Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0625 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice (Core)
Physics 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2016: 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
- 25
File names: 0625_w16_qp_11 ยท 0625_w16_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic particle model of matter | 4 | โ |
| Electric circuits | 4 | โ |
| Forces | 3 | โ |
| Energy, work & power | 3 | โ |
| Radioactivity | 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 |
| Electrical quantities | 2 | โ |
| Nuclear model of the atom | 2 | โ |
| Physical quantities & measurement | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | 1 | โ |
| Simple phenomena of magnetism | 1 | โ |
| Electrical safety | 1 | โ |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | โ |
Questions in 0625/11 Oct/Nov 2016
- Question 1
A student has a can of oil. Which quantity can be measured using only a measuring cylinder? A density of the oil B mass of the oil C volume of the oil D weight of the oil
- Question 2
The graph shows how the distance travelled by a vehicle changes with time. 0 0 distance time โฆ
- Question 3
A stone falls freely from the top of a cliff. Air resistance may be ignored. Which graph shows how the acceleration of the stone varies with time as it falls? 0 0 time acceleration โฆ
- Question 4
What name is given to the gravitational force of the Earth on an object? A density B mass C volume D weight
- Question 5
The diagrams show an empty rectangular box, and the same box filled with liquid. The box has a mass of 60 g when empty. When filled with liquid, the total mass of the box and the liquid is 300 g. โฆ
- Question 6
The diagrams show four identical objects. Each object is acted on by only the forces shown. Which diagram shows an object in equilibrium? โฆ
- Question 7
A student investigates a steel spring. He measures the length of the spring, then he hangs different weights from the spring. He measures the length of the spring for each different weight. The table shows his results. weight / N โฆ
- Question 8
The diagram shows a plank balanced on a pivot. Three forces F, P and Q act on the plank, as shown. pivot โฆ
- Question 9
Which energy transfer takes place when petrol is burned? A chemical to internal energy of surroundings (heat) B chemical to nuclear C gravitational potential to internal energy of surroundings (heat) D kinetic to chemical
- Question 10
The box contains the names of eight different energy resources. natural gas geothermal solar waves hydroelectric oil wind coal How many of these energy resources are renewable? โฆ
- Question 11
A child runs up a set of stairs four times. The time taken for each run is recorded. Which time is measured when the childโs useful power is greatest? โฆ
- Question 12
The diagrams show the actual sizes of the heels of four different shoes, as seen from underneath the shoe. Which heel is most likely to cause damage to wooden floors? โฆ
- Question 13
The diagram shows an instrument used to measure gas pressure. liquid What is the instrument called? A ammeter B barometer C manometer D thermometer
- Question 14
Smoke particles in air are illuminated by a beam of light. The particles are viewed through a microscope. They are seen to move in a random zig-zag way. What causes this movement? A convection currents in the air B impacts โฆ
- Question 15
When a liquid evaporates, some of its molecules escape from the surface and the temperature of the liquid changes. Which row describes the escaping molecules and the change in temperature of the liquid? escaping molecules temperature of the liquid A โฆ
- Question 16
A piece of melting ice at 0 ยฐC and a beaker of boiling water are both in a laboratory. The laboratory is at 20 ยฐC. melting ice boiling water Bunsen burner heating water What is happening to the temperature of โฆ
- Question 17
Changes in which physical property cannot be used for temperature measurement? A decay rate of a radioactive source B electrical resistance of a solid C pressure of a gas D volume of a liquid
- Question 18
Which statement about infra-red radiation is correct? A A black surface is a poor absorber of infra-red radiation. B A dull surface is a better emitter of infra-red radiation than a shiny surface. C A shiny surface is a better โฆ
- Question 19
A pan is made for heating water on a stove. handle pan From which type of materials should the pan and its handle be made? material for pan material for handle A good thermal conductor good thermal conductor B good โฆ
- Question 20
