy transfer A decreases conduction B decreases convection C increases conduction D increases โฆ
- Question 18
Which row correctly defines a type of wave and gives a correct example? wave type direction of vibrations example A longitudinal parallel to direction of wave travel radio waves B longitudinal perpendicular to direction of wave travel light waves C โฆ
- Question 19
A water wave moves quickly in deep water. deep water shallow water water waves The wave now enters shallow water and its speed decreases. Which row shows what happens to the frequency of the wave, and what happens to the โฆ
- Question 20
The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum. ฮณ-rays X-rays ultraviolet visible light infra-red microwaves radio waves increasing A word is missing from the label below the spectrum. Which word is missing? A amplitude B frequency C speed D wavelength
- 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
The diagram shows a ray of light travelling in a substance P. The ray reaches a boundary with a substance Q. Total internal reflection occurs at the boundary. substance P substance Q angle X ray of light boundary normal Which โฆ
- Question 23
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 1.2 s. The speed of sound in the 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 metal could be used for a permanent magnet and which metal could be used for the core of an electromagnet? permanent magnet core of electromagnet A iron copper B iron steel C steel copper D steel iron
- 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
A plastic rod is rubbed with a cotton cloth. This process causes the rod and the cloth to become charged. These charges cause a force between the rod and the cloth. Which row compares the charges on the rod and โฆ
- Question 28
A metal wire of circular cross-section has diameter d and length l. current wire d l Which pair of changes, if both are carried out, must increase the resistance of the wire? A decrease l and decrease d B decrease โฆ
- Question 29
The circuit shown contains a battery, โฆ
- Question 30
A student designs a circuit to switch on a lamp after a time delay. Which components are used in a time-delay circuit? A a light-dependent resistor and a relay B a resistor and a capacitor C a resistor and a โฆ
- Question 31
Identical resistors are connected together to form arrangements X, Y and Z. arrangement X arrangement Y arrangement Z What is the correct order of the resistances of the arrangements from the largest to the smallest? โฆ
- Question 32
The diagram shows a potential divider circuit. โฆ
- Question 33
- Question 34
A student investigates electromagnetic induction. She has a bar magnet and a coil of wire that is connected to a sensitive ammeter. N S sensitive ammeter coil of wire A magnet Which movement does not cause a reading on the โฆ
- Question 35
The primary coil of a transformer has 200 turns. This primary coil is connected to an a.c. power supply 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
The diagram shows a cathode-ray tube. The tube is not working. power supply heated cathode cold anode air Which change should be made to make the tube work to produce cathode rays? A Change round the connections of the power โฆ
- Question 38
A radioactive nucleus contains 128 nucleons. It emits a ฮฒ-particle. How many nucleons are now in the nucleus? 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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