A toy boat floats on water in a tank. The boat is initially stationary. A stone is thrown into the tank, which causes a transverse water wave to move across the surface. The diagram shows the view from above the โฆ
- Question 21
Below are four statements about the diffraction of a wave on the surface of water. Which statement is correct? A Diffraction involves a change in the speed of the wave. B Diffraction involves a change in the wavelength of the โฆ
- Question 22
A child wears a T-shirt with the letter โFโ written on it. The child stands in front of a vertical plane mirror. What does the child see? โฆ
- Question 23
When white light passes through a glass prism, it disperses as shown in the diagram. red violet face 2 face 1 glass prism white light Which row compares the refraction of violet light with the refraction of red light at โฆ
- Question 24
Radiation from which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in the remote controller for a television? A infra-red waves B microwaves C radio waves D ultraviolet waves
- Question 25
A girl notices that, when she shouts into a cave, she hears an echo. Which wave property causes the echo? A diffraction B dispersion C reflection D refraction
- Question 26
The diagrams represent the displacement in four different sound waves. All the diagrams are drawn to the same scale. Which diagram represents the sound with the highest pitch? โฆ
- Question 27
In two separate experiments, a magnet is brought near to an unmagnetised iron bar. This causes the bar to become magnetised. N S magnet X iron bar N S magnet Y iron bar experiment 1 experiment 2 Which magnetic pole โฆ
- Question 28
A polythene rod is rubbed with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged because of the movement of charged particles. Which row gives the name of these charged particles, and the direction in which they move? charged particles direction of โฆ
- Question 29
The diagram shows a lamp in a circuit. P Which change to the circuit would increase the current in the lamp? A adding another resistor in parallel with the one in the circuit B adding another resistor in series with โฆ
- Question 30
An ammeter and an 18 โฆ resistor are connected in series with a battery. The reading on the ammeter is โฆ
- Question 31
A source of constant electromotive force (e.m.f.) is connected across a thermistor. There is an electric current in the thermistor. current The temperature of the thermistor is reduced. Which row shows what happens to the resistance of the thermistor and โฆ
- Question 32
The diagram shows a circuit containing a battery, a resistor with high resistance, a switch and a lamp. 12 V battery 12 V lamp resistor Initially the switch is open. What happens to the lamp when the switch is closed? โฆ
- Question 33
The diagram shows a circuit containing two identical lamps and three ammeters. โฆ
- Question 34
Two electrical appliances are connected to the mains supply. The cable connected to one appliance includes an earth wire. The cable connected to the second appliance does not need an earth wire. What is a reason for this difference? A โฆ
- Question 35
The diagram represents a transformer. primary coil core Which row shows materials suitable for making the core and the primary coil? core primary coil A iron copper B iron plastic C steel copper D steel plastic
- Question 36
An electric current can produce a heating effect and a magnetic effect. Which row shows the effect that a relay uses and one application of a relay? effect used by a relay one application of a relay A heating effect โฆ
- Question 37
A nuclide of sodium can be represented by Na. 23 11 Which row gives the numbers of particles in a neutral sodium atom? number of electrons number of protons number of neutrons โฆ
- Question 38
Radioactive materials may emit ฮฑ-particles or ฮฒ-particles. Which statement about the effect of these emissions is correct? A Both ฮฑ-particles and ฮฒ-particles cause the nucleus to change into that of a different chemical element. B Neither ฮฑ-particles nor ฮฒ-particles cause โฆ
- Question 39
Radioactive source S emits ฮฑ-particles, ฮฒ-particles and ฮณ-rays. A detector is placed 5 cm away from S. A thin sheet of paper is placed as shown in the diagram. S 5 cm thin sheet of paper detector Which emissions from โฆ
- Question 40
The half-life of a radioactive nuclide is 2.0 hours. The decay rate of a sample of this nuclide is measured at 1.0 hour intervals. The table shows the measurements, with one value shown as X. time / hours s / โฆ
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